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Holidays at Piney Point
Come enjoy guided tours for all ages of the lighthouse and museum during our Holidays at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum! The Keeper’s Quarters and museum will be decorated for the holidays and special festive exhibits will be available. EXHIBIT ADMISSION & HOURS: $7.00 for adults; $3.50 for seniors, students and military; and 5 and under […]
St. Clement’s Island Museum Christmas Doll & Train Exhibit
Enjoy a holiday exhibit of antique and collectible dolls (like Barbie, American Girl and more), classic trains and other vintage toys in this festive holiday display inside the museum. Write a letter to Santa and send it out at the mailbox at the museum. Find holiday books around the museum to read or try your […]
Home for the Holidays: the 12 Days of Christmas
This year the country life and entertaining that the Melchers’ treasured at Belmont inspires Home for the Holidays. Drawing from the couple’s artwork and decorative objects, we‘ve integrated representations of the gifts from The Twelve Days of Christmas throughout the home. The interpretation of the birds and people named in the lyrics are debated, and […]
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First Day Hike
First Day Hike
Start the New Year off right by spending the first day out in nature! Bring out the whole family to take a hike on one of the many trails at Motts Run Reservoir. Come out to this event anytime between 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The First Day Hike at Motts Run is completely free! […]
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Twelfth Night at Kenmore
Experience the candlelight, music, and decorations of a colonial Christmas …and the uncertainty of Revolution. In Twelfth Night at Kenmore, it is early January 1776 and the first Christmas that Fielding and Betty Washington Lewis celebrate in their newly built home. In the 18th century, December 25 was just the start of Christmas, a twelve-day […]
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The Virginia Cello Ensembles Winter Concert
The Virginia Cello Ensembles Winter Concert
The Virginia Cello Ensembles invites everyone to enjoy an afternoon of incredible musical selections including Carol of the Bells and Rhapsody in Blue. The concert is free and open to the public.
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Free Admission Sundays
Free Admission Sundays
Free Admission Sundays in January at Gari Melchers Home and Studio Be our guest! Step back in time to experience life at Belmont when American artist Gari Melchers and his wife Corinne lived here.
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American Legion Post 290 American Red Cross Blood Drive
The Stafford American Legion Post 290 is sponsoring the American Red Cross Blood Drive on January 8th.
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Financial Peace University
Financial Peace University
When debt isn’t holding you back, nothing can stop you from living the life of your dreams. Take control of your money with Financial Peace University. This 9-session course will meet on Thursdays from 7:00-9:00 PM beginning January 11 at Ebenezer Church in Stafford. Using Biblical wisdom and common sense, you’ll learn how to tackle […]
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Summer Job Fair
Summer Job Fair
NOTE: EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO JANUARY 13TH. All other information is accurate. Come meet hiring managers and learn about jobs for ages 15 and up!
Fredericksburg Elks 875 Annual Hoop Shoot
Fredericksburg Elks 875 Annual Hoop Shoot
This is the annual Elks Hoop Shoot Free Throw Shooting Contest. See flyer
Nature Walk
Nature Walk
Join us for a nature walk on the new campus! We'll explore the fields, forest, wetlands, and more on the newly protected 56 acres! We’ll take in all of winter’s beauty while talking about the nature surrounding us. It will be chilly so layer up in your warmest duds and strap on those hiking shoes […]
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Hugh Mercer Birthday Celebration
Hugh Mercer Birthday Celebration
Celebrate the birthday of Brigadier General and physician Hugh Mercer! Born in Scotland in 1726, Mercer fought at the Battle of Culloden during the Jacobite uprising and later immigrated to North America. During the American Revolution, Mercer died of wounds suffered at the Battle of Princeton in January, 1777. Celebrate his 298th birthday with an […]
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Spotsylvanians Chorus Open Rehearsal
Spotsylvanians Chorus Open Rehearsal
CALLING ALL adults, middle, and high school students who love choral singing! We are an all voluntary, non-auditioned chorus that practices weekly during our concert seasons. Check us out as we start our Spring 2024 semester. Rehearsals are Monday nights, 7-9 pm, at the Marshall Center (8800 Courthouse Rd, Spotsylvania 22553).
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Open House – Rappahannock Regional Toastmasters
Open House – Rappahannock Regional Toastmasters
Do You. . . Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth? Value a supportive and diverse community? Want to refine your leadership abilities? Then you NEED to check out Rappahnnock Toastmasters! Our diverse and dynamic members offer a supportive setting for anyone looking to hone their effective speaking and leadership skills! At our Open House on January 16, experience a typical meeting, […]
Great Lives Lecture- Wild Bill Donovan
Great Lives Lecture- Wild Bill Donovan
Wild Bill Donovan Lecture Date: January 16, 2024 The Synergy Periodontics and Implants Lecture He was one of America’s most exciting and secretive generals—the man Franklin Roosevelt made his top spy in World War II. A mythic figure whose legacy is still intensely debated, “Wild Bill” Donovan during World War II was director of the […]
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Great Lives Lecture- Lewis & Clark/Sacagawea
Great Lives Lecture- Lewis & Clark/Sacagawea
Lewis & Clark/Sacagawea Lecture Date: January 18, 2024 The Davenport & Company Lecture Thomas Jefferson, years before his Presidency, dreamed of an expedition to the Northwest that would open the door to commerce and the Manifest Destiny of the new United States of America. When he became President, Jefferson had both the opportunity and the […]
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Winter Tree ID
Winter Tree ID
Come to Downtown Greens' Belman Road Campus for a free educational course on tree identification.
ODHS Bingo
ODHS Bingo
Bring the whole family for a night of bingo hosted by Old Dominion Humane Society (ODHS) at Hard Times Café – Four Mile Fork (dining side), 10760 Patriot Highway in Fredericksburg at 6 p.m. on Saturday, January 20. Proceeds will benefit the nonprofit organization’s rescue dogs. While enjoying an evening of bingo, guests will help […]
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Alberto Limon Perez with The St. George Jazz Ensemble
Alberto Limon Perez with The St. George Jazz Ensemble
The St. George Chamber Music Series continues its tradition of fine music in downtown Fredericksburg, Virginia. The popular series brings a variety of talented regional and national performers to the beautiful nave of St. George’s Episcopal Church in historic Old Town Fredericksburg for an afternoon of “beautiful music in a beautiful space”. The 2024 Concert Series features […]
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Spotsylvanians Chorus Open Rehearsal
Spotsylvanians Chorus Open Rehearsal
CALLING ALL adults, middle, and high school students who love choral singing! We are an all voluntary, non-auditioned chorus that practices weekly during our concert seasons. Check us out as we start our Spring 2024 semester. Rehearsals are Monday nights, 7-9 pm, at the Marshall Center (8800 Courthouse Rd, Spotsylvania 22553).
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Great Lives Lecture- Shakespeare
Great Lives Lecture- Shakespeare
Shakespeare Lecture Date: January 23, 2024 The Stephen and Patricia Powers Gaske Lecture Shakespeare is the most elusive of biographical subjects. “‘Shakespeare’ is present as an absence—which is to say, as a ghost,” the Harvard professor Marjorie Garber once wrote. What haunts is the very emptiness of the authorial identity, yet this emptiness that has […]
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Great Lives Lecture- George IV and Elizabeth
Great Lives Lecture- George IV and Elizabeth
George VI and Elizabeth Lecture Date: January 25, 2024 The Gemini 3 Group Lecture New York Times bestselling author and historian of the royal family Sally Bedell Smith will speak about her new book, George VI and Elizabeth: The Marriage That Saved the Monarchy. They were introduced to new generations in the movie The King’s […]
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Jazz and a Mission Concert Benefit
Jazz and a Mission Concert Benefit
Jazz and a mission (JAM) is a free, monthly benefit concert series for families of all ages. Join us for a night of jazz music and philanthropy as we highlight the mission of the Moss Free Clinic.
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Appraiser Fair at St. Clement’s Island Museum
Appraiser Fair at St. Clement’s Island Museum
You may have a hidden treasure in your attic or garage and not even know it! Visit with expert appraisers as they determine the value of your prized possessions at St. Clement’s Island Museum. Appraisers for various types of items will be available at the museum. Only items that can be hand-carried will be appraised. […]
Scottish Society of Fredericksburg Burns Night Celebration
Scottish Society of Fredericksburg Burns Night Celebration
"The Scottish Society of Fredericksburg conducts its annual Burns Night Celebration, honoring iconic Scottish poet and lyricist Robert Burns Jan. 27 at the Fredericksburg Holiday Inn & Conference Center, 20 Sanford Drive from 5-9:30 p.m. To attend, mail a check, payable to the Scottish Society of Fredericksburg, to Jeannette Episcopo, 504 Jett Street, Fredericksburg, VA […]
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REC Summer Youth Tour Experience
REC Summer Youth Tour Experience
Learn, travel and have fun during the Summer Youth Tour Experience for Juniors. High school juniors are encouraged to apply for an opportunityto spend a free week in D.C. exploring the nation's capital June 17-21. The application deadline is January 29th.
Run for Valor
Run for Valor
The 5K and 10K courses are trail runs throughout the farm and will be officially timed. The 10K ruck follows the same course as the 10K run and will not be timed. All participants can expect uneven terrain, an occasional tree root and the possibility of mud/standing water (depending on the weather leading up to […]
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Great Lives Lecture- Sam Shepard
Great Lives Lecture- Sam Shepard
Sam Shepard Lecture Date: January 30, 2024 The UMW Theatre Lecture After an introduction to the life and work of Sam Shepard, John will examine the many themes that animate his 1984 play True West, which is being presented in the spring semester by the UMW Theatre Department. The play answers the dramatic question: What […]
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Fredericksburg Foodways: Past and Present
Fredericksburg Foodways: Past and Present
Community Conversation with Dr. Gaila Sims and Chef Joy Crump, moderated by Tramia Jackson, Director of Learning at Mount Vernon. The history of food provides an intimate glimpse into the lives, labor, and relationships of Fredericksburg residents, past and present. Food serves as an accessible, engaging entrance into the history of Fredericksburg, a city that […]
Spring Farmer Roundtable Discussions
Spring Farmer Roundtable Discussions
Starting Thursday, February 1, 2024 and lasting twice monthly until Thursday, April 18, 2024 Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Location: Spotsylvania County Extension Office The Marshall Center: 8800 Courthouse Rd. Spotsylvania, VA 22553 Cost: Free Attend in-person sessions where producers can discuss hot topics with each other, along with words from partner organizations. Examples […]
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2nd Annual Groundhog Day Fundraiser
2nd Annual Groundhog Day Fundraiser
Will Fredericksburg Philomena see her shadow? Come see at 11:30 AM! The 2nd Annual Groundhog Day Fundraiser is 11 AM-5 PM in front of Irish Eyes on Caroline Street!
Fredericksburg Area Museum Announces Exhibit Extended: Closing Reception Scheduled
Fredericksburg Area Museum Announces Exhibit Extended: Closing Reception Scheduled
The Fredericksburg Area Museum (FAM) will be extending the popular exhibit, SEEN: Viewing the Work of African American Artists of Fredericksburg through February 2nd, 2024. The museum has welcomed over seven thousand visitors since the exhibit opened in March of 2023. A closing reception for the exhibit will be held for First Friday on February […]
Galentine’s Night Out
Galentine’s Night Out
Come to Downtown Fredericksburg on Friday, February 2nd for the Fredericksburg Main Street – Galentines Shop Crawl. From 5:00-9:00pm, stroll through downtown with your girlfriends and enjoy fun activities, sample chocolate, sip some natural wine and more. Event check-in will begin at 5:00pm at the Fredericksburg Visitor Center located at 706 Caroline Street. Once you […]
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Changing the Landscape: New Wayside Panels in the City of Fredericksburg
Changing the Landscape: New Wayside Panels in the City of Fredericksburg
Opening Reception and Guided Trolley Tour 1:30 p.m. at the Fredericksburg Area Museum Free and open to the public, tickets on Eventbrite, light refreshments As part of larger citywide efforts to tell a more complete story of our community, the FAM has partnered with the City of Fredericksburg to develop new wayside panels showcasing diverse […]
Eagle Tour
Eagle Tour
Feb. 3, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The bald eagle, America's great comeback icon, soars wild and free over the Potomac River. Come learn about the biology and history of the eagle and why so many can be found at Caledon. We'll take a ride to the river, where we aim to watch eagles as they soar and […]
Snowball Fight Melee
Snowball Fight Melee
Pre-registration is required. Admission: $3 per person or $5 for two people. Register online at fxbgparks.com. Held snow or shine, children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The snowball fight will be a free for all melee event. We will have a kids area for children 10 and under to […]
