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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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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 […]
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 […]
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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!
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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Great Lives Lecture- George Washington
Great Lives Lecture- George Washington
George Washington Lecture Date: February 6, 2024 The Roxanne M. Kaufman Lecture Young George Washington was raised by a struggling single mother, demanded military promotions, caused an international incident, and never backed down--even when his dysentery got so bad he had to ride with a cushion on his saddle. But after he married Martha, everything […]
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Great Lives Lecture- Mary Lumpkin
Great Lives Lecture- Mary Lumpkin
Mary Lumpkin: Enslaved Woman, Liberator Lecture Date: February 8, 2024 The Virginia Partners Bank Lecture Born in Virginia in 1832, Mary Lumpkin lived much of her young life in a slave jail in Richmond known as Lumpkin’s Jail, where she was forced to have the children of her enslaver, the slave jail owner Robert Lumpkin. […]
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REC Scholarships
REC Scholarships
Two $2,5000 and fifteen $1,000 scholarships from Rappahannock Electric Cooperative will be awarded to high school, college, and technical school students on February 9, 2024. Apply now at https://myrec.coop/scholarships.
Puppy Love Yoga
Puppy Love Yoga
Join the littlest residents of Old Dominion Humane Society (ODHS) for “Puppy Love Yoga” at the rescue center in Fredericksburg at 6 p.m. on Friday, February 9. The session is open to the public, and guests will have a chance to check out the puppies as they enjoy playtime. Individuals will then participate in an […]
Caroline Community Theatre presents John Cariani’s ALMOST, MAINE
Caroline Community Theatre presents John Cariani’s ALMOST, MAINE
Caroline Community Theatre is excited to announce that tickets are on sale for ALL Shows of their performance of John Cariani’s ALMOST, MAINE. CCT has partnered with HUB OF HOPE Caterers, Cuppa Cheer Tea Room to create show themed experiences at our Dinner and Brunch Shows that you don’t want to miss! All shows feature […]
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German Shepherd Adoption Event
German Shepherd Adoption Event
Virginia German Shepherd Rescue has an adoption event scheduled at PetSmart in Central Park in Fredericksburg. Volunteers will be happy to answer any questions you may have and to talk about the breed, the rescue, and what it means to volunteer and/or foster.
ODHS “Be Mine” Adoption Event
ODHS “Be Mine” Adoption Event
Old Dominion Humane Society (ODHS) will bring the littlest residents to the “Be Mine! Adoption Event” at Spotsylvania Towne Centre from 12 Noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 10. The puppies will be located in the mall near the front entrance (where Santa photos are taken).
Changing the Landscape: New Wayside Panels in the City of Fredericksburg – Trolley Tour
Changing the Landscape: New Wayside Panels in the City of Fredericksburg – Trolley Tour
1:30 p.m. at the Fredericksburg Area Museum Free and open to the public, tickets on Eventbrite 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 histories. Dr. Gaila Sims, Curator of African American […]
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Conflict, Migration, and Early Settlement of the Northern Neck
Conflict, Migration, and Early Settlement of the Northern Neck
During the earliest decades of English colonization of the Chesapeake, the Potomac River Valley was a politically complex borderland between the colonies of Virginia and Maryland and Native American tribal groups. In this enlightening talk, Dr. Barbara Heath explores the significant ways in which life on the borderland shaped the development of the Northern Neck […]
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Audition Announcement for Caroline Community Theatre’s production of MOONGLOW
Audition Announcement for Caroline Community Theatre’s production of MOONGLOW
Caroline Community Theatre is excited to announce in-person and virtual auditions for our final show in the 2024 season, Kim Carney's MOONGLOW. Also, anyone interested in Tech, Set, Props, Front or Back of House, Costuming, or any other volunteer postions you are invited to attend. (Non-paid, Non-union)
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Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Career Fair
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Career Fair
Are you ready to take the next big step in your career journey? We're thrilled to invite you to our highly anticipated upcoming Career Fair, where opportunities abound and connections flourish! At NSWC Dahlgren Division, we believe in fostering talent and empowering individuals to reach their full potential. Whether you're a seasoned professional seeking new […]
Audition Announcement for Caroline Community Theatre’s production of MOONGLOW
Audition Announcement for Caroline Community Theatre’s production of MOONGLOW
Caroline Community Theatre is excited to announce in-person and virtual auditions for our final show in the 2024 season, Kim Carney's MOONGLOW. Also, anyone interested in Tech, Set, Props, Front or Back of House, Costuming, or any other volunteer postions you are invited to attend. (Non-paid, Non-union)
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Pancake Supper
Pancake Supper
Fellowship with a Pancake Supper (5:30pm) before our Ash Wednesday Service (6:30pm)
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UMW Theatre presents “True West”
Experience the raw power and palpable intensity of this finalist for the Pulitzer Prize that tackles the parallel struggles of identity, family, and the American dream. Austin, a successful screenwriter, and his estranged brother Lee, a ne’er-do-well drifter, are collaborating on a new screenplay—each trying to prove that he can write a “truer” Western. Tensions […]
Great Lives Lecture- Franklin D. Roosevelt
Great Lives Lecture- Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt Lecture Date: February 15, 2024 The Irene and Curry Roberts Lecture This revealing biography shows how Franklin Delano Roosevelt found his true self in his searing struggle with polio—emerging with a strength and wisdom he would use to inspire the world. Franklin Delano Roosevelt seemed to be a political “natural.” Yet for […]
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A Streetcar Named Desire
“After losing her Mississippi home to creditors, Blanche du Bois relocates to the New Orleans home of her younger sister and brother-in-law, Stella and Stanley Kowalski. Undermined by romantic illusions, Blanche is unable to cope with life’s harsh realities. Though she finds a glimmer of hope while connecting with Stanley’s gentlemanly friend, Mitch, Blanche cannot […]
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Caroline Community Theatre presents John Cariani’s ALMOST, MAINE
Caroline Community Theatre presents John Cariani’s ALMOST, MAINE
Caroline Community Theatre is excited to announce that tickets are on sale for ALL Shows of their performance of John Cariani’s ALMOST, MAINE. CCT has partnered with HUB OF HOPE Caterers, Cuppa Cheer Tea Room to create show themed experiences at our Dinner and Brunch Shows that you don’t want to miss! All shows feature […]
Chamber Concert Series: Becky e Slam with Special Guests Funky World Music
Chamber Concert Series: Becky e Slam with Special Guests Funky World Music
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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George Washington’s Birthday Celebration
George Washington’s Birthday Celebration
Celebrate George Washington’s 292nd birthday at his boyhood home, with fun activities for the whole family! Meet and take a selfie with “George Washington,” participate in our annual stone throwing contest, play colonial games, and eat birthday cupcakes – while supplies last. Guests will enjoy several educational stations throughout the Ferry Farm property, take an […]
Half-Price Admission Day
Half-Price Admission Day
Half-Price Admission Day, In Honor of Washington’s Birthday at the Washington Heritage Museums: Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop, Mary Washington House, Rising Sun Tavern See Washington Heritage Museums addresses and hours here. In honor of Washington’s Birthday (observed) guests will receive half off our standard admission rates! Our museums will be open regular hours.
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Great Lives Lecture- Picasso
Great Lives Lecture- Picasso
Picasso Lecture Date: February 20, 2024 The Jon Properties/Van Zandt Restorations Lecture Few modern artists captured the popular imagination as did the Spanish painter Pablo Picasso (1881-1973). Picasso’s influence on art and design in the 20th c. is indisputable. Moreover, for generations of creative individuals Picasso defined what it meant to be “an artist”: free, […]
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UMW Theatre presents “True West”
Experience the raw power and palpable intensity of this finalist for the Pulitzer Prize that tackles the parallel struggles of identity, family, and the American dream. Austin, a successful screenwriter, and his estranged brother Lee, a ne’er-do-well drifter, are collaborating on a new screenplay—each trying to prove that he can write a “truer” Western. Tensions […]
GriefShare
GriefShare
GriefShare provides comfort and support for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. This 13-week course will meet on Thursdays from 7:00-9:00 PM beginning February 22 at Ebenezer Church in Stafford. The sessions combine video-based teaching with honest discussion to create a safe place to move from grief toward healing. The class […]
Great Lives Lecture- Stan Lee
Great Lives Lecture- Stan Lee
Stan Lee: Spider-Man and Marvel Comics Lecture Date: February 22, 2024 The Yuh Prosthodontics Lecture Join cultural historian Bob Batchelor on an exhilarating journey into the extraordinary life of Stan Lee, an icon whose legacy is as epic as the superheroes he co-created. Renowned for film cameos as the Marvel movie franchise conquered the world, […]
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IF:Gathering Women’s Conference
Ebenezer Church is excited to be a host site for the IF;Gathering Women’s Conference February 23-24. IF:2024 is a two-day event where women all over the world gather to be inspired, get equipped, and discover the next step in their calling. Registration is now open, so invite your friends, join us at 161 Embrey Mill […]
A Streetcar Named Desire
“After losing her Mississippi home to creditors, Blanche du Bois relocates to the New Orleans home of her younger sister and brother-in-law, Stella and Stanley Kowalski. Undermined by romantic illusions, Blanche is unable to cope with life’s harsh realities. Though she finds a glimmer of hope while connecting with Stanley’s gentlemanly friend, Mitch, Blanche cannot […]
African American Women in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, and Stafford History
African American Women in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, and Stafford History
From enslaved women performing domestic labor at plantations and in urban homes, to Black women’s participation in the Civil War, from African American women’s roles as teachers and educators, to Black women’s activism during and after the Civil Rights Movement, Black women have been foundational to the development and evolution of the Fredericksburg community. Dr. […]
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democratic Breakfast Club
democratic Breakfast Club
Newly Formed democratic Breakfast Club Saturday, February 24 Still a few tickets left 9 AM - 11 AM Great American Buffet 1780 Carl D. Silver Parkway, 22401 The Fredericksburg democratic Breakfast Club is a newly formed non-partisan organization dedicated to informing voters about issues and candidates in our region. All are invited to attend and […]
Spot’s Adoption Pawlooza!
Spot’s Adoption Pawlooza!
Spotsy Dog Park, a non-profit 501(c)3 dog park in Spotsylvania County, will be hosting an adoption event benefitting Squishy Face Crew, VA! A non-profit, foster-based animal rescue in Fredericksburg. All adoption fees with SFC are considered a donation to their 501(c)3 organization. All proceeds will benefit Squishy Face Crew, VA.
Spaghetti Dinner Benefit for Dwayne Hoskins
Spaghetti Dinner Benefit for Dwayne Hoskins
Benefit dinner for Dwayne Hoskins who is on the Heart transplant list, will be held at Bethel Baptist Church. Music provided by Jeff Stone & the Virginia Gospel Singers
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Youth Climate Action Summit
Youth Climate Action Summit
Join local students, climate advocates, and industry professionals for a day of exploring the many facets of the climate crisis through engaging presentations, hands-on workshops, and interactive installations.
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Great Lives Lecture- Martin Luther King Jr.
Great Lives Lecture- Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture Date: February 27, 2024 The John and Linda Coker Lecture In hallowing Martin Luther King Jr., we have hollowed him. We have replaced his radical vision for justice with a romantic image of a man who stands for little more than love and peace. For the past seven years, Jonathan […]
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Park Master Plan Meeting
Park Master Plan Meeting
We want to hear from you! Please join us as we discuss the master plans for Alum Spring Park, Ficklen Island, and Old Mill Park. Wednesday, February 28 at 6pm Location: Dorothy Hart Community Center
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Bowl for Kids’ Sake
Bowl for Kids’ Sake
Spare a day for fun while supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters' mission to provide mentors to children in the community! You are an integral part of our celebratory Bowl for Kids' Sake event! Put together a bowling team and invite family and friends to donate toward your fundraising pages OR support us by donating to a […]
Women’s History Month Lecture
Women’s History Month Lecture
Join the University of Mary Washington as they welcome York College of Pennsylvania Assistant Professor of History Dr. Jacqueline Beatty, author of IN DEPENDENCE: Women and the Patriarchal State in Revolutionary America. Dr. Beatty illustrates the everyday lives of women in the era of the American Revolution who asserted their status as dependents, demanding the […]
Great Lives Lecture- Rosemary Kennedy
Great Lives Lecture- Rosemary Kennedy
Rosemary Kennedy Lecture Date: February 29, 2024 The Coldwell Banker Elite Lecture Rosemary, Joe and Rose Kennedy’s strikingly beautiful eldest daughter attended exclusive schools, was presented as a debutante to the queen and king of England, and traveled the world with her high-spirited sisters and brothers. Yet Rosemary was intellectually disabled, a secret fiercely guarded […]
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CYT presents Disney’s Descendants the Musical
Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney's Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs from the films! Imprisoned on the Isle of the Lost – home of the most infamous villains who ever lived – the teenaged children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Jafar, and Cruella […]
FXBG First Friday
FXBG First Friday
FXBG First Friday happens every first Friday of each month in downtown Fredericksburg. Walk through the art galleries, shop in the stores that are open late, listen to live music and performances along the streets, ride the free trolley through town to explore our city. See the shops that are open late, the street performers, the map […]
Lafayette’s World: Revolutionary Ideals and the Limits of Freedom Exhibit Opening
Lafayette’s World: Revolutionary Ideals and the Limits of Freedom Exhibit Opening
The Fredericksburg Area Museum is excited to announce the opening of the new special exhibition, Lafayette’s World: Revolutionary Ideal and the Limits of Freedom, opening March 1st, 2024. Curated by Dr. Gaila Sims, Curator of African American History and Special Projects. In 1824, the Marquis de Lafayette visited the city of Fredericksburg as part of […]
Square Plate lll
Square Plate lll
A fundraiser between Artful Dimensions Gallery and the Lisa Pitts Eley Cancer Foundation. Come see the artistic renderings of over 30 local artists and the community. Even Dave Adler got creative and decorated a plate. The event opens on March 1st, and will be up for the whole month of March. The plates are for […]
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Living History at Ferry Farm
Living History at Ferry Farm
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in Virginia with a living history event at George Washington’s Ferry Farm! Inside the Washington House, delve into the years leading up to the revolution, culminating in the pivotal year of 1774. In each room, interactive living history stations will portray various aspects of 18th-century life. Guests […]
Bowl for Kids’ Sake
Bowl for Kids’ Sake
Spare a day for fun while supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters' mission to provide mentors to children in the community! You are an integral part of our celebratory Bowl for Kids' Sake event! Put together a bowling team and invite family and friends to donate toward your fundraising pages OR support us by donating to a […]
39th Annual Benefit Oyster Roast
39th Annual Benefit Oyster Roast
This is an annual benefit to raise money for someone in our area with catastrophic illness and medical bills. This year the recipient is a two year old with leukemia. Donations only accepted.
