The Fredericksburg Civil Rights Trail, named “Freedom, a Work in Progress,” was created in partnership by the City of Fredericksburg and the University of Mary Washington, with significant input by Fredericksburg residents
PHOTOS: Mary’s Ribbons return to the Mary Washington House in Fredericksburg
Mary’s Ribbons at the Mary Washington House on Charles Street in Fredericksburg in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month is in full swing.
PHOTOS: Have you ever checked out….The Indian Punch Bowl
Riverside Drive. Fredericksburg
PHOTOS: Have you ever checked out….The Indian Punch Bowl
Riverside Drive. Fredericksburg
WATCH: The need to preserve history (Part 2)
Historian and author Chris Mackowski talks near the ten acre site on the Chancellorsville Battlefield where a gas station/convenience store is being considered in Spotsylvania.
WATCH: Understanding history and preserving history (Part 1)
Historian and author Chris Mackowski talks about the Battle of Chancellorsville in 1863. Spotsylvania is considering a special use permit application for a gas station/convenience store on the battlefield.
WATCH: Telling the slave auction block story at William and Charles streets
Two upcoming chances to see a presenation/make comments
WATCH: Sheriff Harris reflects on 9-11
Sheriff Harris talks about permanent changes after the terrorist attacks
WATCH: Ringing the bell tradition in the fire service explained
9-11 remembered in Stafford with Fire Chief Joseph Cardello
WATCH: Sheriff Decatur remarks at Stafford 9-11 ceremony
9-11 observed in Stafford
PHOTOS: 22 years later…We Remember
9-11 in Spotsylvania and Stafford
9-1-1: The timeline
When it happened 9-11-01
From the Governor’s office….
Flags at half-staff on 9/11
Tourism to Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park contributes $72.1 million to local economy
The peer-reviewed visitor spending analysis was conducted by economists at the National Park Service.
LISTEN: Looking back-A local 9/11 special from the 10th anniversary
9-11 Ten Years Stronger. Local officials remember the day
WATCH: Plaque at Shiloh Baptist Church Old Site remembers 1950 Walker-Grant protesters
A plaque has been dedicated at Shiloh Baptist Church Old Site in downtown Fredericksburg remembering the 27 Black seniors at Walker-Grant who protested their graduation treatment at the Fredericksburg Community Center (Now the Dorothy Hart Community Center).
LISTEN: Town Talk: Stratford Hall
Stratford Hall’s Director of Research Gordon Steffey and Communications Director Anne Wilson preview the Wine and Oyster Festival on September 16th. Info on Stratford Mail, a fabulous history podcast and details on other events this fall at Stratford Hall
WATCH: What to place at the auction block site in downtown Fredericksburg
Dr. Gaila Sims with the Fredericksburg Area Museum briefs Fredericksburg City Council on plans for the corner of William and Chares Streets where the auction block once stood. (It can now be viewed at the museum at 907 Princess Anne Street).
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Area Museum
President and CEO Sam McKelvey and Curator of African American History and Special Projects Dr. Gaila Sims talk about free admission at the museum in September and building a memorial on the Auction Block site. famva.org
Building a memorial on the Auction Block site in downtown Fredericksburg
Your input will be taken on buidling a memorial on the former Auction Block site at the corner of William and Charles streets