Maddie Hollis and Beth Parnicza talk about the Battle of Fredericksburg in 1862 and previewed programs planned on December 9th.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park
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WATCH: The story behind the Civil War Trail signs you see around the region
Civil War Trails, Inc. signs tell stories about locations in Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, West Virginia, Tennessee and Pennsylvania.
Washington Heritage Museums receives grant for reduced admission for students on field trips
Washington Heritage Museums receives grant from Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region
LISTEN: Town Talk/Ferry Farm and Kenmore during the holidays
Ann Waters and Dave Muraca from The George Washington Foundation preview holiday programs. Also, a discussion on the precise rebuild of the Washington family home
PHOTOS: Fall at Prospect Hill on Lee Drive
Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park
PHOTOS: Have you placed a ribbon at the Mary Washington House yet?
Mary’s Ribbons at the Mary Washington House on Charles Street in Fredericksburg for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. You can tie a ribbon on the museum fence in person or reserve a ribbon online. It’s free.
PHOTOS: Dahlgren Downtown 2023
Friday afternoon the history of Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division was on display at The Old Silk Mill in Fredericksburg for students and others to see.
PHOTOS: Fall at Catherine Furnace in Spotsylvania
Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park
LISTEN: Town Talk/The George Washington Foundation
Ann Waters and Dave Muraca preview Dog Days at Ferry Farm and Night in Washington’s Day at Kenmore. We also talk about new info found during archeological digs at Ferry Farm and holiday events.
Fredericksburg’s Civil Rights Trail wins award
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
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