Today is Flag Day. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States in 1777 by the Second Continental Congress.
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LISTEN: Town Talk/Stafford Museum and Cultural Center
Terri Blanchette and Sue Henderson with an update. The now virtual museum continues to tell stories, add partnerships and plan for the future.
Jack Jouett Day returns to Louisa
The day celebrates the 242nd anniversary of Jouett’s ride from Cuckoo Tavern to warn Thomas Jefferson and other Virginia legislators at Monticello of approaching British troops.
WATCH: The local NPS superintendent tells his story
Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park Superintendent Lewis Rogers talks about his background and the American flag.
PHOTOS: Memorial Day 2023 at the Fredericksburg National Cemetery
Program conducted by the Fredericksburg and Spotslvania National Military Park
PHOTOS: Lumineria 2023-Before dark @ the Fredericksburg National Cemetery
What the cemetery looks like before darkness
WATCH: Why the Fredericksburg National Cemetery is called a soldier’s cemetery
Retired Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park Historian Don Pfanz is author of the book, Where Valor Sleeps-A History of Fredericksburg National Cemetery.
PHOTOS: After the sun went down–2023 Lumineria
85% of the graves at the Fredericksburg National Cemetery are of unknown soldiers–mainly from the Civil War
WATCH: Taps @ the Luminaria
Fredericksburg National Cemetery
PHOTO: The Confederate Cemetery in Fredericksburg decorated for Memorial Day
The Confederate Cemetery in Fredericksburg decorated by The Ladies Memorial Association of Fredericksburg and volunteers.
PHOTOS: Get the National Cemetery ready for the Luminaria
Scouts and other volunteers were out early Saturday morning. The Luminaria is from 8-11.
WATCH: Be sure to listen to some of the talks at the Luminaria on Saturday evening…
The annual Luminaria at the Fredericksburg National Cemetery on Lafayette Blvd. is Saturday 8-11.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Central Virginia Battlefields Trust
Terry Rensel, Chris Mackowski and Tim Talbott talk about the importance of preserving Civil War land. Preview of the annual conference October 6, 7, 8 with a focus on Moss Neck and Chancellorsville.
Here’s what you need to know about the Luminaria
It’s Saturday night 8-11
WATCH: The making of the 2023 Luminaria print
The creation of the 2023 Luminaria print from the Fredericksburg National Cemetery.
Memorial Day @ the National Cemetery in Fredericksburg
The program begins at noon on Monday
WATCH: NPS historians reflect on the Luminaria
The Luminaria is Saturday night 8-11.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park
From the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park: Beth Parnicza, Frank O’Reilly and John Launius preview the annual Luminaria Saturday night 8-11 and the Memorial Day program at noon at the National Cemetery.
PHOTOS: Lots at laughter and games at Kenmore’s Colonial Fair
Historic Kenmore played host to another Colonial Fair
WATCH: Historic Half Preview #4: The joys of running thru a historic city
The Marine Corps Historic Half in Fredericksburg is much much more than Hospital Hill. Organizers say there’s also history, a river and flat terrain along the course.
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