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PHOTOS: Mary Washington died in Fredericksburg 235 years ago today
She’s buried at the monument on Washington Avue, but nobody is sure where.
LISTEN: New title for Dr. Gaila Sims at the Fredericksburg Area Museum
Dr. Gaila Sims is the new Vice President of Programs and Interpretation.
FOODE awarded $50,000 grant as part of ‘Backing Historic Small Restaurants’ program
Funds from the grant will go toward rejuvenating the restaurant’s historic home on Princess Anne Street, which was constructed in 1819.
WATCH: Civil War changes–1861-1864
Speaking at the Emerging Civil War Symposium, HIstorian John Hennessy outlines changes from 1861-1864 in the county and in the military.
PHOTOS: 1864 the weekend focus of Civil War program in Spotsylvania
Participants from around the country–from as far away as California–are in Spotsylvania this weekend at Stevenson Ridge for Emerging Civil War’s annual symposium.
PHOTOS: Weekend Civil War symposium in Spotsylvania kicks off at historic church
General Grant reenacator Curt Fields speaks and answers questions at Massaponax Baptist Church.
WATCH: General Grant (back) @ Massaponax Baptist Church
Emerging Civil War kicked off its 2024 Symposium on the Civil War in 1864 at Massaponax Baptist Church in Spotsylvania.
See archaeology in action on Saturday at Historic Germanna
10-4 on Saturday–here are parking details.
WATCH: The importance of Slaughter Pen Farm
Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park Historian Frank O’Reilly says Slaughter Pen Farm on Tidewater Trail is the heart and soul of the Fredericksburg Battlefield and the 1862 Battle of Fredericksburg.
PHOTOS: Restoring Slaughter Pen Farm
The late 1800’s home on the battlefield is being removed.
WATCH: Restoring a Civil War landscape
Demolition began on Friday to the last post-war building at Slaughter Pen Farm on Tidewater Trail.
City, UMW unveil on-campus stops for U.S. Civil Rights Trail
The five on-campus stops highlight local figures that contributed to the Civil Rights Movement.
WATCH: Archaeology dig at Ferry Farm over for another year
Part of the Washington kitchen found.
WATCH: Wrapping up another dig at Ferry Farm
Dave Muraca describes the Planning Frame and how that will help archaeologists in the future.
WATCH: “This is an incredible national historic landmark”
George Washington Foundation President and CEO Bill Garner says historians and archaeologists continue to learn new information about Ferry Farm in Stafford.
WATCH: Reading the Declaration of Independence in Fredericksburg
A 4th of July tradition in Fredericksburg.
PHOTOS: Another fabulous Fourth of July at Ferry Farm in Stafford
George Washington’s boyhood home gave you colonial times up close along with archaeology, a flag retirement and a chance to sign the Declaration of Independence.
LISTEN: Reading the Declaration of Independence in Fredericksburg on the 4th of July
Washington Heritage Museums hold three readings on the 4th of July at the Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop on Caroline Street: 11am, 1pm, 3pm.
WATCH: Ferry Farm getting ready for the 4th
It’s the biggest day of the year at George Washington’s boyhood home in Stafford.
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