FAM is excited to announce their involvement in an upcoming publication, “Fredericksburg Memories: A Pictorial History of the 1800s through the 1930s”
FAM Announces Community Scanning Day for Upcoming Publication
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Upcoming at Washington Heritage Museums
Speaker Series, John Frazer Night, Holiday Open House, and more at Washington Heritage Museums.
Library Hosting Trebuchet Contest Saturday, October 2
Central Rappahannock Regional Library is hosting Launch It!, a trebuchet contest, for the second year.
Día de los Muertos Festival at the National Museum of the American Indian
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian is hosting a three-day free public program to celebrate Día de los Muertos with performances, family activities and more.
“The Walls Come Down: A Public Conversation”
NPS & the John J. Wright Educational & Cultural Center Museum will host a public forum featuring the seven women who desegregated Spotsylvania County Schools in 1963.
Washington Heritage Museums Upcoming Events
A Toast to History with the Rising Sun Tavern and Mary’s Ribbons during October with Washington Heritage Museums.
The James Monroe Museum in October
Discovering James Monroe: Archaeology at Highland, First Friday Wine Tasting and Tavern Night, Ghostwalk, 31st Annual James Monroe Lecture, and more.
Upcoming Events at Washington Heritage Museums
Mary’s Ribbons, A Toast to History, League of Most Interesting Men: The Science of Frankenstein, and more at Washington Heritage Museums.
Mid-Fall Hours at National Military Park
The hours of operations for the public buildings of Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park will change starting Wednesday, October 17 for the middle of the fall season.
FoWB: A Day in the Life of a Soldier
Living Historians will compare and contrast the equipment, motivation, and experiences of soldiers on opposing sides during presentations.
Rappahannock Rail Museum Expansion Ribbon Cutting
The RRM is holding a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the newly-installed permanent rail road museum this Saturday, September 22, 2018.
Washington Heritage Museums Upcoming Events
Mary’s Ribbons, Fall Opening of St. James’ House, and Speaker Series with Washington Heritage Museums in October.
Immersive History Weekend at Chancellorsville Battlefield
On the weekend of October 6-7, 2018, the National Park Service is hosting a unique living history event on the Chancellorsville battlefield.
Bourbon & Boxwood Event
Washington Heritage Museums’ fourth annual fundraiser, “Bourbon & Boxwood” will be held at the Mary Washington House on September 22, 2018 from 7-10 p.m.
FoWB 2nd Annual Canoe Trip
On Saturday, August 25, National Park Service Historian Greg Mertz will lead a day long canoe tour of Civil War sites along the Rapidan River.
Living History Weekend at Fredericksburg Battlefield
Celebrate Living History Weekend at Fredericksburg Battlefield, a National Park, September 1-2, 2018.
Honoring Mary Washington Event
preview:Honor the life of a Mary Washington on the 229th anniversary of her death with Washington Heritage Museums at the Mary Washington House.
July FAM Events and Exhibits
From a Bastille Day celebration to a new exhibit on baseball in American towns, July is an action packed month for FAM!
14th Annual Spotsylvania Stars & Stripes Spectacular
New this year—a children’s stage that includes a juggler & magician, a superhero meet & greet, a puppet show and other live performances.
Fourth of July Activities announced at Stratford Hall
Family Fun Festival plans announced for July 4th at Stratford Hall.
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