Stop by and enjoy games as they were played in the 18th century!
Games in the Garden of the Mary Washington House Saturday, June 30
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Fourth of July Concert on the Grounds of Historic Salem Church
This free musical celebration of our nation’s history will take place on the lawn of historic Old Salem Church on July 4, 2018.
New Exhibit Highlighting Desegregation in the Fredericksburg Region to Open June 21
The exhibit explores how desegregation took place in the schools of Spotsylvania and Stafford and at the lunch counters of Fredericksburg.
New walking tour at Chatham
Program focuses on all sides of life on a plantation
National Park Services Announces Schedule for History at Sunset 2018
The National Park Service is pleased to announce the 2018 schedule for its History at Sunset series of programs. The series kicks off June 8.
June is Great Outdoors Month in Virginia
When Gov. Ralph Northam declared June 2018 as Great Outdoors Month, he recognized the importance of the outdoors in Virginia. Virginia State Parks are the premiere outdoor recreation destination for 10 million visitors annually.
Ellwood Manor to Honor Civil War Soldiers
Friends of Wilderness Battlefield will honor those Civil War soldiers who gave their lives on the Chancellorsville and Wilderness Battlefields on Saturday, May 26.
Late Spring Hours Announced for Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park
Late spring hours of operations for all public buildings of Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park span from Thursday, May 10 to Friday, June 8, 2018.
May Museum Events in Fredericksburg
A preview of events in May from Washington Heritage Museums
Mary Washington House Annual Plant Sale Saturday April 28
Mary Washington House is proud to present their Annual Plant Sale Saturday, April 28 from 10 AM – 2 PM.
St. James’ House Open This Week
St. James’ House, the headquarters of Washington Heritage Museums, is open just two weeks each year, and this week you can view the home for yourself!
Wilderness history event coming
Ongoing demonstrations (including musket and cannon firings), will occur on May 5 and 6.
Stratford Hall sponsors nature walk
Local master naturalist Harry Puffenbarger will lead a nature hike through the Stratford landscape.
Early spring hours at battlefield parks
This schedule is anticipated to remain in effect through Wednesday, May 9, after which the Jackson Shrine will be open daily.
Civil War music, part 2
From the Rappahannock Valley Civil War Round Table
History camp registration opens
Spotsylvania County is now accepting registrations for the 2018 Kids’ History Camp. This hands-on day camp will be held Friday, April 6, 2018, 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Shannon Airport and is open to children ages 7-14. Participants will learn what it was like to live...
Park Day to bring volunteers to local historic sites, parks
Since 1996, the Civil War Trust has led this effort across the country to preserve our heritage sites.
Author to speak about the women and children who settled Jamestown
Lapallo is the author of “The Sun Is But a Morning Star,” “When the Moon Has No More Silver,” and “Dark Enough to See the Stars In a Jamestown Sky.”
Culpeper Virginia’s six gritty Patton brothers
By Jim Smithfield First posted within THE DRUM & BUGLE Voice of the Rappahannock Valley Civil War Round Table Rappahannock Valley Civil War Round Table Newsletter November 2017, Volume 14, Issue 11 http://rvcwrt.org/archive/2017/11-2017.pdf There were six brothers in...
Civil War music
From the Rappahannock Valley Civil War Round Table
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