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New Civil War Trust video, Hirshhorn museum exhibition re-interpret Battle of Gettysburg’s famed Pickett’s Charge
The Hirshhorn commissioned internationally acclaimed artist Mark Bradford’s mammoth “Pickett’s Charge” series for the circular, atrium gallery on the art museum’s third floor.
Civil War Santa coming to Chatham
On Sunday December 17th, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., join park staff, living historians, and Civil War Santa for Christmas at Chatham
Washington Heritage Museums events
Holiday house tours and events coming up
19th Century Christmas at Ellwood Manor
Historic house will be open Dec. 16 and 17.
Museum announces permanent exhibit
Heirlooms & Relics: Portrait of a Community is one of only two permanent exhibitions on display and will feature several pieces from the museum’s furniture collectionthe museum’s extensive decorative arts collection.
Housewarming for George Washington at Ferry Farm
After the Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony, for the first time, guests are invited to view the Washington house! Hear from archaeologists and artisans about the period trades involved in building George’s house.
Painting raffle coming for Bourbon and Boxwood
Washington Heritage Museums will host its third annual fundraiser, “Bourbon & Boxwood” at the Mary Washington House and gardens on September 23, 2017.
City releases guidelines for slave block discussion
The public forum will take place at James Monroe High School
located at 2300 Washington Avenue and will begin at 8:30 a.m. and conclude at 11:00 a.m. Doors
for the event will open at 7:45 a.m.
Council seeks slave block feedback
Online submissions (or mailed submissions) can be submitted through 12:00 p.m. on
Monday, September 25th.
Apply Now for Historical Preservation grants
The deadline to submit grant applications online at www.cfrrr.org is Monday, October 3rd by 5:00 PM.
Park Service offers Fit-History hikes
This season’s hikes will range from 2.5 to 5 miles, covering two to three miles per hour. All hikes begin at 10 a.m.
‘Bourbon and Boxwood’ to raise money for museums
Washington Heritage Museums will host its third annual fundraiser,
“Bourbon & Boxwood” at the Mary Washington House and gardens on September 23, 2017.
Stafford Armed Services Memorial Dedication
The Stafford County Armed Forces Memorial Dedication took place this past weekend on Saturday, July 15, at the Stafford Government Center.
Fredericksburg Battlefield will receive $68k in federal funding
These grants were awarded through the National Park Service’s American Battlefield Protection Program, funded through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
Have tea with Dolley Madison
Reservations are required by calling, or emailing, the Rising Sun Tavern by July 12.
Part of Lee Drive to be closed June 16 for History at Sunset
From National Park Service On the evening of June 16, 2017, the National Park Service will close North Lee Drive to vehicular traffic from approximately 6 p.m. until about 10 p.m. This closure will help ensure the safe movement of visitors to the park’s first History...
Sip tea with your favorite doll
Saturday, June 10 – Mother and Dolly Tea – Rising Sun Tavern, 1:00-3:00 pm
Have lunch at Mary Washington’s house next weekend
Also, tea time at the Tavern
This day in Civil War History: Battle of North Anna
On May 23, 1864, the armies of General Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee met at the North Anna River after earlier fighting at the Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse.
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