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WATCH: Painting complete on iconic tower in downtown Fredericksburg
Drone video reveals the finished project at the tower on Charles Street.
Learn about Fredericksburg when Lafayette visited in 1824
Library hosts event that looks back at city in 19th century.
WATCH: Up-close on the former Purina Tower
After a week of moving and adjusting the lift and painting in the sun and wind, Gabe Pons and Pete Morelewicz are nearly finished their work on the former Purina Tower building on Charles Street.
PHOTOS: Wrapping up work on a Fredericksburg landmark
Gabe Pons and Pete Morelewicz are finishing up the lettering–70 feet up– on the former Purina Tower on Charles Street.
PHOTOS: A new look for the former Purina Tower building downtown
Work on the new look of the former Purina Tower in Fredericksburg is wrapping up.
WATCH: A new look for a Fredericksburg landmark
A project to re-paint the former Purina Tower at 401 Charles Street, near the train station, is nearly complete.
Watch: Fredericksburg commemorates 80th anniversary of D-Day
Speakers recognized the invasion’s impact during a ceremony held in downtown Fredericksburg.
WATCH: New Civil War Trails map for Virginia
Civil War Trails–the people behind the historic markers around Virginia and other states–have a new easy-to-read map for sites around the state.
World War I doctor hailed as hero during Memorial Day commemoration
Annual ceremony featured histories of fallen servicemen who impacted the Fredericksburg region and beyond.
PHOTOS: Quiet reflections on Memorial Day at the Fredericksburg National Cemetery
No formal program at the Fredericksburg National Cemetery this year on Memorial Day.
WATCH: Mayor Devine remembers some local residents who sacrificed for freedom
Memorial Day 2024 in Fredericksburg.
WATCH: The story of poppies on Memorial Day
Navy veteran Sandy Market talks about why she’s wearing poppies on her scarf on Memorial Day.
PHOTOS: Fredericksburg Area Veterans Council holds Memorial Day ceremony
The community gathered at the Our Fallen Heroes Memorial downtown.
Photo gallery: Remembering the fallen at Fredericksburg National Cemetery
See photos from Saturday’s luminaria lighting in Fredericksburg.
VIDEO: The story of one Civil War soldier buried at the Fredericksburg National Cemetery
Hiram Lare died in the Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse.
PHOTOS: Lighting the Luminary candles
After spending the morning setting up the bags and candles, Scouts and volunteers began early Saturday evening lighting each candle at the Fredericksburg National Cemetery.
PHOTOS: Remembering those who served at Oak Hill Cemetery in the City
Fredericksburg VFW Post 3103, Post Auxilary and guests placed flags at the graves of veterans.
PHOTOS: Preparing for the Luminaria at the National Cemetery
Volunteers were out early Saturday morning placing the bags and sand and candles.
Luminaria Saturday night at the Fredericksburg National Cemetery
The cemetery will be open from 8 pm-11 pm.
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