The Central Rappahannock Regional Library hosted a virtual event: African American Women in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania and Stafford history.
WATCH: A look at local Black History
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WATCH: Sending mail in colonial times…it wasn’t very easy
The colonial mail system described by reenactor Paul Limerick on Presidents Day at Ferry Farm, George Washington’s boyhood home in Stafford.
PHOTOS: A blast with the past on Presidents Day at Ferry Farm in Stafford
From attempting to throw a stone across the Rappahannock, to visiting with George Washington to colonial games..there was learning and fun
UMW, Washington Heritage Museum team up to resolve grave concerns
Their work hopes to pinpoint the exact spot within the property near Kenmore Park in Fredericksburg where the mother of the first U.S. President was buried.
Presidents Day in Stafford!
Come celebrate 10-3 today at Ferry Farm in Stafford
WATCH: Spend part of Presidents Day @ Ferry Farm
It’s Presidents Day. On Monday there will be a lot of activities at Ferry Farm in Stafford 10-3. kemore.org for ticket information.
Stafford looking for someone to own or lease historic home in Falmouth
The structure was built by Benjamin Hall around 1840 when Falmouth was a deep-water port with ships coming and going around the world.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Area Museum
Sam McKelvey and Dr. Gaila Sims talk about the Lafayette exhibit, new wayside panels, free admission and contributing to the FAM.
PHOTOS: Fredericksburg added to U-S Civil Rights Trail
Shiloh Baptist Church Old Site hosted the announcement that the Fredericksburg Civil Rights Trail would beome part of the national trail. Many involved in the Civil Rights movement attended.
WATCH: City’s Civil Rights Trail added to national trail
The 21-stop trail inclues stops downtown and at UMW
LISTEN: Town Talk/The George Washington Foundation
Pitchers and catchers report. And Ferry Farm re-opens. We preview upcoming events at Ferry Farm and Kenmore including George Washington’s birthday on February 19th with Dave Muraca, Ann Waters and Allison Ellis.
A Virginia State Parks road trip for Black History Month
Take a trip across the state with a focus on African-American history. February is Black History Month and what a great way to learn, remember, honor and celebrate the contributions of African Americans throughout history with a tour of Virginia State Parks.
160th anniversary of the Overland Campaign to be observed around the area
Events planned for early May
FAM plans to exhibit local flavor
The Fredericksburg Foodways Project is an exhibit coming to the Fredericksburg Area Museum in 2026, but the museum is starting early to gather food stories and history from local residents.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park
The 160th anniversary of the Overland Campaign approaches.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Civil Rights Trail
Chris Williams with the James Farmer Multi-Cultural Center at UMW and Victoria Matthews with Fredericksburg Tourism talk about the importance and new stories still being told today
LISTEN: Town Talk/Local historical research
Maddie Hollis with the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park talks about research..specifically her research on the Freedman’s Bureau in Fredericksburg
WATCH: Legacy of MLK/Pastor Aaron Dobynes
Who can you reach out to? Who is being left out? Pastor Aaron Dobynes at Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site) is a King scholar and someone whose family has been impacted by the civil rights movement.
WATCH: Talking about the impact of Dr. King
The Rev. David Haun, Clarence Collins and Kimberly Young talk about the impact Dr. King had on their lives and the community.
PHOTOS: Remembering Dr. King in Fredericksburg
In words and music, honoring Dr. King at the annual program at James Monroe High School.
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