The 21-stop trail inclues stops downtown and at UMW
WATCH: City’s Civil Rights Trail added to national trail
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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.
WATCH: “We Shall Overcome”
Program remembering Dr. King ends with “We Shall Overcome”
LISTEN: MLK Influence/Xavier Richardson
The Mary Washington and Stafford Hospital Foundation executive talks about MLK
LISTEN: MLK Influence/Yolanda Roussell
The Stafford NAACP President talks about MLK and her family
PHOTOS: Spotsylvania Battlefield–Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park
Civil War trenches on the battlefield
LISTEN: Town Talk/MLK programs
Xavier Richardson and Anne Little preview the Fredericksburg NAACP prayer breakfast Monday morning and the Sunday King program 3-5pm at JM.
A real life portrait for giving–Clara Barton has roots here
Clara Barton spent time at Chatham in Stafford County
PHOTOS: Confederate Cemetery. Fredericksburg
A Christmas tradition at the cemetery.
WATCH: Battle of Fredericksburg/Richard Kirkland
161 years ago today: Richard Kirkland helps Union wounded
WATCH: The Battle of Fredericksburg remembered
Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park Historian Frank O’Reilly: Fear on the battlefield.
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