161 years ago today the Battle of Fredericksburg begins
WATCH: Battle of Fredericksburg anniversary. Why Fredericksburg?
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PHOTOS: December 11, 1862–The Battle of Fredericksburg begins
The Battle of Fredericksburg begins as the Union begins to cross near Chatham Manor on the Stafford side of the Rappahannock to a site on Sophia Street in Fredericksburg.
PHOTOS: Picture yourself…ringing bells with the Fredericksburg Salvation Army
Picture your family, or co-workers, or neighbors, or…..bell ringing for The Salvation Army Fredericksburg Corps.
WATCH: Make a memory–help the community…Bell ringing with the Fredericksburg Salvation Army
Looking for ways to help the community? Bell ringing for the Fredericksburg Salvation Army would be an easy and effective way. The Christmas Kettle goal is $150,000 this year.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Area Museum
President and CEO Sam McKelvey and Curator of African American History and Special Projects Dr. Gaila Sims talk about keeping the museum free in 2024..upcoming programs..like the Lafayette exhibit and Black History programs. famva.org
WATCH: Caroline County honors Tony Beasley–the third base coach of the World Series Champion Texas Rangers
Standing room only at Meadow Event Park in Doswell on Thursday night as Caroline County recognized Tony Beasley for his contributions to the community and Major League Baseball.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Germanna Community College & Historic Germanna
Bruce Davis of Germanna Community College and Jennifer Hurst-Wender with Historic Germanna.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Hematology Oncology Associates of Fredericksburg
Kelly Stephens, Candice Bittinger and Dr. Chris Vaughn talk about Nurse Practitioners and their role in a patient’s cancer journey. We also discuss cancer and the holidays.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Regional Continuum of Care
Megan Samples and Sam Shoukas preview needs for the next Point in Time Count in late January. Want to volunteer? fredericksburgcoc.org We talk about the area cold weather shelter–soon to be shelter(s).
WATCH: Culpeper businessman talks about impact of Transurban grant to Germanna Community College
Grant will help train more students–specifically military veterans–on road construction.
WATCH: Germanna program receives $250,000 grant from Transurban to help train students in road building
A significant portion of the funds will go toward the Academy’s mission to train military veterans for careers in road and bridge construction.
WATCH: Christmas music in Spotsy
Christmas music at the Marshall Center from the Goshen Baptist Church Praise Team and the Courtland High School Vocal Ensemble.
PHOTOS: Spotsylvania Courthouse Luminary
Spotsylvania Courthouse Luminary on Sunday night at the Marshall Center. Holiday music from the Courtland High School Vocal Ensemble and the Goshen Baptist Church Praise Team.
WATCH: James Monroe High School Marching Band
2023 Fredericksburg Christmas Parade
WATCH: Spotsylvania Schools combined bands
2023 Fredericksburg Christmas Parade
WATCH: Fredericksburg Christmas Parade clean up
Nobody does it better than Fredericksburg post parade.
PHOTOS: Everybody loves a parade…but someone has to clean up
Nobody does it better…nobody…than the City of Fredericksburg
PHOTOS: Your Fredericksburg Parade Grand Marshal–Grace Anne Braxton
Grace Anne is a Special Olympics Virginia world-class golfer/athlete
PHOTOS: All smiles. Pure joy. 2023 Fredericksburg Christmas Parade
A mild Saturday night. Big crowd downtown.
PHOTOS: Rappahannock Rotary’s annual Pancake Feast
One of the great Fredericksburg traditions. Rappahannock Rotary’s Pancake Feast on the day of the parade downtown.
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