The City of Fredericksburg’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Events was recognized in five areas of excellence at a statewide awards ceremony last week. Over 400 delegates, exhibitors, speakers, and volunteers from around the state gathered at the 70th-annual Conference of the Virginia Recreation and Park Society in Williamsburg.
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Building a memorial on the Auction Block Site
Dr. Gaila Sims, Curator of African American History and Special Projects at the Fredericksburg Area Museum (FAM), has presented a proposed plan to City Council for the former site of the Auction Block at the corner of William and Charles streets.
Hughes, Crossfield added to Fredericksburg EDA
Local residents Kevin Hughes and Anita Crossfield have been added to the Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority (EDA) board.
Highway marker unveiled honoring John Washington
A new historic highway marker honoring John Washington was unveiled Wednesday in front of the building where he used to live in downtown Fredericksburg.
Council adopts FXBG economic development plan
Fredericksburg City Council on Tuesday unanimously adopted a strategic plan that will guide the City’s economic development efforts for the next five years.
Refreshed Fredericksburg Economic Development website rolled out
A refreshed Fredericksburg Economic Development website to promote the many things that make Fredericksburg a great place to do business was rolled out this week.
Lura Belle Nichols Hill, 1955-2023
We regret to announce the recent death of our longtime colleague and friend, Lura Belle Nichols Hill.
City of FXBG, WHM complete transfer of Mary Washington Lodge property
Washington Heritage Museums (WHM) is the new owner of the historic Mary Washington Monument and Lodge property in Fredericksburg.
Fredericksburg Visitor Center property now on the market
The downtown Fredericksburg property that currently houses the City’s Visitor Center and the adjacent parking lot is for sale.
Local advisors to help ring NYSE closing bell
Several Fredericksburg-area financial advisors will be on Wall Street next week to help ring the closing bell of the New York Stock Exchange.
Fredericksburg EDA 2022 annual report
The Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority (EDA) was busy in 2022, investing nearly $2 million to foster economic development and tourism activity in the City of Fredericksburg.
Fredericksburg named one of most-festive Christmas towns
Fredericksburg has been named one of the best places in Virginia to visit during the Christmas season.