A new historic highway marker honoring John Washington was unveiled Wednesday in front of the building where he used to live in downtown Fredericksburg.
Highway marker unveiled honoring John Washington
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UMW ranked as leading public liberal arts college
U.S. News & World Report has released its 2023 list of “Best Colleges,” which details what University of Mary Washington students and alumni already knew: UMW is one of the top liberal arts schools in the nation.
UMW earns two leading college rankings
The University of Mary Washington has earned rankings in recent editions of Washington Monthly and The Princeton Review.
Take the Washington Avenue walking tour
The Fredericksburg Visitor Center is offering a newly revised, self-guided walking tour of the Historic Washington Avenue District.
A walk in the woods at Motts Run Reservoir Trail
The Fredericksburg area is filled with trails of all sizes, including the beautiful and beginner-friendly Motts Run Reservoir Trail.
In search of the FXBG otters
A challenge for both residents and visitors, the Otter-ly Amazing Scavenger Hunt in Downtown Fredericksburg opens the search for seven bronze otter sculptures.
Scan & Love Promotion receives Merit Award
Fredericksburg VA Main Street Inc. received a 2021 Virginia Main Street Merit Award for Best Downtown Business Promotion for its Scan & LOVE promotion.
Riverfront Park to be Fredericksburg’s first ‘Smart Park’
The City of Fredericksburg is proud to announce a partnership with the Center for Innovative Technology (CIT) for a “smart” Riverfront Park.
Hillel Center opens at UMW
The Maxine and Carl D. Silver Hillel Center at the University of Mary Washington opened this week.
Story boards placed along Fredericksburg trail
There is yet another reason to venture out onto Fredericksburg’s beautiful 3.1-mile Rappahannock River Heritage Trail.
MWH doctors named among region’s best
The annual “Top Doctors” list from Northern Virginia Magazine features 37 Mary Washington Healthcare providers across 22 specialties.
Mary Washington Hospital unveils $12M project
On February 12 Mary Washington Hospital unveiled the expansion of their Cath and EP labs with a Chamber of Commerce Facebook Live Ribbon Cutting.