The City of Fredericksburg and Washington Heritage Museums are discussing a potential partnership regarding the Mary Washington Lodge and Monument property at 1500 Washington Avenue.
City, Washington Heritage Museums discussing partnership
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History & Museums
Find more about Fredericksburg’s history and updates from local museums
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.
Fredericksburg Area Museum reopens on Tuesday, March 1st
The Fredericksburg Area Museum will once again open to the public starting March 1st, featuring multiple exhibits and upcoming events.
City to unveil panel recognizing 1950 Walker-Grant High School graduates
The City of Fredericksburg on Thursday, February 10 will unveil a historical panel commemorating the Walker–Grant High School demonstration that occurred in June 1950.
Great Lives Lecture Series begins at UMW
Each of the 16 lectures will feature a speaker detailing the story of an influential person whose life has had a tremendous impact on society.
Marker for Freedom Rides unveiled at ceremony
The University of Mary Washington and the City of Fredericksburg on Wednesday unveiled a historical marker commemorating Fredericksburg as the first stop of the Freedom Rides on May 4, 1961.
City, FAM partnering on initiative
As part of an initiative to tell a more complete story of Fredericksburg’s diverse community and history, the City of Fredericksburg and the Fredericksburg Area Museum (FAM) have partnered to create a new FAM staff position, the Curator of African American History and Special Projects.
UMW, City to commemorate 60th anniversary of the Freedom Rides
The University of Mary Washington and the City of Fredericksburg on May 4 will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Freedom Riders’ arrival in Fredericksburg. The event is being held starting at 1 p.m. adjacent to the Fredericksburg Fire Station #1 in the 500 block of Princess Anne Street, which is the site of the former Fredericksburg bus depot.
HFFI launches interactive Marker Map
Historic Fredericksburg Foundation Inc. has launched an interactive map on its website that allows people to learn more about historic City properties.
FredNats unveil history wall
The Fredericksburg Nationals this past weekend unveiled a new exhibit at the stadium that tells the rich history of baseball in the ‘Burg.
FredNats to unveil history wall Saturday
The Fredericksburg Nationals are excited to unveil their newest element of their ballpark to fans. Located behind the batter’s eye on the centerfield concourse, the “History of Baseball in Fredericksburg” Wall presented by Germanna Community College will be 80 feet long and 12 feet high showcasing some of Fredericksburg’s richest history ranging from the civil war to the present, including some lesser known baseball factoids.
Fredericksburg Area Museum preparing new exhibits
The Fredericksburg Area Museum (FAM) will temporarily close its doors January 1st – February 29th, 2020 as it prepares new exhibits and installations in the museum.