UMW Alumni-Owned Businesses Open on Caroline Street
Over the last two weeks, Caroline street has been filled with the excitement of a new season – and it is not just autumn! A season of new opportunities has begun as two brand new businesses, owned and operated by UMW alumni, have opened their doors downtown.
First to open was Fredericksburg’s newest vintage store, Blue Hour Vintage. Located at 809 Caroline St, Blue Hour Vintage features a large space full of 90’s inspired looks, fun Fredericksburg merchandise, an embroidery space, and a popular charm bar. Blue Hour is run by Chicago native, Maggie, who fell in love with Fredericksburg during her time at UMW. As a lifetime lover of fashion and treasures, she always knew her dream was to sell vintage clothing. After working in the accounting world for a few years, Maggie and her husband decided to make her dreams a reality and move back to Fredericksburg. Blue Hour Vintage is truly a dream that has come into fruition.
View a short video about Blue Hour Vintage here.
Recently opened on the 700 block or Caroline is Fillagreen, a sustainable goods and refill store. Similar to Maggie of Blue Hour, owner John Hicks is a UMW alum who has recently moved away from the corporate world in favor of running his own business. Him and his wife, Beverly, wanted to make an impactful change in their lives by making sustainable choices. After his family began to make the switch, he decided to make this into a successful business. As Fillagreen moves into Fredericksburg, they have a lot to look forward to. Their first location in Manassas is quite popular, and John is hoping that the Fredericksburg community enjoys the shop just as much.