September 22, Bourbon & Boxwood
*Ticket sales concluded 9/10/18
7pm – 10:00pm at the Mary Washington House
Washington Heritage Museums will celebrate its four historic house museums at its signature fundraiser on September 22 in the gardens of the Mary Washington House. Live music, delicious food, and an open bar with bourbon tastings by A. Smith Bowman will be featured.
October 1-31, Mary’s Ribbons
Each day in October at the Mary Washington House
Throughout the month of October, the community and visitors are invited to tie pink ribbons to the fence of the Mary Washington House in honor or memory of those who have battled breast cancer as Mary Washington did. The program is presented in collaboration with the Imaging Center for Women, and ribbons are provided free of charge. Visit the Mary Washington House during October to pick out your ribbon and tie it to the fence.
October 1-6, Fall Opening of St. James’ House
St. James’ House, 1300 Charles Street, 1pm – 4pm daily
St. James’ House at 1300 Charles St. in Fredericksburg, Va., is open to the public for tours only two weeks a year; Virginia’s Garden Week in April, and a week in the fall.
The house is named after James Mercer, a longtime family friend of the Washington family, and the lawyer who wrote Mary Washington’s will. While the origin of the name “St. James” is not completely known, it’s thought to have been a practical joke between James and his father.
Come explore and learn of the history of the house and view its collection of beautiful antiques and decorative arts. Be sure to stroll the handsome gardens after your tour. Admission is $5 per person.
October 4, 2018 – Speaker Series
Steamboats on the Rappahannock – and at Fredericksburg
10am – 11am at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library Fredericksburg
Speaker: Judy Hansen, Retired Teacher
