The survey is being launched on April 16, 2018, and will be available until May 18, 2018.
read moreSpotsylvania recommended budget posted
The webpage also contains information related to the development of the FY 2019 budget
read moreWarner statement on tax bill
“This is the worst piece of legislation we have passed since I arrived in the Senate.”
read moreCity seeks broadband survey responses
The survey is being launched on April 16, 2018, and will be available until May 18, 2018.
read moreSpotsylvania recommended budget posted
The webpage also contains information related to the development of the FY 2019 budget
read moreWarner statement on tax bill
“This is the worst piece of legislation we have passed since I arrived in the Senate.”
read moreSpotsylvania government holiday schedule
Some offices closing over holidays
read moreStafford government holiday schedule
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, Stafford County government offices, departments and facilities will be closed on Wednesday, November 22, 2017, Thursday, November 23, 2017, and Friday, November 24, 2017.
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Sycamore tree on corner of Princess Anne and Amelia Streets to be removed
Although the tree is in healthy condition, City arborists have concluded that the large sycamore tree at the corner of Princess Anne and Amelia Streets needs to be removed.
read moreSpotsylvania government holiday schedule
Some offices closing over holidays
read moreStafford government holiday schedule
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, Stafford County government offices, departments and facilities will be closed on Wednesday, November 22, 2017, Thursday, November 23, 2017, and Friday, November 24, 2017.
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Sycamore tree on corner of Princess Anne and Amelia Streets to be removed
Although the tree is in healthy condition, City arborists have concluded that the large sycamore tree at the corner of Princess Anne and Amelia Streets needs to be removed.
read moreVirginia tax extension deadline approaches
If you took advantage of the 6-month extension to file your Virginia individual income tax return, your 2016 return is due Wednesday, Nov. 1.
read moreUMW survey says majority of Virginians disapprove of Trump
President Donald Trump received mostly negative evaluations in a new Virginia statewide survey by the University of Mary Washington, with 55 percent of adult Virginians saying they disapprove of his job performance, while 37 percent approve.
read moreCity releases guidelines for slave block discussion
The public forum will take place at James Monroe High School
located at 2300 Washington Avenue and will begin at 8:30 a.m. and conclude at 11:00 a.m. Doors
for the event will open at 7:45 a.m.
Northam, Gillespie in tight contest, UMW survey shows
Virginia Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam (D) and Republican nominee Ed Gillespie remain locked in a tight contest for governor of Virginia, with 44 percent of likely voters favoring Northam and 39 percent backing Gillespie in a new University of Mary Washington statewide survey.
read moreStafford Armed Services Memorial Dedication
The Stafford County Armed Forces Memorial Dedication took place this past weekend on Saturday, July 15, at the Stafford Government Center.
read moreFredericksburg Battlefield will receive $68k in federal funding
These grants were awarded through the National Park Service’s American Battlefield Protection Program, funded through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
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Help the victim of James Leon Brown. A victim of Domestic Violence
https://www.gofundme.com/helpjuskofamily This is a fund that has been set up to help the victim. I am a friend of the Family
St. James’ House Spring Opening
St. James’ House at 1300 Charles St. in Fredericksburg, Va., is open to the public for tours only two weeks a year; a week in the spring and a week in the fall. Tour the St. James’ House during its spring opening to see its beautiful collection of antiques and decorative arts. Be sure to stroll the handsome gardens after your tour. Admission is $5 per person.
Spotsylvania Farmers Market
The Spotsylvania Farmers Market is open for the 2018 Season! It’s a great place for you to bring family and friends, meet your local producers and growers, and pick up some of the healthiest, freshest ingredients the area has to offer. The Market is open every Saturday, rain or shine, from 8:00am – 1:00pm. Cash, credit cards and SNAP/EBT are accepted. See you there!
NPS – “Fit-History” Hike – April 28: Chancellorsville History Trail (3.6 miles)
Fredericksburg, VA: Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park will once again combine health and history with a new series of “Fit-History” hikes this spring. These ranger-led hikes are designed to cover a lot of ground in addition to a lot of history. This season’s hikes will cover two to three miles per hour. All hikes begin at 10 a.m. April 28: Chancellorsville History Trail (3.6 miles) Join historian Frank O’Reilly, and take a hike on one of the park’s most…
Annual Plant Sale at the Mary Washington House
This year's Mary Washington House Annual Plant Sale will be on Saturday, April 28, from 10 am to 2 pm, rain or shine! Perennials, including varieties from the museum gardens, will be available for sale. Our head gardener will be on hand to assist with your plant choices. All proceeds directly benefit the Washington Heritage Museums gardens.
SPOTSY SPRING FLING CRAFT & VENDOR POP-UP
Get excited to attend an amazing craft and vendor show in Spotsylvania. Enjoy browsing a variety of unique items like handmade jewelry, crafts, soaps, wall art, acrylic pour paintings and more! Vendors include: Clever Containers, Damsel in Defense, Just Quill It, LuLaRoe, Rayr Findz Handmade Jewelry to name a few. Bring the family and enjoy shopping! The show will take place on Saturday, April 28th & Sunday, April 29th from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Admission is free, and there's…
Afternoon Tea Honor Israel
Planting trees in Israel is a beautiful way to show you care. In fact, the Jewish National Fund has planted trees in Israel for over a century. It connects us to the land, it celebrates our joys and it literally plants a stake of hope and optimism in the future of Israel. Better than a card. Lasts longer than flowers. Creates a living legacy. Plant trees now. For more information about planting a tree in Israel visit Jewish National Fund…
AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME SENIORS IN OUR REGION: WHAT ARE THE ISSUES?
As part of its study of the local issues surrounding the availability of affordable housing for low income seniors in our region, the League of Women Voters of the Fredericksburg Area is sponsoring a panel presentation on April 30 at 7:00 p.m.. Local experts will address recent studies and existing programs that outline the supply of affordable housing and the barriers that exist to meeting the needs of our communities.
Washington Heritage Museums’ Speaker Series
Please join us as we continue our spring Speaker Series! The series is offered without charge to WHM members and the public alike. This month's speaker will be Amanda Isaac, Associate Curator at Mt. Vernon. Ms. Isaac's lecture is entitled, "Hidden Treasures: The Rediscovery of Original Washington Family Prints at the Mary Washington House." The lecture will be held at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library (Fredericksburg) at 10am on Thursday, May 3rd, in the Theater Room. We hope to see…
The Fredericksburg Area Museum and Hedgerow Art Announce the Return of Monster Mashup
Thirty-four artists have transformed thirty-six works of art by kindergarten and middle school students into their own pieces of art. In the fall, thirty-four kindergarteners and two middle school students dreamt-up and created images of monsters. These imaginative creatures were handed-over to local artists who took the aesthetics and characteristics of the student’s monsters and reimagined them into their own work of art. During the artists’ take-over, photos were sent to Hedgerow Art, (owned by Tammy Hedge), who published the…
