Category: History
University of Mary Washington professor Bill Crawley previews the 2021 annual lecture series Great Lives. The biographical approach to history and culture is all virtual this year.
The Spotsylvania School Board voted 4-3 to change the name of Robert E. Lee Elementary School.
University of Mary Washington Museums Executive Director Scott Harris talks about the challenges facing museums in this time of COVID-19.
No decision yet. The Spotsylvania School Board heard from county residents on Wednesday night for about 90 minutes about renaming Robert E. Lee Elementary School. A vote on how to proceed is now the next step.
The Spotsylvania School Board is scheduled to hold a public hearing this Wednesday night at 7 on renaming Robert E. Lee Elementary School.
Red bows on graves in the Confederate Cemetery in the city
The Lee statue is expected to be replaced by Barbara Johns
Colonial cooking in the holidays. Fredericksburg author Heather Meadows tells us about Orange Fool.
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Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park Chief Historian John Hennessy on the story of Confederate soldier Richard Kirkland and how he helped wounded Union soldiers after the Battle of Fredericksburg. It’s a story with meaning still today.
This weekend the Battle of Fredericksburg will be remembered with some virtual programs. Over the next few days we’ll look back at what happened thru some programs conducted over the years by the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park:
Fredericksburg and Spotyslvania National Military Park Chief Historian John Hennessy and Historian Mary O’Neil preview the virtual Battle of Fredericksburg events.
While there will be no live park events commemorating the Battle of Fredericksburg, park grounds remain open and available as spaces of reflection and recreation.
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