Fredericksburg.Today’s monthly curation of special events for the Fredericksburg region.
Events Calendar February 2017
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Presidents Day Weekend Events
A selection of events for February 17 – 20, 2017.
Record Number Visit Washington Heritage Museums in 2016
More than 30,000 visitors toured the organization’s four museums.
Washington Heritage Museums Open Extended Hours for the Holidays
Three of the museums will be open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. the week between Christmas and New Year’s.
The Weekend Planner: Halloween Edition
A selection of special events for Halloween weekend 2016.
8 Organizations Receive $21.8K in EDA Grants
Facade improvement, JumpStart! and event sponsorship grants were awarded.
Mary Washington House Recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Add a pink ribbon to honor and remember those who have faced the struggles of breast cancer.
The Weekend Planner
A selection of special events for the weekend of September 9 – 11, 2016.
The Weekend Planner
Eleven Fredericksburg region special events for the weekend of August 26 – 28.
Your Community Calendar August 2016
A selection of special events in the region.
Community Foundation Awards $122K in Grants
Grant awards went to 26 local nonprofits through the Duff McDuff Green, Jr. Fund.
Washington Heritage Museums 2016 Calendar of Events
2016 events at Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop, St. James’ House, Rising Sun Tavern and Mary Washington House.
Top Nonprofit Stories of 2016
A roundup of nonprofit stories.
125th Anniversary Celebration of “Saving Mary’s House”
Washington Heritage Museums will host Saving Mary’s House on September 12, 2015.
Mary Washington House Sign Returned
It seems public outcry on social media motivated the taker to return the sign.
Drive By Gem: 1308 Caroline Street
By Susan Larson
The home at 1308 Caroline St. is lovely. The front porch with white rocking chairs, a swing, plants, flowers and wind chimes is inviting. But there is much more than first meets the eye.
St. James’ House Open to Visitors Oct. 6 – 11
By Susan Larson
Historic St. James’ House in downtown Fredericksburg is open for touring October 6 – 11, 2014. It’s one of only two weeks each year the private residence is opened to the public. It is located at 1300 Charles St.
Built about 1768, it was originally home to James Mercer, a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses, first judge of the General Court in Fredericksburg, and the attorney who wrote the will for Mary Washington, according to Washington Heritage Museums.
Our Living Legacies: Postcards, Pots & Pests of the Past
Washington Heritage Museums presents “Our Living Legacies: Postcards, Pots & Pests of the Past” at three of their historic properties from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 12 and 13, and from 12 – 4 p.m. on Sunday, 14. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children.
Pirate Adventures Saturday in Downtown Fredericksburg
By Susan Larson
The James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library (JMM) and Washington Heritage Museums (WHM) present a day of pirates on Saturday, Aug. 23.
“Piracy was a scourge of American commerce for nearly 300 years, and James Monroe did his part to combat it,” said James Monroe Museum staff. “The practice also contributed to the folklore of the east coast and the Caribbean.”
Fredericksburg Free Press Founding Corporate Supporters
