A celebration of the arts in Old Town Fredericksburg with new exhibit openings in downtown galleries, food and drink, 6 to 9:30 p.m.

Six months after their disastrous defeat on the same ground, Union forces successfully captured Marye's Heights and the Sunken Road. Historians Joe Obidzinski and Kris White explain how Federal forces were able to capture this strong position. Meet at 7 p.m. at the Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center. 90 minutes.

New Summer Juried Show: "Discarded Potential: An Exhibit of Trash Art" Opening Reception is First Friday July 3, 5-9pm and again on Aug. 7, 5-9. Enjoy this unusual art exhibit all summer - July 3 through August 30.

A traditional family Fourth of July celebration throughout the region with a runner's race, parade, craft show, antique auto show, live entertainment, children's activities, and great food, all crowned with a fireworks display, 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Reds, Whites, and Blues Celebration. Enjoy our wine tastings and American BBQ Specials on our Bistro Menu or Pre-order your gourmet picnic basket and enjoy our picnic grounds with your family and friends, while enjoying live Blues music! (No fireworks display)

Long before she founded the American Red Cross, Clara Barton was giving aid to wounded Union soldiers on the battlefield. Join Historians Donald Pfanz and John Hennessy as they visit places in town visited by the woman described as the "Angel of the Battlefield." Meet in front of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library at 7 p.m. for this two-hour walk through town.

Nighttime is when the river comes alive! Join guides Bob Sargeant and Brian Gudmundsson for an enjoyable float in the dark and hopefully spot some wildlife. Meet at the Fredericksburg City Dock. Minimum age is 6 years. 7:30-10:00 pm. Backup: July 12. Pre-registration required, call Friends of the Rappahannock at 540-373-3448 to register.

Join a fun and informative birding tour! This is open to anyone interested in our feathered friends and their local habitats. The beautiful grounds and wooded paths at Ferry Farm are the perfect setting for viewing birds and listening to their songs. Paul Nasca, a staff archaeologist and resident member of the Fredericksburg Birding Club, will lead the tours and help identify birds seen from among the 135 species that call Ferry Farm home (or at least a vacation spot). Don't forget to bring your binoculars! Recommended for ages 12 and over. Tours occur one Saturday each month. Upcoming tours: Aug. 1, Sept. 12, Oct. 17. See website for last minute changes.

The Battle of Chancellorsville was Robert E. Lee's most brilliant victory of the Civil War but it also resulted in the death of Lee's incomparable subordinate, "Stonewall" Jackson. The National Park Service will commemorate the battle with a series of programs featuring Civil War reenactors and live cannon-firing demonstrations.

FREE family movies downtown under the moon! Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a fun family feature film! Movies start approx. 8:15pm/at dusk. 7/16 - Kung Fu Panda 7/17 - Madagascar 2 7/18 - Indiana Jones: Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

Hear the Honkeytonk sound of the Wil Gravatt Band at Patriot Park in Spotsylvania. Wil Gravatt is a multitalented, singer, song writer and guitarist. It will be Kids and Senior Citizens Night, Kids 12 & under free, Seniors 65 & up save $3 off admission. Rain or Shine. No pets, coolers, or alcohol. Bring your own chair or blanket. Concessions will be available. Gates open at 5:30, concert starts at 6:30

4th Annual Wine & Whiskers fund raiser for the Fredericksburg Regional SPCA. The event features wine tastings, a cash wine bar, light fare and desserts, silent auction, door prizes and live music from String Kings. All proceeds benefit the SPCA - the area's only no-kill animal shelter. 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM Reservations are stongly encouraged, call the SPCA at 540-898-1500.

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