…families at museums around the United States. Fredericksburg (and Falmouth) is fortunately home to six Blue Star Museums: Fredericksburg Area Museum, Gari Melchers Home & Studio, The James Monroe Museum,…
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James Monroe Museum
…the museum and its extensive collections were turned over to the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the museum is now administered by the University of Mary Washington. Visitors have the opportunity…
Destination FXBG – Selfie Flick Studios
…said. The Paynes were inspired by museums such as Selfie World, which has become a nationwide franchise. While there are similar museums in Woodbridge and Richmond, Darion believes the Selfie…
Real Estate Mogul Ellen “Nelly” Van Vactor
…the modern equivalent of $125 to each of his children was overtly stingy. In addition to the paltry five bucks, he underscored that he did not want Phoebe’s children to…
Hopping the Train to Fredericksburg
…there is perhaps no better method of transportation than the train. The reason I know of Fredericksburg Station’s accessibility is that last Friday, I drove down to the Richmond Staples-Mill…
Fredericksburg Area Museum
…Fredericksburg Area Museum’s mission – to collect, research, interpret, teach and preserve the history of our region – is the foundation of the Museum’s programs and events, exhibitions, educational initiatives,…
Mini Mornings at the Museum: Gingerbread Shapes & Colors
…introduces young learners (ages 3-6) to our museum spaces. Children and their caregivers participate in a story time and related craft and activity while exploring George Washington’s Ferry Farm or…
Mini Mornings at the Museum: Gingerbread Shapes & Colors
…introduces young learners (ages 3-6) to our museum spaces. Children and their caregivers participate in a story time and related craft and activity while exploring George Washington’s Ferry Farm or…
Directions, Parking and Transportation to and Around Fredericksburg
Driving Directions Fredericksburg is located directly between Washington, DC and Richmond, VA. America’s two major North-South highways, I-95 and U.S. Route 1, both pass directly through the City of Fredericksburg….
Women’s History Month – Dr. Gaila Sims, Fredericksburg Area Museum
Two weeks ago, Dr. Gaila Sims opened her second major exhibit at Fredericksburg Area Museum (FAM): Lafayette’s World – Revolutionary Ideals and the Limits of Freedom. This exhibit is the…
Local Education Tours and Resources
…in the Rappahannock River educational programs: https://riverfriends.org/education/ The James Monroe Museum, Fredericksburg Area Museum, George Washington Foundation, Washington Heritage Museum and the National Park Service have teamed up to create…
Mini Mornings at the Museum: Fall Fun!
…Mornings program series introduces young learners (ages 3-6) to our museum spaces. Children and their caregivers participate in a story time and related craft and activity while exploring George Washington’s…
Mini Mornings at the Museum: Fall Fun!
…Mornings program series introduces young learners (ages 3-6) to our museum spaces. Children and their caregivers participate in a story time and related craft and activity while exploring George Washington’s…
Rappahannock Railroad Museum
Come by the Rappahannock Railroad Museum on a Saturday morning between 9am-12pm and visit our two cabooses, baggage car, and newly opened museum buildings, featuring operating model railroad layouts of…
Fredericksburg Area Museum to offer free admission in September
…region. The Fredericksburg Area Museum has a variety of exhibits that showcare the vast, rich history of this city, and free admission makes a visit to this wonderful museum even…
Exhibit on Dr. Gladys West now open at Fredericksburg Area Museum
…will entice viewers, particularly children, to further look into STEM and the work of the Wests. Fredericksburg Area Museum is located at 907 Princess Anne Street. Follow them on Facebook….
Fredericksburg Area Museum Announces Exhibit Extended: Closing Reception Scheduled
The Fredericksburg Area Museum (FAM) will be extending the popular exhibit, SEEN: Viewing the Work of African American Artists of Fredericksburg through February 2nd, 2024. The museum has welcomed over…
Know Before You Go
…about XPass Museum Passes. Ferry Farm – George Washington’s Boyhood Home Open Monday – Saturday | 10am to 4pm Open Sunday | 12pm to 4pm Fredericksburg Area Museum Open Daily…
John J. Wright Educational & Cultural Center Museum
In 1905, members of Black Baptist churches in Spotsylvania collected $1.25 to start the first school for their children. The call came from teacher John J. Wright, who thought the…
Fredericksburg Area Museum opening three new exhibits.
Just as Fredericksburg Area Museum has re-opened to the public for the 2023 season, so have three new exhibits: SEEN: Viewing the Work of African American Artists in Fredericksburg –…
Patawomeck Museum and Cultural Center Grand Opening
The Patawomeck Museum and Cultural Center museum and living history village is opening on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Food Games Children’s Activities Music Live demonstrations Vendors Free admission Open to…
Mini Mornings at the Museum
At FERRY FARM and HISTORIC KENMORE JUNE 8 AT Kenmore, 10:15-11:15am JUNE 9 AT Ferry Farm, 10:15-11:15am The Mini-Mornings program series introduces young learners (ages 3-6) to our museum spaces!…
Mini Mornings at the Museum
At FERRY FARM and HISTORIC KENMORE JUNE 8 AT Kenmore, 10:15-11:15am JUNE 9 AT Ferry Farm, 10:15-11:15am The Mini-Mornings program series introduces young learners (ages 3-6) to our museum spaces!…
Fannie Mae Richards – Educating On Purpose
Early Life Fannie Mae Richards was one of fourteen children born to Adolphus and Marie (nee Moore) Richards. Her father, Adolphus Richards, born about 1804, was experiencing poor health in…
Children’s Roll N’ Stroll
Children and adults are invited to participate in the July 4th Roll N’ Stroll. Parents are responsible for the safety and behavior of their children and must pick up their…
Clarion Hotel & Suites Convention Center Fredericksburg
…& Suites Convention Center Fredericksburg is your host hotel between Richmond and Washington DC. Location Right off 1-95, 50 miles from Washington DC and Richmond, VA. Located in the heart…
Accessible Travel
…protocols they have in place. Washington Heritage Museums Historic Kenmore and Ferry Farm Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park James Monroe Museum Gari Melcher’s Home and Studio at Belmont Hotels…
Fredericksburg Area Museum to host Black History Month Walking Tour
On Saturday, February 18th, the Fredericksburg Area Museum is partnering with the Historic Fredericksburg Foundation for a Black History Month Walking Tour. Starting at 11:00am on the 18th, Black Businesses…
Children’s Tree Lighting and Jingle Bell Sing-a-long
…Children’s Tree Lighting. Bring your jingle bells to jingle along with the holiday music See Santa Visit vendor tables to learn about local museums and organizations. Event is free to…
Fredericksburg Children’s Tree Lighting
…the inevitable argument of who gets to place the star atop the tree. Instead, head over to Hurkamp Park to participate in the annual Fredericksburg Children’s Tree Lighting. From 4:00-5:30…