Be part of the celebration!!! Talk with George Washington at the place where he grew up! Interact with other first-person interpreters as they perform 18th-century tasks. Re-enactors will be demonstrating blacksmithing, cooking, and sword fighting. Thrill to the talents of slack-rope walker and acrobat Signora Bella as she demonstrates this colonial-era entertainment. Play games that span 5 centuries. Make crafts to take home. Decode secrets in the spy tent. Relax and enjoy the bluegrass sounds of The Corn Family Old-Time String Band. Cool off in a misting tent. Put your signature on the Declaration of Independence. There will also be cannon firings, speeches, and a 13-gun salute to honor our original states.

Taste our red wines, white wines and listen to our blues band, for a one of a kind classy Independace day.

Fireworks are over, but the sparks still fly at the winery for live Zydeco music and Cajun Fare. Consistently our most popular event. Fee includes live music from The Dixie Power Trio, souvenir wine glass, tours, and tasting. Get tickets in advance EARLY! Sold out in 2007! (6:00 PM-10:00 PM)

Join us for our summer show "Woodworking and Photography". Our Opening Reception will be held on Sat., July 5, 5-9pm instead of the usual First Friday opening since that falls on July 4! Show runs July 5 through Aug. 31.

On July 19 museum educators will discuss The War Comes Home and how 19th century children participated in supporting the efforts of soldiers during the Civil War. Children will have an opportunity to write letters and create care packages that will be sent to some of today's soldiers. The event begins at 10 AM and happens in Market Square behind the museum.

Birding tours will take place again this season at Washington’s Ferry Farm. These fun and informative tours are for 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 115 species that call Ferry Farm home (or at least vacation spot). Meet at 8 a.m. at the Ferry Farm visitor center parking lot. Appropriate ages: 12 and over Cash or checks only please.

After only one year in operation, Potomac Point Winery has already established itself as a popular visiting destination and event facility in the community. Join us as we celebrate this past year and as we look forward to a wonderful future ahead of us.

Don't forget Dad's special day, bring him and enjoy a feast fit the King and for you. Fee includes live jazz, souvenir wine glass, tours, and tasting. (6:00 PM-10:00 PM)

5pm - 9pm Enjoy live beach/doo wop music every Thursday evening June through August. “The Fabulous Hubcaps” provide a performance you don’t want to miss. Blankets/lawn chairs welcome. No outside food/beverage. No pets. ID required.

Wine & Whiskers is a fundraiser for the Greater Fredericksburg Area SPCA, the area’s only no kill animal shelter. Wine & Whiskers 2008 will take place Saturday, July 19th from 6-10pm at Lake Anna Winery (5621 Courthouse Rd, Spotsylvania). The event features wine tastings, appetizers and dessert, live music from Twelve Row Barley, cash wine bar, silent auction and more! All proceeds benefit the Greater Fredericksburg Area SPCA’s new human care center. Help us help homeless animals while having a great time! Reservations are required, cost $45/person and include souvenir wine glass and event t-shirt. Call the SPCA at (540) 373-9008 x22 for reservations and information. Event is indoor/outdoor and rain or shine. www.wineandwhiskers.com

5pm - 9pm Enjoy live beach/doo wop music every Thursday evening June through August. Remember the songs “Hot Nuts” and “Ding-a-Ling” “Doug Clark’s Hot Nuts” are here to perform them for you! Blankets/lawn chairs welcome. No outside food/beverage. No pets. ID required.

It's Finally Friday! A celebration of the weekend! Family block party with a live concert, food and drink in Old Town Fredericksburg. 6 to 9:30 p.m.