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Around the Town Trolley is back for the summer!
A free, family-friendly “Around the Town” service that offers participants a snapshot of the wonders …
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Know before you go: Motts Run Reservoir and Motts Run Recreation Area
Tucked away on River Rd. near Central Park, is the Motts Run Reservoir and Motts Run Recreati …
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FXBG Fun in 2021- Play to Win!
However you choose to have fun in Fredericksburg this year – riding a horse-drawn carriage downtown, …
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Farmers Markets in the Fredericksburg Region
Spring is in full bloom and the Fredericksburg Area Farmers Markets are open with produce bursting w …
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Caressa Cameron – Beauty Queen, Advocate and Trail Blazer
Caressa Cameron is the ultimate hometown girl. She married her high school sweetheart. She has two b …
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Gaye Adegbalola – Woman, Activitist, Musician, History Maker
By her own definition, Gaye Adegbalola is a griot. It’s how she describes herself in writing and in …
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Women of the Civil War
WOMEN OF THE CIVIL WAR The female contribution to the abolition of slavery during the Civil Ware oft …
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Mary Ball Washington – Mother of America
Mary Ball Washington, the mother of America’s first President George Washington, lived most of her l …
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A historical account of the Walker-Grant High School Graduating Class of 1950 and Why They Protested.
DHR – Virginia Department of Historic Resources Below is an excerpt provided by Shiloh Baptist Churc …
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Rev. Lawrence A. Davies – Decades of Dedication to the Fredericksburg Community
In 1966, Rev. Lawrence A. Davies became the first African American to hold elected office in Frederi …
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Dr. James L. Farmer, Jr. – Distinguished Fredericksburg Leader and National Civil Rights Pioneer
Dr. James L. Farmer, Jr. earned national prominence as one of the foremost leaders of the Civil Righ …
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Charles E. Dyson, Jr. – Remembering and honoring the Fredericksburg Black Community
At a time when options for Black citizens in the nation were limited, it seemed that Charles E. Dyso …
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FXBG Winter Activities to do from the comfort of your home
Even though the weather has turned chilly and social distancing measures are still in place, there’s …
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COVID-19 Information/Updates for the Fredericksburg Region
Governor Northam Lifts Mask Mandate to Align with CDC Guidance. Virginia to End COVID-19 Mitigation …
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Remembering Bernard S. Cohen
July 11, 1958 – 2:00 a.m. In the middle of the night, Mildred and Richard Loving awoke abruptly in t …
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10 Reasons to Visit Fredericksburg this Fall
The air has just the faintest chill and the foliage along the Rappahannock River is beginning to tur …
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Pumpkin Patch Fun in the Fredericksburg Region
Fredericksburg Region’s pumpkin patches and farms are continuing their annual tradition of fall fun! …
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Have a Dog Gone Good Time in the Fredericksburg Region
Your dog is your best friend. And there are plenty of opportunities to spend time in the Fredericksb …
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Brew, Wine, & Spirits in the Fredericksburg Region
Reward yourself! Celebrating the weekend and grabbing a drink with friends and family is still possi …
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The Fredericksburg Region is for Restaurant Lovers
Help support local restaurants in the Fredericksburg Region! View the Fredericksburg Region restaura …
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Know Before You Go: Lake Anna
That beautiful lakeside getaway you’ve been dreaming of is closer than you think. Lake Anna is locat …
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Know Before You Go: Widewater State Park
Located in Stafford County just north of the City of Fredericksburg, Widewater State Park is definit …
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Virginia Tourism Corporation - Virginia’s Charming Main Streets That Are Decked Out for the Holidays
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