by Danelle Rose | Mar 31, 2021 | Homepage Blog Post, Uncategorized
Caressa Cameron is the ultimate hometown girl. She married her high school sweetheart. She has two beautiful children. She plans weddings through her own small business Caressed By Design, and with all of this, she still finds time to volunteer. She’s a typical...
by Danelle Rose | Feb 26, 2021 | History Comes Alive, Homepage Blog Post, Uncategorized
Below is an excerpt provided by Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site) on the events related to the 1950 graduating class of Walker-Grant High School. Learn about the protest for the right to use the front door at community center for commencement. In June 1950, the high...
by Danelle Rose | Feb 12, 2021 | History Comes Alive, Homepage Blog Post, Uncategorized
Dr. James L. Farmer, Jr. earned national prominence as one of the foremost leaders of the Civil Rights Movement, including organizing the Freedom Rides, with the first stop being right here in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Learn more about this American civil rights...
by Danelle Rose | Jan 31, 2021 | History Comes Alive, Homepage Blog Post, Uncategorized
At a time when options for Black citizens in the nation were limited, it seemed that Charles E. Dyson Jr. had limitless potential. He led a life, only 31-years-long, that paralleled the rise of the Civil Rights movement and he pioneered his own path right here in...
by Lily Eghtessad | Nov 23, 2020 | The Great Outdoors, Uncategorized
Give yourself some space. This holiday season we’re reminded of our old traditions: large gatherings of friends and family in living rooms and kitchens, potluck dinners, and frenzied crowds on Black Friday. As we all know, and perhaps are weary of being...
by Danelle Rose | Nov 4, 2020 | Exceptional Eats, Fred's Faves, Fred's Food Finds, Uncategorized
Thanksgiving may look a little different this year, but Fredericksburg’s merchants have you covered for a socially distant—and stress-free—holiday. You can find everything you need, from flowers, to dinnerware, turkey and even fully prepared meals in our historic...
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