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...
by Danelle Rose | Nov 1, 2020 | Homepage Blog Post, Uncategorized
We are currently in Forward Virginia – Phase Three. Looking to see where you can visit/tour? Go to: Know before you go: What’s open in the Fredericksburg Region? Starting Monday, March 1: Governor Ralph Northam has amended Executive Order...
by Lily Eghtessad | Oct 14, 2020 | Homepage Blog Post, Uncategorized
July 11, 1958 – 2:00 a.m. In the middle of the night, Mildred and Richard Loving awoke abruptly in their Caroline County home to local authorities shining flashlights in their faces. When the police demanded to know who the woman sleeping next to Richard was,...
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