Fredericksburg, Virginia

Church, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Military, Specialized

The Central Rappahannock Heritage Center, Inc. is the nation's first regional archives dedicated to preserving for research and posterity materials documenting the lives and work of the people.The center is a grass-roots history archive for Fredericksburg and the Counties of Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline and King George.

Fredericksburg, Virginia

History

History from prehistoric to the present, three floors of exhibits, special events, children's programs, gift shop and tours available.

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Art, Botanical Garden, History, Historic House

Belmont, The Gari Melchers Estate and Memorial Gallery, in Stafford County near Fredericksburg, Virginia, is the former residence of the American figure painter Gari Melchers (1860-1932). The museum consists of the artist's home, studio and gardens. The stone studio and galleries house the largest collection of Melchers' works anywhere. Gari Melchers was one of the most decorated artists of his day. Today he is virtually unknown. His unvarying ambition to reproduce the essential character of a place and its people was the key to his international success, and yet it caused him to be considered old-fashioned by the close of his career.

Fredericksburg, Virginia

The Foundation operates Kenmore Plantation and Gardens and George Washington's Ferry Farm. See listings.

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Historic House

The mission of George Washington’s Fredericksburg Foundation is to enhance the public understanding and appreciation of the lives, values, and legacies of George Washington, Fielding and Betty Washington Lewis, and their families.

Fredericksburg, Virginia

History, Library

The museum and library were established by James Monroe's great-granddaughter, Rose Gouverneur Hoes, and her sons as an educational memorial to the life and times of this Founding Father. Items belonging to James and Elizabeth Monroe make up the collection.

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Fredericksburg, Virginia

History, Historic House

Washington Heritage Museums is a 501(c)3 membership organization established to assume ownership and management of four historic house museums in downtown Fredericksburg: Mary Washington House, Hugh Mercer Apothecary, St. James' House and Rising Sun Tavern.

Fredericksburg, Virginia

History, Military

In 1927 the U.S. Congress established Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania County Memorial National Military Park to commemorate the heroic deeds of the men engaged at the battles of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness, and Spotsylvania Court House. Today the park also includes the historic structures of Chatham, Ellwood, Salem Church, and the "Stonewall" Jackson Shrine.

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Art

The Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts (FCCA) is a non-profit, member-supported, volunteer run arts center and gallery housed in the historic Silversmith House (c. 1785). We are also a partner of the Viginia Museum of Fine Arts which provides the FCCA with numerous resources to share with the community. We display the work of local and national artists, provide educational opportunities for children and adults, and place a strong emphasis on community outreach and interaction. Beyond our regular exhibition schedule we sponsor lectures, a monthly film series, monthly poetry readings, trips to sites of cultural and artistic interest, and also one-time events.

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Archaeology

The mission of George Washington’s Fredericksburg Foundation is to enhance the public understanding and appreciation of the lives, values, and legacies of George Washington, Fielding and Betty Washington Lewis, and their families.

Ferry Farm is an active archaeological site. The foundation seeks to determine the location, size, and layout of the Washington farm where George Washington spent his boyhood years.' Museum.History='In 1922, an energetic and far-sighted group of people led by Mrs. Vivian Minor Fleming, rallied the resources to purchase Kenmore, the Fredericksburg house built in 1775 by George Washington’s sister Betty and her husband, Colonel Fielding Lewis.

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Historical Society

For more than 45 years, the foundation has been a steward to the historical fabric of one of America's most historic cities.

Fredericksburg, Virginia

History, Historic House

ca. 1772 This eighteenth-century building was restored to house the Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop, a museum of medicine, pharmacy, and military and political affairs. Dr. Mercer served the citizens of Fredericksburg with medicines and treatments of the time. Leeches, lancets, snakeroot, and crab claws made up just some of the remedies. Dr. Mercer practiced medicine for fifteen years in Fredericksburg. His patients included Mary Washington. Dr. Mercer left his practice to join the Revolutionary army and died as a Brigadier General at the Battle of Princeton.

Fredericksburg, Virginia

History, University

Mary Washington's exhibits include paintings, drawings, prints, and sculpture. The collections focus on 19th and 20th century American and Asian Art.

Fredericksburg, Virginia

History

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