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Italians in 18th Century Virginia

Local historian Scott Walker will discuss Italians in 18th century Virginia, including his own ancestors who arrived in 1773 to help start wine growing in the colony. And they were Thomas Jefferson’s neighbors! Presented by the Fredericksburg Sister Cities organization.

A flyer announcing a free lecture titled 'Italians in 18th Century Virginia' by Scott Walker, a noted regional historian. The lecture is scheduled for Thursday, April 16, at 6:30 p.m. at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library, Theater Room, 1201 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg. The flyer features flags representing sister cities and a VA250 logo.

Event Details

Thursday, April 16, 2026
6:30-7:30 pm
Fredericksburg Library
Central Rappahannock Regional Library Headquarters, 1201, Caroline Street, Rising Sun, Fredericksburg, Virginia, 22404, United States
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