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Mary’s Ribbons – Breast Cancer Awareness Month

This October, we invite you to remember and honor the brave individuals who have faced breast cancer – and those who continue the fight today. It was here, in 1789, that Mary Ball Washington passed away after a long and painful battle with breast cancer. Guests are encouraged to tie a pink ribbon in front of the historic Mary Washington House. This simple, heartfelt gesture raises awareness and offers space for personal remembrance.

October 1 to 31, 2026

Daily: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday: Noon to 4 p.m.

 

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Event Details

Thursday, October 1, 2026 – Saturday, October 31, 2026
Daily: 10am-4pm, Sundays: 12-4pm
Mary Washington House and Garden
1200 Charles St, Fredericksburg VA 22401