Historic Garden Day

One of our favorite traditions is the Historic Garden Day in Fredericksburg, part of the Garden Club of Virginia’s Historic Garden Week! It’s your chance to tour historic gardens in full bloom, learn about sustainable horticulture, and more.

Save the Date:

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

The 2025 Fredericksburg Garden Day is in Historic Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia.

Founded in 1728 at the same time as neighboring Fredericksburg, historic Falmouth served as a bustling port town and manufacturing center, harnessing the energy of the Rappahannock River at its fall line. During the Civil War, Falmouth was occupied in 1862 and 1863 by Union forces; many enslaved persons crossed the river from Fredericksburg to freedom at that time. With the silting of the river following the war, Falmouth transitioned from industrial to largely residential developing neighborhoods, enhanced by mature trees and gardens. Visitors will enjoy touring private homes that have witnessed the area’s storied history, as well as 20th and 21st-century dwellings that blend seamlessly.

Tour locations:
Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont
The Barnes House – 118 Washington Street
215 Ingleside Drive
899 Lendall Lane
Clearview – 420 Forbes Street

Day Headquarters: Gari Melchers Home and Studio, 224 Washington Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Free All Day Parking: Pratt Park, 120 River Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Trolley Shuttle Service: Stops are Pratt Park, Tour Headquarters and ticketed locations. Trolleys run from 10am – 5pm.

Local Historic Garden Week Brochure here.

Tickets are:
$45/pp -Advance
$55pp – Day-of

Garden Day website for details here

Questions? fredericksburg@vagardenweek.org