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.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
The 2026 Fredericksburg Garden Day is on Upper Caroline Street in downtown Fredericksburg, Virginia.
After Fredericksburg’s incorporation as a shipping port in 1728, this area became known as the Rising Sun Neighborhood. During the December 1862 Battle of Fredericksburg, the city was damaged by Union guns across the river, and this neighborhood saw fierce street fighting. Today, dwellings from the 18th through the 21st century harmoniously blend together along the Rappahannock River, enhanced by mature vegetation and established gardens.
Tickets are:
$45/pp -Advance
$55pp – Day-of
Private Home Tour locations:
Dahnk and Glover Residence – 1601 Caroline Street
St. Ours Residence – 1515 Caroline Street
Sears and Wack Residence – 101 Pitt Street
Bradford Residence – 1310 Caroline Street
Graham Residence – 1309 Caroline Street
Public Gardens:
Historic Kenmore – 1201 Washington Avenue
Mary Washington Monument – 1500 Washington Avenue
Mary Washington House – 1200 Charles Street
Tour Headquarters:
1412 Sophia Street
Make it a day:
Where to Eat: List of Downtown Fredericksburg restaurants.
Where to Shop: List of Downtown Shops and Boutiques.
Where to Park: View the Downtown Parking Map.