Historic Sites and People
The authenticity of Fredericksburg’s historic sites is unmatched throughout the state of Virginia. We are proud to be the childhood home of President George Washington, but there is much more rich history that has defined this great city. Fredericksburg is known for its history, but experiencing the city in person is the only way to fully grasp just how rich and vivid that history is.
Profiles of Historic People in Fredericksburg
Construction for new exhibit underway at Ferry Farm
The vast history of Fredericksburg is both richly-documented and consistently uncovered. At Ferry Farm, George Washington’s boyhood home, a recent finding is developing into a fascinating new exhibit. According to David Muraca, Project Manager of Construction and...
Battle of Fredericksburg 161st Anniversary Special Programs
Battle of Fredericksburg 161st Anniversary Special Programs in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Exhibit on Dr. Gladys West now open at Fredericksburg Area Museum
This new exhibit at Fredericksburg Area Museum features the story of a local, African American mathematician who paved the way for the invention of the GPS.