Thanks to generous loans from private collectors and the Morris Museum of Art in Athens, Georgia, four paintings by Gari Melchers will be featured in Over the Garden Gate: Gari Melchers’ Falmouth, three of which will be making a first time public appearance. The loan paintings Gossips, Pear Tree in Blossom, Pot Hunters and Rainbow and a select group of images drawn from the collection at Belmont reproduce local settings and villagers long familiar to Falmouth, Virginia, natives. Included with Museum admission. Contact: Joanna Catron…

Come join the fun on October 18-21, 2018! Carnival rides, games, petting zoo, homemaking, vendors, crafters, live entertainment, Predator Monster Truck rides and a beauty pageant too! There will be a Truck Pull on Saturday October 20 at 6:00pm and a Demolition Derby on Sunday October 21 at 3:00pm. Free Admission & Free Parking! Visit our website at www.staffordfair.com for our complete schedule of events and new fair location this year!  

The Fredericksburg Area Museum (FAM) is pleased to announce the return of their lecture series, Evening With An Expert. This year series “Evening With An Expert: Our Community’s Diversity” will celebrate Fredericksburg’s diversity while, examining how we can create a more inclusive future. On October 18th, Evening With An Expert welcomes Mauricio Velásquez for “Diversity Today – Being More Inclusive Tomorrow.” President of The Diversity Training Group (DTG), Mauricio Velásquez’s talk will examine diversity and inclusion today and how people…

The Fredericksburg Area Museum (FAM) is pleased to announce the return of its highly anticipated Sounds of Summer concert series in historic Market Square beginning on Friday, June 1, 2018. Due to popular demand, the 2018 season has been extended and will include 18 concerts every Friday night through September 28, 2018. This year’s concert series is generously presented by Access Eye and sponsored by the Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority, the Fredericksburg Art Commission, Adventure Brewing Co., 718 Venue, Stafford…

African American Heritage Trail (AAHT) Comes to Life for the Day Dear Friends, We invite you to join us on a Courageous American Journey of Survival, Preservation, Hope and Perseverance. Enjoy performances, dance, song, exhibits, and an appearance from the Queen! Reserve Your Seat Today Click Here for Event Video Spotsylvania, Virginia – The John J. Wright Educational and Cultural Center Museum is pleased to announce A Colorful Journey Through Hallowed Ground Living Heritage Bus Tour on Saturday, October 20,…

Come out to your local criminal justice academy on October 20th and learn about the training your local police, jail, animal control and emergency communicators must complete before joining you to protect your community. We will have law enforcement demonstrations, use of force simulator, driving simulator, fire trucks and many more activities for you and your family! There will also be local business, craft and individual vendors to help you begin your Holiday shopping! You can also vote for your…

Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease!   When you participate in Walk, your fundraising dollars fuel our mission, and your participation in the event helps to change the level of Alzheimer’s awareness in your community. The Alzheimer’s…

Join Salem Baptist Church for their Fall Craft Festival to support Rise Against Hunger and our youth ministries! There will be over 60+ crafters/vendors, free door prizes at the welcome table, silent auction, bake sale with homemade pies, cakes and fall treats, lunch and a pumpkin patch! Free admission for all so come out and join us for great time!