The Fredericksburg Nationals are a Minor League Baseball team of the Carolina League and the Class A-Advanced affiliate of the Washington Nationals. They are located in Fredericksburg, Virginia, and will play their home games at the new Fredericksburg Ballpark which holds 5,000 people. Location: 42 Jackie Robinson Way, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Hours: Most are eveningContinue reading “Fredericksburg Nationals”
Category Archives: Fredericksburg
Feed the Ducks and Geese
If you need a quick break from shopping or dining in Central Park, there are two easy locations to feed ducks and geese. My kids love feeding them. Make sure to pack some extra food so you always have it handy for an impromptu feeding. You can buy duck food at Tractor Supply We alsoContinue reading “Feed the Ducks and Geese”
Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop
This eighteenth-century building was restored to house the Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop, a museum of medicine, pharmacy, and military and political affairs. Dr. Mercer served the citizens of Fredericksburg with medicines and treatments of the time. Leeches, lancets, snakeroot, and crab claws made up just some of the remedies. Dr. Mercer practiced medicine for fifteenContinue reading “Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop”
Braehead Farm
Braehead Farm is the last remaining farm within the Historic City of Fredericksburg, VA. It is on 28-acres that has been in the Snead family since 1937. It hosts a farmer’s market, kid’s birthday parties, fruit & vegetable picking, pumpkins, kids camps, barn rentals and more! Location: 1130 Tyler Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401Hours: Open DAILY, 9 am-6 pmContinue reading “Braehead Farm”
Motts Run Reservoir
This 80-acre park was opened in 1974, three years after the completion of the reservoir, and since that time it has seen many changes. In 2000, a water treatment facility was completed near the dam to serve the City of Fredericksburg and parts of Spotsylvania County. In 2004, the log cabin nature center was finished.Continue reading “Motts Run Reservoir”
Rappahannock Heritage River Trail
The Rappahannock River Heritage Trail is a 1.6 mile asphalt stretch that connects the two parts of the Canal Path making a 3.1 mile loop. The trail, which is 10 feet wide, begins near the intersection of Princess Anne and Ford streets at one end of the Rappahannock Canal. It ends where Fall Hill AvenueContinue reading “Rappahannock Heritage River Trail”
Canal Path — Fredericksburg
The Canal Path is a paved pathway that is 1.8 miles long and winds along the canal from Fall Hill Avenue to Princess Anne Street. The path follows the old towpath along the disused canal. The Canal Path is mostly shaded, making it a great way to escape the heat. There are benches along the wayContinue reading “Canal Path — Fredericksburg”
Osprey Watching at Fredericksburg City Dock
I can’t believe that I’ve lived in the area for several years and have never been to the Fredericksburg City Dock. This historic dock dates back to George Washington’s day. Directly across the river is Ferry Farm where George Washington grew up. During the Battle of Fredericksburg the Union army had to cross the RappahannockContinue reading “Osprey Watching at Fredericksburg City Dock”
Butterfly Hugs
Make a butterfly… bring Hope to those who are struggling! Last year I stumbled onto this wonderful service opportunity called Butterfly Hugs. Butterfly Hugs is a project sponsored by WPER – Virginia’s Home for Encouragement. WPER collects butterflies made out of supplies you have on hand–construction paper, coffee filters, fabric, etc. After your butterfly is received,Continue reading “Butterfly Hugs”
IdeaSpace Making+Media
Are you ready to explore and develop your creativity? Then IdeaSpace Making + Media is the perfect spot. It’s the Central Rappahannock Regional Library’s dedicated space for making and media, and it just opened December 17, 2020. Location: 1616 Princess Anne Street, Suite B, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Hours: Tuesdays-Thursdays: 4:00-8:00, Saturdays: 12:00-5:00 Most of theContinue reading “IdeaSpace Making+Media”