Built by George Washington’s youngest brother Charles around 1760 as his home, this frame building became a tavern in 1792 when it was purchased by the Wallace family. It operated for 35 years as a stopover for travelers in the bustling port town of Fredericksburg. Covid Updates: All unvaccinated guests must wear masks during theirContinue reading “Rising Sun Tavern”
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Fredericksburg Nationals
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”
First Day at Chancellorsville
+Spotsylvania County Museum Fighting at Chancellorsville opened on the morning of May 1, 1863, along the Orange Turnpike and the Orange Plank Road. “The Battle of Chancellorsville started here – amid the homes of families living along the Orange Turnpike. On the morning of May 1, Ann Lewis ,…, found Union cavalrymen lounging in her yard.Continue reading “First Day at Chancellorsville”
Hunting Run Reservoir
Hunting Run Reservoir is a 420-acre water supply reservoir owned and operated by Spotsylvania County. The lake was stocked by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources and opened to fishing by Spotsylvania County in fall 2007. There is one access point near the upper end of the lake off Ely’s Ford Road. The lake hasContinue reading “Hunting Run Reservoir”
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”
Walnut Hill Farm @ Elm Springs LLC
Farm Chores 101 Farm Chores 101 is a fun morning of feeding and watering the barnyard animals, collecting eggs, holding baby goats, catching chickens, driving the RTV, lots of picture taking, and much, much more. This is approximately a three-hour program, and there is an associated $8.00 fee. This event is limited to 10 participants,Continue reading “Walnut Hill Farm @ Elm Springs LLC”
Gold Mining Camp Museum at Monroe Park
The Gold Mining Camp Museum at Monroe Park is the only museum in Virginia solely dedicated to the history of gold and gold mining. Monroe Park and the Museum opened in October 1998. Located in Goldvein, Virginia, it is a recreational place to relax and learn about local history and gold. Although not the site ofContinue reading “Gold Mining Camp Museum at Monroe Park”
Doyles River Falls Trailhead
Shenadoah National Park This beautiful and peaceful trek through the woods takes you along cool, clear mountain streams to two unique waterfalls (could be 3 if you count the small rocky area before the main falls). This is one of the most popular waterfall hikes in the southern section of the Shenandoah National Park. The trail is well marked,Continue reading “Doyles River Falls Trailhead”
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”
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”