Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc.

06/20/2026

⛏Uncover the past and explore the science of history during Family Archaeology Day at George Washington’s Ferry Farm!

Perfect for kids in grades K-5 to discover together with their caregivers what it means to be an archaeologist while learning about the people who lived at Ferry Farm. Friday, June 26, sessions at 10am and 12pm.

During each session, your junior archaeologists will see real artifacts found at Ferry Farm and learn more about what archaeology can teach us. They will then put their new knowledge to the test as they dig for artifacts at our simulated dig site, learning excavation techniques and the importance of careful observation. After the dig, you and your family can step back in time with a family-friendly tour of the Washington House. Following the program, participants are welcome to visit our active dig site and talk to real archaeologists about their findings!

Choose a session:
Session 1: 10:00am – 11:30am
Session 2: 12:00pm – 1:30pm

Admission:
$10 per child participant
$5 per adult attendee
All children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Advanced registration for all attendees is required, as space is limited.

https://www.simpletix.com/e/family-archaeology-day-tickets-272485

06/19/2026

UPCOMING EVENT📣
Join the Historic Fredericksburg Foundation for a Revolutionary Pub Tour happening July 2 from 6 - 9 PM! Purchase your tickets via the link in our bio, or through our Website's Events page.

To celebrate our country's 250th anniversary, we will be visiting and drinking in some of Fredericksburg's 250-year-old-buildings. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine along with your tour.

Can't make it this time? Don't worry! HFFI will be hosting this tour one more time on October 15th.

06/19/2026

UPCOMING EVENT📣
Learn about Brigadier General and tavern keeper George Weedon in a lecture given by one of his collateral descendants, Charlie McDaniel, who owns the Sentry Box, Weedon's ancestral home.

When: Thursday, June 25 at 7:00
Where: Masonic Lodge 04 on Princess Anne Street
Cost: This event is FREE to attend.

06/18/2026

1967 - 624 Caroline Street , 626 Caroline St - Noodle's Grocery ,

06/17/2026

This is a beautiful street isn't it? Traditional building materials like stone, timber and ironwork add so much character! Many traditional building materials age gracefully and can often be repaired rather than replaced. Regular maintenance can protect beautiful features for years. Find out how to maintain your home with our short guide: https://ow.ly/U5Ac50Zco5v

06/17/2026

The Shockoe Institute in Richmond, Virginia, opened its doors this spring to try to open minds about the enduring impact of enslavement and how to seek solutions to improve civic life now. Amna Nawaz ...

06/16/2026

06/15/2026

Perched atop a pile of dirt, we find a group of archaeologists casually resting in their natural habitat.

Our team of archaeologists for this season's dig includes field students from the University of South Florida, GWF interns, and GWF archaeology staff. Sadly, our field students will be returning home next week. Today's is a quick reminder to come stop and say "hi" while you can still find them out in the field!

06/14/2026

Ken Burns, Richard Meier, Janette Sadik-Khan, and 22 others on the structures that define the nation on its 250th birthday.