Guidebook for Fredericksburg
Sightseeing
In 1772, George Washington purchased a house in Fredericksburg, Virginia for his mother, Mary Ball Washington. She spent her last seventeen years in this comfortable home. The white frame house sites on the corner of Charles and Lewis Streets and was within walking distance of Kenmore, the home of Mary's daughter, Betty Washington Lewis. Tradition has it that, during the Revolution, General Lafayette found Mrs. Washington in her garden. As the President-to-be, George Washington came to this home to receive his mother's blessing before attending his inauguration in 1789.
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Mary Washington House
1200 Charles StIn 1772, George Washington purchased a house in Fredericksburg, Virginia for his mother, Mary Ball Washington. She spent her last seventeen years in this comfortable home. The white frame house sites on the corner of Charles and Lewis Streets and was within walking distance of Kenmore, the home of Mary's daughter, Betty Washington Lewis. Tradition has it that, during the Revolution, General Lafayette found Mrs. Washington in her garden. As the President-to-be, George Washington came to this home to receive his mother's blessing before attending his inauguration in 1789.
Ferry Farm was the boyhood home of George Washington, just across the Rappahannock River from the bustling young town of Fredericksburg. You may have heard the story of George chopping down the cherry tree, this was the place.
25 locals recommend
George Washington's Ferry Farm
268 Kings HwyFerry Farm was the boyhood home of George Washington, just across the Rappahannock River from the bustling young town of Fredericksburg. You may have heard the story of George chopping down the cherry tree, this was the place.
Welcome to Montpelier, the home of President James Madison, the Father of the Constitution and Architect of the Bill of Rights, and Dolley Madison, America’s first "First Lady."
The Montpelier estate features the historic home and grounds, gardens, historic buildings, exhibitions and tours, archaeological sites, and 8+ miles of walking trails.
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Montpelier's Visitor Center
13425 Visitor Center RdWelcome to Montpelier, the home of President James Madison, the Father of the Constitution and Architect of the Bill of Rights, and Dolley Madison, America’s first "First Lady."
The Montpelier estate features the historic home and grounds, gardens, historic buildings, exhibitions and tours, archaeological sites, and 8+ miles of walking trails.
A Monument to HONOR, COURAGE & COMMITMENT
The National Museum of the Marine Corps is a lasting tribute to U.S. Marines--past, present, and future. Situated on a 135-acre site adjacent to Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, and under the command of Marine Corps University, the Museum's soaring design evokes the image of the flag-raisers of Iwo Jima and beckons visitors to this 120,000-square-foot structure. World-class interactive exhibits using the most innovative technology surround visitors with irreplaceable artifacts and immerse them in the sights and sounds of Marines in action. OhhRaaa...
67 locals recommend
National Museum of the Marine Corps
1775 Jefferson Davis HwyA Monument to HONOR, COURAGE & COMMITMENT
The National Museum of the Marine Corps is a lasting tribute to U.S. Marines--past, present, and future. Situated on a 135-acre site adjacent to Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, and under the command of Marine Corps University, the Museum's soaring design evokes the image of the flag-raisers of Iwo Jima and beckons visitors to this 120,000-square-foot structure. World-class interactive exhibits using the most innovative technology surround visitors with irreplaceable artifacts and immerse them in the sights and sounds of Marines in action. OhhRaaa...
Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center
The Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center was built in 1936 as a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) project to provide an office for Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park. It later became the visitor center for the Fredericksburg portion of the park. Today it consists of two floor of exhibits and one floor of offices for park historians. A 22 minute film is shown in the auditorium at a cost of $2 for those aged 10-61, $1 for those over 61 and free for those under 10.
45 locals recommend
Fredericksburg Battlefield and Visitor Center
1013 Lafayette BlvdFredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center
The Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center was built in 1936 as a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) project to provide an office for Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park. It later became the visitor center for the Fredericksburg portion of the park. Today it consists of two floor of exhibits and one floor of offices for park historians. A 22 minute film is shown in the auditorium at a cost of $2 for those aged 10-61, $1 for those over 61 and free for those under 10.
Parks & Nature
Old Mill Park
2201 Caroline StArts & Culture
Never heard of Gari Melchers? Don’t worry. You’re not alone. Nor is Melchers, for he represents a significant number of early twentieth century American artists who made a good living through their craft and earned critical praise. While they produced an immense body of work, most, like Melchers, are eclipsed in popular memory by such names as John Singer Sargent and Mary Cassatt. Rediscovery of Gari Melchers – as well as the many other artists of his time – testifies to the full breadth of our country’s artistic vibrancy in the fertile crossroads between the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
11 locals recommend
Gari Melchers Home and Studio
224 Washington StNever heard of Gari Melchers? Don’t worry. You’re not alone. Nor is Melchers, for he represents a significant number of early twentieth century American artists who made a good living through their craft and earned critical praise. While they produced an immense body of work, most, like Melchers, are eclipsed in popular memory by such names as John Singer Sargent and Mary Cassatt. Rediscovery of Gari Melchers – as well as the many other artists of his time – testifies to the full breadth of our country’s artistic vibrancy in the fertile crossroads between the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
University of Mary Washington Galleries
1301 College AveShopping
Wegmans
2281 Carl D. Silver PkwyWalmart Supercenter
1800 Carl D. Silver PkwyGetting Around
FREDericksburg Regional Transit (FRED) provides safe, courteous and efficient public transportation throughout the Fredericksburg Region. FRED operates year-round Monday through Friday and offers special, limited late night service Thursday and Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday during the University of Mary Washington school year. If you have questions, call us at 372.1222 and touch "0" to be connected to the Dispatch Office. For Greyhound information call 373.2103, or visit Greyhound.com.
Fredericksburg Regional Transit station
FREDericksburg Regional Transit (FRED) provides safe, courteous and efficient public transportation throughout the Fredericksburg Region. FRED operates year-round Monday through Friday and offers special, limited late night service Thursday and Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday during the University of Mary Washington school year. If you have questions, call us at 372.1222 and touch "0" to be connected to the Dispatch Office. For Greyhound information call 373.2103, or visit Greyhound.com.
Essentials
Laundry Basket laundromat
411 Chatham Heights RdNear by...