Fredericksburg Guidebook Spring 2023 Edition

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SPRING 2023 Contents
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9-18 Calendar of Events
20 Featured Article
Historic Garden Week
21 Travel and Tourism
26 Lodging
27 Featured Article
Nest Wishes
28 Featured Article
Scouts Honor Fallen Military Servicemembers
in 28th Annual Luminaria Program
29 Featured Article
The Nap & The Flat Lunch
30 Relocation
Community Services 30
Relocation Guide 31
32 Maps
32-33 Downtown Historic Map
34-35 Area Map
38-39 Civil War Map
40-41 Featured Article
Fredericksburg’s Cemetery Gate
42 Shopping
52-53 Central Park
54 Restaurants
Restaurant Guide 65
66 Featured Article
Unit Price Living
67 Featured Article
Ruyts Foundation
68 Coupons (and throughout book)
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69 Wineries & Breweries
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Public Relations and Advertising
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Contributing Writers
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Wild Birds Unlimited
Mike Haas
Ashley Call-Williams
Henry Michalowski
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Erik F. Nelson
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ONGOING
Please visit FXBG.com
for event updates in the
Fredericksburg area.
Please note that events and details are subject to change.
FIRST FRIDAY of Each Month
5 pm - 9 pm
706 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA, USA
FXBG First Friday is an event that happens on the
first Friday of every month that celebrates the
amazing art, community, and vibrancy of
Downtown Fredericksburg. From 5pm to 9pm
during every First Friday, adults aged 21+ can
purchase a beer, wine or cocktail at a
participating restaurant and enjoy it while
strolling within the marked boundaries
Downtown. See the Sip and Stroll link below for
additional details on Sip and Stroll! For details
check out FXBG.com
FIRST FRIDAY Artisan Market
4pm - 9pm
500 Williams Street
Join us for an artisan market in Hurkamp Park
(Farmers market location) during First Friday Sip &
Stroll! Live music and local artisans/makers.
www.instagram.com/fredvends/
March 12, 26, April 9, 23
Lake Anna Winery Soup & Song Series
1 pm - 5 pm
5621 Courthouse Rd, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA
We will be sure to have plenty of wine on hand
to get you through the winter. Come on by, keep
warm by the fire, and listen to your favorite
tunes.
MARCH
March 2
The Crawley Great Lives Lecture Series:
Magellan - Speaker: Laurence Bergreen
Lectures are open to the public free of charge
and begin at 7:30 p.m. in Dodd Auditorium,
George Washington Hall, on the Fredericksburg
campus of the University of Mary Washington.
The auditorium opens at 6:30 p.m. Each lecture
concludes with an audience Q&A session with
the speaker.
March 2
Washington Heritage Museums Speaker
Series
10 am
Central Rappahannock Regional Library
1201 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA
Topic: To be announced. FREE.
March 4
38th Annual Benefit Oyster Roast
2 pm - 5 pm
2400 Airport Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA
The Benefit Oyster Roast is an annual fundraiser
to benefit an individual or family in the greater
Fredericksburg community. The Oyster Roast has
been held annually for over 35 years and is
currently sponsored and hosted by Fairview
Baptist and River Club churches in conjunction
with White Oak Equipment (division of McClung-
Logan Equipment, Inc.) Since its inception, over
$1.2 million has been raised to help others in
our community. The event is unique in that there
is no charge to attend the event; rather
donations are accepted at the door or in
advance. All donations go to the family or
individual(s) selected as the beneficiary, as
expenses for the event are paid for by various
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individuals, companies, and organizations in the
area. This year two beneficiaries have been
selected. Donations by check should be made
payable to: Fairview Baptist Church, 900
Charlotte Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(memo line: Oyster Roast).
https://riverclubchurch.com/oyster-roast/
March 5
March Into Spring Festival - Vendor and craft
show
10 AM - 5 PM
10828 Catharpin Rd, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA
Come out and join us for our 2nd vendor event
held at Revatone Farm! Over 150 crafters and
vendors Food trucks Music Bounce house Car
show and more!
March 16, 17, 18
Preschool Palette
224 Washington Street, Falmouth
10:00am-11:00am
2-5 years; Children are accompanied by an adult.
$12 per child/adult(s) pair (Friends of Belmont
$10) Contact Education and Communications
Manager Michelle Crow-Dolby, 540-654-
1851.These thoughtfully curated classes
celebrate the experience of discovery. Preschool
Palette nurtures your child’s creative spirit
through engaging books, garden walks, and
colorful process-based sensory and art
explorations. Themes change monthly.
March 7
The Crawley Great Lives Lecture Series:
Sandra Day O’Connor - Speaker: Evan Thomas
Lectures are open to the public free of charge
and begin at 7:30 p.m. in Dodd Auditorium,
George Washington Hall, on the Fredericksburg
campus of the University of Mary Washington.
The auditorium opens at 6:30 p.m. Each lecture
concludes with an audience Q&A session with
the speaker.
March 9
Picturing New Connections
10:30am-noon
224 Washington Street, Falmouth, VA
Gari Melchers Home and Studio offers Picturing
New Connections—a small, welcoming program
for people with memory loss, their families, or
care partners. These interactive tours include
guided discussion in the studio and gallery
space, followed by a hands-on art experience.
Emphasis is placed on engaging participants
through music, touch, and smell. Each hour-long
program features a unique theme, paintings, and
art project. Cost is $5 per person.
www.garimelchers.org/learn/picturing-newconnections
March 10 - March 13
Fredericksburg Fine Art Show and Sale
Dorothy Hart Community Center,
Canal Street, Fredericksburg, VA
Local artists displaying and selling more than
250 pieces of artwork in a once-a-year exhibit.
Featuring original paintings, drawings,
photography, sculpture, and mixed media pieces.
Admission is free, public is invited to enjoy the
show. www.fredericksburgva.gov/1306/Fine-Art-
Show
March 11
The Women of the Mary Washington House
6:00 – 7:30 pm
Mary Washington House, 1200 Charles St.
Learn about the women who resided at the Mary
Washington House. Between 1772-1789, Mary
Washington lived at the home with her enslaved
workers, including several women and girls.
Later, the property would see the tenancy of
students and preservationists. Hear about the
female residents of the Mary Washington House
during this unique guided tour. Fee charged.
540-373-1569
March 12 - March 19
Canstruction® 2023
10 am- 9 pm
137 Spotsylvania Mall Drive, Fredericksburg, VA
The 11th Annual Canstruction® Event occurs
between March 12- 19, 2023, with the generous
support of our host site Spotsylvania Towne
Centre. Canstruction® is an international charity
competition where teams of five compete to
design and build giant structures made entirely
from cans of food. Last year, this event
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generated enough support to provide 18,600
meals for neighbors facing hunger across the
Central Rappahannock River Region. The
structures will be on display at the Spotsylvania
Towne Centre from March 12-19, and we
encourage everyone to check them out and vote
for your favorite! fredfood.org/canstruction
March 14
The Crawley Great Lives Lecture Series: Anne
Frank - Speaker: Rosemary Sullivan
Lectures are open to the public free of charge
and begin at 7:30 p.m. in Dodd Auditorium,
George Washington Hall, on the Fredericksburg
campus of the University of Mary Washington.
The auditorium opens at 6:30 p.m. Each lecture
concludes with an audience Q&A session with
the speaker.
March 16
The Crawley Great Lives Lecture Series:
Lafayette - Speaker: Mike Duncan
Lectures are open to the public free of charge
and begin at 7:30 p.m. in Dodd Auditorium,
George Washington Hall, on the Fredericksburg
campus of the University of Mary Washington.
The auditorium opens at 6:30 p.m. Each lecture
concludes with an audience Q&A session with
the speaker.
March 21
The Crawley Great Lives Lecture Series:
Queen Isabella - Speaker: Kirstin Downey
Lectures are open to the public free of charge
and begin at 7:30 p.m. in Dodd Auditorium,
George Washington Hall, on the Fredericksburg
campus of the University of Mary Washington.
The auditorium opens at 6:30 p.m. Each lecture
concludes with an audience Q&A session with
the speaker.
March 23
Always Flavored Hot Sauce &
Beer Pairing Dinner
6 pm-9 pm
Red Dragon Brewery,
Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA
Always Flavored crafted a 5 Course Menu with
their Hot Sauces and dishes in collaboration with
Red Dragon Brewery. Each dish has been paired
with a beer from Red Dragon Brewery for an
evening that will delight your taste buds.
March 24 - April 2
Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor
Produced By Stage Door Productions and
Performed at The Allstate Community Theater
810 Caroline Street Downtown Fredericksburg –
For reservations visit
AllstateCommunityTheater.org (Concessions are
Available)
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March 23
The Crawley Great Lives Lecture Series: Bruce
Springsteen - Speaker: Peter Ames Carlin
Lectures are open to the public free of charge
and begin at 7:30 p.m. in Dodd Auditorium,
George Washington Hall, on the Fredericksburg
campus of the University of Mary Washington.
The auditorium opens at 6:30 p.m. Each lecture
concludes with an audience Q&A session with
the speaker.
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March 25 - 26
BrickFair LEGO Expo
Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center,
Carl D. Silver Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA
The LEGO experience for the whole family. A
fan-run show for fellow LEGO enthusiasts.
www.brickfair.com/VA/
March 28
The Crawley Great Lives Lecture Series: Colin
Powell - Speaker: Karen DeYoung
Lectures are open to the public free of charge
and begin at 7:30 p.m. in Dodd Auditorium,
George Washington Hall, on the Fredericksburg
campus of the University of Mary Washington.
The auditorium opens at 6:30 p.m. Each lecture
concludes with an audience Q&A session with
the speaker.
March 30
Sprellyfest Peanut Butter (& Beer) Dinner
6 pm - 9 pm
Red Dragon Brewery, Princess Anne Street,
Fredericksburg, VA
5 Course Dinner featuring Peanut Butter & Beer.
Jelly Inspired dishes made with Sprelly Nut
Butters and Jelly’s paired with Peanut Butter &
Jelly Inspired Red Dragon Brewery Brews.
March 31
Second Annual Peanut Butter & Beer;
Bacon Party
6 pm - 9 pm
Red Dragon Brewery, Princess Anne Street,
Fredericksburg, VA
Red Dragon Brewery Peanut Butter & Jelly Flight
release paired with Peanut Butter & Jelly inspired
foods made with Sprelly Nut Butters and Jelly’s
from Sweet Reasons, Ike & Rita’s Bakery & Cafe
and Freddy’s Donuts.
APRIL
April 1
Fredericksburg Brew Fest
11am - 4 pm
Fredericksburg Fairgrounds,
Airport Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA
At the FXBG Brewfest you and your friends will
be surrounded by CRAFT BEER from right here in
VA and all across the country. We currently have
a list of over 25 breweries that will be available
to sample! Beer not your thing? Don’t worry we
will have craft cider, distilled spirits and wine
available for sampling as well! We will also have
local live music on the Safford of Fredericksburg
stage for your listening pleasure. Be sure to
check the weather for what to wear. The event
will take place rain or shine (no refunds). Don’t
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HEXES & HEALING
While discovering my own spiritual path, I felt
pulled to help others discover their own.
Hexes & Healing is more than an awesome
Witchy Store, we welcome everyone.
Whether you are new on your journey or
seasoned in your craft. Let us help provide the
tools necessary to perfect your practice.
Everyone's beliefs are respected and we hope
you'll allow us to be a part of your journey.

Please note that events and details are subject to change.
forget to bring your appetite for great food that
will be available to purchase from local
Fredericksburg Area food trucks. Parking is FREE
and Plentiful. The Fredericksburg Fairgrounds is
located about 2 miles off exits from I-95. A sellout
is expected so buy your tickets early. Once
the event sells out, no additional tickets will be
available. General admission tickets are $30 in
advance and $40 the day of the festival. General
admission ticket holders will receive a
complimentary tasting glass upon entry. Doors
open at 11:00AM. cheersfestivals.com
April 2
Beeping Egg Hunt
2 pm - 4 pm
224 Washington Street, Falmouth, VA
Since 2011, the Education Department has
invited visually impaired or blind children and
their families to participate in a Beeping Egg
Hunt. Our specially designed plastic eggs, which
were made and donated by the International
Association of Bomb Technicians and
Investigators volunteers, emit a chirping sound
that allows children to retrieve them using their
hearing. Sighted siblings are encouraged to
participate by wearing a blindfold. The event
also includes a petting zoo, a Touch a Tractor
station, sensory activities, plus verbal
descriptions and touch tours in the art gallery.
For more information or to RSVP, contact
Education and Communications Manager
Michelle Crow-Dolby, 540-654-1851.
April 6
Washington Heritage Museums
Speaker Series
10:00 am
Central Rappahannock Regional Library
1201 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA
Topic: To be announce. FREE.
EVENTS
April 8
FXBG Self-Care Saturday
12 pm -5 pm
604 Caroline Street Fredericksburg
In celebration of National Self Care Day, we're
excited to invite you to visit Gifted Boutique for
Self Care Saturday and then stroll Caroline Street
for a fun and informative day dedicated to wellness
and self care. For more info including how to
register and what you can look forward to please
visit the events page at www.giftedfxbg.com. You'll
find a list of participating shops as well as pop-ups
from other local artisans and vendors.
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GOOSEHEAD INSURANCE
RICHARD BIBB AGENCY
Shopping for insurance for your home, cars
or business need not be a big hassle. Just let
Goosehead do it for you! Goosehead is an
independent agency that represents over 50
different insurance companies all across the
USA and will shop for you to find the best
combo of coverage and price for your
individual needs. So whether brand new to
the area or a long-term resident, let us help
you with your insurance needs.
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April 15
SAWs Dueling Pigs BBQ Challenge
Noon-4pm
Highmark Brewery
390 Kings Hwy, Fredericksburg, VA
SAWs Virginia works to restore the freedom,
independence, and dignity of impoverished,
ambulatory, disabled persons allowing them to
access medical services more easily, improve the
safety of their homes, reconnect with their
community, and age in place.
SAWs Virginia is hosting our second annual,
Revolutionary War-themed Dueling Pigs BBQ
Challenge (www.duelingpigs.com) fundraising
event to achieve our mission.
If you are interested in attending, being a
competitor, or a vendor, please contact us!
Tickets available at duelingpigs.com
April 15, 18, 19, 21
Preschool Palette
10 am-11 am
224 Washington Street, Falmouth
2-5 years; Children are accompanied by an adult.
$12 per child/adult(s) pair (Friends of Belmont
$10) Contact Education and Communications
Manager Michelle Crow-Dolby, 540/654-1851.
These thoughtfully curated classes celebrate the
experience of discovery. Preschool Palette
nurtures your child’s creative spirit through
engaging books, garden walks, and colorful
process-based sensory and art explorations.
Themes change monthly.
April 17 - April 22
Spring Opening of St. James’ House
1 pm - 4 pm
1300 Charles Street
St. James’ House is open to the public for tours
DAN WHITLEY ~ EDWARD JONES
I moved to Fredericksburg in 2012 after transitioning out of the U.S. Army, where I was a
Blackhawk Helicopter Crewchief. I still serve one weekend each month in the U.S. Air National
Guard as an F-16 Crewchief. Our city is a wonderful place to raise a family and you may see
me on some of our biking trails, at a local BBQ restaurant or at an ice cream shop downtown
with my wife and three daughters. I am passionate about taking the opportunity to really make
a difference in the lives of the local families and small business owners I work with by taking
the time to listen and find out what is truly important to them. We use an established process
and partner together throughout life to help meet your long-term financial goals.
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just two weeks a year. Tour the St. James’ House
to see its beautiful collection of antiques and
decorative arts. Be sure to stroll the handsome
gardens. Admission is $5 per person. The house
was originally home to James Mercer, an
attorney. Mercer was a member of the Virginia
House of Burgesses, the first judge of the
General Court in Fredericksburg, and the
attorney who drew up the will of Mary
Washington, mother of George Washington.
Mercer built the house on land once owned by
Fielding Lewis, brother-in-law of George
Washington. The house is particularly noted for
its fine collection of antique furniture and
decorative arts acquired by Daniel Breslin and
William Tolerton who, together, restored St.
James’ in the mid-1960s and eventually
bequeathed it to Preservation Virginia.
Washington Heritage Museums then received
the property and its collections by deed of gift in
2012. St. James’ House serves as the
headquarters for Washington Heritage Museums.
Fee charged. 540-373-5630.
April 22
Stafford Schools Community Health &
Wellness Fair
11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Colonial Forge High School, 550 Courthouse Rd.
This year's Community Health & Wellness Fair
will provide valuable health information and
resources to the community in a convenient
format and location. Community health
organizations and businesses are invited to
participate by sharing available resources in
Stafford County and the Rappahannock Region.
www.staffordschools.net
April 27
Art After Hours
6 pm-8 pm
224 Washington Street, Falmouth, VA
Join us for another toe-tapping evening of live
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April 18
Historic Garden Day
10am-5pm
11215 Henry Griffin Road, King George, VA
Experience the 90th anniversary of Historic
Garden Week in Virginia; the nation’s only
statewide home and garden tour. The 2023 area
tour will showcase historic King George County.
Advance tickets are available online for $40
(beginning in Feb. 2023) vagardenweek.org. or
$50 on tour day. This is a driving tour and
properties may be visited in any order. Visitors
are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes for
ample walking. Cedell Brooks, Jr. Park will serve
as tour headquarters and County Gardens
featuring a tour of a native plant demonstration
garden, floral demonstrations, a “pop-up” tulip
picking garden with over 10,000 tulips, plant
sales, and more. Food Trucks will be on site from
11am-3pm. (Denson’s Chesapeake Bay Farm to
Table Food Truck & Catering, and Juan More
Taco). www.vagardenweek.org
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music in the beautiful setting of our lawn and
gardens. Enjoy beer, wine and food trucks. Visit
the studio and galleries of American artist Gari
Melchers. www.garimelchers.org.
April 29
FXBG Wine and Food Expo
11 am - 4 pm
Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center, Carl
D. Silver Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA
Join us for an amazing day of WINE, FOOD and
FUN. The doors open at 12:00 pm (11am VIP) so
come early and stay late to enjoy all the day has
to offer! We will be showcasing some of the
finest Virginia Wines, Specialty Food Vendors,
Virginia Craft Distilleries & Cideries right here in
FREDERICKSBURG! cheersfestivals.com/events/
L ive cooking and cocktail making demos on the
Main stage throughout the day! Bring your
friends, family and join us for Fredericksburg’s
premier Wine & Food event! Please remember to
drink responsibly…and plan ahead if you need a
place to stay or a ride home for the evening.
MAY
May 4
Washington Heritage Museums
Speaker Series
10 am
Central Rappahannock Regional Library
Topic: To be announced. FREE.
May 5 - May 14
Steel Magnolias
Produced By Stage Door Productions and
Performed at The Allstate Community Theater
810 Caroline Street Downtown Fredericksburg –
For reservations visit
AllstateCommunityTheater.org
(Concessions are Available)
May 13
FXBG Tacos and Beer
11 am - 4 pm
Fredericksburg Fairgrounds, Airport Avenue,
Fredericksburg, VA
The FXBG Tacos & Beer Festival is BACK AGAIN!
Taco trucks, local food trucks, Craft Beer, Live
Music, Margarita’s and MORE!
cheersfestivals.com
May 21
Annual Spring Open House
1 pm - 5 pm
224 Washington Street, Falmouth, VA
Belmont opens its doors to the public for a free
tour of the house, studio and galleries of famous
American painter Gari Melchers (1860-1932).
Stroll the restored gardens and woodland trails,
visit the restored dairy barn and rebuilt run-in
shed, and explore the museum shop. Free
Admission. Contact: Llynn@umw.edu or 540-
654-1843
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May 21
Marine Corp Historic Half, Semper 5ive
and Devil Dog Double
Marine Corp Historic Half - It’s the greatest
half in history! Run through historic
Fredericksburg from the retail hub of Central
Park, through quaint downtown shops and
restaurants, up Hospital Hill to a finish line
bathed in stars and stripes. It’s a 13.1 mile
journey with support from the U.S. Marines.
Participants must be 14 years or older and able
to maintain 17 minute mile pace.
Semper 5ive - Conquer Hospital Hill and
celebrate completing the Semper 5ive! The 5
mile run in Fredericksburg, VA on May 21, 2023
boasts a fantastic finisher medal, terrific
technical participant shirt and more.
Devil Dog Double - combines the Semper 5ive,
a five-mile run, with the Historic Half, which
covers 13.1 miles from Central Park, through the
city’s historic streets, along the river and up
Hospital Hill, totaling 18.1 miles. Complete both
events within the 12 minute mile pacing
requirement to earn three impressive finisher
medals.
Spectators - From sidewalks to front porches to
storefronts, Fredericksburg embraces Historic
Half participants and spectators animate an
energize this historic city. Scenic neighborhoods,
bands, shops and entertainers, there are a
variety of on-course spots where spectators and
residents can enjoy the day and motivate the
runners. For more information or registration
visit www.marinemarathon.com.
May 29
Wreath-laying Ceremony
1 pm
Mercer Monument on Washington Avenue
A wreath-laying ceremony will be held at the
monument to Hugh Mercer on Washington Ave.
in downtown Fredericksburg. A hero of the
Revolutionary War, Hugh Mercer served as a
brigadier general under George Washington and
practiced as a physician in Fredericksburg from
about 1761 to 1776. Learn about Hugh Mercer’s
life, his work, and his contributions to our
history at the Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop,
located at 1020 Caroline St. in downtown
Fredericksburg, VA. FREE. 540-373-5630.
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POSSUM-BILITIES
Possum-bilities is a fun and unique store
that is owned and operated by a licensed
wildlife rehabilitator. Whether you want to
treat yourself or that someone special, we
have beautiful wildlife and nature-related
gift items and amazing local art. We also
value education, and you can interact with
a possum Ambassador from our possum
rescue, Awesome Possumz, in the store
every Saturday, Sunday AND Monday. We
host fun events (with possums) for kids and
adults. So come on in and explore the
Possum-bilities!!.
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JUNE
June 12 - June 15
Twilight History
Youth 8-12 years of age will explore American
history and follow in the footsteps of George
Washington, his family, and his friends. They will
learn about history with hands-on activities,
projects, and games at Hugh Mercer Apothecary,
Mary Washington House, and Rising Sun Tavern.
Children will learn about 18th-century food,
medicine, and daily life as they explore the places
that George Washington knew well. In this
evening program, most activities will take place
outside in small groups. Participants will visit a
new museum each night of the program. While
we currently don't anticipate that masks will be
required, WHM will comply with CDC guidance
at the time of the event. Your children will travel
through history, and you will be free to enjoy
three summer evenings in downtown
Fredericksburg! After purchasing tickets, you will
receive an email confirmation along with a link
to fill out a registration form required for each
child attending. Fee charged. 540-373-5630.
June 16 - June 25
The SpongeBob Musical
Produced By Stage Door Productions and
Performed at The Allstate Community Theater
810 Caroline Street Downtown Fredericksburg –
For reservations visit
AllstateCommunityTheater.org
(Concessions are Available)
June 24
Rocky Horror Picture Show
Shadow Cast Presentation
Produced By Stage Door Productions and
Performed at The Allstate Community Theater
810 Caroline Street Downtown Fredericksburg –
For reservations visit
AllstateCommunityTheater.org
(Concessions are Available)
June 25
Event at Mary Washington House,
1200 Charles Street
6:00 – 7:30 pm
During the Civil War, soldiers from both sides
visited the Mary Washington House as visitors
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and to convalesce from injuries sustained in
battle. They were all aware of the site's history
and used their visit to bolster their patriotism for
their side. During the Battle of Fredericksburg in
December 1862, the Mary Washington House
was not spared from the ravages of war and
sustained minor damage. Learn about the
residents of the site, free and enslaved, and how
the Civil War left its mark on the home of Mary
Washington. Fee charged. 540-373-5630.
OCTOBER
October 21
Annual Race to End Vet Suicide
& Heroes Fest - IGY6
Fred Nats Stadium 42 Jackie Robinson Way,
Fredericksburg, VA
In-Person registration fee includes meal ticket,
t-shirt, swag bag, finisher medal, and other
goodies. ruytsfoundation.org/events/#eventone

Allstate Community Theater ~ 810 Caroline Street Fredericksburg
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Historic Garden Week 2023
King George Unveiled: History, Horticulture, and Homes
By Jenna Elizabeth Edwards
The Garden Club of Virginia’s Historic Garden Week – an enduring
emblem of spring in the Old Dominion – celebrates its 90th anniversary April
15-22, 2023, with April 18, 2023 marking the showcase of historic King George
County within the Greater Fredericksburg region. You most certainly want to
mark your calendar and experience this venerated tradition, hailed as
“America’s Largest Open House” by publications including Virginia Living,
Garden & Gun, Veranda, and The Wall Street Journal.
As the country’s only statewide house and garden tour, Historic Garden
Week (HGW) draws nearly 26,000 visitors to approximately 30 Virginia
communities each spring and contributes significantly to state and regional
economies. HGW has generated a cumulative $518 million statewide impact
since 1969, according to a 2019 study by Chmura Analytics & Economics, with
the generous support of the Virginia Tourism Corporation and Bartlett Tree
Experts. The annual economic impact of HGW in Virginia is estimated to be
$12.5 million.
The Garden Club of Virginia (GCV), an active association of 48 garden
clubs with over 3,400 members, creates over one thousand floral
arrangements to enhance tour properties and dedicates the net proceeds
from its signature HGW event to the continued restoration and preservation of
Virginia’s historic public gardens and state parks, as well as to a research
fellowship program in landscape architecture. For more than a century, the
GCV has been the Commonwealth’s leading advocate for education and public
engagement on important environmental, conservation, and horticultural
initiatives.
The Garden Club of Virginia has a special history with Fredericksburg, as
its first landscape restoration project – Kenmore’s gardens – is said to have
inspired Virginia’s first Historic Garden Week in 1929, according to the George
Washington Foundation. The success of the Kenmore restoration launched the
Historic Garden Week as a vital annual event and has contributed to the
completion of nearly 50 GCV restoration projects to date.
The Rappahannock Valley Garden Club is delighted to showcase King
George County this spring, after the 2020 tours coinciding with the county’s
tricentennial celebration were sadly canceled due to COVID. That occasion
marked the only time HGW has been canceled, excepting once during World
War II.
Historic Garden Day 2023 is entitled “King George Unveiled: History,
Horticulture, and Homes” and will feature meticulously-restored 18th century
dwellings and their landscapes combined with graciously-designed modern
6284 Berry Plains Landing,
owned by Elisabeth Hartfield
& Mark Stone
6365 Berry Plains Landing,
owned by
Judy & Tom Brooks
10316 Ridgeway Drive, owned
by Mrs. Carmelita & Lt.Col.
(USMC ret.) Patrick Scholes
10316 Ridgeway Drive & Lazy
Fox Cottage, owned by Mrs.
Carmelita & Lt. Col. (USMC
ret.) Patrick Scholes
Photos taken by: Kathy Wirtala
properties. Ancient outbuildings and boxwood parterres, sweeping terraced gardens, picturesque equestrian
amenities and old churchyards enhance the breathtaking beauty of this Rappahannock Valley tour.
A unique addition will be the inclusion of educational opportunities for novice and seasoned gardeners.
Cedell Brooks, Jr. Park will serve as the tour headquarters and country garden, where Central Rappahannock
Extension Master Gardeners will host tours of the native plant demonstration gardens, as well as provide
seeds, soil test kits, and educational materials. The King George Garden Clubs will host plant sales; Gateway
Bees will be on-site sharing information and selling honey; and for the first time during HGW, visitors can enjoy
a “pop-up” tulip picking garden, featuring over 12,000 tulips generously donated by Bloomia.
The success of Historic Garden Week would not be possible without the generosity of participating
homeowners and volunteers, as well as community partners.
“Historic Garden Week is a community-wide initiative that highlights the very best the area has to offer in
terms of its rich history, gorgeous landscapes, and enthusiastic, engaged community,” says Erma Baker,
Rappahannock Valley Garden Club HGW Tour Chair, “King George County has been a tremendous tour
partner and we are thrilled to highlight its beauty.”
Ms. Edwards is an attorney, realtor, & writer. She and her husband, Fred Edwards, own the Edwards Law Firm, 802A
Princess Anne St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. She is also Founder, CEO & Chairwoman of The Writing Realtor, Inc.
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TRAVEL
& TOURISM
TROLLEY TOURS OF FREDERICKSBURG is the city’s only tour that includes historic
homes, attractions and the famous Sunken Road: site of the Battle of Fredericksburg.
Thirty-five monuments, markers and attractions are included in the tour along with the
Confederate and Federal Cemeteries and America’s Oldest Masonic Cemetery. Tickets
are available online. Information also can be found at the Downtown Fredericksburg’s
Visitor Center, located at 706 Caroline Street.
Wine tours include shuttle bus transportation, tasting fees at three
wineries, a boxed lunch and bottled water.
Learn more at www.fredericksburgtrolley.com/wine.
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WASHINGTON HERITAGE MUSEUMS
Step into the Age of Revolution at Washington
Heritage Museums. Tour the home of George
Washington's mother, Mary. After learning about
her life, explore the verdant gardens and visit the
museum store. Discover the era's medical
practices at the Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop.
Crab claws, spider webs, and herbs each served
a purpose in healing Fredericksburg's residents.
Step into the Rising Sun Tavern to acquaint
yourself with period travel and entertainment in
what was originally the private home of George
Washington's brother, Charles. Complete your day
with a visit to the Mary Washington Monument.
Mary Washington House – 1200 Charles St.
Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop – 1020 Caroline St.
Rising Sun Tavern – 1304 Caroline St.
Mary Washington Monument – 1500 Washington Av.
OLDE TOWNE CARRIAGES
Olde Towne Carriages is the longest running
carriage tour company in Fredericksburg, VA!
Come tour historic downtown Fredericksburg
horse-drawn carriage with some of the most
experienced coachmen in the carriage industry.
We have been a family owned and operated
company since 2011. We have worked hard to
provide the best tours in the city and pride
ourselves on providing authentic and historically
rich tours of Fredericksburg, VA that your family
and friends will remember for years to come!
The popularity of our tours have grown since
2011. We offer specialty rides such as, Garden,
Historical and Ghost Tours. Our chartered rides
include Private Evening Rides and Holiday Family
Rides, i.e. Our Jingle Bell Rides. The quality of the
staff, the remarkable record of animal care, and
the thousands of satisfied customers all stand
testament to an outstanding product; a product
that they stand behind 100%.Though
Fredericksburg, VA no longer need to be licensed,
we hold our guides to a higher standard. All of our
tour guides are certified through out company to
ensure your tour is accurate, authentic, and the
fun affair you expect from a pro fessional tour
company.
FXBG EBIKE TOURS
Our mission at the FXBG eBike Tour Company is to
help create community among the historical sites,
tourists, local merchants and eco-friendly
individuals through sustainable tourism. We love
that the electric bike gives people the freedom to
explore the world unlike any other mode of
transportation along the trails in South Stafford
and Streets of Fredericksburg, VA. You can go
almost anywhere, hills, backstreets, or even offroad!
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Find Your Vacation
Spot in Spotsylvania
Spotsylvania County’s wonderfully
diverse attractions are conveniently
located and the Visitor Center at I-95
exit #126 has helpful counselors that
can point out unique places to visit. The
Spotsylvania Museum is now open at
Chancellorsville First Day. It depicts a
wide range of historical periods,
including Native-American activities of
the citizens of the County during the 17
and 1800’s.
Local wines and spirits can be found
at wineries, breweries and the oldest
distillery in Virginia. All have tours and are
family-owned and operated.
Dominion Raceway has a variety of
entertainment options from concerts and
go-karts to high-speed race events.
At the southern border of the
county is the extensive Lake Anna
recreation area, where all forms of resort
and water activities are available. Boat
sales/rentals/launching/marinas along
with lodging, dining, and related
equipment are available. Lake Anna
State Park has 15 miles of multi-use
trails.
The immense Spotsylvania Towne
Centre offers every imaginable variety of
shopping and dining experience. Many
hotels and B&Bs are conveniently
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located near major attractions. See our
web page www.visitspotsy.com to plan
your trip and see events.
Need help planning your itinerary
or finding info on a local attraction? Stop
by the Spotsylvania Visitors Center
located at 4704 Southpoint Parkway. As
a state accredited Visitors Center, they
can provide not only local information,
but also brochures, guides and maps of
the entire state of Virginia! Find local
souvenirs, Virginia is for Lovers
merchandise, Virginia Peanuts and so
much more. It’s the perfect place to
gather the knowledge needed to FIND
YOUR SPOT!

Brian R. Schobel, CPA
Are you looking for a trusted business
or tax advisor who will help plan and
mold your financial future?
Hello, I am Brian Schobel, a Certified
Public Accountant serving clients in
the Fredericksburg area. My work
ethics are impeccable and shine
through in my work as does my
commitment to integrity, objectivity,
and competence.
I take pride in helping clients achieve
their goals. With years of accounting
and business experience, my team
and I provide strategic insight using
various tools and reporting
techniques to help drive revenue,
reduce overall expenses, and increase
client profitability.
We are QuickBooks experts, providing
tax preparation and planning, as well
as audit and attest services.
If you are interested in a free
consultation to discuss your financial
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brian@bookkeepingbrian.com or call
my cell phone at (610) 568-5008.
Reach out to me today... for a
partnership that will help you achieve
your financial dreams.
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LODGING
HAMPTON INN & SUITES
Hampton Inn & Suites at Fredericksburg South (I-
95, Exit 126) is the area’s address for stylish and
comfortable lodging. Awarded the “Wall of
Fame” Award, and ranked in the top 25% of all
Hampton Inn and Suites Hotels in the Country.
With 121 guest rooms and suites, guests will
enjoy exceptional service and amenities to make
their stay a home on the road. Start your day with
the On the House(tm) Hot Breakfast, stay
connected with our free wireless high speed
internet. For your convenience we have
electronic check in & key from your phone.
Choose from standard rooms, executive king
rooms with microwave and refrigerator, or spread
out in a spacious guest suite. There are meeting
rooms ranging from 600 to 1200 sq. ft., as well as
on property fitness centers and an indoor pool.
Find us off exit 126, I-95, 10 minutes from
downtown. We're close to history at Downtown
Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military
Park and the sprawling entertainment, shopping,
and dining of Central Park retail complex. Call us
at 540-898-5000 for reservations and more
information.
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COUNTRY INN & SUITES
Country Inn & Suites is located on Rt. 1 off I-95 at
exit 126. This luxury inn is centrally placed
between Historic Downtown Fredericksburg and
Spotsylvania's Southpoint & Cosner's Corner
Shopping centers. Convenient, comfortable, and
always accommodating, and welcome to the
Country Inn Suites. They offer a hearty breakfast,
spacious affordable non smoking rooms, and
friendly personable staff. Hosting a meeting or
special event? They have space for up to 170
guests, and a professional staff to assist with
planning and set up. They have coffee and fresh
baked cookies 24 hours a day. Take a dip in their
large indoor pool with spa. Fitness room and
business center are also on site. All rooms are
equipped with high speed wireless internet,
microwave and fridge. They're pet friendly too!
Come stay at The Country Inn And Suites and
they'll show you what hospitality is all about.

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SPRING ARBOR SENIOR LIVING
Here at Spring Arbor, we lead with heart.
Residents enjoy an engaging and active lifestyle
that promotes independence and wellness in this
premiere senior living community in
Fredericksburg. Residents have many
opportunities to participate in a variety of life
enriching activities and events designed to
stimulate the mind, body, and soul; from word
games, art activities, and book clubs to one of our
signature Wise & Well fitness exercise classes. To
learn more about Spring Arbor Senior Living and
to schedule a tour, please call 540-548-2133.
LODGING
WILDERNESS PRESIDENTIAL RESORT
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of
everyday life as you relax and reconnect with
friends and family at Wilderness Presidential
Resort. We offer budget-friendly
accommodations and recreation amenities for
every member of the family. The resort is
nestled in the heart of the Chancellorsville and
Wilderness Battlefields with over 600 acres of
beautiful forests and waterways. It’s easy to
make memories with our daily planned
activities, campsite access, camp cottage rentals
and fully stocked cabins. Visit our website for all
of our activities.
WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED
Nest Wishes
Do more than just wish bird families the
best this nesting season. Give them the best
possible nesting nutrition with Nesting
SuperBlend. This high-protein blend with
added calcium is designed specifically for birds’
nesting and molting needs. It is perfect for birds
preparing to nest, while they nest and for the
young when they leave the nest.
When preparing to raise a family, the need
for protein and calcium significantly increases
for bird moms. A sufficient amount of protein
and calcium helps determine the number of
eggs she produces and positively impacts the
growth rate and health of young birds.
Young birds need calcium, protein and fat
among other nutrients while growing.
Most dietary calcium in young birds
is used for the formation of bone
production. Calcium is the most
challenging mineral for birds
because when they need calcium
they need a lot of it and they need
it right now. Besides the increased need, many
natural foods are often calcium deficient. The
added calcium of Nesting SuperBlend helps
fulfill this need.
As the nestlings grow, the high-protein
content is crucial for muscle and feather
development. Protein requirements are highest
for a bird until they reach their adult size and
weight. This often happens after they have
fledged from the nest.
After nesting, this high-protein blend
supports birds’ feather health. Young birds are
still growing out their feathers. Adult birds are
starting to molt all their feathers. Since feathers
are made up of over 90% protein, a highprotein
diet is a crucial from mid- to latesummer
for our backyard visitors.
Invite birds to successfully raise
families in your backyard with the
best nesting wishes and nutrition
in Nesting SuperBlend. See our ad
and coupon on page 37.
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Memorial Day is more than a day off
from work or school and an opportunity to
grill hamburgers and hot dogs. It is a day set
aside to honor those brave Americans who
made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our
Country, so that We the People may enjoy
the liberties we hold so dear.
National Park Service Officials in
Fredericksburg developed the Annual
Luminaria program to honor American
soldiers who died in service to our Country.
The National Park Service (NPS)
enthusiastically embraced the idea, and the
Fredericksburg National Cemetery
Luminaria was born. Hundreds of Scouts and
volunteers gather on Memorial Day
weekend to assemble and place luminary
bags and American flags beside each grave
marker.
This year, the 28th Annual Luminaria will
take place on Saturday May 27, 2023. Scouts
from the Aquia and Mattaponi Districts will
prepare, place and light approximately
17,000 luminaries in and around the 12-acre
Fredericksburg National Cemetery, honoring
the 15,300 soldiers buried there; Most were
killed in battles around the City of
Fredericksburg, the Wilderness,
Chancellorsville and Spotsylvania.
As darkness settles over the Cemetery,
Scouts light candles that illuminate the
hillside. Visitors walk among the graves,
pausing to listen as Park Rangers and
Volunteers explain aspects of the Cemetery’s
history. Every thirty minutes “Taps” is blown;
its mournful tones reminding Americans of
the sacrifices made by others to secure our
freedoms.
The Luminaria is a stirring and solemn
tribute to America’s fallen heroes. Please
come witness this memorable event open
free to the public at 8 PM at 1013 Lafayette
Blvd, Fredericksburg. Parking available at
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Scouts Honor Fallen Military Servicemembers
in 28th Annual Luminaria Program
UMW’s lot at William St and Sunken Rd, with
free trolley service to/from the visitor’s
center. Handicapped parking at the
Cemetery’s visitor’s center includes golf cart
rides to shuttle disabled patrons into the
Cemetery. Donations gratefully accepted @
https://www.fowb.org/index.php/takeaction/donate-today/
– Funds collected are
dedicated to the annual Memorial Day
Weekend Luminary Event co-sponsored with
NPS and numerous local Scouting
organizations.
Scouts, Scout Leaders & Scouting
Families from the Boy Scouts of America
(BSA) have been serving US communities for
113 years! Service to others is central to
living Scouting values. As part of the BSA
Scout Oath, Scouts pledge to “Help Other
People at All Times” and “Do a Good Turn
Daily” is the Scout Slogan.
To join BSA, please go to
www.beascout.org to find a BSA Scout unit
near you - Cub Scouting serves families with
children in Kindergarten through 5th Grade;
Scouts BSA serves families with children
ages 11-18. There are BSA programs for
families with older Youths, ages 14 – 20,
including Venturing, Exploring or Sea
Scouting.
The mission of the BSA is to prepare
young people to make ethical and moral
choices over their lifetimes by instilling the
values of the Scout Oath and Law. Aquia
District includes Stafford County, VA, and
Marine Corps Base Quantico. For more
information on Scouting in the
Stafford/Fredericksburg area, including how
to donate, join or volunteer, contact Kristy
Freeman, Aquia District Executive, at
Kristy.Freeman@Scouting.org or call
(540)287-3866.

The Nap and The Flat Lunch
by Henry Michaloski
I rested in the grass beside my house
and I spied taking a nap was a furry little mouse.
Under a toadstool it slept in the shade.
I dare not stir, not a sound I made.
Its eyes firmly shut, dreaming beneath the willow
Barely moving, with an acorn cap for a pillow.
It must be an easy life for a mouse in the wild.
Few cares and food all around.
Only needs to watch for the fox and the owl.
Which can chase without making a sound.
I dozed off myself so quiet on the lawn.
Just me and my little sleeping friend.
A beautiful day since the earliest of dawn.
I wished it would just never end.
We snored in unison like an operatic duet.
As butterflies alit in the flowers nearby.
Enjoying our daydreams as the shadows would set.
And nary a cloud in the sky.
Just then out of the blue, the mouse began to stir,
awakened by the shading leaves in the sudden breeze,
It angrily brushed out it fur.
Then with no word spoken, the peace was broken.
The mouse unsettled became,
the whiskers stiffened, his eyes became angry with fire, the tail grew sharp.
What did I say? What did I do?
My conscience did enquire,
What changed the mouse’s cute little nap?
It raced to my face, gave my nose a squeeze.
“Roll over you big fellow!” it exclaimed.
“You’re laying on my cheese!”
Henry Michaloski is a freelance writer and Nature Teacher.
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RELOCATION
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
Alzheimer's Association, Greater Richmond Chapter
2217 Princess Anne Street, Suite 106-1F
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 228-1502 • Website: www.alz.org/grva/
American Red Cross
4836 Southpoint Pkwy., Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Phone: 540-373-5176 Fax: 540-373-0500
Website: rappahannockarea.redcross.org
Birthright of Fredericksburg, Inc.
2006 Lafayette Blvd., Suite 202, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Phone: 540-898-8558 HOTLINE: 1-800-550-4900
Website: www.birthrightoffredericksburg.com
Boys and Girls Club of the Rappahannock Region
200 Gunnery Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Phone: 540-368-9531 Fax: 540-368-9537
Website: www.bgcrr.com
Fred. Area HIV/AIDS Support Services
415 Elm Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Phone: 540-371-7532 X10 • Fax: 540-371-8446
Website: www.fahass.org
Legal Aid Works
500 Lafayette Blvd, Ste 100, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Phone: 540-371-1105 Website: legalaidworks.org
A nonprofit organization that provides free civil legal services
to low-income individuals and groups within the city of
Fredericksburg and sixteen counties in the Rappahannock
River watershed.
Lloyd Moss Free Clinic
13011 Sam Perry Blvd., Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Phone:540-741-1061 • Website: www.mossfreeclinic.org
Loisann’s Hope House
902 Lafayette Blvd., Fredericksburg VA 22401
Phone: 540-371-0831 • Website: Loisannshopehouse.org
New Life For Youth Men's Ranch
1500 Log Cabin Road, Beaverdam, VA 23015
Office-804-448-2750
New Life For Youth Mercy House (Women's Home)
2915 Broad Rock Blvd., Richmond, VA 23224
Office-804-230-4485
Rappahannock Area Council
For Children and Parents
www.RACCAP.ORG, 540-785-6217
Educating Parents With Continuing Support Around A Free Dinner
Rappahannock Big Brothers Big Sisters
325A Wallace Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Phone: 540-371-7444 Fax: 540-371-7445 • www.rbbbs.org
Rappahannock Refuge, Inc.-Hope House
902 Lafayette Boulevard, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Phone: 540-371-0831 • Website: www.hopehouseva.org
Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center
540-891-6280, www.safeharborva.org
Brief description: Since 2008, Safe Harbor Child Advocacy
Center has addressed child abuse and neglect in our community
through the identification and coordination of education,
intervention, and advocacy services.
SERVE
15 Upton Lane, Stafford, VA 22554
Phone: 540-288-9603 • Fax: 540-288-9599
Vets on Track Foundation
www.VetTrack.org • www.facebook.com/VOTFoundation
Federal EIN: 46-3805203 • Virginia State ID: 07697485
Coverage Area: Northern Virginia, Richmond and the
Hampton Roads area.
Mission: We furnish homes for veterans and first responders who
are transitioning into permanent housing from living on the
streets. We provide everything from furniture and accessories to
dishes, bath towels and art for the walls. We turn empty houses
into warm inviting homes.
UMFS
Unwavering champions for children & families
1320 central Park Blvd. Suite 310, Fredericksburg, VA. 22401
540-898-1773 • UMFS.org
The Thurman Brisben Center
Located at 471 Central Road, Fredericksburg, has been providing valuable
services for the community since 1987; and is the only emergency
homeless shelter in all of Planning District 16, which includes the City of
Fredericksburg and the counties of Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania
and Stafford.
The Center serves men, women and children and is classified as a programmatic facility which offers homeless
individuals and families an on-site safe and structured program to help them achieve and maintain selfsufficiency
and independence.
For more information on the Thurman Brisben Center and National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness
Week please visit our website at www.brisbencenter.org.
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GENERAL RELOCATION INFORMATION
CABLE TV
Cox Cable (540) 373-6343
Servicing Fredericksburg & S. Stafford
Comcast Cable TV (540) 395-3289
Servicing Spotsylvania & N. Stafford
ELECTRICITY
Dominion VA Power (888) 667-3000
Rappahannock Electric Co-op (800) 552-3904
Northern Neck Electric Co-op (800) 243-2860
FREDERICKSBURG VISITOR’S CENTER
706 Caroline Street (540) 373-1776
FREDericksburg Regional Transit
www.RideFRED.com. (540) 372-1222
NATURAL GAS
Columbia Gas (800) 543-8911
Commonwealth Gas Service (540) 898-2817
Commonwealth Propane (540) 898-0357
Foster Fuel & Cool (540) 898-2151
RADIO
Q95.9 and Thunder 104.5 (540) 891-9696
LaPositiva 1350 (540) 361-1278
Bluegrass 89.5 FM (540) 582-9700
POST OFFICE
Fredericksburg (540) 370-0948
600 Princess Anne Street is open 8:30am-5pm Monday -
Friday and 9am-2:30pm Sat. 24 hours access to PO boxes
and stamp machines.
Falmouth (540) 373-8860
On U.S. 17 near the England Run Shopping Center. Open
8:30am-5pm Monday - Friday and 9am-1pm Saturday.
Spotsylvania (540) 582-5151
7420 Brock Rd. in the Courthouse area. Open 8am-5pm
Monday - Friday and 9am-1pm Saturday.
Stafford (540) 659-4775
on Rte 1 next to Aquia Terrace. Open 8am-5pm
Monday - Friday and 9am-1pm Saturday.
RECYCLING CENTER
www.fredericksburgva.gov/publicworks/recycle.asp
TELEPHONE
Verizon (540) 954-6222
VOTER REGISTRATION
Spotsylvania (540) 582-7124
Stafford (540) 658-4000
Fredericksburg (540) 372-1030
WATER & SEWER
Fredericksburg Utility (540) 372-1182
Stafford Utility (540) 658-8616
Spotsylvania Utility (540) 898-4096
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1781 Brewing Co. 540-842-0199 Y 69 35 N1 69
11109 Plank Road
A. Smith Bowman Distillery 540-373-4555 70 35 K9 70
1 Bowman Drive
FXBG Ebike Tours 540-371-0094 23 34 I7 22
www.oldetownecarriages.com
Olde Towne Carriages 540-371-0094 23 32 C5 22
www.fxbgebiketours.com
Pots and Palettes 540-373-7046 Y 6 35 N8 48
10655 Spotsylvania Ave
Rush Hour Live Escape Games 540-684-6695 Y 8 35 L5
1 Towne Centre Blvd, Ste 3100
Sweat FXBG 540-645-5304 Y 1 35 K5 51
3453 Fall Hill Avenue
The Allstate Community Theater 19 32 D5 19
810 Caroline St • allstatecommunitytheater.org
Trolley Tours of Fredericksburg 540-898-0737 21 32 C5 21
Visitor’s Centers
Fredericksburg 540-373-1776 23 32 C5
706 Caroline Street
Spotsylvania 540-507-7090 23 35 O8
4704 Southpoint Parkway
Stafford 540-654-1015 23 34 I6
224 Washington Street
Washington Heritage Museums 22 22
Mary Washington House - 1200 Charles Street 33 F4
Hugh Mercer Apothecary - 1020 Caroline Street 33 E5
Rising Sun Tavern - 1304 Caroline Street 33 F5
Mary Washington Monument
-1500 Washington Ave. 33 G3
Wilderness Presidential Resort Y 2 35 N1 27
9220 Plank Road • 540-972-7433
BRS, CPA 571-444-5032 25 35 N1 25
11205 Arbor Mill Ct,
Central Park Insurance 540-891-1160 7 35 M8
2609 Lafayette Blvd
Central Station Banquet Hall 540-846-5499 72 33 H6
1917 Princess Anne Street
Century 21, Myklind Messinger 3 35 K6
1931 Plank Road 540-207-4304
Edward Jones, Dan Whittley 540-371-3953 14 33 E5 14
908 1/2 Charles Street
Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center 11 35 K5
2371 Carl D. Silver Pkwy 540-548-5555
Goosehead Insurance, Richard Bibb Agency 13 33 H5 13
2217 Princess Anne Street 571-349-9069
Legacy Tactical & Arms 571-330-42999 71 33 E6
921 Caroline Street
Manfredi Insurance Family 888-971-8830 19 19
Off Leash K9 Training 888-413-0896 43 33 E6 43
1013 Caroline Street
Robin Gaita, Simpson Properties 15
757-870-5474
Scott Cleveland, ReMax 540-371-2211 6 34 I6
107 Carter Street
Sharper Edge Exteriors 757-394-2656 18
Spavia Day Spa 540-684-3773 Y 36 35 K5 36
1668 Carl D. Silver Parkway
Spring Arbor Senior Living 540-548-2133 27 35 K5 27
5308 River Road
Spotsylvania Towne Center 540-786-6660 5. 35 L5 49
The Village at Towne Center
137 Spotsylvania Mall
Winning Image Salon & Day Spa Y 7 34 A2 50
Doc Stone Road, Stafford 540-659-0926
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No. Grid Place
Fredericksburg Visitors Center
Built in 1824 by Anthony Kale.
1 E-5 Fredericksburg Baptist Church
2 C-1 Brompton
3 D-6 Center for Creative Arts (Silversmith House)
4 E-7 Chatham
5 E-3 City and Confederate Cemeteries
6 C-5 Courthouse (1852)
7 E-7 Ferry Farm
8 E-5 Fredericksburg Area Museum
9 B-1 Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitors Ctr
10 D-5 George Washington Masonic Museum
and Masonic Lodge
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11 E-5 Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop
12 F-3 Hugh Mercer Monument
13 E-5 James Monroe Museum
14 F-3 Kenmore Plantation
15 G-3 Mary Washington Grave & Monument
16 F-5 Mary Washington House
17 D-4 Masonic Cemetery (1784)
18 D-5 National Bank Museum
19 B-1 National Cemetery
21 D-5 Presbyterian Church
22 C-1 Richard Kirkland Monument
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42 D-6 Taste Oil Vinegar Spice
43 D-5 Jabberwocky Children’s
Books and Toys
44 D-5 Latitudes
45 D-6 Soup & Taco Etc.
46 E-2 Soup & Taco II
47 D-6 Abner B’s Ice Cream
48 E-5 Made In Virginia Store
49 D-6 Sammy T’s
51 H-5 Always Flavored
52 H-6 Central Station
Banquet Hall
53 D-5 City Vino
54 E-6 Capital Ale House
55 C-6 Water’s End Brewery
56 C-5 Visitor’s Center
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No. Grid Place
23 F-5 Rising Sun Tavern
24 A-6 Rocky Lane & City Dock
25 D-5 St. George’s Church
26 F-5 St. James’ House
28 G-3 Thomas Jefferson Religious
Freedom Monument
29 D-6 The Card Cellar
30 C-2 The Sunken Well
31 E-6 Off Leash K9 Training
32 E-6 R&R Antiques
33 E-6 Legacy Tactical & Arms
34 C-5 Olde Town Carriages
35 H-5 Goosehead Insurance
36 D-6 Favor
37 D-5 Fredericksburg Cupcake
40 C-6 Brocks Riverside Grill
41 B-5 The Alpine Chef
57 C-5 Trolley Tours of Fredericksburg
58 D-6 Fredericksburg Jeweler
59 E-5 Oldies But Goodies
60 E-5 Edward Jones
61 E-4 Natural Mystics
62 B-1 Battlefield Restaurant
63 D-5 Allstate Community
Theater
64 C-5 Gifted Boutique
65 B-3 Eats, A Burger Joint
66 E-6 Tapa Rio
67 E-5 Possum-bilities
68 E-5 The Dragon’s Den & Treasures
70 E-6 Renaissance & Rendezvous
University of
Mary Washington
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Embrey Dam
Old Mill Park
Falmouth Beach
Brooks Park
Pratt Park
Alum Springs Park
City Docks
Virginia Outdoor Center
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STAFFORD
1. A2 Winning Image Salon & Day Spa
2. C3 Abner B’s Ice Cream
3. I6 Stafford Visitor’s Center
4. I7 FXBG Ebike Tours
9. I6 Scott Cleveland, ReMax
FREDERICKSBURG
11. K5 Sweat FXBG
12. K5 Fredericksburg Expo &
Conference Center
13. K5 Wild Birds Unlimited
14. J7 My Casa Restaurant
15. L6 Hexes and Healing
16. J6 Renee’s Crepes & Cakes
18. L6 Reclaim Arcade
19. K5 Spavia Day Spa
21. K9 A. Smith Bowman Distillery
23. K6 Century 21, Mykind Messinger
25. J7 Mason Dixon Café

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SPOTSYLVANIA
26. N8 Pots and Palettes
27. N7 Hard Times Cafe
28. M8 Central Park Insurance
29. K5 Spring Arbor Senior Living
30. L5 Rush Hour Live Escape Games
31. N1 His Hers Bling
32. M4 Durango Grill
33. N1 BRS, CPA
34. N1 Wilderness Presidential Resort
35. N1 1781 Brewery
36. L5 Spotsylvania Towne Center
The Village at Towne Center
37. P8 Country Inn and Suites
38. O8 Spotsylvania Visitor’s Center
39. O8 Hampton Inn & Suites
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SPAVIA DAY SPA
Relax. You deserve a break. Recenter.
Immerse yourself in relaxation and
tranquility. Renew. Recharged and
refocused you can conquer all that the day
has in store for you.
Spavia Central Park is all about you – you
select treatments that best suit your needs
and desires. Our therapists and
estheticians care about your well-being
and provide each spa treatment in the
most personalized, professional manner
possible. Begin your relaxation by
unwinding in our peaceful Spavia retreat
room. Each guest is provided with a spa
robe, spa sandals and a warmed
aromatherapy neck pillow for the ultimate
rest and relaxation.
Whether you desire a soothing massage or
a rejuvenating body wrap, our specialists
will assist you in creating the perfect day
spa experience. Turn back the clock with a
nourishing facial and finish your spa day
with an all-natural beauty treatment. You
will leave the spa looking – and feeling –
your best. When you are looking for a
break from the everyday stresses, we
invite you to relax, recenter and renew at
Spavia Central Park. Schedule your
relaxation today!
Hours of Operation
Monday: 9:30am to 7pm
Tuesday: 9:30am to 5:30pm
Wednesday: 9:30am to 7pm
Thursday: 9:30am to 7pm
Friday: 9:30am to 7pm
Saturday: 8:30am to 5:30pm
Sunday: 9am to 5pm
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Wilderness Battlefield
May 5-6, 1864
This conflict introduced Union
General, U.S. Grant to Lee in
battle. Even though the battle
ended in a stalemate, Grant
pressed southward, “On to
Richmond”
CIVIL
BATTLEG
of Fredericksburg,
Chancellorsville
Battlefield
April 27 - May 6, 1863
Action in the battle included a
spectacular military maneuver by Lee
and his most trusted subordinate,
Stonewall Jackson; but the day ended
in calamity when Jackson was fatally
wounded by his own troops.
Spotsylvania Battlefield
May 8-21, 1864
On the most direct route to Richmond,
lay the crossroads at Spotsylvania
Court House, where warring troops
engaged for 2 weeks, including 20
hours on May 12 in the most intense
hand-to-hand fighting of the war at
the “Bloody Angle”.
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WAR
ROUNDS
potsylvania & Stafford
Stafford Civil War Park
400 Mount Hope Church Rd, Stafford
(not shown on map)
Opened in April 2013 and is the site
of 1863 winter encampments and
fortifications of the Union Army’s
11th Corps, 1st and 3rd Divisions,
following the December 1862 Battle
of Fredericksburg.
Fredericksburg
Battlefield
December 11-15, 1862
Called Lee’s most one-sided
victory, the Battle of Fredericksburg
focused on the Stone Wall at
Marye’s Heights.
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FREDERICKSBURG’S
CEMETERY GATE
By Erik F. Nelson
The Fredericksburg Cemetery gate,
along William Street, sits high above the
street, entirely unusable. Across the street is
a house that requires a set of front steps that
rivals what one might see in San Francisco
or New York. The road has clearly been
lowered, but it wasn’t the City of
Fredericksburg or the Highway Department.
To know what happened, we need to go
back before the Civil War.
In the 1830s, 40s, and 50s,
Fredericksburg experienced a surge of
ecclesiastical construction. In 1833, the
Presbyterian Church built its sanctuary at
the corner of George and Princess Anne
Streets. Diagonally across that intersection
was the town’s original parish lot,
designated as such by the Virginia House of
Burgesses in 1728. The American Revolution
freed the Anglican Church from the British
Crown and the town’s well-established, but
now independent episcopal parish replaced
an earlier church with the current St.
George’s sanctuary in 1849. The
Fredericksburg Baptist Church moved from
its original Sophia Street location and
erected a new church at the corner of Amelia
and Princess Anne Street in 1854-55. The
Fredericksburg United Methodist Church
had constructed its sanctuary just west of
Princess Anne Street, on Hanover Street.
The common denominator in all these
church sites is that they sit on a plateau well
above any potential river flooding. As
Fredericksburg residents know, the
Rappahannock River has inundated Sophia
and Caroline Streets, but has never reached
that third street in from the river. Not
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surprisingly, the town’s government
buildings also gravitated to that high
ground. The old town hall, in the same block
as the St. George’s Parish lot, stood on
Caroline Street, connected to the church lot
by the Market Square. The community
relocated its town hall to Princess Anne
Street around 1816.
In the early 1840s, these four churches
created the Fredericksburg Cemetery
Company. A new burying ground would be
on the western edge of the plateau where
their churches were located or were planned
to be built. Funeral routes between the
churches and the new cemetery would be
just a few blocks on level ground. The
company acquired a three-acre site in 1844
and built a brick wall around it, to keep
animals away from the graves. The
Company also erected a Gothic-Revival
sandstone arch with iron gates to serve as
the entryway off William Street. That
architectural style had apparently captured
the attention of the community, which
would also define a new courthouse in 1852,
constructed on Princess Anne Street of
course.
The cemetery on the western edge of
town stood amidst a collection of wagon
yards and related facilities associated with
overland routes to the west. The rise of
prominent churches was clear proof of local
prosperity, but Fredericksburg had a fragile
economy. It competed with larger cities to
the north and south to be a transshipment
point for agricultural products and raw
materials coming out of the interior. The
Rappahannock Canal had been a potentially

lucrative connector but was failing by the
1850s. The Richmond, Fredericksburg &
Potomac Railroad pushed through town in
the 1830s, but it was a north-south link. The
Swift Run Gap Turnpike Company, formed
in 1810, struggled to reach the mountains.
By 1822, it had only pushed out as far as
Orange Court House.
In 1850, the Fredericksburg & Valley
Plank Road Company held promise for the
future. A wooden road surface would cost
less than macadam and probably last for at
least ten years. Local officials, however,
could not agree on its Fredericksburg
terminus. Those with property near the
town wharves wanted the road to go there.
Those with holdings on William Street
wanted it to extend to their properties and
business concerns. After a spate of
acrimonious legal and political maneuvers,
the William Street terminus won out.
Subsequent road construction, however,
lowered the grade on the final approach into
town. The levelled road accommodated tired
wagon teams, but local funerals had to
negotiate a narrowed approach to get
through the cemetery gate.
The access to the William Street gate
was greater than it is today but had become
an unacceptable challenge. The Cemetery
Company filed suit. The earlier legal
wrangling over transportation routes,
however, appear to have tried everyone’s
patience. In 1853, the parties were directed
to arbitration and the Plank Road Company
prevailed. The commercial entity was simply
required to shore up the embankment it had
created when it cut through the slope. Less
than a decade after establishing a new
cemetery, the participating churches were
left with a compromised entry gate. It has
been that way ever since.
On May 3, 1863, four regiments from
the Union Sixth Corps advanced in column
through this road cut. Their objective was
the high ground to the west, where the
A modern brick wall has replaced
whatever stabilization measures were
taken by the Plank Road Company. It
could use some drain holes, however,
to relieve the pressure that is causing it
to lean into the roadway.
The 1844 cemetery gate sits high
above William Street.
University of Mary Washington sits today.
Another column advanced simultaneously
on Hanover Street as did other forces north
and south of Hazel Run. This Federal assault
on a broad front took hundreds of casualties,
but also punched through the Confederate
line and pushed out to Salem Church. That
story, however, is for a future volume.
Erik Nelson was a planner with the City of
Fredericksburg for 32 years and is now a consulting
urbanologist. He holds a graduate degree in history
from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
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THE CARD CELLAR
No more running around crowded malls - get
all your gifts in one convenient location at
The Card Cellar. Visit their expanded store on
915 Caroline Street in the historic downtown
area of Fredericksburg, VA. For years they
have been known for their sports store and
still have the widest variety of sports
collectibles in the area. Now they are also
extending their talents to include an eclectic
mix of gifts for men and women.
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LATITUDES FAIR TRADE STORE
Latitudes features unique hand-crafted and
high-quality gifts including jewelry, clothing,
stone and wood carvings, housewares,
baskets, home décor, greeting cards, books,
toys, and seasonal items from around the
world!
We are a fair-trade store. Our mission is to
build relationships and ensure sustainable
incomes for marginalized artisans and
farmers around the globe. They are paid a
fair wage and are treated with dignity and
respect, working their way out of poverty
and difficult situations. This enables them to
provide for their families and make a better
life for themselves.
Make a positive difference in our world, the
environment, and the lives of others. Come
see the extraordinary craftsmanship of our
products and learn the stories behind the
artisans.
Shop for Good...
OFF LEASH K9 TRAINING
Joe Zitzelberger is the owner of Off Leash K9
Training, Fredericksburg. They opened OLK9
almost four years ago here in town and have
been voted Best Dog Trainers by the
Freelance Star three years in a row. Him and
his company have trained nearly 5000 dogs
in the local area with many of them being
rescues. Joe and his team have also trained
several of the local pro athletes dogs, to
include Max Scherzer, Gio Gonazalez,
Anthony Rendon and many more! He was
recently featured alongside Caitlin (Director
of SPCA) in an exhibit at the Fredericksburg
Area Museum for the work that we’ve done
in the community. Off Leash K9 Training,
Fredericksburg has two locations in the area,
with the newest one being in the heart of the
city on Caroline Street!
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GIFTED BOUTIQUE
A new addition to the Fredericksburg
community, Gifted Boutique is a specialty gift
shop with a focus on mindfulness and selfcare.
Everything from uniquely curated gift
sets to personalized items. You’ll find bath
and body products, books, various novelties,
loungewear and much more. We aim to
make gifting a fun and meaningful
experience for everyone. Should you seek a
gift for someone special we hope you also
find a little something for yourself. Located,
at 604 Caroline Street, Downtown
Fredericksburg.
THE DRAGON’S DEN & TREASURES
The Dragon’s Den & Treasures is a small
family owned-business and a lifelong dream
fully realized. We offer an assortment of
goods, spanning from metaphysical tools to
colonial knick-knacks situated in historic
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Fredericksburg! Naturally, we couldn’t
forget the abundance of dragon merch we
house in this fantastical shop! We have a
copious amount of crystals to choose from,
whether as a small gem to tuck away in
your pocket, fashion on your wrist, or a
hefty piece for an impressive display in your
home. Dragons store all sorts of goodies in
their dwellings; come take a little peek. The
Dragon's Den & Treasures is located at 1002
Caroline St., Fredericksburg, VA. 22401
TASTE OIL VINEGAR SPICE
TASTE OVS is not just an oil and vinegar
store, it’s a fun experience for the whole
family. With more than 50 extra virgin olive
oils, aged balsamic vinegars and specialty
oils, the friendly and knowledgeable staff
encourages you to taste all the flavors that
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oil, you are in for a treat. The owners are
committed to carrying only the highest
quality and freshest oils from around the
world. Depending on the season, you will
likely find extra virgin olive oils from Italy,
Spain, California or even Chile and
Australia.
All their balsamic vinegars are from
Modena, Italy and aged up to 18 years.
From traditional to lemon, from fig to
peach, there is something for everyone—
even dark chocolate balsamic.
These make great gifts and will take
your cooking to a new level.
HIS HERS BLING
We began our little venture as a Paparazzi
Independent Consultant (126545) on
January 5, 2018, out of our home. Each
day we built our business a little more and
in July of 2019, we opened our little shop
of bling. Stop by to FEED YOUR $5 BLING
HABIT! And check out our many beautiful
$25 Zi Collection Pieces from 2017 to
present. Want to buy your $5 Bling for only
$2.75 and your $25 Zi pieces for only
$16.25? Ask Us How!
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options – some selections are seasonal. Treat
yourself today! You're worth it!
FAVOR CHOCOLATES
OF FREDERICKSBURG
Favor Chocolates of Fredericksburg
specializes in decadent treats and delectable
refreshments. Neuhaus chocolates,
handmade in Belgium; artisan chocolates and
other confections, crafted locally and around
the US; locally roasted coffee; scrumptious
gelato and sorbets; refreshing natural sodas;
plus signed books on themes of
empowerment and healing, and other gifts.
We also offer a variety of gluten-free, sugarfree,
dairy-free, vegan, paleo and organic
LADY LEGACY
Lady Legacy brings classic style to
Fredericksburg with a modern twist. Tops,
bottoms, dresses and the most unique
accessories and handbags. Lady Legacy also
offers wardrobing, styling, and special
occasion dressing for your next exciting
event. So whether you are looking to
freshen your style or heading back into the
office, Lady Legacy can help you feel and
look your best with outfits that will turn
heads while staying a classic! Stop by today
to find out for yourself all Lady Legacy has to
offer.
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THE MADE IN VIRGINIA STORE
The Made in Virginia Store proudly presents
products made by the people of Tidewater,
Shenandoah Valley, Blue Ridge Mountains,
Piedmont, and Chesapeake Bay areas of
Virginia. Stop by their store at 920 Caroline
St. in downtown Fredericksburg or browse
through their unique collection of gifts,
souvenirs, crafts, wines, and foodstuffs on
line at www.madeinva.com. Gift baskets are
available to send to your favorite Virginian
or someone who just wishes they were!
FREDERICKSBURG CUPCAKE
Fredericksburg Cupcake opened it’s doors in
November of 2017. We started in 2010 as a
boutique cupcake shop located in
Alexandria, Virginia at 1022 King Street,
between Patrick Street and Henry Street.
Due to popularity and demand, we decided
to expand our operations to Fredericksburg,
Virginia! Fredericksburg Cupcake is a unique
cupcake boutique bakery located at 206
George Street and one-of-a-kind! As you
walk through the front door, you will be
greeted with a unique decor consisting of a
European contemporary minimalist style.
Gracing the contemporary decor, the
building adds a warm eclectic touch. With its
signature colors throughout the boutique,
Fredericksburg Cupcake is sure to leave a
lasting impression. All of our cupcakes are
baked fresh every day! You will never have
a cupcake that has been refrigerated nor
leftover from a previous day, this is our
guarantee to you!
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CITY VINO ~ YOUR WINE STORE
IN DOWNTOWN FREDERICKSBURG
City Vino is a boutique wine and gourmet
food shop in downtown Fredericksburg,
offering a variety of wines from around the
world. Their focus is on small production
wines that highlight the qualities of a
particular grape or region. The owner, Rita
Allan, has a passion for wine and a desire to
share that with Fredericksburg. City Vino
also carries a selection of gourmet food
products, gift baskets and other wine
related accessories.
JABBERWOCKY CHILDREN’S
BOOKS & TOYS
Jabberwocky Children’s Books and Toys has
been a delightful fixture of Downtown
Fredericksburg since 1985. Here you will
find so many things to tickle the
imagination of children of all ages; in fact,
people have been known to get lost for
hours while perusing the aisles! Games,
puzzles and books, of course, keep people
coming back year after year. Some of the
lines you will find here are Folkmanis
Puppets, Fat Brain Toys, Mindware, Melissa
& Doug and Jelly Cat. Books range from
toddler board books to edgy young adult
fiction. Be sure to check out their great
science section as well as the history
section.
POTS & PALETTES
Pots & Palettes pottery painting studio is a fun
place for the whole family to spend creative
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time together! Just walk in to paint pottery or
get a mini lesson on the spot; no
appointments necessary. We also offer wheelthrowing
pottery classes. Have fun with
friends and family or paint that one-of-a-kind
piece for a loved one. See what's going on at
our website, www.potsandpalettes.com. See
ad on page 6.
RECLAIM ARCADE
Reclaim Arcade is a unique retro-modern
entertainment venue merging popular
vintage arcade games and pinball of the
70s, 80s, and 90s with a modern
atmosphere serving food and craft beer,
wine, and cider. Take a step back in time
with 75+ games and growing, all on free
play. Day passes and membership options
available. Rent the party room for an
unforgettable birthday or rent the full
arcade for your next event. Visit
reclaimarcade.com to learn more!
SPOTSYLVANIA TOWNE CENTRE
Spotsylvania Towne Centre is the premier
destination for great shopping, great dining
and a great time, Located at the junction of
Interstate 95 and Route 3, Spotsylvania
Towne Centre offers an incredible array of
130 businesses. Popular names like Macy’s,
Belk, JCPenney, Dick’s Sporting Goods and
Costco anchor the enclosed mall. The
Village, an adjacent outdoor shopping
district, offers even more dining and
shopping options, Paragon Theatres, Penny
Lanes Bowling and a Residence Inn by
Marriott. (540) 786-6660
www.spotsylvaniatownecentre.com.
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RENAISSANCE AND RENDEZVOUS
Renaissance and Rendezvous ignite the
imagination for history. It provides
essential supplies and artifacts for
Renaissance Fair enthusiasts, Mountain
Men reenactors, Pow-Wow participants,
and Live Action Role Players. Renaissance
merchandise includes armor, swords,
knives, shields, and other weaponry like
mace and spears. Rendezvous focuses on
Mountain Men and American Indian trade
and includes furs, American Indian apparel
and jewelry, pottery, medicine wheels and
dream catchers, and American Indian
focused art. Specialty items include a
Pirate section, rocks and minerals, animal
skulls, and a great selection of authentic
Mexican Baja.
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R & R ANTIQUES
R & R has a collection of individual dealers
with a wide selection of various items.
Located at 1001 Caroline Street, and voted
“Best Antique Mall In the Burg, 2019!,” it is
noted as the largest antique mall in Olde
Towne. Offering mahogany, cherry, oak and
walnut furniture, Civil War memorabilia, old
quilts, period clothing, vintage man cave
items, oil paintings, photography, glassware,
jewelry, old games, oriental fare, miniature
furniture, lots of vinyl, Blu-ray, CD’s and
DVD’s – there are many items
R & R has to offer.
WINNING IMAGE SALON AND DAY SPA
is providing you with a completely relaxing,
worry-free beauty experience. Their highlytrained
professionals, state-of-the-art
facilities and premium-quality professional
beauty-care products allow you to relax and
enjoy your salon experience; feeling
confident that you are in the hands of true
professionals. Their personalized approach to
beauty and well-being allows them to
customize their service to your individual
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their beauty packages with a personalized
consultation — they take care of the whole
you! You'll leave WINNING IMAGE SALON
& DAY SPA feeling beautiful, confident and
energized. They are now offering Red
Carpet parties for all ages. Call the salon for
details and to schedule yours today! See ad
on page 6.
NATURAL MYSTICS
Started in 2001, Natural Mystics has
everything you are looking for in a modern
alternative smoke shop as well as being a
bit of a blast from the past. It is a funky
little counter-culture store featuring tiedyes,
tapestries, incense, aromatherapy,
healing crystals, jewelry, bumper stickers,
unique gifts, and novelties. Natural Mystics
also carries high-quality smoking
accessories like grinders, rolling papers,
vaporizers, and the best of production and
heady glass pipes and pendants from local
as well as national artists. Come by and
check us out for some positive vibes and a
psychedelic shopping experience. One love!
OLDIES BUT GOODIES
ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES
OBG Antiques' invites you to come visit
our 6,000 sq' ft Antique Mall. Located in
Downtown Fredericksburg Va - 918
Caroline St. We offer a variety of
antiques, memorabilia and vintage items.
Such as: Furniture, Military Items, Jewelry,
Coins, Toys, Albums, Signs, Books, Tools,
Art and MUCH, MUCH MORE... Dealer
Discounts Available... Open 7 Days / Fri-
Sat Open until 7pm. We look forward to
seeing you. For more information, please
call 540-370-1942.
SWEAT FXBG
Sweat FXBG is a one of a kind fitness studio
offering High Intensity Interval Training
(HIIT), Cycle, Barre, Pilates, Row, and Yoga
classes. Our group workouts are designed
for all ages and stages of fitness. In addition
to classes, we offer 24 hour access to our
Sweat Lab, a space designed for individual
workouts. Interested in personal training?
Our professional staff will guide you through
personalized workouts designed specifically
for your goals. Visit us online to get started
today!
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AUTOMOTIVE
@The Car Wash
Merchant’s Tires & Auto
NTB Tires
Santa Fe Car Wash
Wawa
BEAUTY
Angel Nails
Barber Shop & Co
Cool Looks Salon
Elite Nails
European Wax Center
Great Clips
Hair Studio At 3 West
Jaz Cutz
La Vida Massage
Madison Salon & Color Studio, The
Massage Envy
Mickey’s Nails 1
Nail Art
Nails 4 U
Palm Beach Tan
Park Barber Shop
Phenix Salon Suites
Princess Nails & Spa
Sola Salons Studios
Spavia Day Spa
SportClips
Ulta Beauty
BOOKS, CARDS & GIFTS
Barnes & Noble
Hallmark
Edible Arrangements
Party City
Yankee Candle
DINING & FOOD
Applebee’s
BJ’s Brewhouse
BonChon
Bonefish Grill
Buffalo Wild Wings
Grill and Bar
Carrabba’s Italian Grille
CAVA
Chick-fil-A
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Cici’s Pizza
Cracker Barrel
Crumbl Cookies
Firehouse Subs
Five Guys Hamburgers
Fujiya House
Great American Buffet
Ichiban Ramen & Sushi
IHOP
Jimmy John’s
Joe’s Crab Shack
Krispy Kreme Donuts
Ledo’s Pizza
McDonald’s
Melting Pot, The
Noodles and Company
Nothing Bundt Cakes
O’Charley’s Restaurant
Oishi Japanese Cuisine
Olive Garden, The
Outback Steakhouse
Paisano’s Pizza
Panda Express
Panera Bread
Peter Chang’s China Café
Poke Sushi Bowl
Potbelly Sandwiches
Qdoba Mexican Grill
Rey Azteca
Shannon’s Bar & Grill (located inside)
Clarion Hotel & Suites)
South Vietnam House
Starbucks
Sushi Kola
Sweet Reasons
TGI Friday’s
Tito’s Diner
Tropical Smoothie Café
ELECTRONICS
AT&T
Best Buy
Big Screen Store, The
Cricket Wireless
GameStop
Sprint
T-Mobile
Verizon Wireless
XFINITY
ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS
Funland
Little Fish Swimming
Regal Cinemas
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
FASHION & GENERAL
MERCHANDISE
Ann Taylor Loft
Clothes Mentor
Dollar Tree
DSW
Five Below
Jos. A. Banks
Kohl’s
Lane Bryant
Men’s Warehouse
Old Navy
Once Upon A Child
Plato’s Closet
Talbot’s
Target
Walmart Supercenter
HEALTH & FITNESS
Alive by Design Chiropractor
America’s Best Contacts
& Eyeglasses
CBD Bee’s
Central Park Dentist
Central Park Hearing Aid Center
Complete Nutrition
Eye Care Doctors of Optometry
Family Foot & Ankle Center
Fredericksburg Family Dentistry
Fredericksburg Oral Surgery
GNC
Intuitive Counseling &
Hypnotherapy Services
Neibauer Dental Care
Patient First
Progressive Dental
Pure Barre
Revelations Counseling & Consulting
The Joint Chiropractic
VA Runner
Virginia Dental and Anesthesia
Vitamin Shoppe, The
HOME FURNISHINGS
& IMPROVEMENTS
Bassett Furniture
C & R Carpet & Rugs
Encore Home Gallery
Ethan Allen
Kirkland’s
Lazy Daisy Gift Store
Lowe’s
Mattress Discounters
Mattress Warehouse
Next Day Blinds
Pottery Barn Warehouse
Premium Spas & Billiards
Sleep Number
LODGING
Clarion Hotel & Suites
SERVICES
AAA Mid-Atlantic
Ameris Bank
Bank of America
Bank of America Mortgage
CTI Real Estate
Lendmark Financial Services
Lifepoint Church
LifePoint College
Minnieland Academy
Randstad
The Free Lance Star
United Bank
United Methodist Family Services
Vascular Institute of Virginia
Virginia Credit Union
Virginia Veterinary Center
Visionworks
SPECIALTY
and That!
Avail Vapor
buybuyBaby
Chalk ’N More
Comfort Medical Supply
Custom Vape
Experimac
Hobby Lobby
I Smoke Shop
Office Depot
PetSmart
Southland Log Homes
The Pool Company, Inc.
Total Wine
Virginia ABC
Wild Birds Unlimited
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BROCK’S RIVERSIDE GRILL
Brock’s Riverside Grill is celebrating over 20
years of excellence and would like to thank
Fredericksburg for all your support over the
years. Brock’s is committed to exceeding our
guests’ expectations and continually strives
to improve. We believe our hand-carved
steaks, fresh seafood and salads will allow us
to provide outstanding food and service for
years to come. Outside seating, upscale
dining, private rooms and a classic long bar
make Brock’s the place for any occasion.
From intimate dinners to wedding
receptions, rehearsal dinners, office parties,
birthday celebrations, etc., there’s no better
place than Brock’s.
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HARD TIMES CAFE FOUR MILE FORK
Hard Times Cafe Four Mile Fork opened in
Fredericksburg October 2004 and is owned
and operated by Glenn Melvin. Hard Times
Four Mile Fork is a 14,000 sq. ft. restaurant,
sports bar, billiard room and the largest livemusic
venue in the tri-county area. The
establishment is a first-class sports-viewing
facility and live-entertainment venue that
attracts sports and music fans from near and
far. National touring music artists such as
Saving Abel, Fuel, Alien Ant Farm, Drowning
Pool, We Are Harlot, 10 Years, Nonpoint, The
Fighting Jamesons, Saliva and Confederate
Railroad have all played the Hard Times stage.
For more information visit
www.facebook.com/HardTimesCafeFour
MileFork
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MY CASA RESTAURANT
A restaurant serving Salvadoran and
Mexican food near the University of
Mary Washington in Fredericksburg. My
Casa Restaurant is at 2018 College
Avenue — the former location of The
General Store Restaurant. They offer
dine-in and carry-out, and plan to add
delivery soon. They’re open daily for
lunch and dinner. The delicious-looking
menu features a variety of pupusas,
fajitas, entrees, soups, quesadillas, tacos,
enchiladas, burritos and more. Liquor
license coming soon!
MASON DIXON CAFE
Mason-Dixon proudly offers scratch made
breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch that
can be described as southern comfort with
a twist! Breakfast is served all day
featuring delicious chicken & waffles,
omelets, pancakes, stuffed French toast
and much more. Lunch and dinner choices
include our gourmet burgers, sandwiches,
house-made soups & desserts. Check out
our daily specials on Facebook or
Instagram. We also have weekly specials
Monday-Friday, which include half price
hot dogs, Wine Wednesdays and kids
eating free!
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THE SUNKEN WELL TAVERN
The Sunken Well Tavern offers breakfast,
lunch, dinner and daily specials. Come dine in
a relaxing atmosphere as you watch sports in
HD or surf the internet on your laptop.
Hearty breakfasts, delightful lunches and
dinners to-go are all on tap at our
neighborhood oasis. For breakfast, try
chocolate chip pancakes or the New Jersey
Sunrise, which features ham, home fries,
eggs and cheese. When lunchtime rolls
around, choose from a large array of salads,
burgers, wraps and sandwiches, including a
Maryland crab cake sandwich served with a
choice of fries, onion rings or pasta salad. For
dinner, enjoy nightly specials. Call to find out
what they are tonight! Be sure to come on
down to The Sunken Well Tavern on
Littlepage Street, one block from Downtown
Fredericksburg. 540-370-0911.
ABNER B’S ICE CREAM –
FREDERICKSBURG AND STAFFORD’S
HOMETOWN CREAMERY - Established in
2011, Abner Butterfield’s Ice Cream proudly
brings the Fredericksburg region’s best handdipped
ice cream and frozen desserts to 821
Caroline Street in downtown historic
Fredericksburg and to Stafford’s Embrey Mill
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Town Center at 1630 Publix Way. Abner B’s
has created over 375 ice cream, sherbet,
sorbet, and frozen yogurt flavors and hand
crafts ice cream fresh daily in both shops!
Over 90 flavors are signature creations
unique to our style of made fresh in shop ice
cream where the fresh cream flavor rises to
the top complimented by fruits, chocolates,
nuts, candies, and cookies. All the classic
flavors and variations plus local favorites like
Molasses Gingersnap, Banana Pudding,
Honey Orange, Cherry Vanilla, Pecan Sandy,
Cocochocochip, Cookie Dough, Espresso
Cookies and Cream,…and too many others
to count! 24 flavors served daily in your
favorite sprinkled cone or in splits, sundaes,
shakes, malts, frappes, and ala modes. And
while you’re at it, pick up a pint or one of
our ice cream pies from our ‘grab ‘n go’
freezer! Abner B’s - the “Dessert First” place
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CAPITAL ALE HOUSE
Located in Downtown Fredericksburg,
Capital Ale House is the perfect
destination for beer and food lovers
alike! Featuring Virginia pasture-raised
beef and other locally-inspired American
and German cuisine, an 80’ bar with over
60 beers on tap, competitively priced togo
growler and six-packs and private
dining spaces for all your party needs,
Capital Ale House has something to offer
for everyone!
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THE SOUP & TACO ETC.
A tradition in downtown Fredericksburg
both for college students and families.
Come in and enjoy a variety of tacos and
soups made from scratch using all fresh
ingredients. Fish Tacos voted “Top Notch”
by Northern Virginia Magazine. Also voted
“Best Tacos in Virginia” two years in a row.
You can also enjoy authentic dishes from
Mexico and Latin America. Enjoy good food
with a margarita, mojito or homemade
sangria. The Soup and Taco is familyowned-and-operated.
For more
information, call 540-899-0969.
THE SOUP AND TACO II
The Soup and Taco II is located at 806
William Street. Come in and enjoy a great
margarita, a beer or a glass of wine in a
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cozy and friendly atmosphere. There is a
more extensive menu, including fajitas,
sandwiches and more Latin American
specials. Soup and Taco ll also has a cozy
patio.
TAPA RIO
Tapa Rio is a family-owned-and-operated
restaurant located in Downtown
Fredericksburg. The owners have worked
in the restaurant industry for over 20
years, both in Virginia and DC. After many
years of working for others, they decided
to open their own restaurant in the heart
of Fredericksburg. They prayed for God to
do his work! If He wanted to give them
the opportunity to own their own place
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1101 Sophia Street, they knew this was
the perfect spot! All ingredients are fresh
and prepared daily. They cook to order
and are very passionate about their food.
They don’t just prep it or cook it for you,
they give each plate extra love. Tapa Rio
has a selection of wines from Chile,
Argentina, Spain and Italy. The menu is
like no other in Fredericksburg. Come visit
the beautifully remodeled restaurant and
enjoy the beautiful view of the river.
THE ALPINE CHEF
Come to downtown Fredericksburg, and
enjoy the glamour of the original historical
train station setting! Dine on the heated
Biergarten patio inside the great hall or in
one of our cozier rooms by the fireplace...
With the delicious offerings presented by
German Chef Jannec Hornig – from handcut
steaks and fresh seafood to old world
favorites – you will be transported to
Europe. Enjoy our imported German
draught beers and wine, as well as craft
cocktails. Owners Jannec and Katherine
Hornig have created an atmosphere of
relaxation and romance with an authentic
menu that will leave you satisfied from
brunch to dinner, and if you have enough
room, homemade desserts! This familyowned
restaurant will have everything you
need and is guaranteed to bring you back
for more. Following strict Covid procedures
we aim to keep all guests and staff safe.
Delivery, takeout and catering are also
available. Stop by to enjoy our seasonal
menus and the classics, or just to say hello,
because here, “Du Bist Familie!”
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EATS - A BURGER JOINT
Born here in Fredericksburg, in the grooviest
decade – the 70s, Kelly Hunt is proud to be
part of this great community. Eats proudly
features local farm raised beef smash
burgers. We partner with small local
businesses like Tilly’s Homemade Ice Cream
and Freddy’s Donuts for our super Donut
Sandys. This is your place for out-of-sight
freshly made burgers, dogs, fried seafood
and delicious desserts, all served in a retro
atmosphere. Dine-in, take-out and drive-up!
Come hang with us… it’s the only joint you
won’t want to pass!
DADDY'S BABY BBQ
Daddy's Baby BBQ is locally and family
owned and honored to bring you delicious
BBQ food. “We love the smoke and that’s
no joke”. Customers say the menu offers
mouth watering pulled pork and macaroni
and cheese. Contact us for your catered
meals, lunch, and or dinner at 540-376-
9679. For community updates and specials
follow us on facebook and view our
website www.daddysbabybbq.com.
ALWAYS FLAVORED
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE START HERE
Always Flavored is a small women-owned
business from Stafford County specializing
in unique sauces, seasonings, and
condiments. We believe in community and
family, and that food brings people
together in different ways. All our products
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are locally sourced and produced naturally.
Rita Linnell-Witte has had a passion for
food since she was very young! She often
used everyday ingredients to create fun
and exciting meals for her friends and
family. During Rita’s career as a general
manager, she quickly learned that the most
important thing to people is the
experiences we derive from the food we
eat. Food holds emotion to us all, bad food
experiences will result in that being one we
wish would do not to repeat. However, if
we have a fun or meaningful memory, we
will always remember the food tied to that
memory.
BATTLEFIELD RESTAURANT
Battlefield Restaurant is a hometown
favorite. Family owned and operated since
1988, it is located directly across from the
Battlefield Visitor Center and offers an old
style diner menu and feel including a full
menu daily with huge breakfast platters and
down-home southern dishes. Open early 7
days a week, stop by for one of our famous
Hubcap pancakes, our homemade chip beef
gravy, or an omelet made with Eggland’s Best
eggs. You won’t leave hungry!
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DURANGO GRILL
At Durango our philosophy is very simple:
the guest is the very reason for our
existence. Therefore we make every effort
possible to ensure that each and every
guest has the most enjoyable experience
possible. Our commitment to you is that
our food will be fresh, hot and of the
highest quality. We serve items from Wings
& Baby Back Ribs to our Signature Steak or
T-Bone. In the mood for Fish & Shrimp?
Our service will be friendly, sincere and
efficient. In other words: “We are here for
you!”
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RENEE’S CRÊPES & CAKES
Get your taste buds ready for Renee's
Crêpes & Cake, a family owned and
operated business. Honoring French
tradition, we make each crepe to order.
You can watch as the chef use a wooden
paddle to spread the batter evenly across
the griddle. Then comes your choice of
toppings. From delicious sweet & savory
crepes to amazing homemade cakes,
sandwiches, pita breads, salads and
soups. Catering is also now available.
There's something for everyone. Bon
Appétit!
SAMMY T’S RESTAURANT
Sammy T's is a Fredericksburg icon: the
perfect spot to grab a delicious meal,
meet friends for a drink and take in some
local color. Happily serving American
classics as well as diet-friendly vegan,
vegetarian and gluten-free menu items
since 1981.
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WATER’S END BREWERY
Water's End Brewery and Hot Chikn Kitchn
are now open at Fredericksburg Square 7
days a week! Patrons can enjoy fresh craft
beer and Nashville style chicken inside or
take it to-go. Fredericksburg Square has a
long history dating back to 1854 and only
a few previous owners. The new Water's
End Brewery and Hot Chikn Kitchn team is
honored to become a part of this history
and show everyone this grand old building
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Legend
Prices: $=>$10, $$=>$20, $$$=,<$30
Meals Served: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
Credit Cards:
MC=Mastercard, V=Visa, DC=Diners Club
DIS=Discover Card, AMX= American Express
Coupons Available
Ad Page
Map Page
Meals Served
Average Price
Reservations Accepted
Entertainment
Adult Beverages
Senior Discount
Kid’s Menu/Discount
Outdoor Dining
Sunday Brunch
Credit Cards Accepted
Abner B’s Ice Cream www.abnerb.com 58 32 $ MC, V, DIS, AMX
821 Caroline Street
Abner B’s Ice Cream www.abnerb.com 58 32 $ MC, V, DIS, AMX
1630 Publix Way, Stafford
Always Flavored 540-690-4423 62 33 L,D $ X X MC, V, DIS, AMX
1711 Princess Anne Street
Battlefield Rest. 540-846-9661 63 32 B,L $ X X X X
1018 Lafayette Blvd.
Brock’s Riverside Grill 540-370-1820 54 32 L,D $ X X X X MC, V, DIS, AMX
503 Sophia Street
Capital Ale House 540-371-2337 59 32 L,D $ X X X MC, V, DIS, AMX
917 Caroline Street
Durango Grill 540-548-2093 Y 63 35 L,D $ X X X MC, V, DIS, AMX
4256 Plank Road
Eats, A Burger Joint 540-940-6400 62 32 L,D $ X X X MC, V, DIS, AMX
701 Lafayette Blvd
Hard Times Café 540-710-6771 55 35 L,D $ X X X MC, V, DIS, AMX
5099 Patriot Highway
Mason Dixon Café
2100 Princess Anne Street
540-371-1950 56 35 B,L,D $ X X X X MC, V, DIS, AMX
My Casa Restaurant 540-751-7306 56 35 L,D $ X X X MC, V, DIS, AMX
2018 College Avenue
Renee’s Crepes & Cakes 540-368-0402 64 35 B,L $ X X X MC, V, DIS, AMX
2020 Augustine Ave.
Sammy T’s
801 Caroline Street
540-371-2008 64 32 L,D $ X X MC, V, DIS, AMX
Soup & Taco
813 Caroline Street
540-899-0969 60 32 L,D $ X MC, V, DIS, AMX
Soup & Taco II 540-899-0941 60 33 L,D $ X X MC, V, DIS, AMX
806 William Street
Tapa Rio 540-373-0870 61 33 L,D $ X X X X X X X MC, V, DIS, AMX
1101 Sophia Street
The Alpine Chef 540-656-2101 Y 61 32 L,D $ X X X X X MC, V, DIS, AMX
200 Lafayette Blvd.
The Sunken Well Tavern 540-370-0911 58 32 B,L,D $ X X X X X X MC, V, DIS, AMX
720 Littlepage Street
Tim’s II at Fairview 540-775-7500 57 L,D $ X X X X MC, V, DIS, AMX
5441 Pavilion Drive, Fairview Beach
Tim’s at Lake Anna 540-894-5011 57 L,D $ X X X X MC, V, DIS, AMX
200 Boardwalk Way
Tim’s at Cole’s Point 540-472-4807 57 L,D $ X X X X MC, V, DIS, AMX
307 Plantation Drive, Hague, VA
Water’s End Brewery
525 Caroline Street
540-444-7004 3 35 L,D $ X X MC, V, DIS, AMX
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Unit Price Living
by John F. Gillespie, Jr.
As I reflect on this past year and look to the
future, I’m constantly evaluating how I do things. At
this time, you too, may be reviewing your life goals and
financial house. As such, I want to share a mindset
shift and introduce you to the idea of unit price living.
My hope is that this shift will aid you in getting better
results as you move forward into 2023 and beyond.
To move from only focusing on the cost of bulk
items and begin to look at the cost in time and money
for individual items. To give you an example of this
thinking, consider this. Recently, I purchased 100 trash bags for $20. That’s 20 cents a trash bag. In
my home, I have a recycle can and a regular trash can, each of them uses a bag. Previously, I would
take both bags to the dump. Now, my practice is to rotate the bags. On the first trip to the dump,
I throw away the trash and bag, I empty the recycling bag, and then use that plastic bag as my next
trash can bag.
What kind of impact does that have? Instead of 50 trips to the dump, I now have enough bags
for 99 trips! In essence, I’m getting 199 bag uses for that same one box containing 100 bags. By
changing my approach to a unit price living mindset, in essence the cost of those bags went from
20 cents each to just over 10 cents each. I got 199 bag uses for the same 20 dollars!
Reducing the money that you spend on items has a compounding effect because it's money
you've already been taxed on both as income and sales tax for the purchase. What is the cost of
an individual egg, banana, square of toilet paper, paper towel or cost of driving a mile in your
vehicle? We have been conditioned to look at overall costs by buying in bulk, but we don't always
understand the individual costs. It becomes harder to throw away or waste an item when you know
the individual cost.
So how do we apply this to the things that we do in life? How do we implement this new
approach when the cost is not as apparent? In this case, you assess the impact upon your finite
resource of time, which is considerably more valuable given that you only get about 30,000 days in
a lifetime.
I was recently painting a room with a traditional paint roller. The process consists of getting
the paint roller wet with paint, but not too wet, so as not to drip paint everywhere, then applying
the paint to the wall. This traditional process includes many repetitive motions, each taking about
15 seconds. Reflecting on this task and applying the unit price approach, I decided to purchase a
paint stick roller. The paint is drawn into the stick allowing me to paint 2 walls without having to
refill the stick. Filling the paint stick once takes the same amount of time as getting paint on the
traditional roller one time. Painting with the traditional roller took 8 to 10 iterations of applying
paint to complete just one wall. Painting a room with a roller and all the extra motions takes about
2 hours. Comparatively, using the $25 paint stick took me 20 minutes! Saving 100 minutes per
room is worth the $25 tool investment in this instance.
Get the most out of your time and money by adding mindfulness to every aspect of your life.
Get off of auto pilot and evaluate how you spend your time and money. I would love to hear ways
that you use the unit price process in your life.
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Submitted by John F. Gillespie Jr., CEO Exemplar llc.
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to counsel and help navigate Veteran services short-term and long-term.
If you want to volunteer, please get in touch with Ruyts Foundation
at info@ruytsfoundation.org.
Please join us at our Annual Race to End Vet Suicide & Heroes Fest -IGY6
The Ruyts Foundation of Veteran Suicide Prevention is hosting its 4th Annual
Race to End Veteran Suicide on October 21st, 2023. All funds raised will go to
helping our heroes fight the battles they can no longer fight alone. Our heroes have
fought for us; now it is time we help them fight. This event will have a Heroes
Fest -IGY6 for the whole community that is free for the public.
We hope to see you there!
Sign up at: https://ruytsfoundation.org/events/#eventone
Date: 10/21/2023
Location: Fred Nats Stadium 42 Jackie Robinson Way, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
The number of Veteran deaths by suicide is on the rise. Every single day, 40-44 Vets
take their own life. Please help us on our mission to end this devastating statistic
by becoming a donor or volunteer. Following this link to make a difference:
https://ruytsfoundation.org/donate/
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WINERIES & BREWERIES
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1781 BREWING CO.
Our Mission to create truly distinct farmhouse ales
and lagers on our Virginia farm, Reap what you Sow,
sustainability at 1781 Brewing Co, means leaving
little to no trace and replacing our carbon footprint
in meaningful ways. We are continually listed as a
Corporation for Conservation by Ducks Unlimited
and other nonprofits. In 2017, 1781 Brewing Co.
contributed to help conserve over 248,000 acres of
wetlands which are the most at-risk ecological
systems. We also are involved in several USDA
environmental programs for wetlands and forest
and maintain 60 acres of deciduous forest and
buffer zones for the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. All
1781 Brewing Co.'s spent grains and brewery refuse
goes to either compost for our vegetable garden or
to another local farmer, Todd Schlund for his Pork
production.
WILDERNESS RUN VINEYARDS
Wilderness Run Vineyards began as a twinkle-in-theeye
of Robert and Denise Pagan as they looked
across the farm they had raised their family upon.
With the help of their son Harry and lifelong friend
Brandon (and many others), they started reclaiming
what were once dairy pastures and began planting
long rows of vines. After seeing the fruits of their
labor and all of the natural beauty of the property,
they decided what they had built must be shared.
Wilderness Run Vineyards has continually set goals
for the growth of the vineyard and farm. Every year
they have planted an average of an acre of new
grapes. The addition of 1781 Brewing Co. on the
farm has added to a variety of new beverage
options for patrons. The combination of vineyard
and brewery located on their historic property has
allowed them to holdfast to ethos; making the most
out of time with family, serving patrons as they are
our family and giving back to the community.
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