Join the Fredericksburg Area Museum (FAM) for Homeschool Historians, an engaging and interactive program specially designed for elementary aged homeschool students and their families. Dive into the fascinating stories of Fredericksburg’s past and beyond through hands-on activities.

Join FAM for a lecture with David Marsich of Germanna Community College as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense. Marsich will examine how Paine’s work in the early United States connected to and influenced his later writings in France and Britain.

A joy-forward celebration created for Black women to come together, connect, and celebrate the simple power of being in community.

Join us for a community roundtable to help shape our new food-focused exhibit, Shared Tables, Shared Stories coming to FAM in October 2026.

SAVE THE DATE! The Fredericksburg Area Museum is pleased to host FAMFaire in historic Market Square on Saturday, December 13th, 2025, from 10:00am – 4:30pm. The event features a spectacular outdoor shopping experience in one of the most beautiful and historic parts of town. Stay tuned - vendor lineup coming soon!

Join FAM’s Curator of Collections, Kylie Thomson, for an evening of discovery as we explore Fredericksburg's Civil War history through the artifacts and stories left behind, and those forever lost. Registration required.

This event is now SOLD OUT.

Presented by Marcia T. Leftwich, MA, and facilitated by Coach T, this engaging workshop invites participants into a real conversation about what self-care and soul-care truly look like. You’ll learn how to build an intentional, sustainable routine that supports your wellbeing every day—without guilt.

FREE to attend, no registration required. Doors open at 6:30pm for this special program, where Gaye Todd Adegbalola traces the history of blues women from the 1920s to today, sharing powerful clips and stories that highlight their influence on her music.

Haunt the Square is coming to FAM’s Market Square! Join us for a night of drag, dancing, and Halloween magic in the heart of downtown Fredericksburg!

Join us for Boss Moves Bingo, a night of sisterhood, laughter, and real talk created for A Space of Our Own — the safe space where Black women come to breathe, laugh, and just be.

This event is now SOLD OUT.

This event is now SOLD OUT.

Join the Fredericksburg Area Museum (FAM) for Homeschool Historians, an engaging and interactive program specially designed for elementary aged homeschool students and their families. Dive into the fascinating stories of Fredericksburg’s past and beyond through hands-on activities. Morning Session (10-11:30am) is SOLD OUT. Afternoon Session (1-2:30pm) - Tickets still available!

This event is now SOLD OUT. Check out the next escape the museum challenge on November 29!

This month, join Coach T for Mindset Hostile Takeover—a bold, no-nonsense activation that helps Black women break free from bias, burnout, and ‘be strong’ scripts to reclaim control of their lives.

You and your group have just finished a tour and suddenly, the doors lock behind you. To escape, you'll need to solve a series of brain teasers and interactive puzzles spread across multiple floors of the museum. Think fast, work together, and uncover the key before time runs out!

August 29: Karen Jonas (Country Americana)

The Fredericksburg Area Museum’s Sounds of Summer concert series is back! Join us every Friday evening in in June, July, and August in Market Square for an unforgettable season of free live music in the heart of downtown Fredericksburg.

Join FAM’s Curator of Collections, Kylie Thomson, for an informative workshop on how to preserve and protect the meaningful objects in your life. Learn practical tips for caring for photographs, newspapers, books, textiles, ephemera, and more, all using methods you can implement at home. There will also be time for Q&A, so bring your questions!

August 22: Spanglish Latin American Band (Latin American)

The Fredericksburg Area Museum’s Sounds of Summer concert series is back! Join us every Friday evening in in June, July, and August in Market Square for an unforgettable season of free live music in the heart of downtown Fredericksburg.

Join us on Thursday, August 21 for the next A Space of Our Own: Black Women in Community, hosted by Coach T at the Fredericksburg Area Museum. This month, we’re honored to welcome two incredible guest speakers from Yet Stand, Inc.

This session is titled Thrive Sis: Mental Health Without the Mask, a candid and compassionate space to explore the mental health challenges uniquely faced by Black women.

August 15: Elby Brass (Heavy Horn Funk)

The Fredericksburg Area Museum’s Sounds of Summer concert series is back! Join us every Friday evening in in June, July, and August in Market Square for an unforgettable season of free live music in the heart of downtown Fredericksburg.

On the heels of the groundbreaking Living Legacies exhibit, FAM invites you to a special night at the ballpark in support of inclusive programming and local history.

In partnership with the Fredericksburg Nationals and the Epsilon Rho Foundation, this fundraiser honors the legacy of Black baseball in Fredericksburg, highlighted by this season’s debut of the Fredericksburg Frogs uniforms—a tribute made possible with FAM’s historical research and collaboration.

August 8: The Fredericksburg Big Band (Jazz / Swing / Modern Big Band)

The Fredericksburg Area Museum’s Sounds of Summer concert series is back! Join us every Friday evening in in June, July, and August in Market Square for an unforgettable season of free live music in the heart of downtown Fredericksburg.

August 1: Brisk (90s & Alternative)

The Fredericksburg Area Museum’s Sounds of Summer concert series is back! Join us every Friday evening in in June, July, and August in Market Square for an unforgettable season of free live music in the heart of downtown Fredericksburg.

CANCELED DUE TO HEAT ADVISORY

July 25: Shades of Gray Band (Disco / 70s Dance)

The Fredericksburg Area Museum’s Sounds of Summer concert series is back! Join us every Friday evening in in June, July, and August in Market Square for an unforgettable season of free live music in the heart of downtown Fredericksburg.
July 18: 1996 (90s)

The Fredericksburg Area Museum’s Sounds of Summer concert series is back! Join us every Friday evening in in June, July, and August in Market Square for an unforgettable season of free live music in the heart of downtown Fredericksburg.
July 11: Jon Tyler Wiley & His Virginia Choir (Rock / Singer-Songwriter)