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    Living Legacies: African American History in the Fredericksburg Area *COMING SOON!*

    NEW EXHIBIT OPENS MAY 30, 2025 - Discover Fredericksburg's rich African American history through "Living Legacies: African American History in the Fredericksburg Area," a groundbreaking exhibition at the Fredericksburg Area Museum. This exhibit is the culmination of extensive community involvement, showcasing pivotal moments, stories, and contributions that have shaped the region.

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  • Lafayette Hero

    Lafayette’s World: Revolutionary Ideals and the Limits of Freedom | 2023-2026

    In 1824, the Marquis de Lafayette visited the city of Fredericksburg as part of his multiyear Grand Tour of the United States. Lafayette was an extraordinary individual who made essential contributions to American history as a wealthy nobleman, revolutionary hero, military officer, enlightenment thinker, democratic supporter, and committed abolitionist. Lafayette’s World: Revolutionary Ideals and the Limits of Freedom celebrates the Marquis as an individual and the belief in freedom and democracy shared by those he fought alongside in the American Revolution.

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    Out and About | 2024-2026

    The Fredericksburg Area Museum (FAM) is excited to announce Out and About, an LGBTQ+ exhibit focusing on the history and stories of LGBTQ+ individuals in the Fredericksburg area. We are honored to have the opportunity to preserve and tell the stories of this community that are deeply entwined in our region’s history.

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    A Monumental Weight: The ‘Auction Block’ in Fredericksburg, Virginia

    The Fredericksburg Area Museum is pleased to announce the opening of its new exhibition A Monumental Weight: The ‘Auction Block’ in Fredericksburg, Virginia. This exhibit will feature the City of Fredericksburg’s ‘Auction Block’ which was removed from the corner of William and Charles Streets in the summer of 2020. Recognizing the immense historical and emotional significance of this complex object, the FAM has worked with members of the community to create this exhibit.

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  • These Old Walls: A Town and Its Stories | 2019-2025

    This exhibit will give voice and life to the buildings, sites, and objects of Fredericksburg, using a combination of then-and-now photography, objects, illustrations, and primary sources to illuminate the story of Fredericksburg. The exhibit will use the historic Town Hall as its point of departure and recurring touchstone.

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  • Open Collection Storage

    Permanent Exhibition • Using every nook and cranny of historic Town Hall, the FAM recreated historic Town Hall’s first floor into collection storage

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