Join Us in Preserving and Celebrating Fredericksburg's Living Legacies! Show your support by making a recurring or one-time donation to the Fredericksburg Area Museum.nEntering Black History month, the Fredericksburg Area Museum is thrilled to announce the launch of our Community Support Campaign for Living Legacies: African American History in the Fredericksburg Area (2025)—a groundbreaking exhibition honoring the rich history, resilience, and contributions of Fredericksburg’s African American community.nWith your help the Living Legacies exhibit, and associated programming, will launch on May 30th. The project will illuminate powerful stories of resistance and community building, brought to life through a new multi-year exhibit, community storytelling, digital experiences, and dynamic programming.nYour support will directly fund:nnInteractive exhibit elements that connect the past to the present.nCommunity programming that fosters dialogue and learning.nA comprehensive exhibition catalogue to preserve these stories for the future.nnSpecial Benefits for Supporters:nnA gift of $50 or more OR a recurring gift of $10 per month gets your name added to the community thank you wall in our exhibit.nAny gift of $50 or more includes a complimentary membership to the Fredericksburg Area Museum as our way of saying thank you!nDonors who commit to recurring monthly gifts will be entered into a special drawing at the end of Black History Month to win one of two incredible prizes:nnTwo free seats on a private tour this summer with Dr. Gaila Sims to the National Museum of American History.nA free original work of art by Dr. Gaila Sims herself.nnnThis exhibit is more than history—it’s a movement to deepen our community’s understanding of its roots and the contributions that shape its future. Be part of this transformative journey and help us make it a reality.nDONATE TODAY!