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April 1 to November 2 Spotlight Exhibition: Gari Melchers’ La Brabanconne. 224 Washington St. Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont, Fredericksburg, VA 22405. (540) 654-1841. Included with museum admission. July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August 5, 12, 19, 26 September 9, 16, 23, 30 Picnic in the Park Tuesdays in May, June and September (except May 27 and September 2) Hurkamp Park, 11:30am-1:30pm. 540-372-1086 x215. 500 William St., Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Free.
July 5, August 2, September 6 Art in the Park In conjunction with First Saturdays at the Fredericksburg Farmer’s Market, Art in the Park is an amazing showcase of local artists and their talents. Mediums have included photography, woodworking, knitting, jewelry, mixed media, paintings and more. 540-372-1086. 500 William St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401.
JULY July 4 • Heritage Festival 5 Mile 706 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg VA 22401 July 4 • All American 4th Of July! 212 Butler Road, Fredericksburg, VA July 4 • History Trivia Night at the James Monroe Museum. Match wits with friends and family (or total strangers) in First Friday history trivia competitions featuring celebrity MCs. Prizes will be awarded for 8
first, second, and last place. Light refreshments, a cash bar, and a 50/50 raffle. 908 Charles St., Fredericksburg, VA 22401. www.jamesmonroemuseum.org 540-6541043. Free. July 5 • Neighborhood Tours - Charles and Hanover Streets The Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center, along with Hallowed Ground Tours, presents a special walking tour. Participants on this walking tour, titled Neighborhood Tours - the History of Our Homes, will explore the homes and history of one of the City’s oldest neighborhoods, Charles and Hanover Streets. 540-371-3037. 1001 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg, VA 22401. $5/adult, $2/child and $2/student. July 7 & 8 • Major Monroe's History Camp Enlist now in this hands-on history camp for boys and girls ages 7-12! 540-654-1043. 908 Charles Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. $40/child. July 7 to July 9 • Introductory Art Camp: Wearable Art Ages 11-12 This year, the Museum is offering four summer camps during July aimed at helping your children understand the intersection of art and history in the Rappahannock River Region. 540-371-3037. 1001 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg, VA 22401.$90 members / $115 non-members. July 13 to July 19 • US Open Overall Flying Disc Championships. The US Open features seven disciplines — known as the “Overall Disc Sports” — covering a spectrum of athletic skills and abilities. Some of these sports are well-known, such as the hugely popular game of Disc Golf, which will attract legendary players from coast to coast. Other events, such as Distance and Self-Caught