Fredericksburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Fredericksburg, Virginia
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Area Museums

Fredericksburg, Virginia side of the marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 29, 2026

1. Fredericksburg, Virginia side of the marker

Inscription. Fredericksburg, Virginia Fredericksburg blends its rich past with vibrant shops, art galleries, local eateries, and scenic river views. Whether you're passing through or planning to stay, we're excited to share our city's stories with you.

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Mary Ball Washington, resident and mother of the first U.S. president, is the namesake of the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg.

Fredericksburg was the first stop on the 1961 Freedom Ride, which aimed to challenge segregation.

Discover modern craft brewing and a little history along the Fredericksburg Area Beer Trail.

James Monroe, 5th U.S. president, practiced law in Fredericksburg. The site of his office is now the James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library.

The Rappahannock River is a favorite among anglers, bird watchers, hikers, and kayakers.

Area Museums Ⓐ Chatham
120 Chatham Ln
Fredericksburg, VA 22404
540-693-3200
nps.gov/frsp

Ⓑ Fredericksburg Area Museum
907 Princess Anne Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
540-371-3037
famva.org

Ⓒ Fredericksburg Battlefield
1013 Lafayette Blvd
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
540-693-3200
nps.gov/frsp

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Gari Melchers Home and Studio
2240 Washington Street
Falmouth, VA 22405
540-654-1015
garimelchers.org

Ⓔ George Washington's Boyhood Home at Ferry Farm
268 George Washington Way
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
540-370-0732
kenmore.org

Ⓕ Historic Kenmore
1201 Washington Avenue
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
540-373-3381
kenmore.org

Ⓖ Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop
1020 Caroline Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
540-373-3362
washingtonheritagemuseums.org

Ⓗ James Monroe Museum
908 Charles Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
540-654-1043
jamesmonroemuseum.umw.edu

Ⓘ Mary Washington House
1200 Charles Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
540-373-1569
washingtonheritagemuseums.org

Ⓙ Mary Washington Monument
1500 Washington Avenue
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
540-373-5630
washingtonheritagemuseums.org

Ⓚ Patawomeck Museum and Cultural Center
638 Kings Highway
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
540-225-39000
patawomeckindiantribeofvirginia.org

Ⓛ Rising Sun Tavern
1304 Caroline Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
540-371-1494
washingtonheritagemuseums.org

Ⓜ Shannon Air Museum
3380

Area Museums side of the marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 29, 2026

2. Area Museums side of the marker

Shannon Airport Circle
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
540-642-4387
shannonairmuseum.com

Ⓝ St. James' House
1300 Charles Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
540-373-5630
washingtonheritagemuseums.org

Erected by Fredericksburg Economic Development and Tourism Department, City of Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Education • Government & Politics • Notable Places • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1961.

Location. 38° 18.997′ N, 77° 30.302′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It can be reached from Interstate 95 south of U.S. 17, on the right when traveling south. The marker stands on the grounds of the Virginia Welcome Center at Fredericksburg. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1318 I-95, Fredericksburg VA 22401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area

and in Northern Virginia.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

Fredericksburg, Virginia / Area Museums Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 29, 2026

3. Fredericksburg, Virginia / Area Museums Marker

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A Family Affair: The Washingtons / Visitors-in-Chief (here, next to this marker); Fredericksburg in a Flash / Byway to Highway (a few steps from this marker); Freedom, A Work in Progress / Fredericksburg, Virginia (a few steps from this marker); The History of Baseball in Fredericksburg (approx. 0.2 miles away); Quest For Knowledge (approx. 0.4 miles away); Henry "Box" Brown (approx. 0.4 miles away); Endurance Through It All (approx. 0.4 miles away); Acts of Bravery (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.

Other markers no longer nearby. George Washington: Statesman and Public Servant (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); George Washington: Surveyor and Family Man (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently

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removed); George Washington: Soldier and Virginia Planter (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Historic Kenmore and George Washington's Ferry Farm (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed).

Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 29, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

Fredericksburg, Virginia⎯⎯⎯Area Museums

Fredericksburg, Virginia
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Area Museums