Events
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Presented by Connie S. Schroeder, NSDAR Overwharton Parish. The likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin are all well-known Founding Fathers. However, outside of the main individuals taught to every student in…
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Presented by David Lorms. Explore First Day Covers (FDCs), envelopes, or postcards with a U.S. stamp canceled on their first day of issue, often to commemorate a significant event.
Activities, crafts, and facts about spies during the American Revolution. While supplies last. All ages.
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Historical interpreters from the Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop will present an engaging talk on Revolutionary War–era medicine, bringing 18th-century medical practices to life through stories, demonstrations, and historical context.
Activities, crafts, and facts about spies during the American Revolution. While supplies last. All ages.
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Presented by Virginia Lyman Lucas, author of World War II at the Movies. Slide presentation and discussion on classic WWII films.
May 2: Darkest Hour (2017)
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Presented by Kevin Anderson, Washington Heritage Museums. Crafted from eighteenth century historical documents and witness accounts, the novel Dear George, Dear Mary by Mary Calvi explores George Washington’s relationship with his first…
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In partnership with Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park.
May 6: Rebel Yell by S.C. Gwynne
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Presented by Ian Bugay, WHM Gardener; Mike DiSalvo, Master Gardener; Susan Barnes, HMAS Staff; Jane Bailey, Town and Country Garden Club. In partnership with the Washington Heritage Museum. Join us for an engaging…
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Join the facilitators of the library’s writers' groups in an informal discussion on the historical origins of the authors known as "The Queens of Crime."
Lunch & Learn: Bite-sized Learning You Can Watch Anywhere! 🥣 Pre-recorded…
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Aquia Creek was at one point a major commercial waterway from the mid-1600s up until the early 1900s, in contrast to its modern geography. Learn of this area's rich history, including the location of Stafford County's only known military…
Presented by David Lorms. Explore First Day Covers (FDCs), envelopes, or postcards with a U.S. stamp canceled on their first day of issue, often to commemorate a significant event.
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Looking backwards, the political decision to break with Great Britain and declare independence looks obvious. Because we all know what happened over the next 250 years, the independence of some of the North American colonies has taken on an…