How much do you know about the area that we live in? Did you know that Fredericksburg, VA was named after Frederick the Prince of Wales and that many of the city's older streets are still named after members of the British royal family? Nested on the Rappahannock River, Fredericksburg was an important port for tobacco trade, provided munitions during the Revolutionary War, and is where Thomas Jefferson wrote the VA Statute of Religious Freedom. Our local history has a large impact on life today, so why not take some tours and discover more about how our area shaped our history.
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Free Self-Guided Walking Tours:
- Walking Tour of Fredericksburg: December 1862
- A two-part, self-guided walking tour.
- Get a brochure from the Fredericksburg Visitor's Center.
- African American History of Fredericksburg
- Take a walking tour to sites like the Shiloh Baptist Church, St. George's Episcopal Church, Fredericksburg Area Museum, James Monroe Museum, Mary Washington Host, and Chatham Manor.
- Get a brochure from the Fredericksburg Visitor's Center.
- Hanover Street History
- Tour one of Fredericksburg's original 8 streets.
- Get a brochure from the Fredericksburg Visitor's Center.
- Lower Caroline Street
- Learn the history of Caroline Street.
- Get a brochure from the Fredericksburg Visitor's Center.
- Mill Sites and Water Power
- Learn about how the river provided power and transportation around the time of the Civil War.
- Get a brochure from the Fredericksburg Visitor's Center.
- History of Washington Avenue
- Learn about the Lewis Plantation and the Mary Washington Monument.
- Get a brochure from the Fredericksburg Visitor's Center.
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Guided Walking Tours:
- FXBG Walks ($)
- 2nd Saturday of each month: Take a guided walking tour with a historian.
- Fredericksburg Hauntings Ghost Tours ($)
- Take one of two different tours on Friday or Saturday nights. Enjoy a tour guide in period attire on a 90-minute candlelight walk.
- Get details online and call to book your tour.
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Driving Tours:
- African American Heritage Trail
- Take this 75-mile driving tour to sights significant in telling the history of the African American community.
- Download this 52-page brochure or use the mobile-friendly interactive map to guide you through the tour.
- Hallowed Ground Tours ($)
- Take a private tour in your vehicle with a personal guide.
- Museum XPass ($)
- discounted admission tickets to local historical sites. Passes can be 1-day, 2-day, or 1-year passes and can be purchased at the Fredericksburg, Stafford, or Spotsylvania Visitor Centers. These passes are good for the following locations:
- Rising Sun Tavern
- 1304 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
- Mary Washington House
- 1200 Charles Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
- Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop
- 1020 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
- James Monroe Museum
- 908 Charles Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
- Gari Melchers Home & Studio
- 706 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
- Historic Kenmore
- 1201 Washington Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
- Fredericksburg Area Museum
- 907 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
- George Washington's Boyhood Home (Ferry Farm)
- 268 Kings Highway, Fredericksburg, VA 22405
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Walking / Driving Combo Tours:
- Trail to Freedom - John Washington Walking Tour
- Fredericksburg Civil Rights Trail
- Part 1: 2.6 mile walking tour
- Part 2: 1/2 mile walking tour on the campus of UMW and a 2 mile driving tour.
- Get the trail information here.
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Special Transportation Tours:
- Helmet & Goggles Biplane Rides ($)
- Take a ride in a vintage open-cockpit Stearman.
- Choose from several flight options. Get details and tickets online.
- Olde Towne Carriage Rides
($)
- A scenic ride through downtown Fredericksburg on a horse-drawn carriage. Enjoy a 45-minute ride with a tour guide and learn more about the area.
- Purchase tickets online.
- Trolley Tours of Fredericksburg
($)
- Take a 75-minute tour ride on a trolley from the Visitor's Center through downtown Fredericksburg.
- Purchase tickets online or at the Fredericksburg Visitor's Center.
- Model-A-Car Tours
($)
- Ride in a Model-A for a 20-minute tour and learn about the fun things available in the area.
- Purchase tickets online.
