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Aug-20-2010
Donation Boosts Civil War Park
Local quarry operator Vulcan Materials jump-starts fundraising for the Stafford Civil War Park
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Aug-03-2010
Local Families Remember Trying to Integrate Schools
A Sept. 1, 1960 headline in the Free Lnace-Star is remembered by former students
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Jul-21-2010
Digging Continues at Ferry Farm
George Washington's Boyhood Home is Virginia's 2nd largest active archaeological dig site
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Jul-02-2010
Heritage Festival Events (Free Lance-Star)
A detailed list of the Fredericksburg Heritage Festival events
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Jun-30-2010
Families ready for Heritage Festival
Saturday marks the beginning of the Fredericksburg Area Heritage Festival
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Jun-20-2010
Slaves' River Crossing Honored
Historians, congressman commemorate self-emancipation of 10,000 Virginia slaves during Civil War
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Jun-16-2010
Plans Set for Civil War's 150th
Area programs will view Civil War's 150th anniversary through many facets
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Jun-08-2010
Falmouth Caught in Cross Hairs of History
In Civil War, the Stafford County town of Falmouth was a house divided
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Jun-06-2010
Stafford Scout Soars to Eagle
Eagle project involves research and historic markers of two Stafford historic sites
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Jun-03-2010
Service Will Honor Forgotten Hero
Memorial service Sunday for Stafford man hailed by French in fighting after D-Day
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May-12-2010
Orchestra to Perform at Chatham
Spotswood Baptist Church Orchestra to perform classical and patriotic music
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May-06-2010
Television Series Focuses on Local History, Events & Activities
"Timeless Travels" begins airing on Stafford Government cable channels May 8th
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May-05-2010
History at Sunset Program 2010
Aquia Landing tour, stop #9 of 10 on National Park Service program tour
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May-05-2010
The Search for George Washington: Boy Adventurer
Presentation on never-before-seen artifacts that reveal details about the lives of young George, his family, and their slaves.
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Apr-27-2010
Civil War Encampment 'Saved America'
Recalling a Stafford winter encampment
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Apr-27-2010
Stafford Riverfront Hosts Eagles
Eagles doing well in Stafford County
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Apr-23-2010
Historian Has Left Mark of Her Own
Stafford County historian Jane Conner is 2010 Woman of the Year
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Apr-13-2010
Seniors Try Their Hand at Pickleball
Stafford seniors take a swing at Pickleball
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Apr-11-2010
Tour Crow's Nest in May
Open May 1 for one-day event, award-winning Crow's Nest Natural Area Preserve
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Mar-29-2010
Festival Plans Include Change
Heritage Festival to go for two days (July 3-4, 2010)
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Mar-19-2010
Dinner Will Aid Wounded Troops
Stafford restaurant raising money to build house for wounded Marine
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Mar-14-2010
Historic Status for U.S. 1?
Designation for U.S. 1 may lead to federal grants and increased economic development
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Mar-01-2010
Indoor Fun for Everyone
March Tourism E-News: Events are springing up inside
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Feb-17-2010
Patawomeck Tribe Receives Recognition from the State
Patawomecks get state status
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Feb-13-2010
Senate Committee OKs Recognition of Tribes
Senate panel OKs recognition of tribes, including Patawomeck
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Feb-11-2010
Ferry Farm Celebrates Washington's Birthday in Family-Friendly Style
Ferry Farm celebrates George Washington's Birthday in Stafford, VA
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Feb-09-2010
House Backs Tribal Status for Virginia's Patawomecks
Recognition vote for Virginia tribe passes House
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Feb-04-2010
Wayne Newton Advocates for Virginia State Recognition of Patawomeck Indian Tribe
Wayne Newton blew into town on behalf of his Native American tribe.
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Feb-04-2010
Wayne Newton Visits Assembly for Tribe Recognition
Newton urged official state recognition of the Patawomeck Tribe of Virginia
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Feb-03-2010
Newton Returns to Back His Tribe
Wayne Newton talks to legislators
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Feb-02-2010
Wayne Newton, Vegas Icon Proud of His Local Roots
Wayne Newton remembers his Stafford County roots, Patawomeck heritage
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Jan-26-2010
Connecting With the Past
Union fortifications in Stafford could be opened to the public.
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Jan-25-2010
Belmont One of Nation's Best Art Museums
Gari Melchers' Home & Studio receives national recognition by the AAM
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Jan-24-2010
Discover Region's Indian History
State approves two new American Indian highway markers (1 in Stafford)
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Dec-21-2009
After the Snow, a Slow Dig Out
Fredericksburg Area begins slowly digging out from a massive snowstorm
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Dec-18-2009
Historic Isle Soon To Become Park
Government Island will open to the public next year
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Dec-17-2009
First Lady Helps Out Toys for Tots
Michelle Obama visits Quantico's Toys for Tots distribution center in Stafford
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Dec-17-2009
Michelle Obama Visits Toys for Tots Center in Stafford
First Lady Michelle Obama delivered toys collected at the White House
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Dec-07-2009
Marlborough Point: In the Stream of History
Regional library posts new article about historic Marlborough Point in Stafford
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Nov-24-2009
White Oak Museum Tells Stafford's Story
The White Oak Civil War Museum offers a local perspective on the war
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Nov-19-2009
Stafford's Crow's Nest Receives Scenic Viewshed Award
Scenic Virginia, Inc. selected Crow's Nest Area Preserve for 2009 award
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Nov-10-2009
Building Has 'Story to Tell'
Falmouth's little red magistrate's office 'has a story to tell'
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Nov-09-2009
Crow's Nest Opens to the Public Briefly
Treasures of Crow's Nest open for a day in Stafford
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Nov-04-2009
Stafford Parks Measure Approved By Voters
Parks bond passes; Stafford parks and trails to see $29 million in improvements
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Nov-03-2009
New Film Spreads Local War Story
New Civil War film to bring Battle of Fredericksburg into living rooms, classrooms
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Oct-28-2009
Crow's Nest Receives 2009 Scenic Virginia Award
Scenic Viewshed Preservation category honors Crow's Nest Natural Area Preserve
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Oct-13-2009
Tourism Signage to Go to Board
New tourism signage designs now await board action
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Oct-12-2009
Stafford May Get Museum at Chatham Manor
Stafford and Natl. Park Service seek partnership for a county museum
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Sep-29-2009
Exotic Bloom Comes Back Home to Belmont
"Queen of the Night" flower briefly shines at Belmont
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Sep-29-2009
Plan Your Visit to England's Stafford
Visit Stafford, England and George Washington's grandmother's hometown
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Sep-28-2009
Stimulus Money Will Help Spruce Up Parks
Federal stimulus funds flow to national parks, but work will take time
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Sep-27-2009
Slaves' Path to Freedom Honored
Aquia Landing named a National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site
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Sep-26-2009
National Parks Plan Special Events Today
Entrance fees waived for National Parks Lands Day; hosts Trail to Freedom tour
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Sep-24-2009
Bus Tour Sheds Light on Often Neglected Civil War History
And you can be at all the stops
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Sep-21-2009
Groups Want to Save Church
Preservationists want to save Falmouth's Union Church
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Sep-17-2009
Area's Tourism Rose in 2008
Tourism dollars spent locally in 2008 rose 3.2%; in Stafford 5.9%
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Sep-15-2009
Officials Tour Crow's Nest
Crow's Nest preservation in Stafford celebrated with waterside ceremony
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Sep-15-2009
Stafford Events Celebrate History
"The Yankees Is In Falmouth"
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Aug-20-2009
River Both Thrives, Suffers
Trip down Potomac River shows both the problems and vitality
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Aug-20-2009
History Found on Bases
Area's military installations have rich trove of history
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Aug-17-2009
Mr. Green's Gift
Stafford County has inherited a treasure from Duff McDuff Green Jr.
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Aug-17-2009
Area Planning for Anniversary
Local area to be busy during Civil War sesquicentennial
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Aug-14-2009
New Stafford Parkland a Lasting Legacy
Duff McDuff Green, Jr. leaves a lasting legacy in Stafford County
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Aug-14-2009
Strapped Counties Snap Up Parkland
Property owners are slashing prices
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Aug-06-2009
National Night Out Draws Crowds
Annual drug and crime prevention event akin to block party
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Aug-04-2009
Tourism Signs Are Changing In County
Stafford tourism signs - they are a-changing
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Aug-02-2009
Saving Crow's Nest
A preservation victory: Saving Crow's Nest
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Jul-30-2009
More Crow's Nest Acres Purchased for Protection
An additional 1,100 acres purchased for preservation on Crow's Nest peninsula
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Jul-30-2009
State Closes Deal on Crow's Nest
Stafford County's "Crow's Nest Natural Area Preserve" is a done deal
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Jul-28-2009
County's History on Display
Hospital, groups launch beginning of Stafford museum
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Jul-27-2009
Artwork Depicts Past 400 Years
A new display at Stafford Hospital Center traces over 400 years of county history
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Jul-27-2009
Military Park Seeking Input
National Park Service taking comments for management plan
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Jul-24-2009
National Park Service Seeks Citizen Input
NPS invites the public to share ideas for the future vision of our parks
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Jul-21-2009
Cardboard Boats Set sail
Cardboard boats made with paint, glue and tape, competed in 6th annual regatta
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Jul-11-2009
Wartime Visitors Made Vivid
Jane Conner's new book tells of six colorful characters in Civil War Stafford
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Jul-09-2009
Despite Travel Slump, Hotels Are Sprouting
Major hotel chains are finding the Fredericksburg Area appealing
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Jul-07-2009
Bringing the 'Story' to Stafford County's History
New book describes six unique visitors to Stafford during the Civil War
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Jul-07-2009
Jane Conner's Book Tour Dates
"Sinners, Saints, and Soldiers in Civil War Stafford" now available
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Jul-07-2009
New Sports Center to Open
Despite economy, new teen-focused sports center to open in Stafford
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Jun-30-2009
Civil War-Era Flag Is Displayed in Stafford
A 34-star U.S. flag is on exhibit in the Stafford County Administration Building
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Jun-30-2009
Heritage Day
Stafford County's Patawomeck Indians seek to talk the talk of their ancestors
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Jun-08-2009
Stafford Historic Site Gets Notice
Aquia Landing recognized as link in Underground Railroad Network to Freedom
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Jun-07-2009
Committee Considers Trail
Five-mile stretch in Stafford County being considered for a trail
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Jun-05-2009
Librarian Background Fruitful for Winemaker
Hartwood Winery owner Jim Livingston looks back on 20 years of winemaking
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Jun-04-2009
Aquia Landing Designated to 'Network to Freedom Program'
Riverfront park named to the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom
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Jun-02-2009
Cemetery Sleuth Earns Preservation Award
Local cemetery researcher wins Stafford Historic Commission preservation award
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May-21-2009
Promotion, Hotel Should Aid Tourism
Area tourism officials "cautiously optimistic" that visitation will be up this year
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May-20-2009
'The Pajama Game' Playing at Riverside
Live musical performances at Riverside Center Dinner Theater
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May-09-2009
Airport Prepares for Scout Troop, Equipment Demonstration
Stafford Regional Airport is gearing up for two events
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Apr-22-2009
Hartwood Is History!
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Apr-09-2009
Wittman: Tourism Needs Aid
Congressman Rob Wittman speaks to Fredericksburg Regional Hospitality Council
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Apr-07-2009
Night Out Is Marking Birthday
Stafford's National Night Out to mark its 25th anniversary in August
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Apr-07-2009
Stafford Sign Committee Still Working Out Program Details
Who will be named on Stafford's new tourist signs? And where? (And when?)
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Mar-23-2009
Spring Soccer Event Brings In Thousands
First spring weekend brings thousands of soccer players and parents to region
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Mar-19-2009
Undeveloped Peninsula in Stafford to Be Saved
Most of Crow's Nest could become park
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Mar-15-2009
Thousands Will Be in Area for Soccer Tourney
Local soccer tournament will bring hundreds to town next weekend
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Mar-05-2009
Crow's Nest Nearly Done
Path to second phase for acquiring Crow's Nest is nearly clear
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Mar-05-2009
Stafford's NAACP Celebrates 100 Years
Three people were honored - the first to truly desegregate Stafford schools
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Mar-04-2009
Second Phase of Crow's Nest Purchase Moving Ahead
Stafford Supervisors allow the county to purchase phase two of the property
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Feb-24-2009
Stafford school pioneers honored WANT TO GO?
Stafford celebrates the NAACP and the impact they had on the region's schools
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Feb-15-2009
Upgrades: A Coming Attraction
Regal is moving ahead with plans for its theaters in Fredericksburg and Stafford
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Jan-29-2009
County Reports Local Progress
Stafford's 2008 development report includes Washington's Boyhood Home, Parks and Crow's Nest
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Jan-27-2009
Wayfinder Group Finally Finds Sign
Committee approves new proposed Stafford county tourist signage
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Jan-14-2009
Northern Virginia Conservation Trust Wins $800,000 for Crow's Nest
NVCT was awarded an $800,000 grant to acquire land on Crow's Nest Peninsula
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Jan-10-2009
Another Grant for Crow's Nest
$800,000 grant comes through for Crow's Nest preservation
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Dec-26-2008
Digging In
Saving Stafford County history
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Dec-23-2008
Crow's Nest Receives a 'Nest Egg'
Stafford County receives $855,000 grant
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Dec-22-2008
Park on Hiatus
Smith Lake temporarily closes for new turf installation
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Dec-19-2008
Preserving Civil War Forts
Civil War fortifications to be preserved by new park
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Dec-09-2008
Smith Lake Park to Get New Turf
Parks and Recreation to build two artificial turf fields
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Dec-02-2008
New Keepers of Knowledge
Stafford Historical Society inducts six new Keepers of the Knowledge.
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Oct-30-2008
Tourism Up Despite Budget Crunch
How did regional visitation go in the past fiscal year?
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Oct-28-2008
Dropping In From Past
World War II Bombers Visit Stafford Regional Airport
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Oct-28-2008
County Dedicates New Park
Patawomeck Park Officially Opened in Mid-October
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Oct-22-2008
Ceremony Held For Park
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Oct-14-2008
Friendship Group Continues Trans-Atlantic Trips
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Oct-11-2008
Stafford Considers Civil War Park
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Oct-05-2008
We've Got 'Passionality' (Fredericksburg Regional Tourism)
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Oct-01-2008
Salute to Stafford Celebrates County, Residents
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Sep-30-2008
County Gathers to Play
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Sep-23-2008
Falmouth During the War
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Sep-19-2008
Falmouth to Host Men in Blue Once Again
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Sep-09-2008
Event to Make a Splash
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Sep-07-2008
Stafford's Port Was Slaves' Gateway to Freedom
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Aug-26-2008
Jr History Guild At Washington's Ferry Farm
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Jul-18-2008
Laura Bush honors county
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Jul-16-2008
Stafford discusses historical site plans
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Jul-09-2008
Discovery may be tourism boon
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Jul-03-2008
Ferry Farm Yields Secrets
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Jul-02-2008
Long-Sought Boyhood Home of George Washington Found
Cellars Contain Evidence from the Lives of the Washington Family
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Jul-02-2008
George Washington's Boyhood Home Is Found
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Jun-05-2008
Once a Marine Hangout, Always A Marine Hangout
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Jun-05-2008
A New Tour of Duty for A Marine Veteran
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May-30-2008
Middle Atlantic Must-Play Courses May 2008
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May-28-2008
Belmont-Ferry Farm Path to Get Under Way
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