This page provides links to local, regional and national news articles, as well as local press releases. Please contact the Tourism Manager Ms. M.C. Moncure if you have additional questions regarding the information featured on this page: mmoncure@co.stafford.va.us, (540) 658-8681.
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Jan-17-2012
New Chinese restaurant opens in North Stafford
PotomacLocal.com: Jin's Garden opens at 263 Garrisonville Rd., Stafford
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Jan-09-2012
Trail work could close Butler Road tomorrow
Free Lance-Star: Belmont - Ferry Farm Trail Bridge to be installed in Stafford
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Jan-07-2012
Virginia is traveling in premier company
Free Lance-Star: State is one of top 10 wine travel destinations in world
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Jan-04-2012
Virginia is named one of 10 best wine travel destinations of 2012
Virginia Business: VA home to 200+ wineries (2 in Stafford)
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Dec-29-2011
Diner of TV fame to reopen in January
PotomacLocal.com: Local restaurant to reopen as "County Cafe" in 2012
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Dec-18-2011
Stafford signs showing off its pride to visitors
Free Lance-Star: Wayfinding signs to come to Stafford in next year
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Dec-15-2011
Changes for historic signs
PotomacLocal: Changes to signs depicting George Washington's Boyhood Home
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Dec-08-2011
Marriott hotel will be built at Quantico
Free Lance-Star: New hotel coming to Quantico Corporate Center
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Dec-02-2011
Lost ledger returns home
Free Lance-Star: 220-yr. old court ledger taken during Civil War preserved
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Dec-01-2011
Records looted in Civil War return home
YouTube: Carl Childs of Library of Va. discusses rarity of long-lost court documents
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Nov-24-2011
Court ledger from Civil War returns to Stafford
Stafford Sun: Event to celebrate order book's return
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Nov-18-2011
Court Ledger taken during Civil War comes home to Stafford
Celebration to be held Dec. 1st, 2011 at 11am at Stafford County Courthouse
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Nov-18-2011
200-year-old court ledger returning to Stafford
An event to celebrate return of 220-year old ledger to be held Dec. 1st
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Nov-04-2011
Spoils of War return Home to Virginia
Stafford Co. record book taken in 1863 by a Union officer has been returned to Va.
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Nov-03-2011
Northern Va. items among top endangered artifacts
Wrought iron staircase at the Gari Melchers Home & Studio in Falmouth
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Nov-01-2011
Archaeologists study '61 Aquia Creek Land-Naval Battle Site
One of the first naval engagements of the Civil War
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Oct-27-2011
See what Stafford was like during colonial times
Plus meet oxen Chip and Dale at the historic Aquia Episcopal Church
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Oct-27-2011
Missing 1791 court book returned to Virginia 150 years after war
18th century Stafford County Court ledger found in Jersey City library
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Oct-24-2011
STAFFORD FAIR >> Fun-seekers find thrills
Stafford County Fair has something for everyone
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Oct-21-2011
Vintage vehicles on display at Wings and Wheels
Cars, planes, motorcycles, and crafters at 7th annual festival & air show
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Oct-21-2011
Jersey City library returns spoils of war
220-yr. old court book taken from Stafford during the Civil War is returned to VA
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Oct-13-2011
Tourism dollars on rise in the area
The 2010 economic impact of tourism in the Fredericksburg region
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Oct-12-2011
Governor McDonnell Announces 2010 Tourism Economic Impact Figures
Tourism revenue up 6.7 percent statewide over 2009
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Oct-10-2011
Augustine Golf Club Re-Opening
Renovations complete; New management under Raspberry Golf group
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Oct-07-2011
Renovation helping Augustine fulfill its potential
The revival of Augustine Golf Course, which reopened Oct. 1st
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Oct-07-2011
Trail would link historic sites
Stafford County working on 4.02-mile trail to connect historic sites in Falmouth
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Oct-06-2011
Area wineries win medals in state competition
Potomac Point Vineyard & Winery won a silver for its 2010 Richland Reserve
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Sep-30-2011
Project is an angel's work
New windows return historic Hartwood Church to original appearance
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Sep-27-2011
Scanning pieces of past, by George
VCU team creating 3-D models of Washington-family artifacts at Ferry Farm
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Sep-26-2011
Group plans to repair Chatham
Chatham may get 'friends' group to raise funds for improvements, programs
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Sep-21-2011
'Yankees in Falmouth!' descends upon Stafford
Weekend event entertained history buffs at the Moncure Conway House
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Sep-21-2011
Linking History
Board breaks ground on Belmont-Ferry Farm Trail
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Sep-21-2011
Getaways: Destinations tucked away in Falmouth, Va.
Falmouth originally developed as a port town along the Rappahannock River
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Sep-20-2011
Va. sees record spending by overseas tourists
Travelers spent $321 million in Virginia in 2010, up 12% from 2009
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Sep-19-2011
Event recounts slave's first moments of freedom
Stafford ceremony, new marker commemorate Civil War's first bloodshed and beginning of Central Virginia slave exodus
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Sep-14-2011
Festival to include air show at airport
Wings & Wheels Festival will be held Oct. 15th at Stafford Regional Airport
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Sep-08-2011
A Sneak Peak at Augustine Golf Club
Augustine Golf Club in Stafford County will reopen Oct. 1st
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Sep-08-2011
Trade Center steel beam still a symbol of strength
Marine Corps museum new exhibit features World Trade Center wreckage
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Sep-05-2011
Caring for the Soldiers
A Civil War Medical Field Hospital demonstration at White Oak Museum
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Aug-25-2011
Historic earthquake strikes historic Virginia buildings
Historic buildings in area and across Virginia suffer quake damage
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Aug-22-2011
Sherwood Forest visitors tread on historic ground
Record crowd turns out to see Stafford historic tract due for development
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Aug-18-2011
Stafford's Sherwood Forest Plantation has some fascinating tales to tell
Evening tour of Sherwood Forest Plantation - a Washington family property
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Aug-15-2011
'Vanishing breed' recalls Iwo Jima
4th Marine Division Association hold 63rd annual reunion
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Aug-13-2011
A salute to women at war
Women tell their war stories in a new traveling exhibit
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Aug-11-2011
World-class art has Stafford link
Collection of Lillian T. Pratt of Stafford County's Chatham plantation featured at Virginia museum
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Aug-11-2011
Marine Corps museum gets historic hammer
Family donates hammer head used by Marines at Harpers Ferry
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Aug-04-2011
Virginia announces new ways to experience Civil War history
Experience Virginia's Civil War sites from a whole new point of view
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Aug-02-2011
Movie 'Houseboat' had Stafford seeing stars
1958 romantic comedy brought two world-famoous stars to Stafford
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Aug-01-2011
Civil War Park off to a good start
Herculean tasks accomplished by Virginia guardsmen at Civil War Park site
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Jul-25-2011
Civil War Park ground-breaking held
Officials lifted golden shovels, Va. National Guard let heavy equipment do lifting
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Jul-20-2011
State National Guard troops constructing Civil War park
Va. Army National Guard troops have "Virginians for Virginia" mission in Stafford
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Jul-17-2011
Government Island combines history with nature
Hike through the bedrock of Colonial America in a Stafford County park
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Jul-14-2011
Civil War legacy project preserves soldier's tales
Civil War soldier's life saved from anonymity as descendant shares documents with Virginia Civil War 150 Legacy project
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Jul-14-2011
Choral Society celebrates 10th season with concert
Free concert July 23 by Stafford Regional Choral Society
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Jul-09-2011
Foreign journalists tour Civil War sites
Foreign press learns about American heritage, preservation
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Jul-01-2011
Will recycled pop bottles keep a river raft afloat?
Contestants hope 2-liter bottles will keep them afloat during 30th annual raft race
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Jun-29-2011
Ready for the Fourth
Visitors to Heritage Festival can take home a memory
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Jun-29-2011
Gari Melchers Home & Studio awarded grant
Grant to help implement traveling Smithsonian exhibit on William H. Johnson
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Jun-27-2011
Juneteenth event draws festive crowd
Rappahannock Regional event at Stafford's Aquia Landing Park celebrates Liberty
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Jun-27-2011
Fourth of July Events
Fireworks, festivals, concerts and more will fill up holiday weekend
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Jun-23-2011
Up from slavery at Aquia
Abolitionists' descendants to headline Juneteenth celebration at Potomac River port that ancestors passed through in 1848, in disguise
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Jun-22-2011
Stafford OKs park funding
Money critical to protecting Stafford forts, camp, Union supply depot
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Jun-22-2011
Board of Supervisors OKs funds for Civil War park
$150,000 dedicated to Friends of Stafford Civil War Sites for Civil War park
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Jun-19-2011
Stafford County to celebrate 'Juneteenth' Saturday
Descendants of fleeing slave couple to attend the event
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Jun-13-2011
Residents head 'into abyss' at Chatham
Chatham events explore life in Stafford, Fredericksburg on verge of Civil War
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Jun-10-2011
Janney to plumb Virginia on cusp of Civil War
Professor will speak on what Civil War meant to those left behind
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Jun-08-2011
Park plan needs $150K
Stafford County Civil War Park plan hinges on additional financial support
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Jun-07-2011
Week of free parking offered at Va. state parks
June 13-19, parking is free to celebrate Virginia State Parks' 75th anniversary
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Jun-06-2011
National Park Service announces History at Sunset 10th anniversary
Series of 10 Friday evening tours, including a tour of Sherwood Forest in Stafford
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Jun-05-2011
Race brings paddlers, attention to river
31st annual Great Rappahannock Whitewater Canoe Race brings attention to river
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Jun-03-2011
Canoe race celebrates river resources, family paddlers
Conditions near perfect for Great Rappahannock Whitewater Canoe Race
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Jun-01-2011
Recreational opportunities are close at hand
A host of outdoor and recreational activities in Stafford's exceptional parks
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May-31-2011
Grounds around hospital provide a palette of color
The hillside at Stafford Hospital has emerged in a showy mix of colorful flowers
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May-26-2011
Regional museum participates in Blue Star Museums program
Fredericksburg Area Museum offers free admission to military personnel & families
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May-24-2011
Sherwood Forest on Endangered List
Historic Stafford house put on list of most-endangered properties in Virginia
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May-23-2011
Most endangered historic sites in Virginia announced
Sherwood Forest in Stafford is on the 2011 list of endangered sites
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May-20-2011
An extraordinary honor for an extraordinary man
Stafford Native D.P. Newton receives national Civil War preservation award
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May-20-2011
An empty spot filled with brats, burgers
Roadhaus Eatery & Bier Garten serves German & American fare near Quantico
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May-10-2011
Teeing up for tourism
Va. Golf Clubs looking to Stafford-based marketing inititative to drive in more golfers
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Apr-29-2011
Restaurant gets reality show treatment
Food Network's "Restaurant Impossible" to feature County Fare in Stafford
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Apr-29-2011
White Oak Civil War Museum featured in NY Times article
Travel: "In Virginia, Touring lesser-known Civil War sites"
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Apr-26-2011
Spring Field Day set for Crow's Nest Natural Area Preserve
Guided hikes by reservation at 9:30am and 1:00pm
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Apr-26-2011
History beneath Quantico's water
Civil War Shipwrecks hide beneath Quantico Creek waters
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Apr-23-2011
Golf tourney helps Wounded Warriors
Golf tournament at Cannon Ridge will fund Wounded Warrior Program
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Apr-22-2011
Italian eatery coming to Aquia
Travinia Italian Kitchen signs on for The Town Center at Aquia
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Apr-20-2011
Spring Eggsplosion
Easter Bunny makes appearance at Curtis Memorial Park
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Apr-20-2011
Restaurant Impossible to film in Stafford
Make May 1st reservations at County Fare Restaurant
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Apr-18-2011
Paths at Semper Fidelis Memorial Park remember Marine Corps History
New Semper Fidelis Memorial Park was dedicated Tuesday
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Apr-15-2011
Her business is blooming
Stafford woman building her heirloom rose nursery business
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Apr-14-2011
Marine Museum Expands Outside
Marine museum at Quantico to unveil its newest addition
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Apr-08-2011
Artists, Public Invited to Open House at Belmont
Enjoy the grounds of the Belmont estate as the gardens explode in spring blooms
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Apr-06-2011
Spring Field Day at Crow's Nest Natural Area Preserve
Guided hikes offered on the 25th anniversary of Virginia's Natural Heritage Program
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Mar-27-2011
Before Fredericksburg, there was Aquia Creek
Underwater archeologists study early Civil War conflict site off Stafford shore
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Mar-22-2011
Archaeologists to brief residents tomorrow night on study of Aquia Creek battlefield in Stafford
County invites public to hear new efforts to research Battle of Aquia Creek
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Mar-17-2011
Give a cheer at the Special Olympics
2011 Virginia Basketball Championships to take place at Stafford shools
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Mar-16-2011
Nearly thirty percent of Virginia's premium golf courses join Virginia Golf Trail
Trail strengthens Commonwealth's commitment as a premier golfing destination
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Mar-15-2011
Hotel, conference center coming to Marine Corps museum
The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation announces museum expansion plans
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Mar-09-2011
Airport authority looks ahead to air show, festival
Work is underway for October air show at Stafford Regional Airport
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Mar-06-2011
Museum to host Civil War project
Museum invites residents to bring papers, photos for Civil War 150 Legacy Project
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Mar-03-2011
YMCA Kicks Off Exciting Water Park Promotion
One free "Outdoor Water Park" family day pass with standard YMCA
membership
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Mar-01-2011
Fredericksburg Area Museum to host Civil War 150th Legacy Project
Citizens are encouraged to bring original historic family documents to be scanned
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Feb-28-2011
Organizers hope to snare traveling golfers with new golf trail
New Virginia Golf Trail encourages golf trail across Virginia
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Feb-27-2011
Government Island elevates the ordinary for its visitors
Stafford County's Government Island offers something out of the oridinary
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Feb-26-2011
Augustine will get makeover
New owners of Augustine Golf Club want to restore course to former condition
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Feb-19-2011
Park gets $1.6 million for exhibits
NPS money to rehabilitate 1960s exhibits at two locations in time for 150th
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Feb-18-2011
Battlefield park receives exhibit funds for Sesquicentennial
Local National Park Service received $1.6 million to rehabilitate visitor center exhibits
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Feb-10-2011
Potomac Point Winery Releases 2009 Viognier Wine
International award-winning 2009 viognier now available at Potomac Point Winery
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Feb-02-2011
Board OKs money for Civil War Park
Stafford County Board of Supervisors authorized $57,000 Tourism Fund allocation
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Feb-02-2011
Aquia Landing marked
Stafford officials celebrate county's role in Civil War and slaves' freedom route
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Jan-19-2011
Guard may help with new park
Stafford non-profit hopes to partner with National Guard to build Civil War Park
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Jan-03-2011
Stafford Civil War park gains almost 16 acres
Three governing bodies approved addition of 16 acres to Union winter camp
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Dec-31-2010
February opening set for new eatery
Sake Thai and Sushi Bar will open in February in Stafford County
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Dec-29-2010
Grant helps Crow's Nest
Conservation group reimburses state for removing invasive plant at Crow's Nest
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Dec-28-2010
150th Civil War anniversary to attract visitors
2011 marks the start of a major campaign: the American Civil War and tourism
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Dec-23-2010
Virginia offers much to do in the near year
The great outdoors: Government Island Park in Stafford, Virginia
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Dec-19-2010
Local couple creates Messy Mouth sauce
Stafford family stirs up a saucy business
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Dec-15-2010
Re-enactors commemorate battle's anniversary
Low temperatures set realistic scenario for Civil War re-enactors in Stafford
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Dec-14-2010
Architect visits Capitol stone's home
Architect of the Capitol visits Stafford sites linked to stone that built the U.S. Capitol, White House
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Dec-10-2010
Ferry Farm Gingerbread Contest
Fondant former presidents, marshmallow astronauts, licorice-lined flags & chocolate choo-choos
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Dec-08-2010
Stafford gets Buffalo Wild Wings
The newest "BDubs" restaurant to open in Stafford Dec. 19th, 2010
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Dec-04-2010
Santa Claus is Coming to Chatham
1860s Santa, period seasonal songs, scavenger hunt, decor, refreshments
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Nov-30-2010
Straight to Point About Atlatl
Stafford artist helps revive the atlatl, Stone Age forerunner of bow-and-arrow
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Nov-06-2010
Government Island: Connection to White House and U.S. Capitol
Small historic island in Stafford was once most important stone quarry
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Nov-02-2010
Park's History Is Written in Stone
Stafford County will open Government Island to the public this week
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Nov-02-2010
Island's Legacy Set in Stone
Stafford island was pivotal to construction of nation's capital
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Nov-02-2010
Park Opening
Public invited to Saturday opening of historic Government Island park in Stafford
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Nov-02-2010
Government Island to Open to Public Saturday
Island offers a scenic view, natural hiking path, paved trail, and boardwalk
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Sep-25-2010
Slaves' Trail to Freedom Runs Through Fredericksburg Region
Historian tells Norfolk conference thousands of slaves escaped through Stafford
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Sep-22-2010
Wings & Wheels Festival Draws Crowds
Annual Wings & Wheels Festival at Stafford Regional Airport
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Sep-07-2010
Stafford Desegregation Pioneers Remembered
Event honors Stafford students who first attempted school integration 50 years ago
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Sep-05-2010
Slaves Sought Freedom Via Stafford Creek
Officials celebrate history of Aquia Landing
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Sep-03-2010
Stafford Invites Public to Aquia
'Gateway to Freedom' marker designs to be unveiled at Aquia Landing
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Aug-20-2010
National Museum of the Marine Corps Welcomes 2 Millionth Visitor
Less than four years after opening, USMC Museum welcomes 2 millionth visitor
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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
G. Washington's Boyhood Home is Virginia's 2nd largest active archaeological dig site
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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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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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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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Feb-17-2010
Patawomeck Tribe Receives Recognition from the State
Patawomecks get state status
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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-24-2010
Discover Region's Indian History
State approves two new American Indian highway markers (1 in Stafford)
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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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Jun-08-2009
Stafford Historic Site Gets Notice
Aquia Landing recognized as link in Underground Railroad Network to Freedom
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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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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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Sep-07-2008
Stafford's Port Was Slaves' Gateway to Freedom
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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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