Save the dates and join us to experience Puerto Rican bomba songs, dance and music! We will play and sing and have fun as we learn! Each class will include songs, moves and rhythm!

Courses Dates: Sundays Feb 2nd, Mar 2nd, Apr 6th, Jun 1st

(May 4th we will have a special program with visiting artists from Puerto Rico in downtown Fredericksburg)

Time: 1:30pm to 2:15pm

Location: Virtuous Dance Center 31 Utah Place #101 Fredericksburg, VA 22405

Cost: $10 for the first child, $7 per additional child per class

Or get all four classes for $32 for the first child, $24 each additional child

Ages: Up to 10 years old. 4 years old and younger need to be joined by a guardian

Don’t forget to invite your friends!

Please read carefully all ticket options and make your preferred selection.

All sales are final.

*Watch this video to learn more about bomba and our organization’s mission:

https://www.facebook.com/centropr/videos/10154527959564827/

For more information, email us: [email protected], or text/call us at 540-693-0024.

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A stage adaptation of Harper Lee’s classic novel, following Atticus Finch as he defends a wrongfully accused man in a racially divided Southern town.

Ticket Information:

• Dinner and Show Tickets:
  • Adult: $82 (plus applicable taxes)
  • Seniors (65+): $77 (plus applicable taxes)
  • Children (3-17): $70 (plus applicable taxes)
  • Military Discount (limit 4 tickets with ID): $77 (plus applicable taxes)
• Show Only Tickets:
  • Adult: $65
  • Seniors (65+): $60
  • Children (3-17): $55
  • RUSH (same day purchase, limited availability, must mention RUSH): $35

Please note that there is a $5.00 online processing fee added per ticket.

Trivia Nights at Tun Tavern – Test Your Knowledge!
Think you have what it takes to claim the top spot? Assemble your strongest team of up to six and join us for Trivia Nights at Tun Tavern at the National Museum of the Marine Corps! Compete in pop culture, geography, and general knowledge trivia, with a fun bonus round to keep things interesting.
📅 Upcoming Dates:

• May 20, 2025
• August 19, 2025
• October 21, 2025

⏰ Doors Open: 6:00 PM
🧠 Trivia Time: 6:30 – 7:30 PM

No registration is required—just bring your team, grab a drink, and get ready to put your knowledge to the test! Free and open to the public. Plus, enjoy Tavern menu specials while you play.

Think you can outsmart the competition? See you at Tun Tavern!

Join us for Stafford County’s Memorial Day Ceremony at the Armed Services Memorial. This special event will honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. The ceremony will feature a presentation by The Old Guard, the U.S. Army’s official ceremonial unit.

🗓 Date: May 23, 2025
📍 Location: Armed Services Memorial, Stafford County Government Center (1300 Courthouse Road, Stafford VA 22554)
🕘 Time: 10:00 AM

This Memorial Day weekend (5/23-5/26), we invite you to visit the National Museum of the Marine Corps and honor our fallen heroes by placing an American Flag in Semper Fidelis Memorial Park. Flags are available to pick up inside the Museum through Monday, May 26th.

Your participation is a meaningful way to remember the brave men and women of the Marine Corps who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Complimentary flags can be picked up at the Medal of Honor Theater, Museum Front Desk, and Museum Store provided by the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, while supplies last.

Free Memorial Day Weekend Screenings of Taking Chance
📍 Medal of Honor Theater, National Museum of the Marine Corps
📅 May 25 & 26, 2025
🕚 Showtimes: 11:00 AM & 2:00 PM

Join us this Memorial Day weekend for a special free showing of Taking Chance, a powerful film honoring the fallen. Based on true events, Taking Chance follows Lt. Colonel Michael Strobl (Kevin Bacon) as he volunteers to escort the remains of 19-year-old Marine Lance Corporal Chance Phelps home to Wyoming. Along the way, Strobl discovers the deep respect and gratitude of a nation mourning its heroes.

Rated PG | Runtime: 78 minutes

🎟️ Admission is free, but tickets are required.
Reserve your free tickets online or visit the Medal of Honor Theater Box Office at the National Museum of the Marine Corps.

Full Distance Brewing is celebrating two years of serving great beer in Stafford! Chapo’s Tacos will be serving up some delicious eats and live music will be provided by Ryan French and JoJo Bayliss!

Make your way into Merlot Meadow to sip wine under the stars and enjoy the featured film of the evening, Dirty Dancing. Bring your squad and low lawn chairs/blankets for your viewing pleasure. Wine & snacks will be available for sale. We recommend making a bistro reservation to enjoy dinner prior to the movie! Movie will begin around 8:30pm (as soon as it’s dark enough).

“Unlock the truths that history has kept hidden for generations.”

Patawomeck tribal member Bill Deyo’s will be at the Bethel Baptist Church to sign copies of his newest book of Pocahontas and Kocoum: Their Early Descendants and Indian Relatives

Mark your calendars for Sunday, June 8, 2025, and join us from 10 AM to 1 PM for a spectacular Spring Classic Car Show at the National Museum of the Marine Corps! This event is free and open to the public, so bring your friends and family.

Event Highlights:
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM: Registered Vehicle Check-in
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Car Show Open to the Public

Vehicle Registration:
We invite individuals and car groups to register vehicles that are 25 years or older for the show. Registration is open until midnight on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Only registered vehicles will be permitted in the reserved parking area. Don’t wait—secure your spot using the Vehicle Registration Form before the deadline!

While you’re here, explore the National Museum of the Marine Corps, open from 9 AM to 5 PM. Enjoy:
✅Engaging historical galleries
✅”We, the Marines” film in the Medal of Honor Theater
✅Our laser-simulated rifle range
✅Gifts from the Museum Store
✅Delicious food at Tun Tavern or Devil Dog Diner (Outdoor concessions will also be available during the car show.)

Important Notes:
Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on Museum grounds. Personal sales or transactions are not permitted during the event.

Questions? Contact the Marine Corps Heritage Events Department at 703.649.2351 or [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you there!

Join us as we commemorate Juneteenth 2025 with a vibrant celebration of freedom, resilience, and culture! This year’s event honors the legacy of emancipation while embracing the power of education, unity, and action in our communities. Through music, art, storytelling, and fellowship, we reflect on the past and empower the future. Our motto, “Educate to Advocate…..then Activate,” guides this experienc while encouraging us to learn our history, raise our voices, and create meaningful change. From youth activities to cultural performances, guest speakers to community resources, there’s something for everyone to enjoy and be inspired by. Come together with us in joy, pride, and purpose as we celebrate the spirit of Juneteenth—because freedom didn’t end in 1865, it continues to evolve through awareness, action, and unity!

Join us at the National Museum of the Marine Corps as the U.S. Mint sets up on-site to sell the Marine Corps 250th Anniversary Commemorative Coins! This is a rare opportunity to purchase these historic coins in person and honor 250 years of Marine Corps service and sacrifice.

📅 Date: June 27, 2025
⏰ Time: 11 AM – 2 PM
📍 Location: National Museum of the Marine Corps – Medal of Honor Theater Lobby
💳 Credit card sales only

Don’t miss out—secure your piece of Marine Corps history! Learn more at https://www.marine250.com/commemorative-coin.

The Rappahannock Amateur Radio Club (RVARC) and Stafford County Emergency Communications (EmComm) Team is holding its annual Field Day at the Curtis Memorial Park in Hartwood, VA starting at 2 PM on Saturday June 28th 2025 and ending at 2 PM on Sunday June 29th 2025. Field Day is the opportunity for thousands of amateur radio enthusiasts throughout the world to set up temporary communications stations and make contact with other radio stations. Radio operators spend the weekend practicing community outreach, emergency preparedness, and technical skills. The RVARC will host a “Get On The Air” station where you can get on the air and talk to other amateur radio operators, and you can also learn how to get your own amateur radio license! All events are free! For more details visit the RVARC website at http://rvarc.club or visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/RVARC

A powerful musical that portrays a suburban mother’s struggle with bipolar disorder and its impact on her family.

Ticket Information:

• Dinner and Show Tickets:
  • Adult: $82 (plus applicable taxes)
  • Seniors (65+): $77 (plus applicable taxes)
  • Children (3-17): $70 (plus applicable taxes)
  • Military Discount (limit 4 tickets with ID): $77 (plus applicable taxes)
• Show Only Tickets:
  • Adult: $65
  • Seniors (65+): $60
  • Children (3-17): $55
  • RUSH (same day purchase, limited availability, must mention RUSH): $35

Please note that there is a $5.00 online processing fee added per ticket.

What could be more patriotic than spending July 4th on the grounds of George Washington’s Boyhood Home? Celebrate Independence Day the Revolutionary Way with acres of activities for all ages!

Play colonial games, tour the Washington House, enjoy live patriotic music, meet a George Washington reenactor, watch a flag retirement ceremony, talk with archaeologists around an active dig site, make crafts, explore different historical encamped military units — and much more! Food trucks on-site.

Tickets $1 per person, ages 3 and up. Children 2 and under free. Pay at the entrance, cash or credit.

No pets permitted on site at this event, excluding service dogs. No coolers and no alcohol permitted.

Join Us for a Star-Spangled Fourth in Stafford!

Get ready for a day of fun in south Stafford! The trolley will pick up people in downtown Fredericksburg, Eagle Parking Lot, George Washington’s Ferry Farm and the Patawomeck Museum and Cultural Center. So you can check out all the area has to offer for July 4 and go from place to place with ease.

Bid farewell to parking hassles and driving stress – simply hop aboard the Trolley for a hassle-free adventure!

🎆 Red, White & Brew – July 4th at Full Distance Brewing! 🇺🇸

Celebrate Independence Day the Full Distance way — with cold beer, killer tunes, and All-American eats!

🍔 All American Food Truck will be serving up patriotic plates all day long
🎸 Live music by MarJo Delux — bringing the fireworks to the stage starting at 6PM
🍻 Tap into your freedom with a fresh lineup of Full Distance brews

Bring your friends, your appetite, and your stars & stripes. It’s gonna be a party worth saluting. 🇺🇸🎶🍺

Ready to make history one mile at a time? Walk or Run 250 Miles to Celebrate America’s 250th!

Lace up your sneakers and get moving in the free Run America 250 Challenge: a country-wide virtual walk/run event celebrating 250 years of American history!

Between July 4, 2025 and July 5, 2026 we’re challenging you to walk or run 250 miles—anytime, anywhere. Whether you’re hitting the trails, the treadmill, or your neighborhood sidewalk, every mile brings us closer to honoring America’s incredible journey since 1776.

How you hit 250 miles is totally up to you! From grocery runs to evening dog walks, teeing off on the golf course to exploring scenic trails, every step counts.

Registration for the Run America 250 Challenge opens July 4, 2025, and it’s completely free to join! Sign up by April 30, 2026, to start working toward your 250-mile goal and a commemorative medal.

To log your miles, make sure you’ve downloaded the RaceJoy app. This is how we’ll track your progress so that you can get your well-earned medal! Use the app’s GPS feature to log your miles in real-time, or enter your miles manually into the RaceJoy app. This will help make it easy for you to track your progress and help you reach your goal!

Register Here!

This camp teaches children what life was like in the 18th century, when colonists were on the cusp of war. Through immersive hands-on activities, children learn about colonial life, maritime practices, and the challenges of war. Campers will play colonial games, explore historic trades, learn from real historical objects, and even design and test their own model ships. It’s a one-of-a-kind opportunity to walk in the footsteps of George Washington at both museum sites while exploring the lives of Revolutionary soldiers, sailors and civilians. This camp alternates locations between Historic Kenmore and George Washington’s Ferry Farm.

For campers ages 8-12.

COST
$175.00 per camper plus processing fees. Advance ticket purchase required, as program space is limited. Sign-up deadline is 4 p.m., Monday, June 30.

Please note our refund policy regarding camp: 2+ weeks before, 90% refund (10% administration fee). 2 weeks before, 50% refund. 1 week before, 0% refund.

After registering, you should receive a confirmation email from SimpleTix. You will receive further communication from the Education Department at the George Washington Foundation in June as we get closer to the camp season. This will include a camper registration and emergency contact form.

Locations:
This camp alternates location each day between George Washington’s Ferry Farm & Historic Kenmore.

George Washington’s Ferry Farm
268 George Washington Way
Fredericksburg, VA 22405

Historic Kenmore
1201 Washington Avenue
Fredericksburg, VA 22401

When the library’s closed, the real fun begins… Come hang after hours with pizza, games, and friends! Grades 6-12 only