Are you looking for something to do this weekend? In celebration of Virginia's "Year of the Historic House", a bunch of historic house museum in Virginia will be open for free on September 14 and 15. All you have to do to gain free access to these sites is print out an entrance "passport". The list of house museums participating and free access "passports" can be found at the historic homes of Virginia website. … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2013
National Trust Conference 2013: Indianapolis
September 10, 2013 by
The National Trust Conference this year will be in Indianapolis in late October 2013. This event is a great chance for upperclassmen to see current projects and research in Historic Preservation, and to meet some preservationists (and potential employers). Interested in attending? Please contact Dr. Smith. The Center for Historic Preservation will be providing some funds to help cover costs of the trip. For more information about the conference, please visit the National Trust website. … [Read more...]
Vintage Route 1 Tour and Downtown Community Day
September 5, 2013 by
On Saturday, September 7, please join The Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc. in downtown Fredericksburg for their second annual Vintage Route 1 event! Visitors will get to follow Route 1 downtown and learn about how the "highway" changed Fredericksburg forever.Take a tour of Lafayette Boulevard or Princess Anne Street and learn the history of the Original Route 1 that came right through downtown Fredericksburg. Riverfront Park will have restored classic cars on display from the Historic Fredericksburg Region AACA. There will be a plethora of children's activities, including the HFFI Jr. Archaeology Lab where kids can learn how to clean and tag real artifacts! Vendors and entertainment will be running all day and the Annual Vintage Fashion Show will be taking place right in the park at 3:00 pm. The Masonic Lodge at 803 Princess Anne Street is allowing HFFI to present their Fredericksburg 20th-century history exhibit in Baker Hall. Streetcar and walking tours of downtown will be … [Read more...]
Movie Night: Les Triplettes de Belleville
September 5, 2013 by
On Thursday, September 19th, the Historic Preservation Department is hosting a viewing of Les Triplettes de Belleville, a French film by Sylvain Chomet. Please join us for popcorn, drinks, and fun in Combs 025. The movie will start at 7PM! Don't miss this clever and unique film! … [Read more...]