Fredericksburg City Government: “An Unveiling Event is being planned for the new historical highway marker commemorating the “Great Exodus from Bondage” and honoring John Washington.”
“Please join us on Wednesday, June 21 at 2:00pm. The public is invited to the ceremony which will be held at the Fredericksburg Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 810 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg. An unveiling of the new marker on Princess Anne Street will follow the ceremony.”
Encyclopedia Virginia: “John M. Washington was a slave in Fredericksburg who escaped to freedom during the American Civil War (1861–1865) and later wrote a narrative of his life entitled ‘Memories of the Past.”
“Born in Fredericksburg, Washington spent his earliest years on an Orange County plantation where his mother had been hired out as a field laborer. Upon their return to Fredericksburg, Washington served as his owner’s personal slave, remaining in that role even when his mother was hired out to a school principal in Staunton. In 1860, Washington labored in a Fredericksburg tobacco factory and then spent the next year as a waiter in Richmond.”
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While dry and seasonable conditions continue this afternoon, heavy rain, gusty winds, and tidal flooding are forecast to impact the area this weekend.
Out of an abundance of caution and for the safety of our visitors and vendors, we are canceling the Fall Arts & Crafts Show, September 23 & 24, 2024.
One of our Traffic Safety Volunteers was struck just after midnight by a repeat DUI driver. Luckily, no serious injuries were sustained, and the 52-year-old suspect is behind bars for felony charges.
Strong-Arm Robbery *ARREST – On September 14, 2023, an additional suspect sought in connection to the robbery that was reported to have occurred in the 10900 block of Coverstone Drive in Manassas.
We are a volunteer citizen group identifying voter registrants who moved away from Prince William County or Virginia long ago without telling the Department of Elections and who are not being found by the Department of Elections.
You will follow a sound research process that our election integrity team provides. You will receive about 30 registrants a month that we believe may no longer live in Prince William County.
You will be thoroughly trained at a session in September.
Is addiction tearing your family apart?
Are you struggling to cope with the pain and chaos it brings into your lives? At Peaceful Mind Solutions, we understand the heartache and challenges that come with having a loved one battling addiction. That’s why we’re here to guide you and your family towards a path of recovery and reconciliation.
Our dedicated team of compassionate therapists specializes in addiction therapy and family support. We provide a safe and nurturing environment where you can openly express your feelings, fears, and hopes. Through our evidence-based approaches, we address the emotional and psychological toll addiction takes on family members.
Propel 2023 The Refreshing
This is a spiritual conference. The goal is to refresh people who are feeling emotionally overwhelmed.
37th Usher’s Anniversary & Community Hymn Sing!
The First AME Church of Manassas, under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Etoria V. Goggins, will be celebrating 37th Years of stellar service by our dedicated Ushers Ministry. We are excited to welcome pianist Ashlei Peoples and musician and worship
