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Published January 6, 2026 at 7:00AM

Fredericksburg Lodge No. 4 will host a wreath-laying ceremony on Saturday, January 10, to honor General George Weedon, a Revolutionary War hero and early Fredericksburg civic leader. The event will begin at 2 p.m. at the Fredericksburg Masonic Cemetery, at the intersection of Charles and George Streets, where Weedon is buried.

The Grand Master of Masons in Virginia, M.W. Matthew Todd Szramoski, will lead the tribute as part of his Founders’ Footsteps Commemoration Tour. The tour highlights the contributions of Virginia Freemasons to the American Revolution. Following the ceremony, attendees are invited to a reception and tour of the historic Fredericksburg Lodge No. 4, located at 803 Princess Anne Street.

City invites public to First Friday opening reception for Civil War exhibit

By Mauriah Church-Barbour

Published December 24, 2025 at 8:00AM

You're invited to the opening reception of this special exhibit [Submitted Photo]

“This collaborative exhibit is presented by the City of Fredericksburg and the Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park,” the city said, noting the exhibit is free and open to the public.

The exhibit will be on display through Sunday, February 1, and is part of Fredericksburg’s First Friday programming, highlighting local history and community partnerships.

Fredericksburg Just Rolled Out Its 20-Year Vision—Here’s What’s Inside

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published August 11, 2025 at 9:46AM

The current center is full of Fredericksburg maps, hats and sweatshirts. [Photo: Mike Salmon]

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – The folks at City Hall just told Potomac Local News they’ve officially adopted Fredericksburg Forward—a big-picture plan that lays out how the city will grow, preserve its history, and improve quality of life over the next two decades.

After 18 months of neighborhood meetups, pop-up events, online surveys, and public hearings, the updated Comprehensive Plan got the green light from City Council on June 24. It covers everything from housing and transportation to historic preservation and environmental stewardship—basically, the blueprint for Fredericksburg’s future.