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Hope for area rivers flows from Fredericksburg film festival

By Mike Salmon
All proceeds from the event went to the Friends of the Rappahannock group. [Photo: Mike Salmon]

Fredericksburg and the Rappahannock River have a rich history, and this bond was prominent at the recent Wild & Scenic Film Festival at the University of Mary Washington. River enthusiasts and filmmakers highlighted the positive effects that rivers bring to an area.

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High-tech hunt for Mary Ball Washington’s grave

By Mike Salmon
Dr. Katherine Parker, a professor with the Department of Historic Preservation at the University of Mary Washington. [Photo: Mike Salmon]

George Washington’s mother, Mary Ball Washington, died in 1789 and was buried in Fredericksburg near a monument that resembles the Washington Monument but on a lesser scale.

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Fredericksburg Civil Rights Trail joins prestigious U.S. collection

By Uriah Kiser
[Photo: University of Mary Washington]

Fredericksburg and the University of Mary Washington jointly announced on Thursday, Feb. 8, a significant milestone: the inclusion of the Fredericksburg Civil Rights Trail into the esteemed U.S. Civil Rights Trail, joining a collection of landmarks spanning 15 states.

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UMW gift box drive helps preschool students

By Amelia Breeden
Four-year-old Jaylyn (center) checks out a set of colorful toothbrushes inside the gift box he received from UMW’s COAR. For its annual gift box effort, the group filled more than 300 wrapped boxes with useful and fun items for kids. Photos by Karen Pearlman.

University of Mary Washington: “The COAR (Community Outreach and Resources) staff – and the entire UMW community – spent months filling gift-wrapped shoeboxes with winter hats, school supplies and toys for preschool students.”

“The annual effort produced more than 300 packages specifically for youngsters in Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania County schools, including students in the Head Start Program, which provides education and resources for eligible children ages 3 to 5.”

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‘The String Queens’ perform Friday at Mary Washington’s Dodd Auditorium

By Uriah Kiser

A blend of violin, viola and cello, the Washington, D.C.-based trio The String Queens also blend together their careers, as educators by day and concert performers by night.

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Fredericksburg seeks more sporting tourism events

By Amelia Breeden
Fredericksburg City Hall

The City of Fredericksburg, the Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority (EDA) and the University of Mary Washington’s (UMW) Athletics Department are partnering to bring in more sports tourism events and drive room nights to city hotels.

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