About Washington Heritage Museums

Mission

Statement

The mission of the Washington Heritage Museums (WHM) is to preserve, promote and maintain its four 18th century properties in Fredericksburg, VA and develop dynamic educational resources and programs to engage and inspire the interest of everyone.

Board of Directors

Chair ................................. Michael Spencer

First Vice Chair ................. Jack Apperson

Second Vice Chair ............ Sharon Carmody

Treasurer ........................... Will Kinnamon

Secretary ........................... Amy McCullough

Members

Chuck Fennell

Barbara Fiori

Jennifer Harding

Zach Hatcher

Anne Little

David Marsich

Michael O’Malley

Cassie Payne

Bob Stanford

Cristina Turdean

Staff

Anne Darron - Executive Director, Washington Heritage Museums

Michael Carter – Executive Assistant, Washington Heritage Museums

Genevieve Bugay - Manager, Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop

Michelle Hamilton - Manager, Mary Washington House

Daniel Hawkins - Manager, Rising Sun Tavern

Jeannette Rose - Gardener, Washington Heritage Museums

Jan Swager - Museum Store Buyer

Vicky Fenton - Museum Store Volunteer Coordinator

WHM

History

In early 2013, Washington Heritage Museums, a 501c3, assumed ownership and responsibility for the Fredericksburg properties. We are vigorously committed to a new era of health and relevance for these architectural and cultural treasures. Their historical importance is not merely local, but national.

We are an active organization of several hundred members from not only Virginia, but across the nation. Besides having regular educational programs and social events, we maintain and staff the four historic house museums in downtown Fredericksburg: the Mary Washington House, Rising Sun Tavern, Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop and St. James' House. We have a wide variety of volunteer opportunities and welcome all members to help us share these important sites with the public.