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Washington Heritage Museums

Washington Heritage Museums Calendar

Join us for these upcoming events and programs!

Cancellations and updates will be announced on our Facebook page.

WHM reserves the right to take photographs and video at events that may be used for social media, marketing, and promotional purposes

EVENTS

Featured Event:

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Twilight History at Washington Heritage Museums

Monday, July 28 to Thursday, July 31, 2025

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location varies by evening

Young historians will enjoy the gift of historic games & activities this summer!  This four-evening program is designed engage students with hands-on experiences that explore local history. Programs will rotate between four of Fredericksburg’s most historic sites, including the Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop, Rising Sun Tavern, Mary Washington House, and Mary Washington Monument. This a great chance for parents to relax and enjoy downtown Fredericksburg during Fredericksburg’s Restaurant Week!

 $150 per registrant, $125 for WHM Members.

Participants must be 8 to 12 years of age during the program.

Upcoming Events:

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Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Friday, July 4, 2025

11:00 AM, 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM

Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop

FREE, museum tours available with admission ticket

Join Washington Heritage Museums at the Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop as we celebrate our independence with the annual live reading of the Declaration of Independence. Living historians will read this historic document from the steps in front of this 18th-century building in a moving experience you won't want to miss!

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WHM Speaker Series

October 2, 2025

November 6, 2025

December 4, 2025

Central Rappahannock Regional Library

Join WHM for the Speaker Series.  With a variety of topics, there is something to interest everyone!  Our speakers and subjects will be announced soon.  In the meantime, we hope you will enjoy watching some of our past lectures on the WHM YouTube Channel.

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Bourbon and Boxwood – 10th Anniversary

October 4, 2025

7:00 – 10:00 PM

Mary Washington House

Attend this annual, sell-out event: a spirited garden party with live music, plentiful food, drinks, tastings, silent auction, fantastic guests, and an outstanding way to financially support all five historic properties and their educational programs.​

Sponsorships currently available, individual tickets available to the public on August 1, 2025.

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St. James’ House Fall Opening

Monday, October 6 to Saturday, October 11, 2025

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Daily

Tour the beautiful home and garden of one of Fredericksburg's early attorneys, James Mercer. The house is particularly noted for its fine collection of antique furniture and decorative arts acquired by Daniel Breslin and William Tolerton. Together, they restored St. James’ in the mid-1960s and eventually bequeathed it to Preservation Virginia. St. James’ House now serves as the headquarters for Washington Heritage Museums.

Tickets available October 1.

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