Feature: Fredericksburg Area Museum

• The Fredericksburg Area Museum is housed in the historic Fredericksburg Town Hall and Market Square — a building dating back to circa 1816, located at 907 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401.
• This building once served as the city’s town hall / public market house, and is part of the historic 40-block downtown historic district.

🧭 Mission & What FAM Focuses On

• FAM is dedicated to collecting, researching, interpreting, teaching, and preserving the history of Fredericksburg and the surrounding region — from Native American times through modern events (even up to more recent social movements) so that the many stories of the community are kept alive.
• The museum aims to be a “hub for history and culture” for Fredericksburg and the surrounding counties.

📚 What You’ll See — Exhibits, Programs & Collections

• FAM’s collection spans “more than ten thousand years of history” — from artifacts related to early Native American presence, through colonial and Civil War-era items, up to contemporary history.
• They regularly host both permanent and temporary exhibitions. That includes exhibitions highlighting local Black history, Civil War and its local impact, and other historically and culturally relevant themes.
• For younger audiences and schools: FAM runs educational programs and field trips for K–12 students. These are designed to engage students with hands-on history exploration, primary sources, historical reproductions, maps, discussion — boosting learning and critical thinking.

🕒 Visiting Info (Hours, Admission, Location)

• Address: 907 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401.
• Typical hours: Open daily 10:00 AM–5:00 PM. However — closed Wednesdays.
• Admission: Free — general admission is free.

Since you’re in Spotsylvania County:

• FAM provides a close and accessible way to explore local/regional history, including layers from pre-colonial times through Civil War and modern history.
• It can be especially useful if you’re interested in the broader history of the Fredericksburg–Spotsylvania region.
• Great spot for a day-trip or weekend outing, whether alone, with family, or with school-age kids (education programs).

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