History on Wheels: Freedom Stories
Date and Time
Saturday Apr 12, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
April 12, 2025, 10-11:30am
Location
Fredericksburg Area Museum, 907 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Fees/Admission
Free. Registration required.
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Contact Information
Theresa Cramer, Education and Programs Manager
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Description
The Fredericksburg Area Museum and Spotsylvania County Public Schools invite families from all school districts to a special History on Wheels Pop up Learning Lab. Bring the whole family to explore FAM’s exhibits in a new light. Families will learn about local history through interactive hands-on activities and gallery guides. This special event welcomes all families and offers bilingual support to ensure everyone can enjoy the experience. Freedom Stories (April 12th): Hear the stories of the 10,000 enslaved people who crossed the Rappahannock River to freedom in 1862. Families will make their own emancipation quilt to honor these stories. REGISTER HERE: https://givepul.se/4z4rgz Please contact Theresa Cramer at tcramer@famva.org or Tiya Shaw at tshaw@spotsylvania.k12.va.us for more information.
