Fredericksburg, VA Pressroom http://fredpressroom.com/ This is the official press room feed for Fredericksburg, Virginia. This feed is designed to help journalists develop news stories about travel in the Fredericksburg area. en-us Copyright 2012 Gatlinburg, Tennessee May 16, 2012 --- Spring Events are in Full Bloom this May in the Fredericksburg Areahttp://www.fredpressroom.com/prInstance.asp?documentID=268&ent=rssWith summer just around the corner, the Fredericksburg area is heating up this May with exciting events and festivities for visitors. May 16, 2012 May 14, 2012 --- Relive Civil War History as More than 600 Reenactors Bring the Battle of Spotsylvania to Life http://www.fredpressroom.com/prInstance.asp?documentID=267&ent=rssMore than 600 Civil War reenactors will participate in the annual 2012 Spotsylvania Civil War Re-enactment and Living History Weekend at the Courthouse Village area May 14, 2012 April 02, 2012 --- Honoring the Passage of 10,000 Slaves into Freedom, the Fredericksburg Area Hosts Series of Commemorative Events to Mark Historic Achievementhttp://www.fredpressroom.com/prInstance.asp?documentID=266&ent=rssThe <a href=http://www.visitfred.com/>Fredericksburg area</a> is hosting a series of events entitled <a href=http://www.visitfred.com/event/ten-thousand-lights-to-freedom/>“To Freedom”</a> which are geared to celebrate the 1862 historic crossing of 10,000 area slaves into freedom. April 02, 2012 March 28, 2012 --- The Fredericksburg Area Invites Travelers to Embark on "The Greatest Vacation in History"http://www.fredpressroom.com/prInstance.asp?documentID=265&ent=rssThe Fredericksburg Regional Tourism Partnership, which represents the City of Fredericksburg and the Counties of Spotsylvania and Stafford recently launched a newly redeveloped website, <a href=http://www.VisitFred.com/>www.VisitFred.com</a>, which includes a new, vibrant design, more user-friendly navigation and a series of new and redeveloped travel packages. March 28, 2012 January 25, 2012 --- Party Like It's 1732: Celebrate Presidents' Day Weekend in the Fredericksburg Area With George Washington & James Monroe http://www.fredpressroom.com/prInstance.asp?documentID=264&ent=rssToday, some two and a half centuries later, the Fredericksburg area will honor two of its most famous sons with a historical week of special events celebrating Presidents’ Day. January 25, 2012 October 11, 2011 --- Go Behind the Bar and Beyond the Bottle at the Fredericksburg Area's Historic Distillery http://www.fredpressroom.com/prInstance.asp?documentID=263&ent=rssSince colonial times, Virginians have reaped the benefits of a climate favorable for growing grapes, hops and corn, building a thriving libations industry. Today, the time-honored spirits tradition lives on in the <a href=http://www.visitf October 11, 2011 July 18, 2011 --- Savor the Flavors of a Fredericksburg Summer and Gather ‘Round the Family Table http://www.fredpressroom.com/prInstance.asp?documentID=262&ent=rssThis summer, visitors to Fredericksburg can enjoy the season with the first annual “Family Table” summer restaurant week and kick-off event scheduled for August 6 – 14th, featuring produce from local farms, special events and week-long special “Family Table” menu items from participating restaurants. July 18, 2011 June 14, 2011 --- Via Colori Will Take to the Streets of Fredericksburg Again This Fallhttp://www.fredpressroom.com/prInstance.asp?documentID=261&ent=rss<br>On September 24 and 25, <i>Via Colori</i>, a weekend-long street painting event, will return to the historic district. Last year, more than 100 artists came out to participate in the festival, and another 100 acts performed live musical, dramatic or magical shows for the estimated 4,000 people who were in attendance.</br> June 14, 2011 June 03, 2011 --- Explore the Outdoors at Lake Anna State Park as Virginia Celebrates 75 Years of State Parks http://www.fredpressroom.com/prInstance.asp?documentID=260&ent=rssLake Anna State Park is helping Virgina celebrat the 75th Anniversary of State Parks. June 03, 2011