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Fredericksburg
Thursday, May 14th, 2026
Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rappahannock Adult Activities will celebrate 50 years with a free anniversary party on Saturday from noon to 2 at 750 Kings Highway. The organization has long supported adults with intellectual and physical disabilities in building more opportunities and community. Fredericksburg Free Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The organization formerly known as the Fredericksburg Regional Alliance rebranded as Virginia's Innovation Crossroads — a change aimed at unifying the region's business identity — during a luncheon today at Virginia Credit Union Stadium. Fredericksburg Free Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Friends of the Rappahannock say a lack of steady spring rain has pushed water levels to historically low marks today — raising concerns about the river's ecosystem. Fredericksburg Free Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mary Washington Healthcare now offers the MitraClip TEER procedure, a minimally invasive repair for patients with a leaky mitral valve at its Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg. The treatment gives an option besides open-heart surgery for select patients. The Free Lance–Star
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Sensory Friendly Morning at Ferry Farm
10 AM – 12 PM — George Washington's Ferry Farm — $6 for students, $13 for adults — Explore George Washington's boyhood home in a sensory-friendly environment designed for families with special needs.
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2026 Virginia Senior & Adults Open
May 29-31 — Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Fredericksburg South — Registration required — Compete in a prominent chess tournament organized by the Virginia Chess Federation.
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Comedy Crave Live
9:30-11:00 p.m. — Courtyard by Marriott Fredericksburg Historic District — Food available — Enjoy a night of high-energy stand-up comedy featuring talented acts including headliner Rosey Catherine.
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Mini Mornings at the Museum: Colors!
10:15-11:15 a.m. — Historic Kenmore — Admission details not specified — A fun morning of story time and a color scavenger hunt for young learners and their caregivers.
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Shakespeare on the Lawn
6:30 p.m. — Historic Kenmore — Adults: $20, Students: $10, Children under 6: Free — Experience a reimagined performance of Macbeth on the lush lawn of Historic Kenmore.
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Archaeology Camp at Ferry Farm
9 a.m. - noon — George Washington's Ferry Farm — $200 per camper — Unearth artifacts and learn from real archaeologists at George Washington’s boyhood home.
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Teen Enrichment 4th Annual Golf Tournament
7:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. — Meadows Farms Golf Course — Cost varies — Swing for a cause at this annual tournament supporting youth mentoring.
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9th Annual Cooking Autism Car Show
8 AM – 3 PM — Stafford Regional Airport — $20.00 — Explore a variety of vehicles while supporting autism awareness in the community.
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