Good morning, Fredericksburg.

Mount Olive Baptist Church celebrated its 208th anniversary after member Edward Parker paid off the $286,056 mortgage three weeks earlier; the congregation marked the debt burning + now plans a new family center to boost community outreach.

Virginia Railway Express will run special Fireworks Trains on Saturday, July 4, on the Manassas and Fredericksburg lines to help locals celebrate Independence Day and the 250th anniversary.

Tickets go on sale June 1 for $20 for adults and $10 for kids, and riders will receive a commemorative LED sparkler.

An exhibit honoring older Americans took place in Fredericksburg on May 22.

The display featured local stories and artifacts that celebrate the lives and contributions of seniors.

More than 550 alumni and their families will gather for Mary Washington Reunion Weekend from May 29—31.

The event offers class gatherings, campus tours, lectures, and family activities that reconnect cherished memories with the university’s future.

UMW is offering its summer course (World on a Plate) that uses food, lectures and cooking demos to explore global cuisines, culture, migration, sustainability, and social issues.

The course invites community members to learn about global flavors in a supportive academic setting.

UMW student Journey Mason and COAR volunteers will use a Fund for Mary Washington Impact Grant to create a learning space for unhoused children at Hope House in Fredericksburg, expanding a vital community resource.

Spotsylvania widow Carol Polis, who is undergoing chemotherapy, has waited a year for survivor benefits from OPM after her husband died and her claims were repeatedly lost.

Representative Vindman said her case should be resolved by June 2.

Marine Corps Base Quantico is conducting live-fire training from May 21 to June 5 (with daytime sessions from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and occasional overnight operations) that may affect residents in nearby Prince William and Stafford counties.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Completely Unchained: Van Halen Tribute

7-11 p.m. — The Groove Music Hall — Ticketed event — Experience the #1 tribute to Van Halen with an authentic performance of their greatest hits.

BANDA EL RECODO, LOS RECODITOS & MAS

12-3 p.m. — Fredericksburg Fairgrounds — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a lively music event featuring popular Mexican bands at the fairgrounds.