Good morning, Fredericksburg.

The City held a ribbon cutting on June 23 at 4:30 p.m. to introduce a new mobile stage at Riverfront Park.

Purchased for $289,489 from Century Industries, the stage — featuring a 24′ x 36′ performance area — will be used at upcoming Fourth of July events.

Chris Mackowski of Emerging Civil War visited a seven-acre site in Spotsylvania preserved by the Central Virginia Battlefields Trust — clear lunettes and earthen gun emplacements built over 160 years ago remain visible.

UMW’s fifth annual Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Summer Institute concluded last week when students and professors presented research projects that built career-ready skills, including creating 3D-printed storage boxes for museum artifacts (a cost-effective alternative to traditional options).

Fredericksburg plans to spend $1 million on canal trail bridge repairs and trail segment upgrades—construction will last 3 to 4 weeks with needed trail closures and detours.

Chris Ryan Band Live

6-11:30 p.m. — The Social FXBG — Cost not specified — Celebrate Fourth of July weekend with the Chris Ryan Band's debut performance.

Independence Day Fireworks Celebration

9 p.m. — Fredericksburg Convention Center — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with a stunning firework display over Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Mini Mornings at the Museum: River Exploration

10:00 – 11:30 AM — George Washington's Ferry Farm — Free entry — Discover the wonders of gardening with story time and hands-on planting activities for young children.

Fredericksburg Comic Con

Full day shopping and fun — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Fredericksburg Convention Center — General admission — Celebrate the world of comics with vendors and artists of all ages.

PLT 3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament

8 AM - 4 PM — Fredericksburg Country Club — $125 singles, $250 doubles, $500 foursomes — Swing for a cause and enjoy a day of golf benefiting veterans and their families.

Mother and Son Afternoon Tea

2-4 p.m. — Central Rappahannock Regional Library Fredericksburg Branch — Free entry — Enjoy a cozy afternoon with tea and treats while creating new memories with your son.