Good morning, Fredericksburg.

This week, Michelle Rose became executive director of Washington Heritage Museums and led a tour of the new office at 1500 Washington Ave in Fredericksburg.

The nonprofit will continue its work to preserve local heritage + build community connections.

Fredericksburg is celebrating Bastille Day today with French flags in downtown and a visit from French students, marking a 45-year sister-city relationship with Fréjus.

Festivities continue tonight from 6 to 8 at Galvin’s Delicatessen on William Street.

Fredericksburg Area Museum will host Bridging Time: 100 Years of the Railroad Bridge, a juried exhibition celebrating the bridge centennial on Feb.

18, 2027 (1:55 p.m.). Artists can submit original works on the bridge history through the end of July.

Artist Bill Harris finished a 20-ft by 18-ft mural on the Sophia Street side of Goolrick’s drug store, which is being renovated downtown; he worked five weeks to paint local fish, flood levels, and Fredericksburg history.

At 16, Kora Lester earned Virginia’s youngest active barber license after finishing the required training and exams.

He now works full-time at Faded and Company in the Fredericksburg area and aims to become the youngest barbering instructor in the state.

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.