City HallWednesday, November 4
Fredericksburg unveils a gold-and-blue logo for its 300th anniversary in 2028
The Daily Fredericksburg team
If you love Fredericksburg history, this one's for you. Mayor Kerry Devine and Beth Black, chair of the 300th Anniversary Blue Ribbon Steering Committee, unveiled the logo at the Oct. 27 City Council meeting.
The gold-and-blue "300" came out of more than 80 meetings of the committee, which was appointed in fall 2025. An Arts Commission member volunteered to design it and worked with the planning committee.
80+meetings the Blue Ribbon Steering Committee has held
They covered planning and community presentations, and gathering suggestions from the public.
Sources: Potomac Local News, Fredericksburg Patch
“We hope this logo will appear in literally thousands of places, on jerseys, mugs, t-shirts, race bibs, sports uniforms, signs, flags and merch all over the city.”
- Merchandise: expected soon at the Visitor Center
- Shown at the meeting: garden flags
- Celebration: a year of events in 2028
The 300th anniversary logo is one step in a long run-up
- 1728Colonial Gov. William Gooch establishes Fredericksburg as a town on Mar. 30.
- 2018The city's branding work begins.
- Fall 2025The Blue Ribbon Steering Committee is appointed.
- Apr. 2026The committee meets with the Arts Commission for program and logo guidance.
- Oct. 27Mayor Devine and Beth Black unveil the logo at City Council.
- 2028A year-round 300th anniversary celebration is planned, with a goal of national attention.
Sources: Potomac Local News, Fredericksburg Patch
The committee is charged with leading a year-round celebration in 2028 that includes signature events, educational programming, the arts and a legacy project.
Sources: Potomac Local News, Fredericksburg Patch