Fredericksburg, situated on the Rappahannock River, has long been a crossroads for trade and a seat of political and social change. The surrounding counties of Westmoreland, Stafford, and Spotsylvania have been important from Colonial times to the present as some of the fastest-growing counties in the U.S.

Area Museums:
A guide to local museums and historical landmarks, including links to their web pages.

Fredericksburg Port Record:
Port records reveal the commercial side to Fredericksburg's growth in the 19th-century. While Fredericksburg is well beyond the point of navigation now, with the exception of boats with a shallow draft, it was a thriving port town in Colonial times.

Postcard Collection
Enjoy the wonderful postcard collection of Fredericksburg resident Dee Scott. This online collection features 155 postcards depicting the Fredericksburg area, past and present. Browse the collection and take a closer look at your favorites--front and back! Each postcard is accompanied by the name of the location or person, original text, and postmark and copyright information.

Sanborn Insurance Maps:
From the latter half of the 19th-century through the first half of the 20th, the Sanborn Insurance Company made detailed maps of many U. S. cities, including the City of Fredericksburg, Virginia. The maps clearly document the growth of Fredericksburg and the changes to the city's buildings with regard to their shape, expansion, or demolition, as well as to their use.

Walking and Driving Tours
Walk through the history of Fredericksburg, Stafford, and Spotsylvania with these great tours.