The Fredericksburg Area Museum & Cultural Center
Director’s Welcome
Welcome to the Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center:
Where the Past is Present
The Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center was created to preserve, interpret and share the history of this region of Virginia. During its first twenty years, the Museum has built a fine collection of artifacts, art and other objects that provide points of entry to reflection on the past. A community’s dedication to treasuring its historic resources created this institution and has fostered its growth ever since.
Today, the Museum is in an exciting phase of transition. Looking forward to its next twenty years, the institution will focus on meeting the ever-changing needs of its audience. We serve a growing and diverse group of visitors, community members and students who deserve the opportunity to appreciate and learn from the rich history of our region in ways that are meaningful to them.
Our collection of historic treasures will continue to form the basis of our permanent exhibitions and the stories they tell. Multi-media interpretation, expanded public programming, interactive learning opportunities and a view of history from multiple perspectives will enhance the Museum’s experiential quality. We will eagerly explore our vast potential as a 21st-century museum.
While the history of the Fredericksburg region is in many ways unique, it is also a microcosm of the history of our nation. And while stories told at the Museum are often rooted in the past, they are stories of human experience that reach across generations to connect with the present. Whether a visitor to Fredericksburg, a long-time resident of the area, or a newcomer who has chosen to make this region home, I welcome you to the Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center. I hope you will visit again and again.
Edwin W. Watson
President Emeritus
The Fredericksburg Area Museum & Cultural Center
1001 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg, VA 22401
540-371-3037
E-Mail: info@famcc.org
