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A downtown Fredericksburg museum focused on local history, with rotating exhibits, programs, and community events.
907 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 · Fredericksburg, VA
The Fredericksburg Area Museum, often called FAM, sits in the downtown core of Fredericksburg, Virginia. Its homepage describes a year-round schedule of exhibits, talks, paranormal investigation programs, and social events such as a cocktail-themed downtown tour. The museum also runs membership, giving, and volunteer programs that support its work. Its site lists an African American history section and a 250th-anniversary passport initiative. The museum is free to enter, according to its homepage. Visitors should check the site before going, since it announced a closure during Thanksgiving week in 2026.
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