Virginia Sesquicentennial
of the Civil War
"Understanding our Past, Embracing our Future"
 

 
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The 150th anniversary of the Civil War holds tremendous educational, economic, and tourism opportunities throughout the Commonwealth

Please join us to celebrate Spotsylvania's
Past in the Present

Saturday
September 12, 2009
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Sunday
September 13, 2009
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Events will take place in the
Historic Court House District.

Please check back or join our mailing list for more information
and a Schedule of Events

 

Grandparents Pageant
Celebrate Grandparents’ Day in a unique way this year! Nominate your grandparent to be the Best Spotsylvania Grandparent at the 1859 County Fair being held September 12-13, 2009. Both the Grandparent and Grandchild will be honored at a ceremony on September 13. There will be five winners in all, one from each age group based on the Grandchild’s age on September 13th: 5 and under,
6 – 10, 11 – 15, 16 – 20, and 21 and older.
Nomination forms are due by September 8, 2009.

Grandparents Pageant- Nomination Form

Did you plant a home garden this summer? Do you make bake goods from scratch? Do you make home crafts and needlework projects? This contest is for you! Sign up to show off your handiwork & skills in the 1859 County Fair Agricultural and Handcrafted contest. We are looking for participants in the following categories;

 


Fruits and Vegetables

Baked Goods


Cut Flowers

Home Crafts and Needlework

Canned Goods

Photography

 

 Agricultural & Handcrafted Entry Form

 

Interested in being a Vendor or Sponsoring this event?

County Fair Sponsorship Form

Vendor Application


Historic Civil War Dance Lessons
Get ready for the Statewide Sesquicentennial events
or just come out and learn something new!

For further information, please contact
Rachel DeLooze, Tourism Marketing Manager
at 540-507-7205 or via E-Mail.

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Spotsylvania County Department of Economic Development & Tourism
Local: (540) 507-7210 |  Toll-free: (800) 972-2526  | 
Email
10304 Spotsylvania Ave, Suite 440  |  Fredericksburg, VA  22408