Carnival Rides – Live Music – Games
Kids Power Wheel Derby – Petting Zoo
Homemaking Contest

Learn more at www.staffordfair.com or contact Gordon Shelton (540) 840-8992

From October 10–11, 2026, Historic Falmouth invites history enthusiasts, families, and runners to a two-day celebration combining immersive living history, exclusive local heritage tours, and a festive 10K trail run.

OCTOBER 10 Symposium:

Enjoy engaging presentations from leading historians exploring the site’s cultural significance and its place in the story of the Revolution.  The symposium runs the morning of Saturday, October 10, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM at Pratt Park, ahead of the afternoon’s living history programming.

• Kathi Lynn Austin, Freedom Forge Foundation – Preserving the Iconic Hunter’s Iron Works
• Jerrilynn Eby MacGregor, Stafford Historical Society – James Hunter & the American Revolution
• Craig Bell, American Society of Arms Collectors – The Guns Made at James Hunter’s Rappahannock Forge
• Katherine Enger, American Battlefield Trust – Striking While the Iron is Hot: Self-Emancipation at Hunter’s Iron Works
• Barbra Anderson, Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc. – James Hunter & Fredericksburg’s Gunnery
• Shelby Chandler, James Monroe Memorial Foundation – Hunter’s Freemasonry Legacy 

Main Event 1:00 – 5:00 PM

• Military Reenactments
• Living History Experiences
• Blacksmithing and Forging
• Symposium Speakers
• Military Honors
• Bagpipes, Recorders, and Fife & Drums​​
• Kid’s Corner on the River!

Revolution on the Rappahannock is FREE and open to the public.

However, we would really appreciate it if you could donate to our non-profit. Your donation will help cover the cost of this event and preserve the historic site on the Rappahannock for generations to come.

BONUS for early registrations!  

If you pre-register, you’ll be processed through a separate line that moves faster than the line for walk-in registrants.

REGISTER & LEARN MORE

Bring the Whole Family! 

Play colonial games, get creative with crafts, meet courageous animals, explore historic relics, and discover the ghost of James Hunter—all part of an unforgettable experience designed for youngsters. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled adventure!

Presentation on iconography and stone carvers in the graveyard by Anita Dodd.

Jerrilynn Eby MacGregor will present on some of the individuals buried in the graveyard.

Honoring stories.  Preserving History.  Building a Future.
Join us for a weekend of meaningful experiences, powerful voices, and lasting impact.

Weekend Highlights

• Living History Experiences
  Encounter the stories of the enslaved through powerful interpretation and demonstrations.
• Tours of Historic Sites & Slave Dwellings
  Explore preserved spaces and discover the stories they continue to tell.
• Evening Programs & Cultural Events
  Special performances, storytelling, and experiences throughout the weekend.
• Joseph McGill & Special Guest Presentation
  Hear from nationally recognized historians and community leaders.
• Walking Tours and Docent Conversations
  Join conversations with scholars and descendants in meaningful dialog.
• Family-Friendly Activities
  Interactive opportunities for visitors of all ages to learn and reflect.

Learn more at SlaveDwellingProjectFXBG.com

Presentation on Stafford County Cemeteries by Anita Dodd

Presentation on Revolutionary War individuals buried in Stafford Cemeteries by Jerrilynn Ebby MacGregor.

This year’s Summer Social will be held at the Rowser Building in Room A.  The Society will provide drinks and cutlery.

This is a potluck picnic.  Please bring a dish to share!

Not yet a member?  It’s easy to join.