Take a Sentimental Journey as we transport you back to the 1940s. Experience historic V-J Day at the City of Fredericksburg’s original USO building!

Jokers, jills, and jivers get ready to swing as the Fredericksburg Big Band takes the reins and brings it home in the tradition of the local Kampus Kats and The Melodiers. Enjoy a Coke and a doughnut, but “Don’t touch that dial!” You may miss HFFI’s radio show.

Join in the patriotic spirit that defined an era as we honor the U.S. Armed Forces and those who helped on the Homefront. Whether you come dressed in your best vintage attire or “Mend and Make Do,” as they said in the song, “I’ll be seeing you.”

Date: August 15, 2025

Location: Dorothy Hart Community Center, 408 Canal Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Time: 8:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

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With Connie Hilker.

In 1927, photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston was hired by the owners of Chatham Manor, Daniel and Helen Devore, to document their newly restored mansion and garden.  While she was there, Johnston also photographed many of the other structures in Falmouth.  In this program by Connie Hilker, we will learn about FBJ’s life and compare her 1927 images to what these locations look like today.

Connie is the current President of the Stafford County Historical Society. She has a passion for history, tools and construction. She and her husband, Steve, are actively restoring their historic Stafford residence, Hartwood Manor—a brick Gothic Revival farmhouse built in 1848—renovating its outbuildings and designing the gardens on their nine-acre property.

Join us as we commemorate Juneteenth 2025 with a vibrant celebration of freedom, resilience, and culture! This year’s event honors the legacy of emancipation while embracing the power of education, unity, and action in our communities. Through music, art, storytelling, and fellowship, we reflect on the past and empower the future. Our motto, “Educate to Advocate…..then Activate,” guides this experience while encouraging us to learn our history, raise our voices, and create meaningful change. From youth activities to cultural performances, guest speakers to community resources, there’s something for everyone to enjoy and be inspired by. Come together with us in joy, pride, and purpose as we celebrate the spirit of Juneteenth—because freedom didn’t end in 1865, it continues to evolve through awareness, action, and unity!

HFFI EVENT

Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill by drinking in Revolution-era buildings.

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

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This year’s Summer Social will be an outdoor potluck picnic at the home of our VP of Programs, Anita Dodd.  Anita has a large, lovely property with plenty of room for members to visit and kids to play.  The Society will have tables set up, but we ask you to bring your own chairs.  The Society will also provide drinks and cutlery.

This is a potluck picnic.  Please bring a dish to share and remember to bring chairs, too!

Not yet a member?  It’s easy to join.

NOTE THE NEW DATE.  We’ve had to postpone our event to May 3rd due to the forecast for heavy rain and lightning.

Join us for a fun and educational tour of Falmouth Cemetery.  Featured on the tour will be the historic Union Church and Hobby School.  The tour will include historical stories by historians, Jerrilynn Eby MacGregor and Anita Dodd.

Parking for the event will be at the Grizzle Center off Butler Road (60 Bulter Road, Falmouth, VA 22405).