This timeless musical farce of sentimental priates, bumbling policemen, dimwitted lovers, and an eccentric Major-General focuses on a young pirate apprentice name Frederic.  Follow the dreams and adventures of this merry pirate on stage in this live theater performance.  Prices include lunch and a show.  Birthday party packages available. 

Enjoy Potomac Point wine tastings and American BBQ specials on the Bistro Menu or pre-order your gourmet picnic basket.  Enjoy our picnic grounds with your family and friends, while enjoying live Blues music!  (No fireworks display.) 

Please join us for the third annual Fabulous Fourth at George Washington's Ferry Farm!  Join General George Washington, members of his regiment, and other first-person interpreters for a look into colonial era life, including spinning, weaving, laundry, cooking and a surgeon's tent.  A Native American Indian village will provide a look at how they lived, made tools and told stories.  American Indian flutist Jim Morehouse will provide music.  Frontiersmen will demonstrate how these rough and hardy people helped shape the nation. 

While there, kids can sign a copy of the Declaration of Independence with a quill pen, play games, make crafts, and get their faces painted (10am-5pm).  At 1pm, Cub Scout Tropp #199 of Stafford County will retire the U.S. flage that flew over the archaeology site in 2008.  Free trolley rides will run between Fredericksburg and Ferry Farm.  Ferry Farm will remain open until 5:00pm.  Visit www.ferryfarm.org/events.html for more details on this special weekend.

**The Native American Indians, colonial and frontier interpreters (including George Washington) will be at Ferry Farm Sunday as well.  Regular admission rates apply. 

George Washington's Young Friends, first-person interpreters, will offer glimpses into 18th-century life at Ferry Farm.  Enjoy period clothing, activities, and more.  Join GWYF on the following Saturdays:  March 21, April 4, May 16, August 15, September 26, October 24, and November 21. 

As is the tradition, on July 4th, fireworks will be launched from the hilss of southern Stafford County in beautiful Pratt Park.  Bring family, friends and a picnic for the best view of the show.  Gates open at 6:00pm.  The University of Mary Washington (UMW) Community Symphony will perform at 8:00pm, leading up to the fireworks - which will begin at dusk (around 9:15pm).  Parking is free at Pratt Park, but be sure to carpool, as space is limited.  **NOTE:  Old Mill Park in the City of Fredericksburg will close to the public at 8:00pm.**

On Sunday July 5th, join General George Washington, members of his regiment, and other first-person colonial interpreters for a look into colonial era life, including spinning, weaving, laundry, cooking and a surgeon's tent.  A Native American Indian village will provide a look at how they lived, made tools and told stories.  Frontiersmen will demonstrate how these rough and hardy people helped shape the nation.  Regular admission rates apply. 

Hartwood Winery and a guest winery invite you to come to the vineyard and enjoy live music, wine tastings, tours, and hors d'oeuvres.  Admission includes a festival glass. 

Take delight in the sights and sounds of the Rappahannock River at night.  Join guides Michelle Meyer and Bob Sargeant to learn about the fireflies that light our way in the dark.  Minimum age is 6 years.  Meet at City Dock.  Backup date:  July 19.  Call in advance for reservations. 

Join the Friends of the Rappahannock for an exclusive water tour of Crow's Nest, led by Hal Wiggins, author of A Field Guide to Crow's Nest.  Crow's Nest is a significant ecological site, known for the Potomac Creek Heronry.  Meet at FOR headquarters, and bring a bag lunch.  Minimum age 8 years.  You MUST call in advance for reservations.  Backup date:  July 26.  THIS TOUR IS FULL!

Members of the local chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalist program will lead tours of the woods and fields at Belmont.  Tours take place rain or shine.  No reservations are necessary.  Meet outside the Visitor Center.