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Newsletter of the Fredericksburg Area Museum
Fall 2007

Children’s Art Experiences

Lindsey Victoria will be offering Children’s Art Civil War Artist and Fredericksburg
Native’s Work to be Featured at the
Experiences for children 6–12 years old to help
them explore the art of John Elder. The activities

Fredericksburg Area Museum

will be offered from 10–11 am on the following
Saturdays: October 20, November 17, and
December 15 at the Museum. There will be a $5
charge for materials. Space is limited, so please call
the Museum for reservations (371-3037). Fredericksburg has been home to several significant the Confederate Army. He was present during the
historical figures. Names we all know include George famous “Battle of the Crater” in Petersburg, and later
Ms. Victoria is a recent graduate of UMW with a Washington, James Monroe, and John Paul Jones. completed the definitive painting of this famous battle.
degree in Art Education. She is currently student Very few people, however, know that Fredericksburg
teaching in Spotsylvania County. was home to one of the most prominent Southern After the war, Elder worked in Richmond and
artists of the 19th century, John Adams Elder Fredericksburg, painting portraits of some of the most
Gifts for Giving (1833–1895). prominent men
On December 8, the Education department will and women of the
repeat the popular “Gifts for Giving” program, We hope to change era. Mr. Voelkel
where children make gifts for family and friends. that with our notes that, “As an
The program will take place at the Unitarian newest exhibition, artist trained in
Universalist Fellowship of Fredericksburg, located John Adams Elder: the DÜsseldorf
at 1115 Caroline St. from 1–3 pm. Please enter Fredericksburg’s school, Jack Elder
on George Street. There will be a $5 charge for Artist of the Civil brought a classical
materials. Space is limited. Please call the Museum War. This retro- European sensibility
for reservations (371-3037). spective exhibition, to his work. His
the first of its kind portraits of contem-
Evening with an Expert since 1947, will porary greats such
The November 13 “Evening With an Expert” provide our guests as Robert E. Lee,
program is pleased to present Mr. David Voelkel. with a look into the “Stonewall” Jackson,
life and works of and Matthew
His presentation is titled “John Adams Elder: this prolific artist. Fontaine Maury
Virginia Artist of the Civil War Era – A Curator’s The exhibition will convey his great skill
Perspective.” Mr. Voelkel is curator for the feature numerous as an artist and a
State Art Collection, The Commonwealth of portrait, landscape, natural talent which
Virginia, Richmond, and was guest curator for the and genre paintings was first fostered
Museum’s new John Adams Elder exhibit. of the Civil War in his hometown
and Southern life on of Fredericksburg,
Previously, Mr. Voelkel completed curatorial loan from the State Virginia, in the
duties at George Washington’s Fredericksburg Art Collection of antebellum period.”
Foundation, Fredericksburg; James Monroe’s Ash the Commonwealth
Robert E. Lee by John Adams Elder
Lawn–Highland, Charlottesville; James Monroe of Virginia and other While painting
Image Courtesty of the State Art Collection of the Commonwealth of
Museum and Memorial Library, Fredericksburg; private sources. “The Virginia, the Library of Virginia Collection Jefferson Davis’
The Building of Bath Museum, Bath, England; work of John Adams portrait at Beauvoir,
and as a program coordinator with the National Elder is long overdue for exhibition, and the State Art near Biloxi, Miss., Elder contracted malaria.
Building Museum, Washington, DC. Collection of the Commonwealth of Virginia is very Complications from the illness, combined with
pleased to have been able to loan a number of works to years of alcoholism, led Elder to be incapacitated the
Please join us for an informative evening on the upcoming retrospective exhibition,” commented remaining five years of his life. He died in his home
November 13 at 7 pm in the Theater at the Central guest curator David Voelkel, Curator, State Art and studio, located at 1111 Main Street (present-day
Rappahannock Regional Library on Caroline Collection, Commonwealth of Virginia. Caroline Street), in 1895. His gravestone can be
Street. Please call 371-3037 to reserver your spot. found at the Confederate Cemetery on Washington
Born in Fredericksburg in 1833, John Adams Elder Avenue. Elder’s work played a significant role in
Holiday Shopping was a painter in the school of realism. At the age of post-war America, helping to perpetuate the idea
The Museum Store of the Fredericksburg 17, he moved to New York City to improve his skill, of the “Glorious Old South” and the “Southern
Area Museum in conjunction with HFFI will and shortly thereafter moved to DÜsseldorf, Germany, Mystique” that is still very much alive today.
offer a holiday shopping experience during the for five years to study under Emanuel Leutze, famed
Candlelight Tour. Mark your calendars for German painter of Washington Crossing the Delaware. John Adams Elder: Fredericksburg’s Artist of the Civil
December 8 and 9 to tour the beautifully decorated Elder moved back to New York in 1856 and continued War will be on display from October 6, 2007, through
homes along the route and then pick up special his painting career. He returned to Fredericksburg in September 7, 2008. The Fredericksburg Area Museum
gifts in the shopping area. Museum members will 1860. After his home was damaged during the early is delighted to have the opportunity to display such a
receive their discounts at off-site events! stages of the Battle of Fredericksburg, he enlisted in large collection of this important artist’s paintings, as
well as several of his personal items and sketches. Call
(540) 371-3037 for more information.

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 FrederiCksburg AreA MuseuM
From the Desk of the President
Fall is upon us! For the Museum, this means the
wrap-up of our Capital Campaign. By December
of last year, the Museum had raised $9.6 million,
enough to qualify for the Kresge Foundation
Challenge Grant. By August 2007, that figure had
risen to over $10 million. The overall project antic-
ipated that we raise approximately $12 million,
which includes funds for the endowment to support
the new museum building. We anticipate receiving
about $600,000 of this in tax credits, which leaves
us still in need of $1.4 million. Confusing? We
think so, too. But it isn’t impossible. All of the
success in winning matching grants truly keeps the
Museum staff on their toes.
The key to our past fundraising success is a
highly motivated and effective committee headed
by Charles McDaniel. The Capital Campaign
Committee is 15 members strong and represents the
wonderful diversity of interests in the building of
the new museum, which we anticipate will open in
the late spring of 2008.
Adopt an Object, Save the Past
Over the past three years, as we have prepared for
the big move across the street to our new facility,
the Museum staff has been working with an
outstanding team of people to prepare exciting new
exhibits for all our visitors to enjoy. One of the key
team members in any exhibit process is the conser-
vator. We use many different professionals to clean
and restore objects for display. Because objects come
to the Museum in a variety of conditions, not all
of them are ready for immediate exhibition. Some
require only light cleaning, while others need more
extensive work.
Below is a list of objects that are currently with
the conservators, or that are scheduled to go for
treatment in the next few months. All of these
objects are important parts of our past, and will be
part of the new exhibits. It’s up to us to save them,
and we need your help. Because conservation can
be costly, we are asking for donors to assist us with
getting this important work done. If you would like
to adopt one of the objects below, and cover the
costs of the needed treatment, we will recognize you
as the donor of the conservation work in the new
exhibitions. Can we count on you to be our partner in
saving the past?
Cleaning of select pieces from the Johnson Gun
Collection of Civil War weapons. Supports the
cleaning of three dozen rifles, muskets, pistols, and
edged weapons. Cost: $900.
Cleaning and minor repair to three period
uniforms including a Confederate officer’s overcoat,
a World War I Army jacket, and a World War II
WAC jacket. Cost: $200 each.
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Your Museum is also venturing into another inter-
esting project. Bricks! The Museum will be selling
commemorative bricks that will be placed in front of
the new building beginning this fall. The commem-
orative brick sidewalk will cover the front entrance
to the former bank building and wrap around the
corner on William Street. If you would like a name
or memory immortalized in stone, this is a perfect
opportunity.
On a different note, the Museum unveiled the
restored portrait of HRH Prince Frederick. Funds
for the restoration of the painting were generously
donated by the Sunshine Lady Foundation. The
magnificent frame restoration was funded by Wayne
and Lucy Harman. Several visitors have commented
on the “new” appearance of the portrait; I even I hope that every member will have an opportunity
overheard one woman say “...it hardly looks like an to explore and participate in all of the exciting
antique.” Actually, it isn’t supposed to look like an things happening here this fall…Prince Frederick is
antique. The restoration, done for Museum gallery looking forward to seeing you!
exhibition, made it look as good as it did when it
was painted more than 200 years ago. It is a truly Edwin W. Watson
magnificent work and is temporarily hanging in the
Washington Gallery.
Downtown
Cleaning and repair of a child-sized Zouave Open House
uniform from the 1860s. Includes the cap, pants,
sash, and jacket. Cost: $1,200. The annual Downtown Open House will be held on
Saturday, November 10 and Sunday, November 11.
Cleaning, repair, and mounting of a fragment of Look for bargains, entertainment, and special events
a First National Confederate flag, on loan to the throughout the downtown area as we officially kick
Museum from the National Park Service. Taken off the holiday season!
from Fredericksburg by a Michigan unit during the
1862 battle and returned in 2003. Cost: $950. During the downtown open house the Museum
Store is offering Double Discounts for Museum
Replacement of part of the glass arrow on the members!
Central Lunch neon sign that once hung outside a
downtown business. Cost: $1,200.
Cleaning and repair of a painting of Mr. Warren
Slaughter by Emanuel Leutze. Leutze worked in
the Fredericksburg area during the early 1860s. He
is most famou for his painting Washington Crossing
the Delaware. Painting: $1,200. Frame: $3,000.
Cleaning and repair of a painting of Mrs. Warren
Slaughter by Emanuel Leutze. Painting: $2,160.
Frame: $3,500.
Cleaning and repair of a painting of the Mary Don’t let this be the one
Washington House. Cost: $1,000. that got away!
If you are interested in assisting the Museum with any Reel in the Fintastically
of the above objects, please call 371-3037 and ask to Fredericksburg Calendar!
speak to the Curator, Mary Dellinger. She can provide
you with more information about the objects and what 16 months of the unique fish that
specific treatments are being done to save them. We splashed downtown this summer
look forward to hearing from you soon.
Come to The Fredericksburg Area Museum
or Friends of the Rappahannock
to hook your copy today
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Barbara Fiore
A different kind of volunteer
Visitors to the Museum are accustomed to seeing
friendly and knowledgeable docent volunteers
during their visit, but the Museum also uses volun-
teers behind the scenes. This month, we shine the
spotlight on one of these volunteers: Barbara Fiore.
Barbara settled in Fredericksburg 20 years ago,
after growing up in Long Island and living in
Albany, Syracuse, and Williamsburg, Virginia,
where she graduated from The College of
William & Mary. Barbara has worked as a human
resources consultant for more than 30 years, both
for large companies and recently as an independent
consultant, and has brought this experience to the
Museum. During the spring and summer, when
she was not skiing or kayaking, Barbara updated
the Museum’s human resources policies.
Barbara’s main task was to update the job descrip-
tions of the Museum’s staff. This was also the
task she enjoyed doing most, as it required her to
meet individually with each of the staff members
to find out what their jobs entailed. What she
encountered, she told us, were a group of “smart
people who were intelligent and fun to work with.”
Thanks, Barbara! Barbara’s work was essential to
the Museum’s reaccrediation review and was well
received by the accreditation team.
Current Volunteer
Opportunities
Docent: Provide information to the visitors in
the Museum. In the spring, Docents who wish to
conduct tours of the new building will receive tour
training.
Newsletter Production Volunteer: Volunteers are
needed to help coordinate the quarterly Newsletter
The Town Hall Cryer.
Administrative Volunteers: Volunteers are needed
for a variety of administrative tasks to include data
entry, bookkeeping, and correspondence.
Education Volunteers: We need help to develop
curriculum and train docents in preparation for
walking tours.
Professional Volunteers: Do you have a
background in sales, human resources, accounting,
marketing, graphic design, etc? Contact us and let
us know. We will keep your information on hand
and contact you when we have a need for your skill.
For more information on volunteering for The
Fredericksburg Area Museum, Contact Janelle
Kennedy or Stacey Pratt at (540) 371-9220 or by
email at famvolunteer@earthlink.net.
Barbara and Jack enjoy a fall morning at Hyperion.
Photo by Fredericksburg Lightworks
When Barbara was approached by the Museum
regarding her services, she was delighted to
learn she could be of help. While living in
Fredericksburg, Barbara has been busy working
and going about her daily activities, which include
frequent walks with her dog Jack and usually
include a stop at Hyperion, where she catches up
with friends and tries to keep Jack from stealing
treats. She had always intended to volunteer but,
like many of us, did not know where her talents
could be used. Barbara has found volunteering for
such a “great organization” to be highly rewarding
and fulfilling.
A New Walking Tour
This summer, the Fredericksburg Area Museum,
in conjunction with the Fredericksburg City
Visitor Center and Hallowed Ground Tours, began
offering a new tour for area residents and visitors.
The licensed tour guides of Hallowed Ground
Tours have developed a one-hour walking tour
highlighting the architectural highlights and history
of the Downtown Historic District.
Called “Bricks and Boards in the ’Burg,” the
tour begins at the Visitor Center, 706 Caroline
Street, and winds through the streets highlighting
buildings and area history between the downtown
business district. The tour concludes at the
Fredericksburg Area Museum, at 907 Princess
Anne Street.
Ed Watson, President and CEO of the FAMCC,
notes, “We have been considering this type of tour
for several years and are glad that visitors as well as
residents will have a chance to see some of the inter-
esting sidelights and history of the downtown area
featured in the Museum. This tour will not only
benefit the Museum but the Historic District, as well.”
Scott Walker, owner and tourmaster of Hallowed
Ground Tours, pointed out that the tour company
has been offering architectural study tours as
one of its many local tours to student groups for
Fall 2007
Richmond Day Trip
FAMCC is pleased to announce that we are
offering an exciting day trip to Richmond
this December. The trip will take place on
Thursday, December 6th. We will leave
Thursday morning, and our first stop will be
at the Virginia Historical Society for a guided
tour of the museum. The Historical Society’s
featured exhibit is Lee and Grant, which
chronicles the lives of the Civil War generals
from boyhood through their post-Civil War
careers. After the tour, members will have
a choice of shopping in Carytown or taking
a tour of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts’
current exhibition, The First Impressionist:
Eugene Boudin, about whom Claude Monet
claimed, “I owe everything to him.”
After the groups reunite, we will travel to
the Crowne Plaza Hotel, where we will
enjoy a relaxing dinner before traveling to
the Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens to visit
the Gardens, which will be decorated with
holiday lights, decorations, and displays and
will be in their full yuletide splendor. We will
return to Fredericksburg following the trip
to the gardens. We hope you can join us on
this special members’ trip for a day of history,
shopping, and fun in Virginia’s capitol!
The trip includes round-trip transportation,
admission and tour fees for all attractions,
dinner at the Crowne Plaza, and tax and tips.
The cost of the trip is $85 for non-members
and guests of members and $75 for members
of the museum.
Call (540) 371-3037 or stop by the Museum
to make your reservations today! You can also
print the registration form at www.FAMCC.
org. Space is limited, so make your reserva-
tions soon.
For more information:
»» Virginia Historical Society Web site:
www.vahistorical.org
»» Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Web site:
www.vmfa.museum
»» Crowne Plaza Web site (restaurant is the
Pavilion Café):
www.ichotels.com/h/d/cp/1/hotel/RICCS/
dining
»» Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens Web site:
www.lewisginter.org
three years. “This venture will highlight the many
delightful buildings and stories of the District for
visitors and residents,” he noted. The tours began in
the early summer and will be offered year-round.
If you would like to book a tour, please call
540-809-3918, or visit www.hallowedground-
tours.com. Information can also be found on the
Museum’s Web site, www.famcc.org, or by calling
the Visitor Center at 800-678-4748.
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Corporate Sponsors Discovery Days 2007 Volunteers

Discovery Days 2007 The Fredericksburg Area Museum wishes to thank the following The following volunteers helped make Celebrate Discovery
for their generosity in making Discovery Days a success and Discovery Days a success.
We hope you all had an opportunity to join us at the Mr. And Mrs. Charles G. McDaniel A special thank you to Stephie Maurer, our
City Dock area on August 18 and 19 for Discovery Thank you for your hospitality and generosity volunteer coordinator for Discovery Days
Days: Exploring Virginia with John Smith. The Cessie Howell and Mary Wynn McDaniel
Discovery Days Co-Chairs
weather was picture perfect, the setting wonderful, Cullen Adams Betty Gaines Anne Moranville
Patti Lynch Sheila Alford Jeff Giddings Lucinda Nuboa
and there was much to see and do! Artisans, demon-
Celebrate Discovery Chair Anne Marie Allen Judy Giddings Alice Nuckols
strators, and vendors from all across Virginia joined
Lucy Allen Gail Gill Josh Ozura
us in commemorating the 400th anniversary of the
Shirley Allen Tom Gorsuch Robert Pitchford
founding of Jamestown. We were very fortunate to Benefactor Christina Anker Rose Greco Wayde Pressley
have with us for the weekend the shallop and crew The Silver Companies Pat Baber Ken Haack Sandra Regelbrugge
from Sultana Project’s John Smith 400 as well as Cobblestone Square, a Joint Venture of the Kathy Beck Debi Haberman Casey Reinhart
GARRETT Companies and K. HOVNANIAN Carolyn Beverly Lindsey Haberman Beckie Resio
the barge constructed by the Reedville Fishermen’s
Linda Fagan and Loren Franklin Sealy Teresa Boyd Jesse Howell Ed Resio
Museum, The Spirit of 1608. The City of Fredericksburg Mike Buffum Sarah Jefferson Alek Riabouchinski
Stafford County Ben Burke Amy Jenrette Mike Riabouchinsky
Representatives from several historic sites were on Corinth Butler Mike Jones Carol Rice
hand with demonstrations and hands-on activities Patrons Richard Butler Whit Jones David Rice
for children, and folks of all ages were enthralled Cullen Incorporated Tom Carroway Karen Kallay Debbie Rice
by the living history village, where one could Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority Mike Carter Amber Kennedy Autumn Robinson
Mr. Tommy Mitchell Kit Carver Wendy Kimball Doug Robinson
engage in Colonial games, speak with first-person
PNC Bank Andrea Clark Leon Kimble Gayle Robinson
interpreters, and help with the construction of a
Hannah Clark Barbara Kincaid Kara Saffos
Native American canoe! Many traditional crafts
Payton Clark Andrew Kline Nick Saffos
were demonstrated, including woodworking, Accurate Printing
Tom Cleland Lizz Legacy Ted Saffos
Janney-Marshall Co.
spinning, weaving, and flint knapping, to name a Peggy Conway Arnold Levine Stephanie Scheff
Stuart-Fisher Meeting Management L. L. C.
few. Attendance for the weekend was estimated at The Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority
John Copley Anne Little Carol Shura
10,000 to 11,000, and a good time was had by all. Adam Covington Carl Little Liz Skinner
Central Rappahannock Regional Library
New member Marian McCabe said it best: “Thank Andrew Covington Natalie Luffman Torin Spaulding
Ms. Dori Farrell
Don Covington Mike MacEwen Danny Strock
you for Discovery Days! Entertaining, educational, J.F. Fick
Megan Covington Diane Manchester Randy Strock
inspirational. What a treat!” Mr. & Mrs. William J. Lynch, Jr.
Kenny Cox Lauren Manchester Anne Stuart
The McK Company
Kerri Curran Lindsay Manchester Shaun Sullivan
Quarles Petroleum
Beth Daly Todd Manchester Dianne Watson
Trolley Tours of Fredericksburg
Amanda Deshler Anne Marie Mastin Melissa Webb
The Virginia Wine Expereience
Buddy Deshler Rhody Mastin Christy Weber
Cardinal Press
Candace Deshler Brie Maurer Ian Webster
Body Works
Catherine Dexter Charlie Maurer Mindi Webster
Sodexho at University of Mary Washington
Don Emmerling Chip Maurer Moriah Webster
Stuart-Fisher Meeting Management L. L. C.
Evin Ewer Ned Maurer Stephen Webster
Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City
Michelle Ewer Casey McWilliams Chris White
Dale Glasgow
Scott Ewer Richard Mitchell Linda Williams
Stratford Hall Plantation
Winter Ewer Allysound Montijo Tom Worthy
The Westin Alexandria
Joe Fillare Jenna Montijo Jackie Wright
Fredericksburg Travel
Mike Frye Connie Moore
George Fuggit Andy Moranville

Fintastic Auction
Caps Successful
Summer Event
On August 25, a large crowd gathered behind the
Museum in historic Market Square for a chance to
bid on the colorful fish that had decorated the streets
of Fredericksburg all summer. The “Reelin’ ’Em In”
benefit auction was a huge success, with 43 fish finding
new homes and some very excited winners. Several we would like to thank all of the many volunteers
fish were very popular, with Hokie Fish and Bone Fish who spent countless hours making the event run
taking the top honors for highest bids. smoothly. We could not have done it without them!
The Museum wishes to thank committee
members Sandy Staley, Sue Bridi, Jenn Allen,
Mike Blashford, Mary Dellinger, Nancy Guerin,
Maureen Hamm, Mitzi Saffos, and Nancy
Hoch, who put on such a fantastic event. Special
recognition goes to Sue Henderson, the event
coordinator, who oversaw everything from the
finding of sponsors and working with artists to
the preview party and closing auction. Finally,

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Education Corner A Path to History! New Faces,

The Education Department had an inter-
esting summer. The weekly programs, which
were related to the map exhibit titled “The
Cartographers’ Perspective, 400 Years of Virginia
Maps,” were attended by 156 children and 55
adults. These programs were held in Market
Square. Programming was also taken off-site to
1) Hugh Mercer’s Summer Scholars, 2) Stafford
County Schools DARE day at Pratt Park, 3) the
Fredericksburg Boys and Girls Club, and 4) the
Central Rappahannock Regional Library.
With the help of two wonderful interns from
UMW, Jacqueline Wright and Catherine Dexter,
754 children took part in Museum activities
during “Discovery Days.” Now that the school
year has begun, the Education calendar is filling
up with the popular Museum on the Move Trunk
Program, where artifacts are taken to local schools.
The Museum has developed Native Americans
and George Washington trunks and is working
on developing a Civil War trunk. These programs
reinforce the Virginia Standards of Learning.
Education is also working with programming/
events on Faire in the Square activities. On October
14, there will be a craft project associated with
Fredericksburg’s sister city, Prince’s Town in Ghana,
and a pumpkin-decorating activity with “BYOP”
(Bring Your Own 6-8in Pumpkin), including self-
adhesive foam pieces to decorate your pumpkin.
Timeless
The renovation of the former First Virginia bank building
marks an historic time of preservation and rejuvenation in
the downtown Fredericksburg community. The Museum
is proud to have the opportunity to open this building
once again, and to tell the stories of our area’s rich history
and culture. When we open our doors in spring 2008
we believe the Museum will be a place of pride for the
community and will change the way locals and visitors
alike look at the historical footprints in our area.
In Fall 2007 the Museum will be offering a new
program that allows for everyone in the community
to participate in the transformation of this truly
unique and architecturally striking building. You
can have your name, or that of someone you would
like to honor, engraved on a brick surrounding the
new Museum. The brick sidewalks guide our visitors
inside the Museum to learn more about the effects
of the Civil War on civilians, the results of improved
transportation on agricultural economies, and the
impact of colonization on Native Americans—
stories connecting our past to our present. Your
gift to build a path to history will help sustain the
Museum’s mission to “collect, interpret and present
the history and culture of this region” and will
serve as a reminder for visitor’s to our area that the
Fredericksburg community is proud of our heritage.
The bricks will go on sale beginning November 1.
For more information visit www.famcc.org.
Welcome New Members
June 1, 2007–September 13, 2007
Mr. John N. Pearce Ms. Kerry P. Devine
Mr. William Arnst Mr. and Mrs. Patrick &
Ms. Gale Beamon Martha Dexter
Mr. and Mrs. Rob Braton Mr. Norris Dickard
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Brown Mr. Robert Dickens
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Cannon Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carson and Nichol Forbes
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Carter Mr. Christopher Hopper
Mr. Randy Walther and Mr. Marcus Lawrence
Ms. Kit Carver Mr. Carl Little
Ms. Laura Chewning Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McCabe
Cobblestone Square, LLC
Ms. Lois Colbridge
Mr. Bob McNichols
Dr. and Mrs. David Melton
Going Places
The Museum would like to express sincere appreci-
ation to all of our hard-working summer interns and
volunteers, and welcome those who have joined our
staff for the fall season.
Chairman of the Board John Janney announced the
newest member to the Board of Directors in July.
John Ellis is a Johnstown, Pennsylvania native and
2005 graduate of Virginia Tech, where he received a
BS in mining and mineral engineering. Mr. Ellis is a
mining engineer with Aggregate Industries, a world
leader in the production of high-quality construction
materials. He brings a great appreciation of archi-
tecture and preservation to the Museum. His interests
and hard work led to the restoration of Hayfield in
Caroline County.
UMW student Jackie Wright helped Education
Coordinator Paula Gorsuch with our annual children’s
workshops in Market Square this summer. Thanks for
braving that July heat, Jackie! Jackie, a junior Historic
Preservation major, would like to continue her studies
with a Masters in Museum Studies. She will continue to
help the Museum throughout the fall in assisting with
public programs.
Stacey Pratt will be joining the Museum in the devel-
opment office this fall. Stacey is a Stafford resident and
recent graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University,
where she earned a BS in Anthropology. Stacey
brings a love of museum work to her position. She has
traveled throughout Mexico studying Mayan archaeo-
logical sites. Stacey will be developing fall and spring
membership trips, as well as working on interactive
educational programs to be used in the new museum.
Those who love museum work often find it difficult
to leave! Our summer intern, Catherine Dexter, has
officially joined the Museum staff working part-time in
the Development office. She will carry out administrative
responsibilities associated with the capital campaign
efforts. Catherine is a senior at UMW majoring in
history and is currently writing her senior thesis.

Sophistication: Ms. Sallie Daiger

Mrs. Elizabeth D'Andrea
Ms. Linda Norman
Sammy T's Becky Kowalski, a local teacher and former volunteer,
Ms. Renee Davis Mr. and Mrs. Michael Spears has joined the staff on a part-time basis as well. Becky is
The Jewelry of Vintage Revival Mr. Walter Davis Mr. and Mrs. David Voelkel a 2004 graduate of UMW and received her Masters in
Mr. Carlos DelToro
The Museum Store is proud to present a stunning teaching at VCU in 2005. She teaches AP Government
new line to the Fredericksburg area from Vintage at Brooke Point High School. When Becky isn’t working
Revival. Featured as the editor’s pick in the June issue John A. Janney, Chairman in the Museum’s shop, you can find her and her husband
of Country Living magazine, each piece of jewelry Edwin W. Watson, President & CEO Chris fly fishing on the Rappahannock.
is handcrafted of sterling silver and pieces of broken The Town Hall Cryer is published quarterly by
The Fredericksburg Area Museum.
china. With the philosophy of “everything old can be On August 20th the Museum said farewell to
new again,” Jacque Smiley creates beautiful pieces of All Rights Reserved. Judith Jones, the Museum’s Director of Development
elegance and tradition from shards of heirloom china. Please direct address change and External Affairs for nearly four years. Judy proved
to the following address:
Come visit the store to see these stylish pieces and talk Fredericksburg Area Museum to be a critical asset during the Museum’s $10 million
to us about bringing in chipped cups or plates that have P.O. Box 922 capital campaign and guided us through the award of
Fredericksburg, VA 22404
special meaning to your family. These heirlooms can many prestigious grants, including Kresge, National
phone: 540-371-3037
be transformed into one-of-a-kind charms, bracelets, fax: 540-371-1001 Endowment for the Humanities, and Institute of
pendants, or earrings. www.famcc.org Museum and Library Services. We wish Judy the best
Hilary Canter, Copy Editor of luck in her new endeavors as Chief Operating Officer
Ian Soper, Graphic Designer
of the MG DiVine Foundation. Thanks for all of your
Discovery Days and Fintastically Fredericksburg Photos hard work, Judy!
Courtesty of FredericksburgLightworks.com

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Upcoming Events
October 5 5:30 pm John Adams Elder: Fredericksburg’s Artist of the Civil War;
Members’ Opening Reception.

October 6 10 am – 5 pm John Adams Elder: Fredericksburg’s Artist of the Civil War;

Public Opening.

October 14 1 – 3 pm Faire in the Square: A family fun event in historic Market Square.

October 20 10 – 11 am Children’s Art Experience: Hands-on activities for kids 6-12.

November 10 & 11 10 – 11 am Downtown Open House: Double discounts for Members at the
museum shop.

November 13 7 pm Evening with an Expert: Please call for reservations.

November 17 10 – 11 am Children’s Art Experience: Hands-on activities for kids 6-12.

December 6 9 am – 9 pm. Museum Trip to Richmond: Please call for reservations.

December 8 1 – 3 pm Gifts for Giving: Holiday craft program for children.

December 8 & 9 Varies by Candlelight Tour: Museum members receive discounts at various
Have your next event location locations on the tour.
in Market Square!
December 15 10 – 11 am Children’s Art Experience: Hands-on activities for kids 6-12.
Call Mitzi Saoffos at (540) 371-5668
for rental information. Visit our Web site at www.famcc.org for more information!

Fredericksburg Area Museum & Cultural Center Non-Profit Org.

P.O. Box 922 U.S. Postage
Fredericksburg, VA 22404 PAID
Permit No. 293
Fredericksburg, VA
22401

Inside Preview
John Adams Elder:
Fredericksburg’s Artist
of the Civil War
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Adopt an Object, Save the Past

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Richmond Day Trip

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Discovery Days
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