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I am like a needle, but
with a slimy mouth.
I will take care of your
pesty problems.
Hugh Mercer Apothecary
Kenmore Plantation
I held slabs of meat in the
past and folks tied horses
to me.
The sun will help me tell
you the time of day.
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PONSHOP
The University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg Center for the
Creative Arts
The Fredericksburg Area Museum
and Cultural Center
Includes:
The City of Fredericksburg
The George Washington
Foundation
Washington Heritage Museums
Thank You for your assistance in creating this brochure :
David Pearcy
Madelyn Descutner
Fredericksburg Area Museum
and Cultural Center
Mary Washington House
I will unlock the past
to a famous man.
I can tell you the time
with my front face.
James Monroe Museum
The Rising Sun Tavern
Jorda DeBoise
Illustrated Map of Downtown Fredericksburg
Comprehensive articles of six historic sites
Link to “Portal to History” online content
Stamp-Collecting activity
Historic Downtown
Fredericksburg
of
Kids’ Walking Map
Matt Dinehart
Zoë Kovacs
Caroline Connors
Marielle White
Maggie Carmody
This brochure was produced by eight scholarship
recipients ages 10-16 from the Fredericksburg area
that participated in the “Mapping History” workshop facilitated by PONSHOP Studio and Gallery. In
this six–week class, students visited six historic sites
and “studied” the character of each site, documenting the architecture, history, and practices.
Students kept a series of sketches that chronicled
each week’s tour with handwritten notes and
illustrations. This Guidebook is an authentic
document - made by the kids for the kids. On Behalf
of the students and instructors we hope you enjoy
your visit!
About this Walking Map
Fredericksburg, Virginia
STAMPS
James Monroe Museum
14 908
Charles Street
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“A Portal to History”
Perspective view of the front facade
South Elevation of Kenmore Mansion
Built in the 1770’s and originally occupied by
Fielding Lewis and Betty Washington Lewis,
this mansion was the center of social life and
business. However, Kenmore never attained
its intended glory due to the subsequent
economic hardships brought on by the Revolutionary War and Civil War. This structure was
part of a sprawling 400-acre plantation and
boasts ornate plaster ceiling designs in the
Chamber Room and Dining Room. In 1922,
Kenmore was in danger of being demolished,
but the Daughters of the American Revolution
and other local groups raised funds to save the
building. Since then, an extensive restoration
has brought Kenmore back to its Georgian-era
elegance. As recent as 1990, a civil war-era
cannonball was discovered in the building’s
roof.
Using the clues below, locate
these items at each site and
collect the stamp!
Established in 1728, Fredericksburg remains one of
the oldest cities in the United States. Many historically significant people lived in Fredericksburg
including James Monroe and Mary Washington. The
city was also the tenth largest port city during the
19th century. Many critical battles that shaped our
nation during the Civil War took place in Fredericksburg. The sites featured in this brochure give an
overview to the city’s rich history.
Kenmore Plantation
16 1201
Washington Avenue
The James Monroe Museum contains many
artifacts of historical significance. From White
House furniture to beaded purses made by
Native Americans, the Monroe family collected
books, furniture, silverware and clothing along
with many other relics. James Monroe didn’t
live at the site but was considered a local. He
was born in Westmoreland County and was
most well known for being the fifth president
of the United States and author of the Monroe
Doctrine, which kept other nations from interfering with those in the Western Hemisphere.
The museum is actually made up of three
buildings that were joined together. In 1927,
this historical structure was threatened to be
torn down for a gas station to be built. The
museum contains relics from Monroe’s presidency and many other things, from a large
piano to hundreds of old books. James Monroe
died on July 4th, 1831 but this museum
protects his legacy.
James Monroe’s
spectacles (reading glasses)
Rising Sun Tavern
1304 Caroline Street
Previously an Inn for travelers, and a meeting spot
and restaurant for locals,
the tavern was originally
the home of Charles Washington, brother to George
Washington. The Tavern
accommodated both
upper and lower class
citizens and travelers. You
can discover how “bar
keepers” got their name
and what “mind your P’s
and Q’s” really means. The
Washington home operated as a tavern from
1792-1830 and remains as
one of Fredericksburg’s
most notable historic sites.
Grandfather Clock
View of the front facade
Mercer Apothecary Shop
5 Hugh
1020 Caroline Street
Sophia St.
Caroline St.
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Masonry arch detail
George St.
View of the Fredericksburg Area Museum from Market Square
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and kitchen building
Hawke St.
View from Caroline Street
Before entering the Apothecary, check the
glass vessel in the front window. If the top
and bottom are red, an epidemic is spreading so be careful! Hugh Mercer practiced
medicine near this site from 1761-1776. This
building exemplifies an 18th century apothecary. In the first room you can see bottles of
pills, tonics and spices. Some might make
you feel better in very interesting ways. In
the second room you can see blood sucking
leeches, a “flesh box” - where amputated
limbs are caught, and amputation tools. The
upstairs and garden provide a more pleasant environment if the leeches get to your
head.
1200 Charles Street
12 Mary Washington House
This large estate with an upstairs, separate
kitchen and a spacious garden was home
to Mary Washington, mother of George
Washington. Washington bought this two
cottage structure for his mother and made
significant renovations to accommodate
her. The house shows that the Washingtons
were wealthy through two English Knife
boxes and numerous closets. This site
contains many artifacts from Mary
Washington’s life and a few other residents
of the house. Mary Washington died in
1789 at the age of 81. Be sure to visit the
beautiful garden behind the house.
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LaFayette Blvd
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Fredericksburg Visitor Center
Old Stone Warehouse
Center for Creative Arts (Silversmith House)
Rising Sun Tavern
Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop
Fredericksburg Baptist Church
Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center
(Catherine W. Jones McKann Center)
Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center
(Town Hall/Market Square)
St. George’s Episcopal Church
Court House (1852)
The Presbyterian Church of Fredericksburg
Mary Washington House
Slave Auction Block
James Monroe Museum
Masonic Cemetery
Kenmore Plantation
Thomas Jefferson Religious Freedom Monument
Hugh Mercer Monument
Mary Washington Grave and Monument
Confederate Cemetery
Visit the Link below for additional content and bonus
material for the “Portal to History” walking map:
www.visitfred.com/childrens-walking-tour
8 The Fredericksburg Area Museum
and Cultural Center / Market Square
1001 Princess Anne Street
Located at the Old Town Hall and Market
Square, the Fredericksburg Area Museum
and Cultural Center boasts a rich and historic
past. They are both a modern and historic
center of activity. Market Square was always
crowded, being the colonial version of the
mall: a place to get together with friends, go
shopping and get something to eat. The
square was not as pleasant when it came to
the smell. The place reeked of guano, or bat
dung, fresh meat and all the other items
coming in from the river port. The Old Town
Hall was the center of government in Fredericksburg - a place of meeting, greeting,
feeding and governing. Today, the Town Hall
hosts various exhibits to explore. You should
also visit the museum’s annex building, the
Catherine W. Jones McKann Center, directly
across the street.
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