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Mission in Fredericksburg |
As
part of its mission, Historic
Fredericksburg foundation actively owns,
restores, and protects properties in
Fredericksburg. The foundation currently
owns the 1851 grocery story at 604 A
William Street as well as the 1748 Lewis
store, whose recent restoration is a proud
accomplishment. HFFI has in the past
contributed to the preservation of such
Fredericksburg landmarks as the Old Stone
Warehouse, Old City Hall (now the
Fredericksburg Museum), the Gravatt House,
a historic kitchen dependency, Chimneys,
the Silversmith Shop and the Doggett
House. The Foundation maintains protective
easements on 39 sites in the city. As part
of its educational mission, the foundation
publishes the annual Journal of
Fredericksburg History. Our Marker Program
researches historic buildings and provides
bronze plaques for interested property
owners. The Oral History Program has
produced transcriptions of interviews with
nearly 100 local citizens. Our research
room contains a photograph collection as
well as books and other resources for the
researcher.
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