HFFI Events – Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc.

Upcoming Events

May 15, 2022

Spring Home Tour

Members-Only tour of 909 Madison Street.

FREE. Open to active Annual Members only. Registration Required.

Please reach out to [email protected] with questions regarding your membership status. Renew or Join anew for 2022 through the registration form.

Spring & Fall Walking Tours

Keep your eye on the HFFI event calendar for special walking tours – Urban Renewal Walking Tour, Alleys of Fredericksburg, Coffee Crawl, and so much more!

December 9-11, 2022

52nd Annual Candlelight Tour

Mark your calendars for this annual tradition!

Registration Required

More details coming soon

HFFI reserves the right to take photographs in connection with its events and use these photos for for any lawful purpose, including for example such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising, and web content.

Past Events

2022 Annual Membership Meeting

Sunday March 27, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.

Historic Renwick Courthouse, 815 Princess Anne Street

Includes the annual HFFI Preservation Awards

Open to all HFFI Members

Not a member of HFFI or need to renew?

Become an Annual Member for 2022 by clicking here.

You can email [email protected] to confirm your current membership status.

Hats Off to Jinxie: A Celebration of Local Civic Ladies

Sunday March 20, 2022

Two seatings available — 2:00 p.m. or 4:00 p.m.

Each group will be limited to 28 guests

$35 / $30 HFFI Members

Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc. (HFFI) is hosting a vintage fashion show, tea party, and presentation to honor the contributions of notable Fredericksburg women going back to the 1700’s.

The fashion show will feature mid-century outfits and hats from the collection of Jinxie Forbush, who volunteered in Fredericksburg’s civic organizations her whole life.

The event, held at the Freedom Society on Caroline Street, will include tea, a cupcake, and a scone with clotted cream and jam.

Reservations can be made online through the link above, or by calling or going in person to the HFFI Office at the Lewis Store (Address: 1200 Caroline Street, Phone 540-371-4504).

Would you like to sponsor this event or another HFFI event in 2022? Please contact us.

Coffee Crawl

Saturday February 26, 2022

Two tour start times available — 1:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m.

Each group will be limited to ten participants

$30 / $25 HFFI Members

Learn about the history of coffee in Fredericksburg as we take a tour through some of our city’s finest coffee shops:

The price for this two-hour walking tour (one mile) includes special offerings from each of the shops.

Tours depart from 25 30 Espresso (400 Princess Anne Street) at either 1:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m.

Suggested parking at Sophia Street Parking Garage (first four hours are free).

December 10-12, 2021

51st Annual Candlelight Tour

Mark your calendars for small group guided tours and digital walking tour components. This year’s tour takes place in the 1100 block of Charles Street and along Lewis Street. We can’t wait to have you join us in this annual tradition!

Timed Tour Ticketing — Registration Required

Visit the Candlelight Tour page for more details

2021 Fall/Winter Walking Tours with the Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc.

Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
$10/$8 members

Individual event details and registration links below.

November 7

Black History Walking Tour

A repeat of our popular event from this summer, this tour highlights the new marker commemorating the Freedom Riders and emphasizes black military history in honor of Veterans Day. Sunday, November 7, 2:00-4:00 p.m., including a sit-down break. Meet at the public parking lot at 901 Sophia Street. $10/$8 for members.

Registration Required — register HERE

December 5

Christmas Shopping in the 1950s Walking Tour

Before the mall and big box stores, downtown was the only place to shop. Stroll along Caroline Street as we explore the shops of the 1950s and how Fredericksburg celebrated Christmas. Sunday, December 5, 2:00-4:00 p.m., including a sit-down break. Meet at the public parking lot at 901 Sophia Street. $10/$8 for members.

Registration Required — register HERE