Museums

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Museum: Spotsylvania County Museum
Address: 6159 Plank Road, Fredericksburg, Va 22407
Description: Discover the unique history of Spotsylvania County from its establishment in 1721 through the mid-1900s from early settlers, notable individuals and infrastructure. Located at the First Day of Chancellorsville Battlefield, the Spotsylvania County Museum offers a glimpse at 300 years of history in a historically beautiful setting!

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Museum: Shannon Air Museum
Address: 3380 Shannon Airport Circle, Fredericksburg, Va 22408
Description: Calling all aviation lovers! A collection of rare aircraft displayed at the recently closed Virginia Aviation Museum in Richmond has returned home to the Shannon Air Museum. Learn about the vast aviation history of Spotsylvania County and surrounding areas while viewing this truly breathtaking collection of fine aircraft and memorabilia.

Tour on one of the chapter carsMuseum: Rappahannock Railroad Museum
Address: 11700 Main Street, Fredericksburg, Va 22408
Description: All aboard! Come by on a Saturday morning and visit two cabooses, baggage car, and two museum buildings, which feature a host of railroadiana, as well as operating model railroad layouts of various gauges. Be sure to climb aboard the Little Yellow Train for a delightful ride on this vintage open-air train car.

DSC_0777Museum: John J. Wright Cultural Center & Museum
Address: 7565 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania, Va 22551
Description: With more than 100 years of history on permanent display, dive into the rich African-American history in Spotsylvania County at the John J. Wright Cultural Center & Museum.