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Posted on: December 7, 2022

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Posted on: November 15, 2023

Chancellor Convenience Closure

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Chancellor Convenience Center will be closed Monday, December 11 through to Tuesday, December 12 due to equipment replacement.

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Posted on: September 1, 2023

Surveys for Draft Small Area Plans

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The Spotsylvania County Planning Department invites citizens & community stakeholders to complete surveys on the Draft Small Area Plans through a new interactive Geohub website. Surveys will collect community input regarding small area plans developments.

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Posted on: December 4, 2023

Ribbon Cutting - Celebrating Grand Opening of Affogato Europa Cafe

We were thrilled to help Affogato Europa Café with their official ribbon cutting ceremony today celebrating their Grand Opening.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Affogato Europa Cafe is a small family-owned business serving premium quality products to our comm...
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Posted on: November 28, 2023

Ribbon Cutting - Celebrating Recent Remodel & New Leadership of Carter Bank & Trust

On November 16th, a ribbon cutting was held celebrating Carter Bank & Trust recent remodel and new leadership.  
Carter Bank is a comprehensive community bank that caters to the financial needs of individuals, businesses, and mortgage customer...
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Posted on: October 23, 2023

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions Groundbreaking Ceremony In Spotsylvania!

Berkeley Supervisor Kevin Marshall, Lee Hill Supervisor Lori Hayes, and Salem Supervisor Dr. Deborah Frazier, join owners Todd Nelson and family, along with Caren Merrick, Secretary of Commerce and Trade, and Rita McClenny, President and CEO of Virginia T...

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Posted on: October 23, 2023

Ribbon Cutting - Celebrating the Grand Opening of McAlister's Deli

A ribbon cutting was held on Monday, October 16 celebrating the Grand Opening of McAlister's Deli!
McAlisters first opened its doors in 1989. Today, with more than 500 restaurants in 28 states, they remain dedicated to serving great food with genu...
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Posted on: October 10, 2023

Ribbon Cutting - Celebrating the Grand Opening Of Homemade Breakfast

A ribbon cutting was held on Thursday, October 5th celebrating the Grand Opening of Homemade Breakfast and Lunch.  
Homemade is an American restaurant that specializes in high quality breakfast and lunch.
The menu is cooked from scratch to provide ...
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Posted on: October 10, 2023

Ribbon Cutting - Celebrating The Grand Opening of Urban Air Trampoline And Adventure Park

A ribbon cutting was held on Friday, September 29 celebrating the Grand Opening of Urban Air Trampoline & Adventure Park.
If you and the family are looking for the best year-round indoor amusements in the area, Urban Air will be the perfect place!
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Posted on: September 25, 2023

Ribbon Cutting - Celebrating the Grand Opening of @The Car Wash

On Friday, September 15 a ribbon cutting was held celebrating the Grand Opening of @the car wash.  CONGRATULATIONS!!!  We wish you much success!

Get ready to immerse yourself in an unparalleled car wash experience at their top-tier, multi...

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Posted on: September 21, 2023

Ribbon Cutting - Celebrating The Anniversary of Desired Living Home Care LLC

A ribbon cutting was held on Thursday, September 14 celebrating the 4th anniversary of Desired Living Home Care, LLC & Residential Services.  
Desired Living Home Care LLC is a care facility for seniors owned and operated by two Registered Nur...
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Posted on: September 19, 2023

Ribbon Cutting - Celebrating the Grand Opening of El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant 2

On September 8th, a ribbon cutting was held celebrating the Grand Opening of El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant 2. 

Family owned and operated.  Enjoy authentic, homemade Mexican and Salvadorian food from family favorite recipes. 

Located...

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Posted on: September 6, 2023

Ribbon Cutting - Celebrating the Grand Opening of Express Oil & Tire Engineers

A ribbon cutting was held on Tuesday, August 29 celebrating the Grand Opening of Express Oil and Tire Engineers.

Since opening in 1979, they've grown into a national leader in automotive service with 348 locations across 19 states. They'v...
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Posted on: February 10, 2022

John J. Wright: a Hometown Hero

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Every week in the month of February, the Spotsylvania County Museum is featuring notable historical figures who are from or have impacted Spotsylvania County to honor Black History Month. 

On November 18, 1863, Louisa Alsop gave birth to a son, Jo...

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Posted on: February 4, 2022

The Generations of LeVar Burton

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Every week in the month of February, the Spotsylvania County Museum is featuring notable historical figures who are from or have impacted Spotsylvania County to honor Black History Month.  

LeVar Burton’s work in entertainment h...

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Posted on: January 31, 2022

Alex Haley Discovers His Roots in Spotsylvania

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Every week in the month of February, the Spotsylvania County Museum is featuring notable historical figures who are from or have impacted Spotsylvania County to honor Black History Month. 

During the eight consecutive nights between January 23 and...

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Posted on: December 16, 2021

Around the Archives: Jo-Joy the Jack-in-the-Box

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Americans let out a collective sigh of relief on September 2, 1945, and just a few months later, still in the midst of a victory celebration, the United States rang in its first Christmas after World War II. Coming off the cusp...

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Posted on: July 6, 2021

From the Collections - "The Whistling Cat"

In the late 1920’s, and thru the 1930’s, Americans looked forward to reading their magazines each month.  Publications such as Life, Look, Atlantic Monthly and National Geographic were the most famous.  But adults and...

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Posted on: April 1, 2021

Momma Cut His Curls!

A favorite practice that continues today is to save the hair from a child’s first haircut.  Among the collections of the Spotsylvania County Museum is an artifact of that time-savored tradition. George William Pound was born on December 13, 1899....

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Posted on: March 16, 2021

Stapleton Crutchfield Jr.’s Mill

Grist Mills were an important part of the development of our region. The vast archival holdings of the Central Rappahannock Heritage Center (CRHC) provide researchers and historians a glimpse into an almost forgotten part of our heritage.  Few ea...

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Posted on: October 9, 2020

From Cadet to Judge

Judge Robert Emmett Waller was born at Hillsborough, near Partlow on December 10, 1845, son of Dr. Nelson Samuel and Mary Hampton (de Jarnette) Waller. His early education consisted of private instruction from John C. Pettus, a lawyer and graduate of the ...

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Posted on: September 28, 2020

The Block House

The “Block House” (pictured) was one of the most distinct structures in Spotsylvania’s history. How it acquired its name is subject to speculation. One account in the museum’s archives said it was built as a fort to...

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Posted on: September 2, 2020

Kalmbach's Mill

Charles L. Kalmbach was born in Um, Prussia in 1830, the son of Charles A. and Natalia Kalmbach.  He immigrated to America in 1847, and was educated as an engineer and worked on several construction projects in New York City.  His name i...

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Posted on: May 12, 2020

Places from the Past

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Beverley Stanard built “Roxbury” around 1743.  Stanard owned 2,000 acres between the Ni and Po rivers. 

The home (photo circa 1880) burned in 1920. The home site and cemetery near Thornburgh Elementary School is now ow...

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Posted on: November 14, 2019

A Changing Landscape

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From the Museum Archives.  In 1880, the area in Spotsylvania Court House village started to change.  It began with subdividing part of the land associated with the historic "Spotswood Inn".  Originally a 1,000 acre tra...

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Posted on: August 29, 2023

COUNTY EARNS 3 AAA RATINGS FOR THE FIRST TIME

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Spotsylvania County earns highest ratings from all three major bond ratings agencies for the first time ever. The county has held AAA ratings from Standard and Poor’s since 2019, and from Fitch since 2016, but was notified of the rating upgrade ...

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Posted on: March 14, 2023

New Commercial User Rates

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Starting April 1, 2023, rate changes on all commercial users will go into effect. These rates apply to all commercial haulers, contractors, and businesses.

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Posted on: July 28, 2022

Take a Culinary Trip Around the World (Without a Passport) in Spotsylvania

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Whether you’re a local resident or just calling Spotsylvania home for the weekend and you want to eat out at a place with some ethnic flair, let us guide you to taste the globe.

A Hankering for Himalayan Fare

Receiving rave reviews, Himalayan Heri...

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Posted on: October 24, 2022

Spotsylvania Has a Vibe for Every Bride

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Request the Spotsylvania County Wedding & Events Venue Brochure

No matter what vibe the bride is trying to catch for her big day, Spotsylvania has just the venue to serve as the launch pad to all her dreams coming true.

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If the bride feels like her m...

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Posted on: March 31, 2021

Treat Your Sewer Pipes Right

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Help keep your sanitary sewer flowing! Learn how to protect the sanitary sewers and the environment by preventing sewer backups and overflows.

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