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Chancellor Convenience Closure

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

Surveys for Draft Small Area Plans

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.

Ribbon Cutting - Celebrating Grand Opening of Affogato Europa Cafe

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

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions Breaks Ground in Spotsylvania Press Release

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...

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

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions Spotsylvania Fact Sheet

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Ribbon Cutting - Celebrating the Grand Opening Of Homemade Breakfast

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

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...

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

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...

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.

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John J. Wright: a Hometown Hero

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...

The Generations of LeVar Burton

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...

Alex Haley Discovers His Roots in Spotsylvania

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...

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

Object Catalog: 2011.001.202

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...

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...

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....

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

Places from the Past

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...

A Changing Landscape

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...

COUNTY EARNS 3 AAA RATINGS FOR THE FIRST TIME

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 ...

New Commercial User Rates

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

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

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...

Spotsylvania Has a Vibe for Every Bride

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.

Boho

If the bride feels like her m...

Treat Your Sewer Pipes Right

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