St. James’ House

St. James’ House

The St. James’ House was built around 1768 and is one of the few eighteenth-century frame houses still standing in Fredericksburg. The house was originally home to James Mercer, an attorney, a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses, first judge of the General...
Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop

Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop

This eighteenth-century building was restored to house the Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop, a museum of medicine, pharmacy, and military and political affairs. Dr. Mercer served the citizens of Fredericksburg with medicines and treatments of the eighteenth century....
Mary Washington House

Mary Washington House

In 1772, George Washington purchased a house from Michael Robinson in Fredericksburg, Virginia for his mother. Mary Ball Washington spent her last seventeen years in this comfortable home. The white frame house sits on the corner of Charles and Lewis Streets and is in...
Olde Towne Carriage Tours of Fredericksburg

Olde Towne Carriage Tours of Fredericksburg

Private Carriage Ride There is nothing more romantic than a carriage ride! Enjoy this perfect activity to celebrate a special occasion such as an anniversary, engagement, girl’s night out, bridal/baby shower, mother daughter activity or a birthday celebration....