Fredericksburg, Virginia sits right on the Rappahannock River. George Washington, Mary Washington, James Monroe lived in the area just to name a few. Then there are the civil war sites. More than you can shake a stick at, that’s for sure. Several pivotal battles occured in the area. At some point, I’ll have to tell you the story of The Sunken Road and the man who crossed enemy lines. It’s an amazing story.
My walk began at the Confederate Cemetary. The Civil War is one I hope to never see repeated in the United States again. I’m always a little quieter when I walk near places like this.
From there I went downtown. I turned a corner as I was walking and this bright blue door practically begged to have it’s picture taken. I only needed to dodge a few cars to get it, too.
Down the road a bit is the Fredericksburg Baptist Church. It is a beautiful building. I have a lot of respect for their history and the work they are trying to do. Part of that history is that the building sustained considerable damage during the Battle of Fredericksburg and while it was used as an army field hospital during the Civil War.
Today they are a thriving congregation. These purple ribbons represent those who made a commitment to read the Bible with intent. I LOVE this!
Fredericksburg is a fantastic place and I can’t wait to share bits and pieces of it with you.
