This stately building was originally constructed as a Post Office. In 1982, it became the seat of Fredericksburg's municipal government. Today the building houses the offices of the Mayor, Commissioner of Revenue, Building and Development Services, City Manager, Fiscal Affairs, Human Resources, Planning and Zoning, Public Works Engineering, Real Estate, Treasurer and Utility Billing. A number of city services are bundled in one location for ease of residents in their most common interactions with the municipal government. This building also houses the chambers of the City Council.
Located directly above the visitors' center in downtown Fredericksburg, the Department of Economic Development and Tourism promotes the growth of the local economy by highlighting and encouraging local travel. The office also helps to grow local economy by attracting businesses to Fredericksburg. The staff in the office can assist with site identification and development, business planning and local partnerships. For local businesses, the Department of Economic Development and Tourism also works to retain businesses. The office acts as a liaison between businesses and other city departments.
The VABC store off Jefferson Davis Highway in Fredericksburg provides spirits and wine in a safe, clean and government-run environment. Parking is available in a massive lot in front of the store. VABC stores occasionally host wine and spirits tastings for their customers. This location is in the heart of a shopping center, which makes for convenient one-stop shopping.
The Fredericksburg Virginia Employment Commission office helps residents with job searching and unemployment benefits. The VEC helps local businesses with recruiting and referring employees. The VEC also provides labor market information and unemployment statistics for the Fredericksburg region.
Across the state, the Virginia ABC liquor stores carry popular liquor, liqueur, mixers and ready-made mixes. This ABC store is located just off Route One near the Lafeyette Boulevard intersection, making it an easy trip from the local neighborhoods. Stop in to pick up that favorite liquor in a variety of sizes or simply try something new from the large airplane bottle selection.
The Dorothy Hart Community Center houses the administrative offices of the Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation & Public Facilities department. The Community Center has several classrooms for rent. Desk staff are on hand to handle questions on facility and field rental. The Parks, Recreation and Public Facilities Department offers a diverse range of activities for the public to enjoy.
The Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (RACSB) was created to improve the quality of life for people with mental health disorders, intellectual disabilities and substance abuse problems. The board also seeks to prevent re-occurrence of these conditions from this location in the Stonewall Estates Group Home.
Since 1976, the Fredericksburg Visitor Center has provided information on lodging and tourist attractions, both locally and statewide, to anyone who happens through its doors in the heart of historic downtown Fredericksburg. Inside you can find information on the history of Fredericksburg, which dates back to the colonial days. The visitor center is nestled inside a brick building constructed before the Civil War and right next to a parking lot with free short-term parking spaces for visitors.
There is also an auditorium, which shows a short film on the history of Fredericksburg throughout the day. Don't count on stumping the staff on trivia. Many of them, including manager Julie Perry, are lifelong local residents. A sales team is also on hand to help organize group tours and other events.
The headquarters of the Fredericksburg City Public School System is downtown on Princess Anne Street. It houses the offices of the school superintendent and other administrative staff. The city public school system is served by one high school, one middle school, two elementary schools (upper and lower) and one special education school.
Fredericksburg area men and women can come to the Army Recruiting Station to enlist, or to talk about joining the Army. The office is located in the Salem Village Center. The Air Force and Marine recruiting stations are located in neighboring offices.
Davis Defense Group is a woman-owned business specializing in contract work and training for federal and state governments and the armed forces. Work focuses on military technology and equipment, proposal preparation, research and evaluation as well as first responder training for everything from weapons of mass destruction preparedness to nuclear explosive awareness.
It's sure to be a long wait no matter which DMV you go to, but the DMV office at Southpoint makes the wait a bit easier. The waiting area is spacious and clean with public restrooms.
Once you arrive you'll be issued a number. If you choose to pass the time reading a book then you'll want to keep an ear tuned to the loudspeaker which announces, "Now serving...". If you're lost in music, you'll want to focus on the ceiling mounted monitors that will show the current number being served.
Arrive early. No new numbers will be issues :30 prior to closing.
Chatham is one of Fredericksburg's historical treasures. The house was a Civil War hospital and Union headquarters during the mid-1800s. The house has ten distinct rooms, most of which house unique exhibits and tours. Chatham's grounds also serve as a headquarters for the U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service.