Ferry Farm Animal Clinic can cure Fido and Fluffy's ailments. The Kings Highway facility accepts office appointments six days per week. FFAC also accepts emergencies and clinical services Monday through Saturday. The clinic provides a number of services, including dentistry, ultrasound, laser surgery, anesthesia and endoscopies.
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.
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.
Ever hear the stories about George Washington cutting down the cherry tree? How about the one about George throwing a quarter across the river? Well, this is where it happened. Ferry Farm is the boyhood home of George Washington. He lived here for 14 years, from ages six through 20. The well-preserved grounds feature a visitors center, archaeology lab, and nature trails. Admission runs $5 for adults and $3 for students.
The Rising Sun Tavern was originally built in the mid-1700s and became a bustling tavern in the late 1700s. Its original owner was Charles Washington, George Washington's brother. These days, the building serves as an interpretation of what a colonial tavern looked like back in the 18th century. Visitors can mingle with "tavern wenches" to a backdrop of colonial antiques, all while learning more about the history of Fredericksburg.
Mary Washington House is a historic site offering group tours and educational programs. It was purchased by George Washington in 1772 and was the residence of Mary Ball Washington during her last 17 years. The location features a garden, original 18th century kitchen and a museum store with many gifts, artifacts and decorative items. The site is operated by the Mary Washington Branch of Preservation Virginia.
This small museum houses and interprets a collection of historical documents and archives on James Monroe, the fifth president of the United States. Visitors to the museum, for a small fee, can tour exhibits relating to the life and impact of James Monroe. This museum is built upon the site where James Monroe maintained a law office between the years of 1786 and 1789.
This 18th-century building provides a living representation of colonial medicinal and herbal practices. The Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop has a selection of the creatures and remedies needed to overcome illnesses in the 1700s, including leeches and crab claws. Visitors may also explore the herb garden in back.