Tag Archives: Ferry Farm

ECW Weekender: Historic Kenmore and Ferry Farm

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Steward T. Henderson

The City of Fredericksburg, Virginia, has a significant history in America relating back through Colonial times, the Revolutionary War, and the Civil War. Many Colonial patriots  visited or lived in the area, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James … Continue reading →

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Fredericksburg, Virginia’s Sentry Box

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Kristopher D White

Fredericksburg’s Sentry Box has a history spanning several of America’s most tumultuous eras. General George Weedon, a tavern owner, Revolutionary War general, and influential member of the Fredericksburg community, built the house in 1786, calling it the “Sentry Box” in … Continue reading →

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Ice on the Rappahannock

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Daniel Davis

This picture was taken early Sunday afternoon, February 15, 2015, of the Middle Pontoon Crossing site at the Fredericksburg City Dock. Ferry Farm can be seen on the opposite bank at the center of the picture.

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