Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc.

08/28/2026

Do you live in a Peck Heflin house, or know someone who does?

Heflin’s work can be found throughout Fredericksburg, from distinctive residences to familiar downtown buildings. As we prepare for this year’s Candlelight Tour, we hope to use the occasion not only to celebrate his work, but also to further research and better understand the full extent of his architectural contributions to the city.

If you believe your home or building may have been constructed by Peck Heflin, or if you have photographs, documents, family stories, or neighborhood knowledge connected to his work, we would love to hear from you. Leave a comment or send HFFI a message!

The 56th Annual Candlelight Tour, held December 12–13, will celebrate Heflin’s craftsmanship and the lasting mark he left on Fredericksburg.

https://hffi.org/events/candlelight-tour/

08/28/2026

In Fredericksburg, Section 106 has ensured the preservation of our historic bridges, battlefields, and the scenic views they provide us on a daily basis. We hope you’ll join HFFI in advocating for the strengthening of this important federal law.

“On Thursday, August 27th, an unprecedented coalition of 600+ public, private, and nonprofit-sector organizations representing 5 million Americans, sent an open letter to call on Congress to reject efforts underway through regulation, legislation, and executive action to dismantle one of America’s most successful bipartisan conservation and good-government laws.

To learn more, visit:
https://culturalheritagepartners.com/open-letter-to-congress-from-national-coalition/

📸: Photographer, Dwayne Moyers; Courtesy of Dwayne and Maryanne Moyers, Northern Virginia Realtors serving the Rappahannock Region including Fredericksburg, Prince William County, Stafford County, and Spotsylvania County.

08/27/2026

Looking forward to seeing a bit more of the courthouse building as some overgrowth is removed. Maintaining good drainage around your building is important!

🌿 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝘄𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗮𝗹

The City will be removing non-native shrubs near the Renwick building, 815 Princess Anne St., on 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝘂𝗴. 𝟮𝟲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝘂𝗴. 𝟮𝟳. This work is part of the City’s ongoing stewardship of the historic Renwick Courthouse and is modifying the landscaping around the building to address safety and moisture concerns.

For the safety of the public and work crews:
◾No parking will be permitted directly in front of the Renwick building during the work.
◾The sidewalk in the work area will be closed during the removal.

The area will be replanted in September with native plants, when growing conditions are more favorable for new plantings.

Please follow posted no-parking restrictions and use an alternate route around the sidewalk closure. We appreciate your patience while this work is completed.

08/27/2026

We ❤️ the Virginianna Room!

08/27/2026

Here, there, and everywhere across the country - the federal that is Section 106 makes a tremendous difference in preserving our cultural inheritance!

08/27/2026

500 Block Caroline Street - (510 - 512 - 514 - 516 - 518) ,

08/26/2026

Beatlemania is coming to Caroline Street! 🎶

Stop by Curitiba Art Café on Thursday, August 27, for a special Beatles Pop-Up Museum featuring vintage Beatles dresses from the collection of HFFI member Mayo Carter.

The museum opens at 8 p.m. in the back room, and guest band Brookhouse will perform Beatles favorites until 10 p.m.

📍 Curitiba Art Café, 919 Caroline Street
📅 Thursday, August 27
🕗 8–10 p.m.

08/26/2026

Put your business in front of Candlelight Tour visitors while supporting historic preservation in Fredericksburg!

Historic Fredericksburg Foundation is now accepting corporate sponsors and booklet advertisers for the 56th Annual Candlelight Tour, taking place December 12–13, 2026.

Corporate sponsorships begin at $300 and include benefits such as tour tickets, booklet advertising, website recognition, social media promotion, and event visibility, depending on the selected level.

Booklet advertising begins at $150. Our full-color tour booklet is distributed to approximately 1,000–1,500 guests and serves as both a tour guide and a keepsake from one of Fredericksburg’s most treasured holiday traditions.

Your participation helps HFFI preserve, protect, and revitalize the historic resources and cultural heritage of the Fredericksburg region.

View sponsorship and advertising opportunities and access the online forms through our Candlelight Tour webpage:

https://hffi.org/events/candlelight-tour/

Questions? Contact [email protected].

08/25/2026

Membership makes preservation possible.

The Lewis Store stands today because people believed this Fredericksburg landmark was worth saving. HFFI preserved and rehabilitated the building, giving it new life as a center for preservation, education, and community.

Stories like this remind us that historic places do not protect themselves. They need people willing to advocate for them, care for them, and invest in their future.

By joining or renewing your HFFI membership, you help continue this work throughout Fredericksburg.

Be a part of the preservation story:
hffi.org/membership