The Weather Channel’s Richard Lewelling tells us that the wind and rain from last night are a good reminder to not take the remnants of these sotrms lightly. ...Read more
The Weather Channel's Richard Lewelling tells us that the wind and rain from last night are a good reminder to not take the remnants of these sotrms lightly.
Heavier rain to the west. Better chance of flooding next week. ...Read more
Heavier rain to the west. Better chance of flooding next week.
Dr. Gaila Sims is the new Vice President of Programs and Interpretation. A press release from the Fredericksburg Area Museum says: Dr. Sims has been an invaluable member of the FAM team since ...Read more
Dr. Gaila Sims is the new Vice President of Programs and Interpretation.
A press release from the Fredericksburg Area Museum says:
Dr. Sims has been an invaluable member of the FAM team since joining the museum in 2022, bringing a wealth of knowledge, passion, and expertise in African history and cultural heritage. In her previous role, Dr. Sims spearheaded numerous successful exhibitions and initiatives that have significantly enriched the museum's offerings and broadened the
understanding of African American contributions to the region's history.
"We are thrilled to promote Dr. Gaila Sims to Vice President of Programs and Interpretation," said Sam McKelvey, President and CEO of the Fredericksburg Area Museum. "Her dedication to community engagement, historical research and educational excellence has made a lasting impact on our institution and community. We are confident that in her new role, Dr. Sims will continue to elevate our programs to new heights to better tell the stories of Fredericksburg’s past."
At FAM, Dr. Sims has made substantial contributions, particularly through her work on the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Fredericksburg. Key accomplishments include:
• Creation of the African American History Committee: Dr. Sims led the
establishment of a joint committee comprising representatives from FAM, the
community, the City Manager’s Office, and other city departments to develop a
collaborative approach to African American history programming.
• Strategic Planning: She developed a strategic plan with clear objectives and
deadlines, ensuring a cohesive interpretive plan for both FAM and the City at large.
• Exhibition Development: Dr. Sims oversaw the development of multiple
exhibitions including the interpretation of the “Slave Auction Block” inside the
Fredericksburg Area Museum, which opened in March 2023.
• Interpretive Plans and Community Engagement: She worked with city staff to
develop and implement an interpretive plan for the auction block site at the corner
of William and Charles Streets, including drafting a Request for Proposals for design
teams for a new outdoor exhibit on the corner.
• Educational Programs: Dr. Sims collaborated with FAM educators to create K-12
education programs and reviewed and updated city interpretive materials,
including the “African American History of Fredericksburg” brochure and the
Underground Railroad brochure.
• Walking Tours and Interpretive Materials: She built multiple downtown walking
tours focused on African American history and made recommendations for wayside
panels and other interpretive materials to tell a more complete story of African
American heritage in the city.
Dr. Gaila Sims, the Vice-President of Programs and Interpretation talks about her new title, programs at FAM, what goes into developing topics at the museum and an update on telling the slave ...Read more
Dr. Gaila Sims, the Vice-President of Programs and Interpretation talks about her new title, programs at FAM, what goes into developing topics at the museum and an update on telling the slave auction block story downtown. famva.org
Keeping an eye on Debby. Right now it looks like 1-3 inches of rain possible by Saturday morning. He’s also watching another possible storm after Debby. ...Read more
Keeping an eye on Debby. Right now it looks like 1-3 inches of rain possible by Saturday morning. He's also watching another possible storm after Debby.
April and Keith Peterson with River Rock Outfitter talk about the explosion of interest in the outdoors–and how the type of activities on the Rappahannock River may have to change if low ...Read more
April and Keith Peterson with River Rock Outfitter talk about the explosion of interest in the outdoors--and how the type of activities on the Rappahannock River may have to change if low water levels continue. Discussion on the Re-Boot program and how that is leading to more people getting involved in the outdoors.
Cathy Walker and Lisa Durham with Rapp Arts and Culture talk about Porch Fest–August 17th from 11-5 in the 1300 and 1400 blocks of Franklin Street and two 900 blocks of Monument Avenue. ...Read more
Cathy Walker and Lisa Durham with Rapp Arts and Culture talk about Porch Fest--August 17th from 11-5 in the 1300 and 1400 blocks of Franklin Street and two 900 blocks of Monument Avenue. 61 musicians involved. Family friendly.
Von Young with the Fredericksburg SPCA talks strategies on keeping your dog cool. fredspca.org ...Read more
Von Young with the Fredericksburg SPCA talks strategies on keeping your dog cool. fredspca.org
Preservationist Danae Peckler talks about saving history in the city and the work of HFFI. She talks about the important discussions taking place on the Comprehensive Plan, Small Area Plans and the ...Read more
Preservationist Danae Peckler talks about saving history in the city and the work of HFFI. She talks about the important discussions taking place on the Comprehensive Plan, Small Area Plans and the Parks and Rec Master Plan. hffi.org
Dave the Computer Guy with Techs in the Burg talks about buying a surge protector, Mesh Wifi, what happened with the CrowdStrike cyber outage and post-Affordable Connectivity Program. ...Read more
Dave the Computer Guy with Techs in the Burg talks about buying a surge protector, Mesh Wifi, what happened with the CrowdStrike cyber outage and post-Affordable Connectivity Program. techsintheburg.com
