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Come to an Archaeological Investigation in Falmouth
19th century, Archaeology, Falmouth, LibraryPoint Blog, Stafford County (Va.), Virginia Johnson, History Blog, Virginia History
10/13/2009 - 8:40am

On October 17 & 18th, 2009, the public is invited to observe an archaeological dig at the Historic Magistrate's Office--Stafford County's oldest existing municipal building, dating to about the 1820s.

Archaeologists are conducting a small dig along the foundation to try to determine when the building was constructed and if there was anything present prior to this building. Visitors will learn about the history of the site and methods of archaeology.

Parking is available in the lot behind the Historic Magistrate's Office; entrance from Washington Street.

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Spotsylvania African-American Church Celebrates 150 Years
Baptist churches, LibraryPoint Blog, Spotsylvania County (Va.), History Blog, African American, Religion/Spirituality, Virginia History
10/12/2009 - 1:24pm

On October 18, 2009, Little Mine Road Baptist Church will be marking its 150th anniversary. Founded just before the Civil War, the congregation first met in a tent. According to an article in the Free Lance-Star, the members weren't able to buy the land to build their permanent sanctuary until 18 years later in 1877, and the current structure was built in 1974. A series of special worship services October 18 through 20th will celebrate the church's long history.

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John Brown and the Raid on Harper's Ferry
Kara Rockwell, LibraryPoint Blog, History Blog, African American, History, Virginia History
10/12/2009 - 12:26pm

October 2009 marks the 150th anniversary of John Brown’s raid on Harpers Ferry.
Born in 1800 to an abolitionist couple, John Brown was raised to believe that slavery was a sin and an insult to God. These beliefs influenced his actions throughout his life.

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