Learn how pizza developed and became popular, first in Italy, then in the U.S., plus, cookbooks to help you create your perfect pizza pie.
Local African American Historical Sites
Stafford, Spotsylvania, and Westmoreland counties and the City of Fredericksburg all have houses, churches, and museums of great importance to African American history and heritage. The City of Fredericksburg Fredericksburg has a number of interesting sites for anyone interested in African American history to visit. You can visit the Shiloh Baptist Church - Old Site…
Tips For Successful Oral History Interviews
This article explains how to conduct an oral history interview and features links to helpful online resources, as well as connecting readers to CRRL's Oral History and Podcasting Kit.
2026: Dashiell Hammett’s Maltese Falcon Flies Into the Public Domain
Read about Dashiell Hammett's adventures, first working as a detective and later writing detective stories for magazines, as well as classic novels that became classic films.
Fad-tastic Toys of Holidays Past
A guide to the fad toys, from the 1950s on, and how some have stood the test of time. Includes Slinky, Barbie, Matchbox/Hot Wheels, Furby, and Tamagotchi.
Happy 250th Birthday, Jane Austen!
A celebration of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday anniversary and a look back on her life and the time in which her novels and other works were written.
Lunch & Learn: Winter 2025-2026
Every Friday at noon, learn something new! Upcoming sessions feature history, life changes, gardening, legal matters, and local organizations you can join.
Ancient Egypt’s Monumental History
Learn about the ancient Egyptians: who they were, whom they fought, what they believed, and how their history has been rediscovered in modern times.
VA250: Virginia’s Voices for Liberty
Read on to learn about the lives of Virginia’s signers of the Declaration of Independence, our nation’s founding document.
Astronomy for You: Summertime Stargazing
Go outside and discover the wonders of the Universe with the help of these books, apps, and websites.
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