Fredericksburg rises from the fall line of the Rappahannock River. Its natural hills are generally considered to be just part of the scenic landscape. Wealthy townspeople, such as the Willis and Marye families, built their mansions on the heights. Before the Civil War, the scenery was pleasant but otherwise unremarkable. Days to Prepare In November…
A Dozen Fresh Cookbooks for Spring
At CRRL, we know many of our readers like cookbooks, so we try to make sure we have a broad menu of choices. Love foods from other lands but don't have the time or money to make that globe-trotting expedition - or even go to restaurants as often as you'd like? These three new cookbooks…
July 20, 1969: Walking on the Moon
“We choose to go to the Moon.” On September 12, 1962, President John F. Kennedy called on the American people to support their country in the Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union. In 1962, it seemed unlikely we would ever catch up to the Soviets’ scientific advances, despite having our own…
How to Join Our How-To Festival
Are you an artisan? Crafter? Backyard farmer? Cook extraordinaire? Something else? Share your knowledge, and sign up to be a part of our How-To Festival on Saturday, June 1 at Porter Branch. You’ll present your skills to the public in 15-30-minute sessions alongside other local business owners, community members, and library staff. The festival runs…
4 Fresh Picture Books for Spring
Are you ready for warm spring days? We sure are, and you can find some great books about the season at the library. Here are four new ones that will give your children an appreciation of the awakening world around them. In this wonderful book for beginning readers (and their Mamas), Mouse Loves Spring uses…
A Spy Called James: The True Story of James Lafayette, Revolutionary War Double Agent
James was a slave in Virginia when the American Revolution began. Wanting to earn his freedom while helping the new country, he volunteered for the Revolutionary Army, with the promise of his freedom at the war’s end—if the Americans were victorious. He was assigned to work for the young and brilliant French commander who was…
Never Caught: The Washingtons’ Relentless Pursuit of Their Runaway Slave Ona Judge
In traditional biographies of the Washingtons, the subject of slavery rarely comes up, or, if it does, it is given a paragraph or perhaps a chapter to explain the “peculiar institution” as it related to the first First Family. There is nothing like a personal story—a slave’s personal and true story—to get a deeper perspective…
Westmoreland County’s African American History
Westmoreland County’s African American history dates back to the 17th century. During the earliest years, both slaves from Africa and white indentured servants were imported to the Northern Neck (the land between the Potomac and Rappahannock rivers) to work on farms and plantations, with African slaves becoming more prevalent over time. 17th Century – The…
Hartwood History
Beyond the I-95 Corridor Drive out Route 17 north from Falmouth, past the strip malls, the shopping centers, and the subdivisions, and you’ll find that as the roadside gets less crowded, the scenery becomes more historic. In the 18th century, this corridor was more a place for pioneers than for fancy plantation owners, though there…
Your Library Can Help You Get Through Tight Times
When a regular paycheck isn’t on the horizon, it’s good to know that your public library can lift your spirits with free entertainment, while also providing opportunities to advance your skills and find future employment. Check out these no-cost options online or in one of our many branches: Free wifi and free computers - to…
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