A collection of community stories highlighting area artists, leaders, historians, and inspirational figures.
Central Rappahannock Regional Library produced these CRRL Presents videos in partnership with Debby Klein from 2003 to 2011.
Debby Klein (1929-2023) was an inspiring educator who taught drama at James Monroe High School for over a decade and later worked on a variety of public relations projects for the library. Debby's enduring legacy lives on through the more than 140 interviews she conducted, capturing the voices of individuals who helped shape our community.
Click the photos below to watch the videos. Videos are ordered alphabetically by last name.
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Gaye Adegbalola, Singer, Songwriter, Musician, and Educator
Art First and Brush Strokes Gallery
One Location
Bulent Atalay, Scientist, Artist, and Writer
Lisa Avery, Dance, Dance, Dance
The B & R Ranch
Outstanding in Therapeutic and Recreational Riding
Dr. Kevin Bartram, Music Man
Storyteller Noa Baum
Belmont, the Gari Melchers Estate
Beate Jensen, Preservation and Care of Gardens at Belmont
Ashley Belyea
Brings Dance and Inspiration to Bosnia
Mary Jane Bohlen, Inspiring Artist and Teacher
Doris Buffett - The Sunshine Lady Lights up Our Community
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Anthony Campbell, Superstar
Regi Carpenter, Storyteller
The Central Rappahannock Heritage Center, Regional History Preserved
Phil and Trista Chapman, Potters and Partners
The Civil War Life Museum
Willy Claflin, Stories Real and Imagined
Dr. Rachel Louise Clay, Author
The Community Planning Project, Guided by Concordia
Al Conner- Stafford County Historian
Jane Conner, Stafford County Historian
William B. Crawley, Jr., A Centennial History
Crock Lives
Toni Crowder, the Opera Clown Tessitura
Darnella Cunningham, Virginia's National Distinguished Principal, and Dr. Jerry Hill, Superintendent of Spotsylvania County Schools
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Jack Darling, Leading Light of the North Windsor Artists
The Reverend Lawrence A. Davies, A Leader for Our Time
Lorene Nickel and Joseph Detwiler, Ceramicists
Joseph C. DiBella, Distinguished Professor of Art and Art History
At Home in Eagle Village
Eagle Landing, University of Mary Washington's Eagle Village
University of Mary Washington's Eagle Village Soars
Jack Edlund, Salvage Archeologist
Claudia Emerson, Pulitzer Prize Winner
England Run Branch - The Central Rappahannock Regional Library
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Sarah Ferrell, Devoted to Dogs
New Finds at Ferry Farm
Dan Finnegan, Inspired Potter and Champion of the Liberty Town Arts Workshop
J. Ron Fleming, Actor and Storyteller
Fred Franklin, A Life in the Theatre
The Fredericksburg Area Museum - Banking on the Future
The Fredericksburg Area Museum - Designing the Space
The Fredericksburg Area Museum - Part III, Construction
The Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center - Part IV
The Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center Enters a New Era
Hidden Treasures, The Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center
The Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts Celebrates 40 Years
Casting Light on the Fredericksburg Lamp
Fredericksburg Parent, A Magazine for Families Who Care
Fredericksburg Sister City Association Celebrates Its 30 Anniversary
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Betsy Glassie, Garden Impressions
Linda Goodman, Stories of Appalachia
Bob Gramann, Sings Songs, Writes Music, and Builds Guitars
Robert Green, Chief of the Patawomeck Indian Tribe
Steve Griffin, Artist
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Judy Hansen, President, Fredericksburg Sister City Association
Bill Harris, Painting His Unique Glimpse at Life
Shirley Heim, Educator and Humanitarian
Cathy Herndon, Artist and Teacher
Megan Hicks, Storyteller and More
The Reverend Theresie Houghton, Dedicated to Serving Others
President Richard V. Hurley, University of Mary Washington
Kala Jojo, Folklorist, Educator, Musician
Kenmore Restoration
Heidi Lehwalder, Harpist
Paul Lewis, Executive Director of the Fredericksburg Athenaeum
Sid Lieberman, Internationally Acclaimed Storyteller
Anne Little, A Passion for Trees
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Peter McCory, One-man Band
Pat Mendoza, Teller of Tales, Singer of Songs
The Fascinating World of Ron Miller
Dr. Steven Mussey, Laughter Is Good Medicine
Linda and Gene Nesbitt, Theater Is Fun
D.P. Newton, Founder of the White Oak Civil War Museum
Howard Owen, Regional Novelist
PAWS for READing at the Library
John Pearce, Historic Preservationist
Gabriel Pons and Scarlet Suhy-Pons, Two and Three-Dimensional Arts
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Ann Rabson, Renowned Blues Musician
Candice Ransom, Author of 90 Books for Children
Clayton Ray, A Man of Many Interests
Christian Renault, Chef-owner of La Petite Auberge
Xavier Richardson, A Man with A Mission
Retta Robbins, Artist, Teacher, World Traveler
Paula Rose, Artist
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Salem Church Library, More Volume for the Volumes
Linda and Jim Salisbury, Writers and Publishers
Elizabeth Seaver - Printmaking and More
Anne Sheldon, Storyteller
Laura Shepherd and Downtown Greens
Sickle Cell Anemia, A Disease of Immense Proportions Throughout the World
Carl D. Silver, Gentle Man of Strength and Conviction
Louellen Whitefeather Young Silver, Discovering your Heritage
Tom Somma, Director of the Galleries at the University of Mary Washington
Stagedoor Productions, Community Theater at Its Best
Norma Starkweather, Portraits and More
Gregg Stull, Theatre at the University of Mary Washington
Hope Tarr, Local Author
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The Vietnam War In Memory Memorial
Watermen of Colonial Beach
Stewart Wegner, Metal Arts Sculptor
Kirk Wilke, Rappahannock Pops Orchestra Conductor
Eugene Williams, A Voice for and to Black Youth
Anita Wills, Author of Notes and Documents of Free Persons of Color
Tony Wrenn, Architectual Historian and Lifelong Gardener
Hsi-Mei Yates, International Artist and Teacher
Neil Yerman, Scribe, Artist, and Teacher
Marguerite Young, Listen and Learn