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October 2019
October Member Mingle
Attention Friends of Chatham: October is a Member Mingle Month! In the spirit of Octoberfest, this Member Mingle will be a Dutch treat lunchtime gathering at The Alpine Chef. Please join us on Tuesday, October 22, from 11:30 to 1:30 at: The Alpine Chef (formerly The Bavarian Chef) 200 Lafayette Blvd Fredericksburg Board members will be on hand with Friends of Chatham updates and, as always, we will have a chance to chat and socialize. Hope to see you there!
Find out more »“Annie” at Riverside
Join the Friends of Chatham on Thursday, October 24th, to enjoy the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts production of the musical about America's favorite little orphan, "Annie." Enjoy complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvers at a private reception starting at 5pm, followed by dinner and the show. Tickets are $80 per person and checks should be mailed to: Friends of Chatham c/o Patsy Thompson PO Box 36 Fredericksburg, VA 22404 Remember to indicate on the check that it's for "Annie." …
Find out more »November 2019
Decorating Chatham
Last year, when the Friends of Chatham volunteers decorated the Manor House for the Holidays, it looked lovely with candles in the windows and festive touches in every room. Then, came the government shutdown and very few visitors or community members saw the hard work of our volunteers and our “grand ole lady” dressed in her Holiday finery. When the shutdown ended in January, all the decorations were boxed and labeled for ease of use in the future. It is…
Find out more »November Member Mingle
Attention Friends of Chatham: November is a Member Mingle Month! Change of Venue! Our Member Mingle for November will be a Dutch treat dinner gathering. Please join us on Tuesday, November 19 at 5:30: Ristorante Renato - New Venue 422 William Street Fredericksburg We will kick off the holiday season with a fine dinner and a chance to chat and catch up with friends. Board members will be on hand with Friends of Chatham updates and news about exciting coming…
Find out more »December 2019
Christmas at Chatham
Christmas really did not happen at Chatham last year. Not only did the government shutdown close the property to visitors and workers, constant rain made the field a bog that could not be used for parking for the visit from our Civil War Santa. As a result, that popular event had to be cancelled. We are hoping for better weather this December so that Civil War Santa can return to Chatham and entertain children on Sunday, December 22. For this…
Find out more »January 2020
Temporary Mid-Week Chatham House Closure
The National Park Service is closing the Chatham manor house to the public on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from Jan 7 until Feb 13, 2020 , in order to work on the exhibits. The house is open to the public on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays during this period. Also, the grounds are open to the public from sunrise to sunset daily.
Find out more »January Member Mingle
Attention Friends of Chatham: January is Member Mingle Time! Please join us for a delightful Dutch treat breakfast at Amy’s Café, 103 West Cambridge Street, Fredericksburg 22405 Saturday, January 11, 9:00-10:30 Get Friends of Chatham updates and have an opportunity to chat and socialize. Bring along a friend or two - everyone is welcome. What a great way to start 2020 and your Saturday! Happy New Year to All! Hope to see you at Amy’s
Find out more »Fun-raising Dinner at Brock’s Riverside Grill
Save this date NOW! After all the hubbub of the Holidays, we all need to relax and slow down the pace, but we still must eat. So, come and enjoy a relaxing dinner at Brock’s and benefit Friends of Chatham at the same time. A cash bar and a delicious buffet dinner of chicken Marsala, baked fish, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad, and cake await all attendees. A few raffle items will be available for some lucky winners to take…
Find out more »February 2020
Grease at Riverside Center
Friends of Chatham has reserved seats for the performance of the musical classic, Grease, on Tuesday, February 13th, 2020, at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are $80 per person. Price includes a reception at 5:00pm followed by dinner, and the show at 7:30pm. Gratuity is not included. We are accepting reservations beginning on January 1st! Please make your checks to Friends of Chatham and mail to Patsy Thompson at 206 Caroline St., Fredericksburg VA 22401. Also, please let…
Find out more »March 2020
CANCELLED – March Member Mingle
CANCELLED - Join us for a Dutch-treat dinner at the Colonial Tavern - Home to the Irish Brigade at 406 Lafayette Blvd, Fredericksburg. Get the latest updates on Friends of Chatham plans and events.
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