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June 2019
Annual Membership Meeting
Our Annual Meeting will be held at Chatham Manor on Thursday June 6, 2019. Prior to the meeting from 4:30 to 5:30, members will enjoy special access to the house, including areas that are normally not open to the public. There will also be punch and cookies available in front of the house. At 5:30 the business portion of the Annual Meeting will commence. At the meeting, changes proposed to the FoC Bylaws will be voted on. To see the…
Find out more »Pirates of Penzance at Riverside
Please join the Friends of Chatham for a fun evening at the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts where we will see The Pirates of Penzance (or The Rascals of the Rappahannock). The Gilbert and Sullivan operetta has been given a delightful twist by the Riverside ... instead of being set on the rocky coast of Cornwall, this version is placed in late eighteenth century Virginia, when King George III ruled the colony. This is another Fun-Raiser for Friends of…
Find out more »July 2019
Member Mingle July 2019
July is Member Mingle Time! Please join us for a delightful Dutch treat breakfast at the Paradise Diner, 260 Warrenton Road, Fredericksburg 22405 Saturday, July 20, 9:30am - 11:30am 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 a Saturday! Directions to the Paradise Diner: From Route 1, go West on Warrenton Road. The Paradise Diner will be on the…
Find out more »September 2019
A Walk in the Garden
Come celebrate the return of Diana to Chatham! Friends of Chatham is hosting a once-in-a-lifetime sparkling reception to celebrate the glory of the gardens and the homecoming of the newly-restored statue of Diana on September 29, 2019 from 4:30pm to 7:00pm. This unique opportunity will include sparkling refreshments with Catering by Dori Farrell, self-guided and enhanced tours of the gardens, most notably to describe the demonstration garden area which pays homage to Ellen Biddle Shipman, the designer of the 1920s…
Find out more »October 2019
Plein Air Art Day Entry Deadline
FRIENDS OF CHATHAM Immediate Media Release WHAT: Plein Air Art Day WHERE: Chatham Manor, 120 Chatham Lane, Fredericksburg, VA 22405 WHEN: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2019 TIME: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm COST: FREE CONTACT: Catherine K. Walker at artsatchatham@gmail.com or 540-373-9338 for questions or more information. Friends of Chatham is hosting a Plein Air Art Day at Chatham Manor on Saturday, October 19, 2019 from 10 am to 3pm. This event is made possible by our partnership with the Fredericksburg…
Find out more »2nd Plein Air Event
On October 19, 2019, approximately 20 local artists and photographers will spread out on the grounds of Chatham to participate in the second Plein Air event sponsored by Friends of Chatham. Plein-air denotes the manner of the 19th century style of painting outdoors, or with a strong sense of the open air that became the central feature of French Impressionism. Artists will check-in at the summer house and receive a bag of treats to keep them going while they create…
Find out more »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…
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