Fredericksburg Area Museum celebrates its members, launches FAM-tini, and invites the
community to connect through history, conversation, and a little downtown fun.
FREDERICKSBURG, VA — November 2, 2026 — November is shaping up to be a busy
month at the Fredericksburg Area Museum (FAM). While the museum will be closed the
week of Thanksgiving, the rest of the month is filled with a lineup of new experiences and
special programming designed to bring people together.
From the launch of FAM-tini, a monthlong collaboration with six downtown
establishments, to Member Appreciation Month, featuring members-only events and new
membership perks, to community conversations and paranormal investigations, there’s
something for everyone at FAM this November.
NOVEMBER AT FAM: WHAT’S HAPPENING
ALL NOVEMBER | FAM-TINI: A TASTE OF THE CITY. A TOAST TO ITS STORIES.
Six beloved downtown establishments. Six objects from FAM’s collections. Six creative
drinks—and the stories behind them. Launching First Friday, November 6, FAM is
partnering with La Petite Auberge, Sammy T’s, Rebellion, FOODE, Port, and Anita’s Cafe for
the first annual FAM-tini, invites residents and visitors to explore Fredericksburg’s history
one cocktail at a time. Learn more about it here.
ALL NOVEMBER | MEMBER APPRECIATION MONTH + MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
FAM is celebrating its members with special events, behind-the-scenes experiences, and
new perks, while inviting the broader community to join, renew, or upgrade their
memberships. Admission to FAM is always free; membership helps make its exhibitions,
collections, and community programming possible.
A special thank you to Rappahannock Goodwill Industries, our Host Partner, for our
exclusive Members Only First Friday event! We’re grateful for their support in helping us
celebrate the FAM community. Learn more about member perks, exclusive events, and our
special First Friday celebration here.
NOVEMBER 18 | AUCTION BLOCK MEMORIAL: MOVING FORWARD — TOGETHER | 6–8
PM
A free community conversation about the next steps for the Auction Block Memorial
project, featuring FAM Curator Dr. Gaila Sims, President & CEO Svetlana Legetic, and Kate
Schwartz from the City of Fredericksburg. RSVP to [email protected]. Learn more here.
NOVEMBER 22 | 250 PARANORMAL INVESTIGATIONS – LOW TICKET WARNING.
Explore FAM after hours through a special paranormal investigation experience connected
to Virginia’s 250th commemoration. Get tickets here.
Plus, all our exhibitions (including a last chance to experience the very popular
Community Spotlight on Music in Fredericksburg, which will be going down in December)