Fredericksburg community cheers start of monument makeover

Fredericksburg community cheers start of monument makeover

Washington Heritage Museums held a groundbreaking Tuesday at the Mary Washington Monument in Fredericksburg, marking the start of renovations to improve accessibility and transform the space into a park. Planned improvements include ADA-compliant access, new patios, enhanced lighting, walking paths…

'The first monument ever erected to a woman, by women' is getting a makeover - Fredericksburg Free Press

The space around the obelisk will be transformed into a community gathering place complete with gardens, paths and seating.