Join us for a whirlwind tour of what’s happening at the Fredericksburg Area Museum this June!

In this episode of Let’s Talk FAM, Kylie Thomson, our Collections & Exhibitions Coordinator, takes us behind the scenes of current and upcoming exhibits, while Clarissa Sanders, Manager of Operations and Events, fills us in on the exciting summer lineup—including Sounds of Summer, our Juneteenth celebration, and Pride at Market Square. It’s your all-access pass to everything FAM has in store!

Music Credit: "City Beats Retold" by Stocktune, used with permission.

In this episode of Let’s Talk FAM, we’re celebrating the grand opening of Living Legacies: African American History in the Fredericksburg Area, a powerful new exhibition opening May 30, 2025. Curated by Dr. Gaila Sims, this community-centered exhibition honors the past and present contributions of African American changemakers in our region through artifacts, photographs, and personal stories.Kelli sits down with Gaila to discuss the process behind curating the exhibition, what it means to preserve living legacies, and how working directly with local families helped shape this meaningful project. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at how history comes alive through community, collaboration, and care.

Let’s Talk FAM is your behind-the-scenes look at the Fredericksburg Area Museum. Hosted by Kelli Carneal, FAM’s communications and development lead, each episode features real talk with the team and special guests about exhibits, events, and the stories that shape our community.