Merry Trees Opening, December 6 (5 – 8 PM): Celebrate the holiday season by coming to see FAM’s fourth annual “Merry Trees” exhibit. FAM’s gallery spaces will be filled with trees decorated by the Hugh Mercer Elementary School students. Each tree is inspired by a book the students have read in the classroom.

FAM’s First Friday series is generously sponsored by Joan Diaz-Mendez, Realtor Associate. Programs are FREE and open to the public. RSVP is not necessary but appreciated. Please contact Theresa Cramer at tcramer@famcc.org or 540-371-3037 x 138 to RSVP. For more information on these events, or for additional programming information, please contact the FAM at 540-371-3037, or visit www.famva.org.

The FAM collects, researches, interprets, teaches, and preserves the history, heritage, and culture of the Fredericksburg region.