Gari Melchers Home and Studio, Fredericksburg

Name: Gari Melchers Home and Studio
Address: 224 Washington St, Fredericksburg, United States
Telephone: +1 540-654-1015

#7 among attractions in Fredericksburg

Museum, History museum, Art museum

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Gari Melchers Home and Studio, Fredericksburg

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Gari Melchers Home and Studio, also known as Belmont, is a National Historic Landmark and historic house museum at 224 Washington Street in Falmouth, Virginia. This much-altered 18th-century house was the home and studio of the popular American artist Gari Melchers from 1916 until his death. It was given to the state of Virginia by his widow, and is now administered by the University of Mary Washington. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1965, commemorating Melchers' influential role in bringing American art to European attention. ()

Built: XVIII centuryCoordinates: 38°19'30"N, 77°28'22"W

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224 Washington StFredericksburg United States

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+1 540-654-1015

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Day trips

Gari Melchers Home and Studio – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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