James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library, Fredericksburg

Name: James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library
Address: 908 Charles St, Fredericksburg, United States
Telephone: +1 540-654-1043

#9 among attractions in Fredericksburg

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Facts and practical information

The James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library is a historic museum at 908 Charles Street in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is located on the site of the James Monroe Law Office, used by future United States President James Monroe from 1786 to 1789. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1966. It is now owned by the Commonwealth of Virginia and operated by the University of Mary Washington. The museum features original objects and memorabilia related to James Monroe, and includes items relating to other members of his family, including dresses worn by First Lady Elizabeth Monroe. ()

Built: 1786 (238 years ago)Coordinates: 38°18'9"N, 77°27'42"W

Address

908 Charles StDowntown FredericksburgFredericksburg United States

Contact

+1 540-654-1043

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Day trips

James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fredericksburg Baptist Church, Chatham Manor, University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg National Cemetery.

~700 ftNE
Church
Fredericksburg Baptist Church
4 min walk • The Fredericksburg Baptist Church, nestled in the historic heart of Fredericksburg, Virginia, is a beacon of spiritual heritage and community service. With its origins dating back to 1804, this church has stood as a testament to enduring faith and commitment for over...
0.5 miNE
Museum, History museum
Chatham Manor, Fredericksburg
14 min walk • Chatham Manor is a Georgian-style mansion home completed in 1771 by farmer and statesman William Fitzhugh, after about three years of construction, on the Rappahannock River in Stafford County, Virginia, opposite Fredericksburg.
0.7 miW
Universities and schools
University of Mary Washington
19 min walk • The University of Mary Washington (UMW) is a distinguished public liberal arts university nestled in the historic city of Fredericksburg, Virginia. Established in 1908, the institution has since grown into a comprehensive center for higher education, offering a wide...
0.8 miSW
Cemetery
Fredericksburg National Cemetery, Fredericksburg
20 min walk • Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park is a unit of the National Park Service in Fredericksburg, Virginia, and elsewhere in Spotsylvania County, commemorating four major battles in the American Civil War: Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, The Wilderness, and Spotsylvania.
0.9 miSW
Church
St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church
24 min walk • St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church is located in Fredericksburg, Virginia and is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Arlington. Its grade school is Holy Cross Academy.
~160 ftN
Memorial
Slave Auction Block
1 min walk • The Slave Auction Block in Fredericksburg, Virginia is a large stone that was used as an auction block in historical slave auctions.
~1500 ftNW
Museum, History museum
Kenmore, Fredericksburg
8 min walk • Kenmore, also known as Kenmore Plantation, is a plantation house at 1201 Washington Avenue in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Built in the 1770s, it was the home of Fielding and Betty Washington Lewis and is the only surviving structure from the 1,300-acre Kenmore plantation.
~1680 ftN
Museum, History museum
Rising Sun Tavern, Fredericksburg
9 min walk • The Rising Sun Tavern is a historic building in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It was built in about 1760 as a home by Charles Washington, youngest brother of George Washington, and became a tavern in 1792.
~1000 ftNW
Museum, History museum
Mary Ball Washington House, Fredericksburg
5 min walk • The Mary Washington House, at 1200 Charles Street in Fredericksburg, Virginia, is the house in which George Washington's mother, Mary Ball Washington, resided towards the end of her life.
0.8 miSE
Museum, History museum
Ferry Farm, Fredericksburg
22 min walk • Ferry Farm is the name of the farm and home at which George Washington spent much of his childhood. The site is located in Stafford County, Virginia, along the northern bank of the Rappahannock River, across from the city of Fredericksburg.
~240 ftE
Museum
National Bank Museum, Fredericksburg
2 min walk • Farmers Bank of Fredericksburg, also known as The National Bank of Fredericksburg, is a historic bank building located at Fredericksburg, Virginia. It was built in 1819–20, and is a 2+1⁄2-story, rectangular red-brick building in the Federal style.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library?

Nearby attractions include National Bank Museum, Fredericksburg (2 min walk), Presbyterian Church of Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg (2 min walk), Market Square, Fredericksburg (3 min walk), St. George's Episcopal Church, Fredericksburg (3 min walk).

How to get to James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library:

Train

Fredericksburg (10 min walk)

Bus

FRED Bus Terminal (27 min walk)