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06/01/2026

🔍 In June 1781, as Lord Cornwallis and his British forces marched north toward Spotsylvania, the Marquis de Lafayette shadowed the British commander’s movements with tactical precision, anticipating his every step. Believing the military equipment stores in Fredericksburg were Lord Cornwallis’s primary target, Lafayette ordered local Spotsylvania militiamen and Continental soldiers to fortify a strategic crossing over the Rapidan River. When Cornwallis diverted his path toward Charlottesville, the Marquis maneuvered his troops over the river westward to shield Spotsylvania from the British advance. After this successful pivot, Lafayette’s forces joined Brig. Gen. “Mad Anthony” Wayne’s Continental soldiers at Racoon Ford in Culpeper County, beginning the decisive march south toward the ultimate victory at Yorktown.

👉 This is Clue No. 13 in Spotsylvania County Museum's Journey Through Spotsylvania VA250-themed virtual scavenger hunt! Test your local knowledge for the chance to win big! Please do not comment or message answers; all entries must be submitted via official form(s) found at link below. Clues will be posted here twice per week through June 18. Winner(s) will be announced at Spotsylvania Stars & Stripes Spectacular on June 27. Participants can guess one clue at a time via individual clue forms or tackle all at once in one form containing all 18 clues. Happy hunting!

📝 To submit your guess or for rules and prize info, go to: https://ow.ly/hXnv50YNC0q

VA250 - American Revolution 250 Commission

06/01/2026

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06/01/2026

For the Rad Dad’s!! 🧗‍♂️
This Father’s Day, June 21st, all fathers climb FOR FREEEEEEEE all day!

06/01/2026

🍷 Celebrate Dad at Mattaponi Winery! 🍖
Treat Dad (or yourself!) to a delicious Father's Day pairing on Sunday, June 21st from 11 AM–6 PM!
For just $20, enjoy:
🍖 Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich
🫘 Baked Beans
🧀 Mac & Cheese
🥜 Slice of Peanut Butter Cake
🍷 Glass of Wine of Your Choice
Whether you're celebrating Dad, Grandpa, a father figure, or simply enjoying a relaxing Sunday, we've got the perfect meal waiting for you.

Gather the family, raise a glass, and make some memories with us at the winery. Cheers to all the dads! 🍷❤️
No reservations required — while supplies last.

06/01/2026

It’s all just Moo 🐮 “It’s Moo” is moooooving back into the shake spot this week! Starts today at 11!! Ends Saturday at 7:15p