Preserving Afro–Puerto Rican Heritage Through Music, Dance, and Community Founded in 2014, Semilla Cultural is a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing Afro–Puerto Rican culture throughout Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Through bomba and plena music, dance, workshops, performances, and cultural education, the organization creates spaces where heritage is celebrated, protected, and passed to future generations. The name “Semilla Cultural

Join us for a Puerto Rican Plena Dance Workshop with master dancer and choreographer Raúl De La Paz, visiting directly from Puerto Rico! No prior dance experience is necessary! This workshop is designed to be welcoming, accessible, and fun for all. Date: Friday, April 24th Time: 6:00 PM Location: Fredericksburg Market Square Register: semillacultural.org Hosted by Semilla Cultural and presented in collaboration with the Fredericksburg Area Museum and us! Plena is a vibrant

Tucked away in the heart of Fredericksburg, Virginia, Historic Kenmore stands as one of the nation’s most exquisite examples of Georgian architecture and colonial craftsmanship. Built in the 1770s for Betty Washington Lewis , the only sister of George Washington, and her husband, Colonel Fielding Lewis , this stately brick mansion offers visitors a remarkable glimpse into the grace, artistry, and history of 18th-century Virginia. A House Built with Love and Legacy Kenmore wa