Fun stuff: the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Chancellorsville

Federal News Radio's Beth Reardon speaks with Recreation News Editor Marvin Bond about fun things to do in and near the nation's capital.

By Andrew Mitchell
Federal News Radio

Federal News Radio’s Beth Reardon speaks with Recreation News Editor Marvin Bond about fun things to do in and near the nation’s capital. This week:

  • a re-enactment of the Battle of Chancellorsville, at which “Stonewall” Jackson was mortally wounded;
  • the Chincoteague Island Seafood Festival;
  • and a two-day event featuring local wines held on the grounds of James Madison’s home.

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