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Fredericksburg National Cemetery Headstones are Unique
As part of a New York Times series on the Civil War, Jean Huets discusses Civil War cemeteries, of which Fredericksburg has something unique.

Susan Larson is a writer and photographer who moved to Fredericksburg from Northern Virginia in November 2012. She previously worked as editor of Burke Patch and Fairfax Station Patch. She is a member of the Society for Professional Journalists.
Larson began her journalism career in high school, writing for her local community newspaper, The Addison Leader. At Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, she majored in Broadcast Journalism.
Larson worked for WOAI (CBS) News Radio, and hosted a weekly jazz program on KRTU Radio. She then worked on the production crew for KMOL (NBC) Television. When the Today Show broadcast live from the Riverwalk, Larson was behind one of the cameras.
In 2006 Larson earned a Master's Degree in Information Science and Library Services from the University of South Carolina online cohort, and had a tenure providing online library services and social media for Fairfax County Public Library.
Susan loves animals, and spends most of her free time riding her horse.
As part of a New York Times series on the Civil War, Jean Huets discusses Civil War cemeteries, of which Fredericksburg has something unique.

The National Park Service sponsored the event at noon on Memorial Day.
A look back at Saturday's event, as Memorial Day commemorations continue Monday.
The City of Fredericksburg Police provided this information. Where an arrest is mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Virginia's hurricane preparedness sales tax holiday began Saturday.
Trinity Episcopal Church hosts its 54th Annual Hunt Country Stable Tour in and around Upperville, Virginia, on Memorial Day weekend.
Trinity Episcopal Church hosts its 54th Annual Hunt Country Stable Tour in and around Upperville, Virginia, on Memorial Day weekend.
The Stafford Sheriff's Office provided this information. Where an arrest is mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Barbara Watkins' passion is antiques. Never did she imagine she'd contribute to a major motion picture.
Events in the Fredericksburg area commemorating Memorial Day.
The Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office provided this information. Where an arrest is mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Heat related delays 1 - 7 p.m. on the Fredericksburg Line of Virginia Railway Express.
The City of Fredericksburg Police Department provided this information. Where an arrest is mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
The Fredericksburg Confederate Cemetery Memorial Day ceremony begins at 10 a.m. on May 27, 2013.
The National Park Service's 18th annual Memorial Day Weekend Luminary at Fredericksburg National Cemetery honors American soldiers who have given their lives.
The 23rd Regiment United States Colored Troops will lead a procession to Fredericksburg National Cemetery for a National Park Service sponsored ceremony.
Submit your photos as the Cicada's continue their visit.
Merry Point, Sunny Bank ferries will extend their hours in a pilot program, VDOT said.