Belmont the house was built in 1792. Artist Gary Melchers bought the house in 1916 and lived here until his death in 1932. Melchers’ wooden Dutch shoesGary Melchers’ studio. Melchers was one of America’s most significant artists of the early 1900s. He Born in Detroit, he studied in Dusseldorf Germany, Paris France and Egmond Holland. He was a member of academies in New York, London, Berlin, Paris and Munich.
He won many awards from all of the western world. He painted mostly in the Naturalist style, which tried to convey the subject truthfully. He was one of the premier portraitists in the late 1800s and early 1900s. President Theodore Roosevelt sat in the White House for Melchers to do his portrait.
His works are displayed in art museums all over the world, as well as here in his studio.This is Melchers’ studio table as he left it when he died.Winter Landscape with Figures, 1887, This was Melchers’ first work, painted when he was 16 years old.The Choirmaster, 1888-1891The Nativity, 1891The Sermon, 1886In Holland, 1887President Theodore Roosevelt, 1908Commerce Street, 1920. This is the location of present-day Renato’s Restaurant on William Street in Fredericksburg.Self portrait, 1896.Portrait of Mrs. Gari Melchers, 1905.From My Window, 1920. Belmont overlooks the Rappahannock River.Nelson Berry’s Store, 1918. This store was located in Falmouth, down the hill from Belmont.The Open Door, 1910.The Fencer, 1895.
Built in 1771 by the Fitzhugh family. Sitting atop a hill overlooking the Rappahannock River and Fredericksburg, it was easy to see from all around. During the Civil War the Lacy family owned Chatham, and also Ellwood near Locust Grove.During the Battle of Fredericksburg December 1862, Chatham served as headquarters for the Union. After the battle it was transformed into a field hospital. Clara Barton, Mary Walker and Walt Whitman served in the hospital here.Fredericksburg from ChathamReplica of a pontoon used during the Battle of Fredericksburg.Gardens at Chatham.
St. Luke’s Church, aka Historic St. Luke’s Church, aka the Old Brick Church. It was built in either 1632 or 1685-1687. It is the oldest church building in Virginia. The exterior of the building is mainly original brick, and the interior is not original. There have been several restorations over the years. The largest restoration effort was completed in the 1950s.
Architecturally, this is a very rare example of Artisan Mannerism Architecture from 17th-century Virginia. There are Romanesque, Gothic, and Jacobean influences in the design. No known architect or original architectural renderings are associated with its design. Instead, construction is believed to have been undertaken by skilled artisans reflecting on examples from England.Porthole view of the church cemetery.Looking to the front of the church.These stained glass panels honor several of the pastors of the church, as well as George Washington and Robert E. Lee.Rear of the sanctuary.Grave of Joseph Bridger, who was a military and political figure in colonial Virginia. He was a supporter of Governor William Berkeley during Bacon’s Rebellion. He died in 1686.
Also, the grave of Anne Randall, who died in 1696.English Chamber Organ from the 1630s.
Bacon’s Castle, considered the oldest brick residence in the United States, built in 1665.Rear of the house.Cross section of a joist.Original 350+ year old wood floor.Some previous residents etched in a window pane.Depiction of Bacon’s Rebellion.Out buildingsSlave quarters.
