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Welcome to The Fredericksburg-Este Association

The Association nurtures friendship and cultural understanding between Fredericksburg and its sister city, Este, Italy, through exchanges,
programs and events.

Latest News & Updates from Fred-Este

Flyer: "A Cultural Quilt" lecture series, Speakers, VA 250, Fredericksburg's influence.

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Become a Member of the Fredericksburg-Este Association

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Individual – $25.00

Family – $35.00

Sustaining – $100.00

Fredericksburg-Este Conversational Italian Get-Togethers

Vuoi parlare Italiano? The Fredericksburg-Este Association offers conversational Italian get-togethers to help beginners learn the language and allow others to improve their knowledge of Italian.

There are two opportunities: dinner (to accommodate those who work during the day) and coffee! The dinners are held on the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at Orofino (1006 Caroline Street) and the coffees take place on the third Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at Basilico (7013 Harrison Road). Everyone is welcome, no matter how well or how little they speak Italian!

For more information, please contact Jackie Boice at jacklynboice@gmail.com or (540) 891-2814.

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Fredericksburg and Este: Much in Common

Population of Fredericksburg: 19,000
60 miles from Washington, DC
Near large body of water
Historically Rich, and actively involved in

Preserving Heritage
Active Arts Community: Painting, Weaving, Photography, Ceramics
Nearby Wineries and Farming
Restaurants, Tourism, Festivals
Light Manufacturing and Small Businesses
Successful Sister City Involvement

Population of Este: 17,000
60 miles from Venice
Near large body of water
Historically Rich, and actively involved in Preserving Heritage
Active Arts Community: Photography, Ceramics
Wineries and Agricultural Heritage
Restaurants, Tourism, Festivals
Light Manufacturing and Small Businesses
Successful Sister City Involvement