Visit Fredericksburg
The Oscar Mike Award
On May 14, 2010, local morning radio host Jessica Cash received the inaugural Oscar Mike Award as part of the Marine Corps Historic Half opening ceremonies. The award will be presented annually to recognize an individual for outstanding support of the Marine Corps Historic Half, the sport of running and the local community. The Oscar Mike name derives from the military phonetic alphabet and translate to "On the Move."
Cash has run nine marathon including seven Marine Corps Marathons dating back to 1996. For the past three years, Cash has supported the Historic Half marathon on her morning radio show and has joined the WFLS Historic Half team to run and raise funds for TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors). This year Cash finished the 13.1 mile run in 2:07:08.
Historic Fredericksburg
Step into charming historic downtown Fredericksburg and find yourself in a timeless blend of the most fascinating of American heritage along with upbeat contemporary shopping, dining and entertainment. Learn about Fredericksburg community from The Free Lance Star.
Trolley Tours Became Media Vehicle for the Marine Corps Historic Half marathon
Trolley Tours of Fredericksburg provided an old-time trolley car as the media vehicle for the Marine Corps Historic Half on May 16. The Trolley Tours of Fredericksburg served as the media vehicle for the past two years, allowing reporters and photographers to track the lead runner in the Historic Half race.
Throughout the year, Trolley Tours of Fredericksburg gives visitors entertaining and informative 75-minute tours of the downtown historic district and Fredericksburg battlefield. During the guided tour visitors experience the past, present and future of a city, rich in history and teeming with historic monuments, and historic attractions for all ages, as well as many unique shops and restaurants still operating in buildings hundreds of years old, and still baring the "scars" of the Civil War battle.
Trolleys also are available for chartered services; private group tours, weddings, receptions, family reunions, birthday parties, anniversary and retirement parties, corporate team building and shuttle services. Learn the history along the Historic Half marathon route!
Tours operate daily, year-round. For more information call (540) 898-0737, or link to the website at www.FredericksburgTrolley.com
Discounts Downtown
Thank you to the downtown retailers and restaurants in the snug community of historic Fredericksburg for making it especially beneficial for all those visiting Fredericksburg during Historic Half Weekend. Shopping in Fredericksburg spans three centuries with every shop in downtown a small, one-of-a-kind, owner-operated boutique and the specials that were offered were appeciated by all those visiting.
Richard Johnston Inn
Special thanks to the Richard Johnston Inn for their on-going support of the Marine Corps Historic Half. This unique, upscale 18th century, award winning Inn offers seven beautifully appointed guest rooms and two suites in the heart of Historic Fredericksburg, just blocks away from historic sites, unique shops and a variety of wonderful restaurants. 
