The University of Mary Washington is located in Fredericksburg, VA, halfway between Washington, DC and Richmond, VA.
We will be posting additional travel and local information as our conference approaches.
Directions to University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg is accessible by transportation services from major airports in the Washington, DC and Richmond, VA areas.
Fredericksburg is also served by Amtrak and commercial buses.
FXBGO!, the Fredericksburg Regional Transit bus system, can transport visitors around the Fredericksburg area.
Driving Directions for I-95
- Take Exit 130‑A from I‑95.
- Follow Route 3 East (Business) about 1.3 miles to the traffic light at William Street.
- Turn left onto William Street.
- At the next traffic light, turn left onto College Avenue.
- The UMW Fredericksburg Campus main gate will be on your right at the first light.
Driving from the Train Station
- From Caroline Street, turn left onto Amelia Street.
- Continue for seven blocks to Washington Avenue.
- Turn left at the end of Washington Avenue, go one block, then turn right onto William Street (US Route 3).
- Continue on William Street for several blocks until you reach College Avenue.
- Turn right onto College Avenue.
- The UMW Fredericksburg Campus main gate will be on your right at the first light.
Conference Meeting Location and Entrance
The Reimagining the Liberal Arts in the Age of AI Conference will meet in UMW’s Cedric Rucker University Center (CRUC).
Address: 1601 College Ave Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Lodging Options
For information on conference lodging, see the conference Registration page.
Dining Options
Whether you’re a foodie, coffee, donut, or ice cream fan, Fredericksburg has a range of dining choices. Several dining options are located within walking distance of campus and conference lodging.
Exploring Fredericksburg
Interested in exploring Fredericksburg while you’re here for our conference? The Fredericksburg region offers a variety of destinations and events with unique offerings for Arts & Culture, Fun, History, Kids & Families, Nature & Outdoors, Shopping, and more.
UMW Arts and Culture
Consider exploring some of UMW’s distinctive arts and culture offerings while you’re here.
- Gari Melchers Home & Studio
- Historic home and studio of the early 20th-century American Impressionist, providing a unique opportunity to interact with art, history, and nature.
- James Monroe Museum
- An interactive museum showcasing the country’s largest collection of artifacts and documents related to America’s fifth president.
- UMW Galleries
- Promoting arts education on campus and in the community through curated exhibits of original art by students and faculty, and from UMW’s permanent collection.
Baseball
The Fredericksburg Nationals will be playing at home in the Virginia Credit Union Stadium July 21-26 at 6:35 pm each night.
Theater
Riverside Center for the Performing Arts will be performing Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap July 22-26.
Need More Information?
Contact the conference organizers at Dr. Victoria Russell, Director of the Center for Teaching (vrussel3@umw.edu).