About the Forum

What is Anthony Bourdain thinking?

The Fredericksburg Forum is your opportunity to find out. Each year the University of Mary Washington brings a nationally known speaker to Fredericksburg in order to explore the political, social, and scientific trends and issues that affect our community. Listen to the great minds of our era comment on the current topics of the day; Ben Stein’s 2009 lecture “On the Economy” or Scott Turow’s 2011 presentation titled “Truth to Justice?”

The Fredericksburg Forum is self-sustaining based on ticket sales.

An Evening at the Forum

The Forum features an evening lecture by the selected speaker. Following the presentation, the moderator leads a question and answer session based on questions submitted by the audience.

After the Forum, patron ticket-holders are invited to a reception. The patron reception includes a book signing with the author and opportunity to mingle with the Fredericksburg community.