The Fredericksburg Este Association, founded in 2015, nurtures friendship and cultural understanding between Fredericksburg and its sister city, Este, Italy, through exchanges, programs and events.
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Please find the Annual Report. It is in PDF, and was written in early March just before the quarantine time, so the conclusion reports that the annual meeting occurred on March 19. Editing the PDF proved impossible, so please understand that non sequitur.
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
