Haley Backlund is the Tourism Services Coordinator for the City of Fredericksburg where she supports the Tourism Sales Manager and assists groups who are bringing meetings, conventions and reunions to the Fredericksburg region. She also works closely with the Fredericksburg area museums and attractions to coordinate and schedule tours for school students and adult groups visiting the sites. Prior to City employment, Haley spent 10 years in visitor services and group sales at Virginia historic sites such as James Madison’s Montpelier and Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello. Haley received her undergraduate degree in history from the University of Virginia and her master’s degree in museum studies from Johns Hopkins University.