Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park

Fairview in the Winter

Fairview, in the Chancellorsville Battlefield, was the location of intense fighting during the Civil War.

Ranger Programs

Get the most out of your battlefield experience by taking a guided ranger program!

Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park

Picnic Table and Tent Pad

Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness, and Spotsylvania, this is America's battleground, where the Civil War roared to its bloody climax. No place more vividly reflects the War's tragic cost in all its forms. A town bombarded and looted. Farms large and small ruined. Refugees by the thousands forced into the countryside. More than 85,000 men wounded; 15,000 killed--most in graves unknown.

Saunders Field in Spring

The Overland Campaign began at Saunders Field on the Wilderness Battlefield.

Bloody Angle in the Fall

The Bloody Angle in the Spotsylvania Battlefield is a peaceful place today.

Innis House along the Sunken Road

The Sunken Road on the Fredericksburg Battlefield is one of the most popular walking spots in the park.

Living History on Marye's Heights

During the summer, visitors may encounter park living historians and learn about soldiers' experiences during the war.

Orientation at the Chancellorsville Battlefield Visitor Center

Make one of our visitor centers your first stop for orientation, maps, and exhibits about the battles we protect.

Jackson Flank Attack Site

Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania is now characterized by dynamic landscapes as well significant Civil War battles that took place on the same ground

Chatham in the Fall

When visiting Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania, be sure to explore our numerous historic structures, such as Chatham Manor pictured here

Cannon Firing Demonstration

Check out our Special Events page for information about special tours, lectures, programs, and living history demonstrations

Fredericksburg National Cemetery

Thousands of visitors join us every year for our Memorial Day Illumination of the National Cemetery

Picnic Table and Tent Pad

Drive Way

Picnic Table, Tent Pad, and Fire Ring

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Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park manages 4 battlefields and multiple historical sites across multiple counties. The park is located approximately 50 miles south of Washington DC. Different battlefields and historical sites are accessible via I-95 and VA Route 3. For directions and physical addresses for each of our sites, please visit the Directions & Transportation section of our website.

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Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center Visitor Center

The Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center is open 9am-5pm. Inside are three rooms with exhibits about the Battle of Fredericksburg and its impact on the nation, a 22-minute park film, and an information desk where our staff can provide guidance on getting around as well as insight into the history of the battle.

Chancellorsville Battlefield Visitor Center Visitor Center

The Chancellorsville Battlefield Visitor Center contains exhibits about the battles at Chancellorsville, Wilderness, and Spotsylvania Court House and a 22-minute film that plays every 30-minutes. Pick up park maps and talk to park staff about the battles and your visit.