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In Fredericksburg,
look closer.
A starting point for the public places, stories, and questions that make Fredericksburg its own.
Visitor centerChatham — Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
Fredericksburg, VA
Atop Stafford Heights, over 250 years of history blend with the present at Chatham. Constructed in 1771, the Chatham grounds hold stories of the horrors of slavery, the establishment of the United States, conflict surrounding the institution of slavery and Civil War, Reconstruction, Colonial Revivalism and today, the continued struggle to come to terms with the country’s past. The Chatham gate is open 9 am to 5 pm every day.
National Military ParkFredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
Fredericksburg, VA
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.
Visitor centerFredericksburg Battlefield Bookstore — Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
Fredericksburg, VA
The park store stocks books, clothing, educational products, and souvenirs for visitors of all ages. The park store is managed by the non-profit partner America's National Parks, a part of Eastern National.
Visitor centerFredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center — Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
Fredericksburg, VA
Inside the Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center 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.