RT Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park

Preserved Civil War battlefields, historic landscapes, monuments, and visitor sites interpret four major military engagements that helped shape the course of American history.

General Information

Hours:

Park grounds open daily: Sunrise to sunset
Visitor center hours vary by season
Most park buildings are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day

Fees:

Free admission
No entrance fee required

Pet Policy:

Pets are permitted on park grounds and trails while leashed but are not allowed in park buildings or Fredericksburg National Cemetery

Closest cities with hotels:

Fredericksburg, Virginia (0 mi)

Seasons:

All year; spring and fall provide the most pleasant weather for touring battlefields and walking trails

Location:

101

Website:

How to Get There

From Fredericksburg (2 mi): Follow Lafayette Boulevard south from downtown Fredericksburg and continue directly to the Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center at 1013 Lafayette Blvd, the primary visitor contact point for the park.

Overview

Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park preserves four of the Civil War's most destructive battlefields: Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, the Wilderness, and Spotsylvania Court House. Together these campaigns caused tens of thousands of casualties and shaped the war's outcome. Ranger programs, exhibits, and self-guided driving tours help visitors trace the fighting across preserved roads, earthworks, monuments, and cemeteries.

Highlights

Fredericksburg National Cemetery and Chatham Manor
The Sunken Road at Fredericksburg
Bloody Angle at Spotsylvania
Battlefield trails through forest and open fields

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