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Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military ParkTheme(s): Civil War | |
Description:
Approximately 110,000 casualties occurred during the four major battles fought in the vicinity of Fredericksburg, Virginia making it the bloodiest ground on the North American continent. In 1927 the U.S. Congress established Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania County Memorial National Military Park to commemorate the heroic deeds of the men engaged at the battles of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness, and Spotsylvania Court House. Today the park also includes the historic structures of Chatham, Ellwood, Salem Church, and the "Stonewall" Jackson Shrine. Please click on "In Depth" for information on visiting the park and park programs as well as detailed information on the battles and soldiers who fought in the battles.
Accessibility:
All park buildings are either partially or wholly accessible. All buildings have wheelchair access to restrooms.
Getting Around:
Driving tour routes link important battle areas on all four battlefields. Numerous walking trails traverse the historic ground.
Activites:
Auto_Touring | Biking | Educational Programs | Hiking | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Lodging | Picnic Areas | Comfort Stations | Museum Exhibits | Tours & Guided Activities | And more.
Directions to Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
Plane:
The neartest airports are Washington-Dulles, Washington-National and Richmond.
Car:
Fredericksburg is located 50 miles south of Washington and 50 miles north of Richmond. The park contains numerous areas on both sides of I-95 in the Fredericksburg area.
Public Transportation
Fredericksburg is served by Amtrak train service and by commuter rail service from Washington.
Attractions:
Historic Sites in Stafford County
Nearby Parks:
Manassas National Battlefield Park (45 miles)
Prince William Forest Park (25 miles)
Richmond National Battlefield Park (75 miles)
George Washington Birthplace National Monument (35 miles)
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