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Fredericksburg/NoVa

Appalachia

& Spotsylvania Military Parks

120 Chatham Lane

Fredericksburg

Commemorating the soldiers engaged at the battles of Chancellorsville,

Wilderness, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania Court House, this park was

occurred during the four major battles fought in this vicinity. The park

encompasses over 8,000 acres and includes the historic structures of Chatham,

Ellwood, Salem Church and the “Stonewall” Jackson Shrine. It

is one of the largest military parks in the world. There is a $4 entrance

fee per person for those 17 and older.

Wilderness

Route 20

Spotsylvania County, Va.

casualties resulted from the first clash between Generals Lee and Grant

on May 5-6, 1864. This battle marked Grant’s first step toward Appomattox

and final victory. The Wilderness battlefield does not have a visitor

center, but an exhibit shelter located on Rt. 20 provides a visual overview

of the campaign. Several tours are available in spring and summer. $4

entrance fee

(540) 373-4461

Route 3 West

Fredericksburg, Va.

Robert E. Lee, facing daunting odds and using brilliant tactical initiatives,

fought what has been called his greatest victory at Chancellorsville.

This battle involved more men and resulted in more casualties than any

other engagement on Virginia soil. Self-guided walking and driving tours,

artifacts, museum and bookstore are available. In addition, a 25-minute

film is shown every 30 minutes.

(540) 786-2880

1013 Lafayette Blvd.

Fredericksburg, Va.

The Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center is located on the battlefield.

Filmstrip, artifacts, museum, bookstore, self-guided walking and driving

tours are available.

Courthouse Battlefield

Route 3 West

Fredericksburg, Va.

In May 1864 bitter hand-to-hand fighting raged during this two-week battle.

Self guided walking and auto tours.

National Cemetery

Memorial Drive

Arlington

Over 200,000 veterans and their dependents are buried here representing

every conflict in which America has fought. Memorial sites include Tomb

of the Unknowns; the grave sites of John F. and Jacqueline B. Kennedy

Space Shuttle Memorial; Mast of the U.S.S. Maine – “Remember the

Memorial; and the Coast Guard Memorial. Civilian notables include boxing

champ Joe Louis; actor Lee Marvin; World War II’s most decorated soldier

Audie Murphy; and 27th president William Howard Taft. The cemetery covers

612 acres with a motorized tour available. Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., April

1 to Sept. 30; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 1 to March 31. $1.25 per hour for

the first three hours, $2 each hour after three hours.

3200 George Washington Memorial Parkway

Mount Vernon

George Washington’s home allows you to experience history close up while

gaining insight into our first president. Visit the greenhouse, slave

quarters, George Washington museum, archaeology and restoration museum,

slave memorial, a working 18th century mill and Washington’s tomb. You

can also hike the forest trail or explore the pioneer farmer site. The

site is open 7 days a week, 365 days a year, including Christmas. Adults

– $11.00; Senior Citizens, age 62 and above, $10.50; Children ages 5 and

under (accompanied by an adult) admitted free.

Telephone:

(703) 780-2000; (703) 780-0011; (703) 780-8688