Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park

Chatham Manor, part of Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park, was built by William Fitzhugh in the 1770s. Fitzhugh lived in the house and entertained many famous guests including Robert E. Lee and George Washington.

The history of Chatham Manor is explained and visitors can enter some of the rooms, which contain exhibits.

The Stonewall Jackson Shrine located in Fredericksburg and is where the fatally wounded Stonewall Jackson died. The outbuilding has been restored and maintained over the years and appears much as it did the afternoon he died in 1863. The building is open irregular hours so it is important to call first before undertaking your visit.

The Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park Visitors Centers show video presentations on the battles fought here. They also offer other information on the park.

The battle of Wilderness was once the sight of some of the bloodiest fighting in the US Civil War. Now remembered along with Spotsylvania, Chancellorville, and Fredericksburg, Wilderness was part of the area where over 85,000 men were wounded and 15,000 killed. Today a 5-mile driving tour and walking trails provide insight into the fierce battle that took place on May 5th & 6th, 1864.