Last updated: April 30, 2026
America's Battleground
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.
National Cemetery Luminaria
The National Cemetery Illumination takes place every year during Memorial Day Weekend.
Hours of Operation
Check out the park's hours of operation and other basic information to plan your visit.
Self-Guided Tours
Discover audio tours of the park to listen to at home or while you are here.
Trails & Brochures
Download trail maps and discover each battlefield on your own time.
Download Junior Ranger Books
Four battlefields + four Junior Ranger books = Four times the fun!
Videos
Watch the park films before your visit or simply browse through the library of park videos.
Ellwood
Ellwood was a slave plantation, field hospital, US headquarters, and the location where "Stonewall" Jackson's arm is buried.
Jackson Death Site
Confederate General "Stonewall" Jackson died in this house near Guinea Station after the Battle of Chancellorsville.
Chatham
Learn about Chatham, the slave plantation, Civil War headquarters and hospital that has overlooked Fredericksburg since 1771.