Chancellorsville Battlefield

Visitors looking at Chancellorsville Battle Map
The battle painting outside the Chancellorsville Battlefield Visitor Center provides orientation to a complicated battle that mostly took place in the woods of the Wilderness.

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Visiting the Battlefield

The woods, fields, and roads that make up Chancellorsville Battlefield span across both sides of modern-day Route 3. The park's visitor services, driving route, and trails provide a variety of options for exploring and connecting with the history of the battle. 

 

Prepare for Your Visit

 
A wide open field with fog-covered rolling hills at dawn.
Chancellorsville Driving Tour

Follow the Battle of Chancellorsville through the main stops of the park driving tour, onsite or at home.

Historical photo of a large house with battle damage.
Battle of Chancellorsville

In the spring of 1863, Confederate forces repelled a Federal advance across the Rappahannock at a great cost.

 

Explore the Chancellorsville Battlefield

 
 
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    Last updated: October 19, 2023

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