Fredericksburg Battlefield

A view of a small city across from a river.
Intense fighting around Fredericksburg, across the Rappahannock River, resulted in a lopsided defeat for the US Army of the Potomac.

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Visiting the Battlefield

The ground on which the Battle of Fredericksburg took place surrounds the present day downtown center of the City of Fredericksburg. 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 cannon pointed into an open field.
Fredericksburg Driving Tour

Tour the main stops on the Fredericksburg Battlefield at home, or use this guide to accompany your drive.

Sketch of soldiers building a pontoon bridge.
Battle of Fredericksburg

In December 1862, the US Army's push to Richmond become a disaster for the Union war effort. Learn about the battle and its consequences.

 

Explore the Fredericksburg Battlefield

 
 

Map of Frederickburg Battlefield Sites

Alt Text Description: This is a map that marks sites on the Fredericksburg Battlefield. Sites on the Fredericksburg Battlefield span from the northern bank of the Rappahannock River at Chatham, to the area across the river on the outskirts of Fredericksburg. Sites located on the Fredericksburg side of the map are concentrated in two locations. Many sites surround the Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center which is the location of the US assaults on Marye's Heights and the present-day Fredericksburg National Cemetery. Other sites are concentrated down Lee Drive to Prospect Hill, which was the other front of the battlefield. Each site can open to a separate webpage to discover more about that place. Those pages are listed below.
 
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    Last updated: February 15, 2025

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    120 Chatham Ln
    Fredericksburg, VA 22405

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    540 693-3200

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