Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania

Special Events

 
 

Upcoming Special Events

While we occasionally host events in the winter, most park events are planned for the spring, summer, and fall.

Sunken Road Walking Tour

Friday, December 13, 2024
2 pm - 3:15 pm

Meet for the program at the battle painting between the Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center and park store (1013 Lafayette Boulevard, Fredericksburg, VA 22401), 75 minutes

On December 13, 1862 Union soldiers assaulted Confederate defenses surrounding the town of Fredericksburg. Why did the Battle of Fredericksburg happen? How do we remember this battle today? This tour will walk along the battlefield in the Sunken Road area, up Marye's Heights, and into the Fredericksburg National Cemetery. This walking tour will cover about 0.5 mile over terrain that includes a gravel road and a hill.

Living History at the Innis House

Saturday, December 14, 2024
10 am - 4 pm

Living historians will be onsite at the Innis House along the Sunken Road for this drop-in program from 10 am to 4 pm. Park at the Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center (1013 Lafayette Boulevard, Fredericksburg, VA 22401)
What was life like for soldiers in the Civil War? How did they understand their role in their world? Visit the Innis House along the Sunken Road from 10 am to 4 pm to meet and converse with living historians about the Civil War period and the Battle of Fredericksburg.

Turmoil at Bernard's Cabins

Saturday, December 14, 2024
10 am - 11:30 am

Meet at the Bernard’s Cabins trailhead, on South Lee Drive about .6 miles from Lansdowne Road, 90 minutes, includes about 1.5 miles of walking
Explore where enslaved people's homes were destroyed to create a Confederate artillery position. The events that swirled around this place help us better understand the battle's scope and wider meaning of the war. This program will last 90 minutes and includes 1.5 miles of walking over park trails.

Their War, Their Words: A Sunken Road Tour

Saturday, December 14, 2024
2 pm - 3:30 am

Meet for the program at the battle painting between the Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center and park store (1013 Lafayette Boulevard, Fredericksburg, VA 22401), 90 minutes, includes about 1 mile of walking
One of the most famous sites connected with the Civil War is Fredericksburg’s Sunken Road. Over the course of the Battle of Fredericksburg, thousands of Union soldiers attacked the road, while thousands of Confederates defended their position protected by a formidable stone wall. This tour will consider the various perspectives of people who experienced the battle through their own words in the attempt to answer the essential question: how do we all see the same event differently?
 

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See the Calendar for a full listing of park events and programs.

If you are interested in hosting your own event, refer to the Permits & Reservations page for guidance.

Check out the Fredericksburg community event calendar for events happening in the region.

Last updated: November 18, 2024

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120 Chatham Ln
Fredericksburg, VA 22405

Phone:

540 693-3200

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