Stafford & Fredericksburg Area guidebook
Fredericksburg
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Chatham is the only house in America to be visited by both George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. In the 1700s it was owned by William Fitzhugh, a wealthy planter and politician. Fitzhugh employed 100 slaves some of whom revolted in 1805, when an overseer tried to get them to go back to work after the Christmas holiday. Three men died in the incident. Chatham is best-known for its role in the Civil War when it served the Union army as both a headquarters and hospital. Clara Barton and Walt Whitman were both at the house during the war.
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Chatham Manor
120 Chatham LnChatham is the only house in America to be visited by both George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. In the 1700s it was owned by William Fitzhugh, a wealthy planter and politician. Fitzhugh employed 100 slaves some of whom revolted in 1805, when an overseer tried to get them to go back to work after the Christmas holiday. Three men died in the incident. Chatham is best-known for its role in the Civil War when it served the Union army as both a headquarters and hospital. Clara Barton and Walt Whitman were both at the house during the war.
This 18Th century building was used as a Union headquarters during the May 5-6, 1864 Battle of the Wilderness. One year earlier, during the Battle of Chancellorsville, wounded men were cared for at the nearby; the most famous patient in the hospital was Confederate General “Stonewall” Jackson. The cemetery includes the grave of Jackson’s amputated arm. The building is open 11-5 weekends and holidays May-October, and Fridays mid-June to mid-August. When closed, a pass to the grounds may be obtained at the Chancellorsville Visitor Center. For complete information from the National Park Service, visit www.nps.gov/frsp.
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Ellwood Manor
36380 Constitution HwyThis 18Th century building was used as a Union headquarters during the May 5-6, 1864 Battle of the Wilderness. One year earlier, during the Battle of Chancellorsville, wounded men were cared for at the nearby; the most famous patient in the hospital was Confederate General “Stonewall” Jackson. The cemetery includes the grave of Jackson’s amputated arm. The building is open 11-5 weekends and holidays May-October, and Fridays mid-June to mid-August. When closed, a pass to the grounds may be obtained at the Chancellorsville Visitor Center. For complete information from the National Park Service, visit www.nps.gov/frsp.
The Fredericksburg Area Museum houses seven permanent exhibitions, and three changing galleries, that interpret the history of the region. Exhibits focus on Virginia Indians, the settlement of the region during the Colonial Period, Fredericksburg during the Civil War, Revolutionary War, and WWI and WWII, African American history from slavery to Civil Rights, and perspectives on our community today. Housed in the 1816 historic Town Hall/Market House and the 1927 Planters National Bank building. Enjoy Fredericksburg’s unique character in the adjoining historic Market Square, a public gathering space for centuries.
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Fredericksburg Area Museum
907 Princess Anne StThe Fredericksburg Area Museum houses seven permanent exhibitions, and three changing galleries, that interpret the history of the region. Exhibits focus on Virginia Indians, the settlement of the region during the Colonial Period, Fredericksburg during the Civil War, Revolutionary War, and WWI and WWII, African American history from slavery to Civil Rights, and perspectives on our community today. Housed in the 1816 historic Town Hall/Market House and the 1927 Planters National Bank building. Enjoy Fredericksburg’s unique character in the adjoining historic Market Square, a public gathering space for centuries.
Retrace some of the history of the Civil War at four battlefields: Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, The Wilderness and Spotsylvania Court House. During the summer walking tours guided by park historians are available in certain locations. The battlefields are open daily until dusk. Two visitor centers at Chancellorsville and Fredericksburg help interpret the four battlefields with audio-visual presentations and museum exhibits. Maps, brochures and assistance from park historians are available. Open daily from 9 am-5 pm, except January 1, Thanksgiving Day and December 25. Hours expand on spring and fall weekends and daily during the summer. Admission is free, but a fee is charged for the 22 minute film: $2 ages 10-61, $1 ages 62 and above. Please allow 50 minutes for your visit. For complete information from the National Park Service, visit www.nps.gov/frsp.
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Fredericksburg og Spotsylvania National Military Park
1013 Lafayette BoulevardRetrace some of the history of the Civil War at four battlefields: Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, The Wilderness and Spotsylvania Court House. During the summer walking tours guided by park historians are available in certain locations. The battlefields are open daily until dusk. Two visitor centers at Chancellorsville and Fredericksburg help interpret the four battlefields with audio-visual presentations and museum exhibits. Maps, brochures and assistance from park historians are available. Open daily from 9 am-5 pm, except January 1, Thanksgiving Day and December 25. Hours expand on spring and fall weekends and daily during the summer. Admission is free, but a fee is charged for the 22 minute film: $2 ages 10-61, $1 ages 62 and above. Please allow 50 minutes for your visit. For complete information from the National Park Service, visit www.nps.gov/frsp.
Sightseeing
This section has historical and interesting sites
African American Heritage Trail
Spotsylvania Courthouse
The Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, and Stafford region is filled with Civil War history. Along many of the roads are plaques that highlight events that happened in those spots during the war.
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Fredericksburg Battlefield and Visitor Center
1013 Lafayette BlvdThe Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, and Stafford region is filled with Civil War history. Along many of the roads are plaques that highlight events that happened in those spots during the war.
The museum is located at 3380 Shannon Airport Circle, Fredericksburg, VA (540) 642-4387.
General Admission - $9
12 and Under - $7
3 and Under - Free
Senior Citizen, Military, First Responders - 10% discount
Shannon Air Museum
3380 Shannon Airport CirThe museum is located at 3380 Shannon Airport Circle, Fredericksburg, VA (540) 642-4387.
General Admission - $9
12 and Under - $7
3 and Under - Free
Senior Citizen, Military, First Responders - 10% discount
Spotsylvania County Museum
6159 Plank RoadKings Dominion
16000 Theme Park WayAmusement Park - Approx 32 miles from the house
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
1 Busch Gardens BlvdAmusement Park - Approx 103 miles from the house
Fun Land of Fredericksburg
1351 Central Park BlvdAmusement - Less than 5 miles from the house
Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg
549 E Rochambeau DrWater Park - Approx 100 miles from the house
Luray Caverns
101 Cave Hill RdCaverns - Approx 75 miles from the house
Food scene
Kenmore Inn
1200 Princess Anne St