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National Military Park

Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park

Park ClosureJun 3, 2026

Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center Closed, Store and Grounds Open

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A line of four cannons placed in front of crescent shaped earthen gun pits.

Fairview, in the Chancellorsville Battlefield, was the location of intense fighting during the Civil War.

Photo: Buddy Secor

About

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.

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Directions

Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park manages 4 battlefields and multiple historical sites across multiple counties. The park is located approximately 50 miles south of Washington DC. Different battlefields and historical sites are accessible via I-95 and VA Route 3. For directions and physical addresses for each of our sites, please visit the Directions & Transportation section of our website.

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Weather

The regional climate is characterized by mild winters and warm, humid summers. The mean annual temperatures is 56 degrees Fahrenheit. The average summer temperature is 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Daytime highs during the summer can reach the 90s, and nighttime lows are in the lower 60s. Daytime highs in the winter are typically in the upper 40s, and nighttime lows in the middle 20s. Precipitation is well distributed throughout the year, with the minimum amount in August and the maximum in February.

News

Historic Chatham Reopens June 6 After Major Rehabilitation Project
Jun 3, 2026

Historic Chatham Reopens June 6 After Major Rehabilitation Project

Visitors will once again be able to tour historic Chatham beginning June 6, 2026, following a major rehabilitation project that improves safety, preserves the historic house and protects its collections for future generations.

May 22, 2026

Fredericksburg National Cemetery Luminaria Canceled

The Fredericksburg National Cemetery Luminaria has been canceled due to inclement weather. During the luminaria, local scouts light 15,300 candles in white paper bags. The placement and successful lighting of the candles cannot occur in rainy conditions. The safety of our community of attendees, the local scouts who set up the luminarias, and event staff is our top priority. Due to the complexity of event preparation, there is no rain date.

2026 Memorial Day Weekend Events at the Fredericksburg National Cemetery
May 7, 2026

2026 Memorial Day Weekend Events at the Fredericksburg National Cemetery

As we celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary, Memorial Day offers an opportunity to reflect on the cost of preserving the ideals first articulated in 1776. Visit Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park this Memorial Day weekend to reflect on the sacrifice of those who lost their lives in service of the United States.