Little Stone Mill of Fredericksburg Guide Book

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Little Stone Mill of Fredericksburg Guide Book

Visitor's Centers & Museums

The Special Collections building and Museum houses and displays objects, photographs, art, and textiles that contributed to the County's 300-year history, beginning with early Native Americans to colonization, the Civil War, leading up to the 21st century. Spotsylvania County is best-known as the "Crossroads of the Civil War," where four major battles were fought: Spotsylvania Court House, Chancellorsville, Wilderness, and Fredericksburg. The Museum sits on eight acres owned by Spotsylvania County, buffered by land owned and operated by the American Battlefield Trust. The battlefields feature wayside exhibits and a recreational hiking trail network. Special events, programs, and demonstrations are held throughout the year at the Museum's outdoor space.
Spotsylvania County Museum
6159 Plank Road
The Special Collections building and Museum houses and displays objects, photographs, art, and textiles that contributed to the County's 300-year history, beginning with early Native Americans to colonization, the Civil War, leading up to the 21st century. Spotsylvania County is best-known as the "Crossroads of the Civil War," where four major battles were fought: Spotsylvania Court House, Chancellorsville, Wilderness, and Fredericksburg. The Museum sits on eight acres owned by Spotsylvania County, buffered by land owned and operated by the American Battlefield Trust. The battlefields feature wayside exhibits and a recreational hiking trail network. Special events, programs, and demonstrations are held throughout the year at the Museum's outdoor space.
Main Office National Parks Visitors Center. The Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center was built in 1936 as a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) project to provide an office for Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park. It later became the visitor center for the Fredericksburg portion of the park. Today it consists of two floor of exhibits and one floor of offices for park historians. A 22 minute film is shown in the auditorium at a cost of $2 for those aged 10-61, $1 for those over 61 and free for those under 10.
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Parco nazionale militare di Fredericksburg e Spotsylvania
1013 Lafayette Boulevard
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Main Office National Parks Visitors Center. The Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center was built in 1936 as a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) project to provide an office for Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park. It later became the visitor center for the Fredericksburg portion of the park. Today it consists of two floor of exhibits and one floor of offices for park historians. A 22 minute film is shown in the auditorium at a cost of $2 for those aged 10-61, $1 for those over 61 and free for those under 10.
Visitor Services: Pick up maps, Junior Ranger books, speak with parks staff, and visit the Park Store Exhibits: exhibits cover the Battles of Chancellorsville, Wilderness, and Spotsylvania Court House Film: 22-minutes, plays every half hour, $2 fee ($1 for ages 62+, free for kids 10 and under) Accessibility: The Chancellorsville Battlefield Visitor Center is wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs are available for visitors to use. Assisted listening devices are available from staff at the orientation desk upon request. Service animals are allowed inside park buildings. Nearby Activities: Walk the Jackson Wounding Trail around the visitor center, or take a longer route on the Chancellorsville History Trail
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Chancellorsville Battlefield Visitor Center
9001 Plank Rd
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Visitor Services: Pick up maps, Junior Ranger books, speak with parks staff, and visit the Park Store Exhibits: exhibits cover the Battles of Chancellorsville, Wilderness, and Spotsylvania Court House Film: 22-minutes, plays every half hour, $2 fee ($1 for ages 62+, free for kids 10 and under) Accessibility: The Chancellorsville Battlefield Visitor Center is wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs are available for visitors to use. Assisted listening devices are available from staff at the orientation desk upon request. Service animals are allowed inside park buildings. Nearby Activities: Walk the Jackson Wounding Trail around the visitor center, or take a longer route on the Chancellorsville History Trail
Find out at the Visitor Center located just off Interstate 95 at exit 126 in Spotsylvania. This is the best place to start exploring 300 years of Spotsylvania history and everything we have to inspire a different vacation experience for you. Our friendly counselors will gladly give you an overview of Spotsylvania County, its history and information on attractions, shopping opportunities, restaurants and other items of interest.
Spotsylvania County Visitors Center
4704 Southpoint Pkwy
Find out at the Visitor Center located just off Interstate 95 at exit 126 in Spotsylvania. This is the best place to start exploring 300 years of Spotsylvania history and everything we have to inspire a different vacation experience for you. Our friendly counselors will gladly give you an overview of Spotsylvania County, its history and information on attractions, shopping opportunities, restaurants and other items of interest.
oused in historic Town Hall/Market House (c. 1816), FAM’s mission—to collect, research, interpret, teach and preserve the history of our region—is the foundation of the Museum’s programs and events, exhibitions, educational initiatives, and collecting activities that touch the lives of all citizens and help them make meaningful and personal connections to history.
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Fredericksburg Area Museum
907 Princess Anne St
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oused in historic Town Hall/Market House (c. 1816), FAM’s mission—to collect, research, interpret, teach and preserve the history of our region—is the foundation of the Museum’s programs and events, exhibitions, educational initiatives, and collecting activities that touch the lives of all citizens and help them make meaningful and personal connections to history.
The James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library, located in historic downtown Fredericksburg, Virginia, holds the country’s largest collection of artifacts and documents related to the fifth president of the United States
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James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library
908 Charles St
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The James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library, located in historic downtown Fredericksburg, Virginia, holds the country’s largest collection of artifacts and documents related to the fifth president of the United States
n the mid 70s, Shannon Jr. opened the Shannon Air Museum, which housed one of the rarest collections of aircraft in the world at that time, each aircraft dating back to the golden age of flight.
Shannon Air Museum
3380 Shannon Airport Cir
n the mid 70s, Shannon Jr. opened the Shannon Air Museum, which housed one of the rarest collections of aircraft in the world at that time, each aircraft dating back to the golden age of flight.
The Mary Washington House, at 1200 Charles Street in Fredericksburg, Virginia, is the house in which George Washington's mother, Mary Ball Washington, resided towards the end of her life. It is now operated as an 18th-century period historic house museum, one of several museums in Fredericksburg operated by Washington Heritage Museums. Today it displays 18th-century furniture, and her personal possessions, such as her "best dressing glass”.
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Mary Washington House
1200 Charles St
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The Mary Washington House, at 1200 Charles Street in Fredericksburg, Virginia, is the house in which George Washington's mother, Mary Ball Washington, resided towards the end of her life. It is now operated as an 18th-century period historic house museum, one of several museums in Fredericksburg operated by Washington Heritage Museums. Today it displays 18th-century furniture, and her personal possessions, such as her "best dressing glass”.
The Rising Sun Tavern is a historic building in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It was built in about 1760 as a home by Charles Washington, youngest brother of George Washington, and became a tavern in 1792.
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The Rising Sun Tavern
1304 Caroline St
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The Rising Sun Tavern is a historic building in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It was built in about 1760 as a home by Charles Washington, youngest brother of George Washington, and became a tavern in 1792.
Washington Heritage Museums is a 501(c)3 membership organization established to assume ownership and management of four historic house museums in downtown Fredericksburg: Mary Washington House, Hugh Mercer Apothecary, St. James' House and Rising Sun Tavern.
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Mary Washington House
1200 Charles St
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Washington Heritage Museums is a 501(c)3 membership organization established to assume ownership and management of four historic house museums in downtown Fredericksburg: Mary Washington House, Hugh Mercer Apothecary, St. James' House and Rising Sun Tavern.
Hugh Mercer Apothecary was a pharmacy founded by Hugh Mercer in the mid-18th century. Mercer was a doctor who fled Scotland after the Battle of Culloden. He travelled to Pennsylvania, where he met Colonel George Washington during the French and Indian War and later moved to Fredericksburg, Virginia, on Washington's advice to practice medicine and operate an apothecary.
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Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop
1020 Caroline St
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Hugh Mercer Apothecary was a pharmacy founded by Hugh Mercer in the mid-18th century. Mercer was a doctor who fled Scotland after the Battle of Culloden. He travelled to Pennsylvania, where he met Colonel George Washington during the French and Indian War and later moved to Fredericksburg, Virginia, on Washington's advice to practice medicine and operate an apothecary.
Kenmore, also known as Kenmore Plantation, is a plantation house at 1201 Washington Avenue in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Built in the 1770s, it was the home of Fielding and Betty Washington Lewis (Geo. Washington's Sister) and is the only surviving structure from the 1,300-acre (530 ha) Kenmore plantation.
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Kenmore
1201 Washington Ave
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Kenmore, also known as Kenmore Plantation, is a plantation house at 1201 Washington Avenue in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Built in the 1770s, it was the home of Fielding and Betty Washington Lewis (Geo. Washington's Sister) and is the only surviving structure from the 1,300-acre (530 ha) Kenmore plantation.
Ferry Farm (also known as the George Washington Boyhood Home Site or the Ferry Farm Site) is the name of the farm and home at which George Washington spent much of his childhood.
Ferry Farm
Ferry Farm (also known as the George Washington Boyhood Home Site or the Ferry Farm Site) is the name of the farm and home at which George Washington spent much of his childhood.
Railroad museum featuring operating maintenance train; historic baggage, box and caboose cars; heated and a/c exhibit buildings with displays and operating model RR layouts in O and HO scales.
Rappahannock Railroad Museum
11700 Main St
Railroad museum featuring operating maintenance train; historic baggage, box and caboose cars; heated and a/c exhibit buildings with displays and operating model RR layouts in O and HO scales.

Entertainment and Activities

Movie Theater & IMAX
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Regal Fredericksburg & IMAX
3301 Plank Rd
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Movie Theater & IMAX
Bowling & Movie Theater
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Paragon Village 12
51 Towne Centre Blvd
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Bowling & Movie Theater
Fredericksburg Premier Escape Room Games
Rush Hour Live Escape Games
1 Towne Centre Blvd
Fredericksburg Premier Escape Room Games
The Fredericksburg Nationals are a Minor League Baseball team that is the Low-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals. They are located in Fredericksburg, Virginia, and play their home games at Virginia Credit Union Stadium, with a capacity of 5,000 people.
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Fredericksburg Nationals
42 Jackie Robinson Way
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The Fredericksburg Nationals are a Minor League Baseball team that is the Low-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals. They are located in Fredericksburg, Virginia, and play their home games at Virginia Credit Union Stadium, with a capacity of 5,000 people.
With amusement park rides, go-karts, miniature golf, a massive arcade and more, Fun Land of Fredericksburg is the best place for a birthday party, field trip or family visit!
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Fun Land of Fredericksburg
1351 Central Park Blvd
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With amusement park rides, go-karts, miniature golf, a massive arcade and more, Fun Land of Fredericksburg is the best place for a birthday party, field trip or family visit!
We are Frederickburg's first and only axe throwing range. This unique sport is a lot of fun for anyone and everyone. No experience needed. Our coaches will teach you how to throw and get you hitting bulls eyes in no time! We now have state of the art projected targets! These allow us to have an growing collection of games for everyone to try. Some of these include Zombie Slayer, Connect 4, Duck Hunt, and many more!
FXBG Axes
514 Synan Rd
We are Frederickburg's first and only axe throwing range. This unique sport is a lot of fun for anyone and everyone. No experience needed. Our coaches will teach you how to throw and get you hitting bulls eyes in no time! We now have state of the art projected targets! These allow us to have an growing collection of games for everyone to try. Some of these include Zombie Slayer, Connect 4, Duck Hunt, and many more!
Join us whenever you feel like fun. Hit the lanes. Bowl in a social club or league. Or go HD-wild in our state-of-the-art arcade.
AMF Fredericksburg Lanes
12100 Kilarney Dr
Join us whenever you feel like fun. Hit the lanes. Bowl in a social club or league. Or go HD-wild in our state-of-the-art arcade.
State of the art cool bowling facilities!
Penny Lanes Bowl & Games
51 Towne Centre Boulevard
State of the art cool bowling facilities!
Dinner Theater with rotating shows!
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Riverside Center for the Performing Arts
95 Riverside Pkwy
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Dinner Theater with rotating shows!

Nearby Wineries

Within approx. 5 miles or less from Tiny House
Don't let the front of the property fool you! Amazing views and set up around back. Stone patio with built in fire pits, beautiful rolling vineyards view and live entertainment (weekends). Approx. 5 miles from Tiny House
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Wilderness Run Vineyards
11109 Plank Rd
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Don't let the front of the property fool you! Amazing views and set up around back. Stone patio with built in fire pits, beautiful rolling vineyards view and live entertainment (weekends). Approx. 5 miles from Tiny House
Approx 3 Miles from Tiny House. Eden Try Estate Winery is a boutique style winery proudly and consistently serving only high-quality wines offered by award-winning wine makers. Nested on 12 acres just off the I-95 corridor, the tranquil Estate features an architecturally stunning Vineyard Barn, walking paths, ancient tree lined walking paths, and trickling fountains.
Eden Try Estate and Winery
Approx 3 Miles from Tiny House. Eden Try Estate Winery is a boutique style winery proudly and consistently serving only high-quality wines offered by award-winning wine makers. Nested on 12 acres just off the I-95 corridor, the tranquil Estate features an architecturally stunning Vineyard Barn, walking paths, ancient tree lined walking paths, and trickling fountains.
No Vineyards. Winery located in an office park. Wine Tastings. 4.5 Miles from Tiny House
Bacchus Winery
6320 5 Mile Centre Park
No Vineyards. Winery located in an office park. Wine Tastings. 4.5 Miles from Tiny House

Breweries & Distilleries

Brewery at Wilderness Run Vineyards approx. 5 miles away.
1781 Brewing Company
11109 Plank Rd
Brewery at Wilderness Run Vineyards approx. 5 miles away.
VOTED BEST IN F'BURG. CLOSE TO TINY HOUSE! ONLY 3 MILES AWAY! Harry's Alehouse in Fredericksburg, Virginia is a family friendly restaurant featuring fresh American cuisine and a 24 Tap Craft Beer selection
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Harry's Alehouse
5737 Plank Rd
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VOTED BEST IN F'BURG. CLOSE TO TINY HOUSE! ONLY 3 MILES AWAY! Harry's Alehouse in Fredericksburg, Virginia is a family friendly restaurant featuring fresh American cuisine and a 24 Tap Craft Beer selection
At Red Dragon Brewery, our love of beer is what drives our passion to offer uncompromising quality in our products. We produce world class beer using only the finest ingredients & unwavering commitment to excellence. We put quality first, cutting no corners to ensure that every glass is savored and enjoyed, leaving you longing for the next opportunity.
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Red Dragon Brewery
1419 Princess Anne St
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At Red Dragon Brewery, our love of beer is what drives our passion to offer uncompromising quality in our products. We produce world class beer using only the finest ingredients & unwavering commitment to excellence. We put quality first, cutting no corners to ensure that every glass is savored and enjoyed, leaving you longing for the next opportunity.
Most popular Brewery in the area but approx 13 miles from Tiny House
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6 Bears & a Goat Brewing Co.
1140 International Pkwy
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Most popular Brewery in the area but approx 13 miles from Tiny House
Our guests will discover a unique dining experience set in a vibrant, high energy European tavern atmosphere. The attention to detail is impressive, as we’ve incorporated numerous elements of taverns originating from some of Europe’s finest cities. By combining American inspired dishes and traditional European fare, with a vast array of European crafted spirits and outstanding service, it is our hope to bring that “Guest” feeling to our Taverns. We invite you to experience for yourself that European tradition which has inspired us.
Park Lane Tavern
1 Towne Centre Blvd
Our guests will discover a unique dining experience set in a vibrant, high energy European tavern atmosphere. The attention to detail is impressive, as we’ve incorporated numerous elements of taverns originating from some of Europe’s finest cities. By combining American inspired dishes and traditional European fare, with a vast array of European crafted spirits and outstanding service, it is our hope to bring that “Guest” feeling to our Taverns. We invite you to experience for yourself that European tradition which has inspired us.
Must visit. Virginia's Oldest Bourbon Distillery. Free tours - see their website for details
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A. Smith Bowman Distillery
1 Bowman Dr
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Must visit. Virginia's Oldest Bourbon Distillery. Free tours - see their website for details

Hiking & Walking Trails

Within 5 Miles or less from Tiny House
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. 10 Different trails and hiking areas. https://www.nps.gov/frsp/planyourvisit/chancellorsvillebattlefield.htm?msclkid=c7d89658a63511eca6523d1ad343899f
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Chancellorsville Battlefield Visitor Center
9001 Plank Rd
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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. 10 Different trails and hiking areas. https://www.nps.gov/frsp/planyourvisit/chancellorsvillebattlefield.htm?msclkid=c7d89658a63511eca6523d1ad343899f
This lovely oasis within easy reach of town provides a multitude of recreational opportunities. The 860-acre natural area, including the 160-acre reservoir, is a haven for fishing, canoeing, hiking, biking, and picnicking. The park features an orienteering course, nature center (open weekend afternoons only), over 4 miles of hiking trails, over 11 miles of biking trails, picnic tables and grills, and jon boat, canoe, and kayak rentals. Boats are reserved on a first come, first served basis at the reservoir. If you need a large number of boats with your rental, please indicate how many but they must be rented in person as available. You may bring your own boat (ELECTRIC MOTORS ONLY) to launch on the lake, or fish from the banks. Handicap fishing pier available. A fee is charged for fishing and boat launching area. Valid fishing license required. Bait available for purchase No swimming, horseback riding, or all-terrain vehicles permitted. Mountain biking is allowed only on designated trails
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Motts Run Reservoir Recreation Area
6600 River Rd
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This lovely oasis within easy reach of town provides a multitude of recreational opportunities. The 860-acre natural area, including the 160-acre reservoir, is a haven for fishing, canoeing, hiking, biking, and picnicking. The park features an orienteering course, nature center (open weekend afternoons only), over 4 miles of hiking trails, over 11 miles of biking trails, picnic tables and grills, and jon boat, canoe, and kayak rentals. Boats are reserved on a first come, first served basis at the reservoir. If you need a large number of boats with your rental, please indicate how many but they must be rented in person as available. You may bring your own boat (ELECTRIC MOTORS ONLY) to launch on the lake, or fish from the banks. Handicap fishing pier available. A fee is charged for fishing and boat launching area. Valid fishing license required. Bait available for purchase No swimming, horseback riding, or all-terrain vehicles permitted. Mountain biking is allowed only on designated trails
unting Run Reservoir is a 420-acre water supply reservoir owned and operated by Spotsylvania County. The lake was stocked by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources and opened to fishing by Spotsylvania County in fall 2007. There is one access point near the upper end of the lake off Ely’s Ford Road. The lake has an excellent largemouth bass population that is currently “bass heavy” or “predator heavy”. Anglers need an access pass to fish on the reservoir. Season passes for Hunting Run Reservoir are only $8 for anglers from Spotsylvania, $10 for Fredericksburg and Stafford. Daily passes are also available and cost $3 for Spotsylvania, $5 for Fredericksburg and Stafford and $7 for all others, respectively. Combination season access to both Ni and Hunting Run costs $15 for Spotsylvania, and $18 for Fredericksburg and Stafford, and $25 for all others (and allows access to both Hunting Run and Ni River Reservoirs in Spotsylvania County). Senior citizens over age 62 have free access, and children under 16 have free access. Boat rentals are $6 an hour with a minimum of three hours and can be rented for up to eight hours. If using your own boat, it must have an electric motor, gas motors are allowed on boats but have to be raised out of the water or the fuel line disconnected. Gas motors are prohibited from operation unless engaged in official duties.
Hunting Run Reservoir
9679 Elys Ford Rd
unting Run Reservoir is a 420-acre water supply reservoir owned and operated by Spotsylvania County. The lake was stocked by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources and opened to fishing by Spotsylvania County in fall 2007. There is one access point near the upper end of the lake off Ely’s Ford Road. The lake has an excellent largemouth bass population that is currently “bass heavy” or “predator heavy”. Anglers need an access pass to fish on the reservoir. Season passes for Hunting Run Reservoir are only $8 for anglers from Spotsylvania, $10 for Fredericksburg and Stafford. Daily passes are also available and cost $3 for Spotsylvania, $5 for Fredericksburg and Stafford and $7 for all others, respectively. Combination season access to both Ni and Hunting Run costs $15 for Spotsylvania, and $18 for Fredericksburg and Stafford, and $25 for all others (and allows access to both Hunting Run and Ni River Reservoirs in Spotsylvania County). Senior citizens over age 62 have free access, and children under 16 have free access. Boat rentals are $6 an hour with a minimum of three hours and can be rented for up to eight hours. If using your own boat, it must have an electric motor, gas motors are allowed on boats but have to be raised out of the water or the fuel line disconnected. Gas motors are prohibited from operation unless engaged in official duties.
Spotsylvania County Museum & First Day at Chancellorsville Trail are in the same location! So, you get 2 activities in 1! Trail Description: 2-mile loop trail with loose gravel that is well-marked. It will take you over much of the battlefield of May 1, 1863. There are two connector trails that can allow for a shorter hike. You can hear Route 3 traffic and see a large housing development to the north. Called “The First Day at Chancellorsville Battlefield,” this 215-acre site features a self-guided walking trail that loops more than a mile around the property. There are historical plaques interspersed along the route to explain the battle.
First Day at Chancellorsville
6133-6161 Germanna Hwy
Spotsylvania County Museum & First Day at Chancellorsville Trail are in the same location! So, you get 2 activities in 1! Trail Description: 2-mile loop trail with loose gravel that is well-marked. It will take you over much of the battlefield of May 1, 1863. There are two connector trails that can allow for a shorter hike. You can hear Route 3 traffic and see a large housing development to the north. Called “The First Day at Chancellorsville Battlefield,” this 215-acre site features a self-guided walking trail that loops more than a mile around the property. There are historical plaques interspersed along the route to explain the battle.
Lafayette McLaws's division held this line on May 1-3. The strong skirmish line on May 2 held the attention of Joe Hooker allowing "Stonewall" Jackson to march around Hooker's army and attack his flank. A two-mile trail goes across what is now a field (young trees in 1863) to the Confederate skirmish line on the high ground shown in the background of the photo just before the woodline.
McLaw's Trail - Wilderness
Lafayette McLaws's division held this line on May 1-3. The strong skirmish line on May 2 held the attention of Joe Hooker allowing "Stonewall" Jackson to march around Hooker's army and attack his flank. A two-mile trail goes across what is now a field (young trees in 1863) to the Confederate skirmish line on the high ground shown in the background of the photo just before the woodline.

Rivers, Lakes & Reservoirs

Fishing, Hiking Trails & Seasonal Boat Rentals. 3.9 Miles from Tiny House
Hunting Run Reservoir
9679 Elys Ford Rd
Fishing, Hiking Trails & Seasonal Boat Rentals. 3.9 Miles from Tiny House
5.1 Miles from Tiny House directly behind Tiny House. Most popular "lake" area in Fredericksburg. Hiking, Fishing and Seasonal Boat rentals
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Motts Run Reservoir Recreation Area
6600 River Rd
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5.1 Miles from Tiny House directly behind Tiny House. Most popular "lake" area in Fredericksburg. Hiking, Fishing and Seasonal Boat rentals
The Rappahannock River in eastern Virginia is the country's longest free-flowing river in the eastern United States, running for approximately 184 miles, from the Blue Ridge Mountains in the west to the Chesapeake by south of the Potomac. The Rappahannock River offers one of the most scenic and best-protected river corridors in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The Rapidan River, originating from the west side of the state, connects with the Rappahannock about 10 miles northwest of Fredericksburg.
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Rappahannock River
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The Rappahannock River in eastern Virginia is the country's longest free-flowing river in the eastern United States, running for approximately 184 miles, from the Blue Ridge Mountains in the west to the Chesapeake by south of the Potomac. The Rappahannock River offers one of the most scenic and best-protected river corridors in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The Rapidan River, originating from the west side of the state, connects with the Rappahannock about 10 miles northwest of Fredericksburg.
This historic dock dates back to George Washington's day. Public fishing is permitted 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Located at the end of Sophia Street, just past the railroad tracks. City Dock is open all day, year round.
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Parco City Dock
207 Sophia St
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This historic dock dates back to George Washington's day. Public fishing is permitted 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Located at the end of Sophia Street, just past the railroad tracks. City Dock is open all day, year round.

Local Civil War & Battlefield Sights

The Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center was built in 1936 as a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) project to provide an office for Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park. It later became the visitor center for the Fredericksburg portion of the park. Today it consists of two floor of exhibits and one floor of offices for park historians. A 22 minute film is shown in the auditorium at a cost of $2 for those aged 10-61, $1 for those over 61 and free for those under 10.
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Fredericksburg Battlefield and Visitor Center
1013 Lafayette Blvd
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The Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center was built in 1936 as a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) project to provide an office for Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park. It later became the visitor center for the Fredericksburg portion of the park. Today it consists of two floor of exhibits and one floor of offices for park historians. A 22 minute film is shown in the auditorium at a cost of $2 for those aged 10-61, $1 for those over 61 and free for those under 10.
In May 1864, Confederate forces clashed with the advancing Union Army in the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, which lasted for the better part of two weeks and included some of the bloodiest fighting of the Civil War.
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Spotsylvania Court House Battlefield
9550 Grant Dr
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In May 1864, Confederate forces clashed with the advancing Union Army in the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, which lasted for the better part of two weeks and included some of the bloodiest fighting of the Civil War.
While much of the landscape around Chancellorsville has changed since 1863, it is still possible to visit and explore this great Civil War battlefield. Much of the battlefield has been preserved. The best place to start your visit is at the Chancellorsville Battlefield Visitor Center on the Plank Road (Virginia Route 3). From there you can drive the Jackson Flank March Trail or visit places like Salem Church, the Chancellor House site, Hazel Grove, Fairview, or the woods near Hooker's Last Line.
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Chancellorsville Battlefield Visitor Center
9001 Plank Rd
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While much of the landscape around Chancellorsville has changed since 1863, it is still possible to visit and explore this great Civil War battlefield. Much of the battlefield has been preserved. The best place to start your visit is at the Chancellorsville Battlefield Visitor Center on the Plank Road (Virginia Route 3). From there you can drive the Jackson Flank March Trail or visit places like Salem Church, the Chancellor House site, Hazel Grove, Fairview, or the woods near Hooker's Last Line.
A unit of the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Battlefield Park, the Wilderness battlefield features extensive walking trails that allow visitors to explore this hallowed ground. Stop by the Chancellorsville Visitor Center on Virginia Route 3 (the Plank Road) for museum exhibits and an orientation to the area. The Wilderness Battlefield driving tour begins at Grant's Headquarters near Ellwood Manor, proceeds to Saunders Field, where the battle opened, and continues down the Confederate line.
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Wilderness Battlefield
35347 Constitution Hwy
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A unit of the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Battlefield Park, the Wilderness battlefield features extensive walking trails that allow visitors to explore this hallowed ground. Stop by the Chancellorsville Visitor Center on Virginia Route 3 (the Plank Road) for museum exhibits and an orientation to the area. The Wilderness Battlefield driving tour begins at Grant's Headquarters near Ellwood Manor, proceeds to Saunders Field, where the battle opened, and continues down the Confederate line.
Chancellorsville Battlefield is one component of the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park. This small area west of Fredericksburg witnessed the heaviest and most brutal fighting in American history. The casualties from these battles number in the thousands and many lie buried and unknown beneath these hills. Chancellorsville marked the beginning of these battles when Joseph Hooker and his Union soldiers crossed the Rappahannock and Rapidan rivers to threaten Robert E. Lee’s troops camped on the highland defending Fredericksburg.
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Chancellorsville Battlefield Visitor Center
9001 Plank Rd
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Chancellorsville Battlefield is one component of the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park. This small area west of Fredericksburg witnessed the heaviest and most brutal fighting in American history. The casualties from these battles number in the thousands and many lie buried and unknown beneath these hills. Chancellorsville marked the beginning of these battles when Joseph Hooker and his Union soldiers crossed the Rappahannock and Rapidan rivers to threaten Robert E. Lee’s troops camped on the highland defending Fredericksburg.
The Battle of Fredericksburg was one of the most lopsided victory for Confederate General Robert E. Lee. From December 11-15, 1862, the Federal Army of the Potomac attempted to dislodge Lee's army from the fortified heights on the west and south sides of the city of Fredericksburg. Although the Federals did manage to breakthrough Lee's right flank, the success was short lived, and the Confederate position held strong for the remainder of the battle.
Fredericksburg Battlefield
Lee Drive
The Battle of Fredericksburg was one of the most lopsided victory for Confederate General Robert E. Lee. From December 11-15, 1862, the Federal Army of the Potomac attempted to dislodge Lee's army from the fortified heights on the west and south sides of the city of Fredericksburg. Although the Federals did manage to breakthrough Lee's right flank, the success was short lived, and the Confederate position held strong for the remainder of the battle.
Ellwood Manor, a circa 1790 home located on the Wilderness Battlefield in the Virginia counties of Spotsylvania and Orange, is significant to the nation because of the role the house and grounds played during the American Civil War. Much of the Battle of the Wilderness was fought on the plantation itself.
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Ellwood Manor
36380 Constitution Hwy
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Ellwood Manor, a circa 1790 home located on the Wilderness Battlefield in the Virginia counties of Spotsylvania and Orange, is significant to the nation because of the role the house and grounds played during the American Civil War. Much of the Battle of the Wilderness was fought on the plantation itself.
This magnificent Georgian mansion, its various outbuildings and dependencies, and the historic ground which surrounds it represent a small preserve in which the entire scope of Virginia heritage can be understood and appreciated. Today Chatham is part of Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park. Five of the ten rooms contain exhibits and the rest of the building as well as the outbuildings are park offices.
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Chatham Manor
120 Chatham Ln
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This magnificent Georgian mansion, its various outbuildings and dependencies, and the historic ground which surrounds it represent a small preserve in which the entire scope of Virginia heritage can be understood and appreciated. Today Chatham is part of Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park. Five of the ten rooms contain exhibits and the rest of the building as well as the outbuildings are park offices.
The main Union attack at Fredericksburg crossed this field to attack "Stonewall" Jackson's Corps located on the high ground in the background. About 4,500 casualties occurred on this 216.44 acres. Five men won the Medal Honor for their actions on this field. After a very competitive fight, Jackson's men repulsed the Union attackers.
Slaughter Pen Farm Historic Site
11190 Tidewater Trail
The main Union attack at Fredericksburg crossed this field to attack "Stonewall" Jackson's Corps located on the high ground in the background. About 4,500 casualties occurred on this 216.44 acres. Five men won the Medal Honor for their actions on this field. After a very competitive fight, Jackson's men repulsed the Union attackers.
Field Hospital during the Civil War
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Kenmore
1201 Washington Ave
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Field Hospital during the Civil War
The First Day of Chancellorsville is a self-guided walking tour interspersed with historical plaques along the route. Walk the same fields where battle raged over 100 years ago and learn of the maneuvers and strategy and imagine the personal stories and the effect of the war on the local families.
First Day at Chancellorsville
6133-6161 Germanna Hwy
The First Day of Chancellorsville is a self-guided walking tour interspersed with historical plaques along the route. Walk the same fields where battle raged over 100 years ago and learn of the maneuvers and strategy and imagine the personal stories and the effect of the war on the local families.
Salem Church was an important, yet often overlooked, part of The Battle of Chancellorsville. The church was used as a hospital by both sides, and it served as a civilian refugee center during the Battle of Fredericksburg. Today, this part of the battlefield has been almost entirely destroyed by urban development. The church, the 15th New Jersey Monument, the 23rd New Jersey Monument, and one acre of ground are all that remain. A new driving tour of 2nd Fredericksburg & Salem Church has been developed. The church is open summer weekend afternoons.
Old Salem Church
12026 Old Salem Church Rd
Salem Church was an important, yet often overlooked, part of The Battle of Chancellorsville. The church was used as a hospital by both sides, and it served as a civilian refugee center during the Battle of Fredericksburg. Today, this part of the battlefield has been almost entirely destroyed by urban development. The church, the 15th New Jersey Monument, the 23rd New Jersey Monument, and one acre of ground are all that remain. A new driving tour of 2nd Fredericksburg & Salem Church has been developed. The church is open summer weekend afternoons.
On May 4, 1864, Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant led Major General George G. Meade's Union Army of the Potomac across the Rapidan River into the tangles of the Wilderness. Robert E. Lee attacked him there, and in two days of heavy fighting Grant had both flanks turned and took more than 17,000 casualties. Rather than retreat, he issued orders on May 7 for a night march to Spotsylvania Court House, the next stop on the road to Richmond. To get there, his cavalry would first have to clear Confederate cavalry from the Brock Road. This would lead to some of the most intense and important cavalry fighting of war around a country crossroads called Todd's Tavern.
Todds Tavern
On May 4, 1864, Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant led Major General George G. Meade's Union Army of the Potomac across the Rapidan River into the tangles of the Wilderness. Robert E. Lee attacked him there, and in two days of heavy fighting Grant had both flanks turned and took more than 17,000 casualties. Rather than retreat, he issued orders on May 7 for a night march to Spotsylvania Court House, the next stop on the road to Richmond. To get there, his cavalry would first have to clear Confederate cavalry from the Brock Road. This would lead to some of the most intense and important cavalry fighting of war around a country crossroads called Todd's Tavern.
The final action during the two week Spotsylvania Campaign occurred along the Fredericksburg Road on the Harris and Alsop farms. The Harris House, which can be seen in the background, still stands.
Harris Farm Battlefield
9906 South Harris Farm Road
The final action during the two week Spotsylvania Campaign occurred along the Fredericksburg Road on the Harris and Alsop farms. The Harris House, which can be seen in the background, still stands.
The war, lasting for four years, brought church services to a stand still. The location of the church was just right for both the Northern and the Southern forces as they passed through the area. Both armies used the building as their headquarters. It was used as a stable, a hospital and a meeting place to plan strategies for the next attack. The walls of the church where filled with stories of trying times, crude battle scenes, messages of love and the names of companies, troops and soldiers. When the war was over, the members began the great clean up. The walls were whitewashed of the unsightly marks and the sad stories were forgotten.
Massaponax Church Road
Massaponax Church Road
The war, lasting for four years, brought church services to a stand still. The location of the church was just right for both the Northern and the Southern forces as they passed through the area. Both armies used the building as their headquarters. It was used as a stable, a hospital and a meeting place to plan strategies for the next attack. The walls of the church where filled with stories of trying times, crude battle scenes, messages of love and the names of companies, troops and soldiers. When the war was over, the members began the great clean up. The walls were whitewashed of the unsightly marks and the sad stories were forgotten.
General Robert E. Lee ordered the wounded General Stonewall Jackson to be taken away from the field hospital at the front lines near Chancellorsville to a safer location at Guiney's Station. The location is notable as being the place where Jackson died on May 10, 1863. His remains were placed on a one-car train at Guiney's Station on the morning of May 11 for transport to Richmond.[3] Jackson was later interred in Lexington.
Guinea Station Road
Guinea Station Road
General Robert E. Lee ordered the wounded General Stonewall Jackson to be taken away from the field hospital at the front lines near Chancellorsville to a safer location at Guiney's Station. The location is notable as being the place where Jackson died on May 10, 1863. His remains were placed on a one-car train at Guiney's Station on the morning of May 11 for transport to Richmond.[3] Jackson was later interred in Lexington.
The stately Federal-period Moncure Conway House in Falmouth is one of Stafford’s historic treasures. The home was associated earlier with the Vass and Beale families. It was the boyhood home of Moncure Daniel Conway, the South’s most prominent abolitionist. During the Civil War it was used as a Union hospital.
Historic Moncure Conway House
303 King St
The stately Federal-period Moncure Conway House in Falmouth is one of Stafford’s historic treasures. The home was associated earlier with the Vass and Beale families. It was the boyhood home of Moncure Daniel Conway, the South’s most prominent abolitionist. During the Civil War it was used as a Union hospital.
Three bridges spanned the Rappahannock River here in 1861: the Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Potomac Railroad bridge (which stood at the same location as the modern bridge ahead of you) and two wagon bridges located farther upstream. Retreating Confederates destroyed these spans in April 1862, making it necessary for the Union army to cross the river on pontoon bridges the following December during the Battle of Fredericksburg. The middle pontoon bridge stood here at the city dock.
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Parco City Dock
207 Sophia St
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Three bridges spanned the Rappahannock River here in 1861: the Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Potomac Railroad bridge (which stood at the same location as the modern bridge ahead of you) and two wagon bridges located farther upstream. Retreating Confederates destroyed these spans in April 1862, making it necessary for the Union army to cross the river on pontoon bridges the following December during the Battle of Fredericksburg. The middle pontoon bridge stood here at the city dock.
In the early 19th century a stone wall was built along this three block section. During the first Battle of Fredericksburg on December 13, 1862, the wall protected Southern soldiers fortunate to stand behind it. Behind the wall, only around 300 Confederate soldiers were shot. By contrast in front of the wall, approximately 8,000 Union soldiers were hit. After the war, much of the wall was removed. A portion was rebuilt in the 1930's and in 2004.
Sunken Road
Sunken Road
In the early 19th century a stone wall was built along this three block section. During the first Battle of Fredericksburg on December 13, 1862, the wall protected Southern soldiers fortunate to stand behind it. Behind the wall, only around 300 Confederate soldiers were shot. By contrast in front of the wall, approximately 8,000 Union soldiers were hit. After the war, much of the wall was removed. A portion was rebuilt in the 1930's and in 2004.
Innis House is located on SUNKEN ROAD Fredericksburg, VA he Innis House was built about 1861 on property owned by Martha Stephens. In 1861 it was lived in by John Innis, one of Martha's common law husbands. Today it is owned by the National Park Service and is open on special occasions such as during the anniversary of the battle and on the Saturday evening of the Memorial Day weekend.
Innis Drive
Innis Drive
Innis House is located on SUNKEN ROAD Fredericksburg, VA he Innis House was built about 1861 on property owned by Martha Stephens. In 1861 it was lived in by John Innis, one of Martha's common law husbands. Today it is owned by the National Park Service and is open on special occasions such as during the anniversary of the battle and on the Saturday evening of the Memorial Day weekend.
Major fighting and several interesting incidents happened in this field. Although owned by James Horace Lacy, the owner of Ellwood, the field was farmed by a 55-year-old widow named Catharine Tapp. On the morning of May 6, 1864, Union forces assaulted A.P. Hill's Corps along the Orange Plank Road. Unprepared and outnumbered, Hill's men fell back through the Tapp Field. The timely arrival of James Longstreet's Corps supported by William Poague's artillery (represented by the artillery pieces in the field) stopped the Union advance.
Widow Tapp House - Wilderness
Major fighting and several interesting incidents happened in this field. Although owned by James Horace Lacy, the owner of Ellwood, the field was farmed by a 55-year-old widow named Catharine Tapp. On the morning of May 6, 1864, Union forces assaulted A.P. Hill's Corps along the Orange Plank Road. Unprepared and outnumbered, Hill's men fell back through the Tapp Field. The timely arrival of James Longstreet's Corps supported by William Poague's artillery (represented by the artillery pieces in the field) stopped the Union advance.
The key spot on the May 3 battlefield was Hazel Grove. General Daniel Sickles's Union Third Corps held this high ground the previous night that separated General Lee's forces from General Jackson's men now commanded by J. E. B. Stuart. Around daylight on the 3rd, General Hooker pulled Sickles's men back to Fairview to shorten his defensive line. Confederates quickly seized the vacated plateau and concentrated artillery. The Confederate guns had a superior position to the Union cannon at Fairview and were on the flank of the Union Twelfth Corps along what is Slocum Drive.
Hazel Grove
The key spot on the May 3 battlefield was Hazel Grove. General Daniel Sickles's Union Third Corps held this high ground the previous night that separated General Lee's forces from General Jackson's men now commanded by J. E. B. Stuart. Around daylight on the 3rd, General Hooker pulled Sickles's men back to Fairview to shorten his defensive line. Confederates quickly seized the vacated plateau and concentrated artillery. The Confederate guns had a superior position to the Union cannon at Fairview and were on the flank of the Union Twelfth Corps along what is Slocum Drive.
Lafayette McLaws's division held this line on May 1-3. The strong skirmish line on May 2 held the attention of Joe Hooker allowing "Stonewall" Jackson to march around Hooker's army and attack his flank. A two-mile trail goes across what is now a field (young trees in 1863) to the Confederate skirmish line on the high ground shown in the background of the photo just before the woodline.
McLaw's Trail - Wilderness
Lafayette McLaws's division held this line on May 1-3. The strong skirmish line on May 2 held the attention of Joe Hooker allowing "Stonewall" Jackson to march around Hooker's army and attack his flank. A two-mile trail goes across what is now a field (young trees in 1863) to the Confederate skirmish line on the high ground shown in the background of the photo just before the woodline.
Fairview is the name of the house which was the original home in Spotsylvania County of the Chancellor family. On May 2, Union artillery at Fairview faced west, parallel to the Orange Turnpike. At the daybreak on May 3, Union troops withdrew from Hazel Grove to Fairview. The Confederates massed cannon on Hazel Grove to the southwest of Fairview forcing the Union artillerymen to reorient their cannon in that direction. Most of the Union gun emplacements facing west on May 2 and facing southwest on May 3 have been preserved.
Fairview House Site
Fairview is the name of the house which was the original home in Spotsylvania County of the Chancellor family. On May 2, Union artillery at Fairview faced west, parallel to the Orange Turnpike. At the daybreak on May 3, Union troops withdrew from Hazel Grove to Fairview. The Confederates massed cannon on Hazel Grove to the southwest of Fairview forcing the Union artillerymen to reorient their cannon in that direction. Most of the Union gun emplacements facing west on May 2 and facing southwest on May 3 have been preserved.
On top of the hill are Civil War cannon and a shelter of exhibits that explains Lee's Command Post during the Battle of Fredericksburg, the placement of Confederate artillery to obtain a converging fire upon the Union infantry attackers, and the 2nd Battle of Fredericksburg which was fought in part on this hill and is part of the Chancellorsville Campaign
Lees Hill
On top of the hill are Civil War cannon and a shelter of exhibits that explains Lee's Command Post during the Battle of Fredericksburg, the placement of Confederate artillery to obtain a converging fire upon the Union infantry attackers, and the 2nd Battle of Fredericksburg which was fought in part on this hill and is part of the Chancellorsville Campaign
Marye's Heights is a ridge in Fredericksburg, Virginia which was the site of fierce fighting during the 1862 American Civil War battle of Fredericksburg. The heights were named for John L. Marye, the owner of the " Brompton " estate atop the ridge, and it also became home to the Sunken Road and the Innis House
Marye's Heights
514-592 Sunken Rd
Marye's Heights is a ridge in Fredericksburg, Virginia which was the site of fierce fighting during the 1862 American Civil War battle of Fredericksburg. The heights were named for John L. Marye, the owner of the " Brompton " estate atop the ridge, and it also became home to the Sunken Road and the Innis House