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Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
Approximately 110,000 casualties occurred during the four major battles fought in the vicinity of Fredericksburg, Virginia making it the bloodiest ground on the North American continent. In 1927 the U.S. Congress established Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania County Memorial National Military Park to commemorate the heroic deeds of the men engaged at the battles of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness, and Spotsylvania Court House. Today the park also includes the historic structures of Chatham, Ellwood, Salem Church, and the "Stonewall" Jackson Shrine. Please click on "In Depth" for information on visiting the park and park programs as well as detailed information on the battles and soldiers who fought in the battles.
Contact Information
120 Chatham Lane Fredericksburg, VA 22405-2508 540 371-0802 - Visitor Information 540 373-6122 - Visitor Information Sponsored LinksGetting There
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The neartest airports are Washington-Dulles, Washington-National and Richmond.
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Getting Around
Weather
Summers are generally hot and humid, while winters are often cold with variable precipitation. Layers of clothing, especially in spring and fall, and good walking shoes are recommended.
Activities
Here are some of the activities that are offered at Mount Rainier National Park.
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Recommended Activities Regularly scheduled historian-guided tours are available during the summer season (mid-June through mid-August) and on most weekends during the Spring and Fall. Call the Park for times. Educational programs for schools are given throughout the school year. Reservations are required for these educational presentations, call (540) 786-2880. Teachers planning a field trip or developing a Civil War lesson plan and students working on reports should visit the education section of this webpage. Civil War Round Tables, military officers and other groups planning a visit should make reservations several months in advance, call (540) 373-6124.
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