Nearly 9,000 people attended, the largest crowd ever, according to Chief Historian John Hennessy.
Thousands Visit Fredericksburg National Cemetery for Annual Memorial Day Luminary
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Battles of Chancellorsville, Wilderness and Spotsylvania Court House Anniversary Events
Special events May 1 – 12, 2016, at Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park.
Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park Visitors Provided $67.6M to Local Economy in 2015
National park tourism is a significant driver in the national and local economy.
Junior Ranger Day at Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park
On Saturday, April 23, children can become National Park Service Centennial Junior Rangers.
Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park Spring Hours and Tours
The park announced spring hours and tours, including spring break week March 28 – April 1, 2016.
Repairs to Begin on Vandalized Historic Salem Church
Vandals caused nearly $35,000 of damage to the historic church.
Developer Sues City Council Over Proposed Townhomes
Mike Adams’ company, NNB LLC, is suing City Council.
City Council Overrules ARB’s Approval of Bank Property Townhomes
“I think the message that we’re sending the community is that we do value our heritage,” said Councilor Kerry Devine (At-Large).
History at Sunset 2015 Schedule
The ten summer programs are on Friday evenings June through August 2015.
NPS Historian Mourns Destruction of Bloomsbury
“The loss of a place like Bloomsbury is a loss of part of the timeless fabric of the community,” said NPS Historian John Hennessy.
NPS Director Joins Civil War Trust for Preservation Announcement
National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis will join the Civil War Trust at 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2014, for a major preservation announcement tied to the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Wilderness. The event will celebrate the successes of public-private partnerships in protecting and interpreting Civil War sites across the nation.
River Road Closed for Chatham Work
Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park is restoring views to and from Chatham Manor, the Georgian-style mansion that served as a Union command post and military hospital during the Civil War.
“The vista of Fredericksburg from Chatham as seen in countless photographs over the past 150 years is one of the most famous views in the region,” a park official said. That view has been obstructed by the growth of trees and underbrush.
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