FREDERICKSBURG AND SPOTSYLVANIA NATIONAL MILITARY PARK
540-373-6122
www.nps.gov/frsp/vc.htm
120 Chatham Lane, Fredericksburg, VA 22405
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This park contains 4 great battlefields of the Civil War; Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness and Spotsylvania Court House. Also included are Old Salem Church, Fredericksburg National Cemetery, Chatham and Jackson Shrine. Narrative markers, maps, paintings, exhibits and interpretive trails enhance the self-guided tour of the 4 battlefields.
FREDERICKSBURG BATTLEFIELD VISITOR CENTER
540-373-6122
1013 Lafayette Blvd., Fredericksburg, VA 22401
The Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center is located at the base of historic Marye's Heights on the Fredericksburg battlefield. It is open weekdays 9:00 - 5:00 and on weekends 9:00 - 6:00. Film strip, artifacts, museum, book store, self-guided walking and driving tours. U.S. Park Service personnel on duty.
PARKING: 2 wheelchair accessible parking spaces
TYPES OF PATHS: Brick, bark chip and gravel.
ENTRANCE: Around building, opposite parking lot. Full exterior ramp access. Entry doors, 45 in. wide, open in and out with knob handle located 36 in. above floor. 20 steps leading to museum in basement. Each step is 6 in. high. Handrails on left and right.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Doors 40 in. wide, and open in. No turns to enter. Accessible stalls have curtain door. Handrails. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions. Unisex or companion assisted rest rooms available.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with hearing disabilities, there are written scripts.
For guests with visual disabilities, there are audio cassettes, portable tape recorders and signs in large print.
For guests with mobility disabilities, there are guide books of displays in basement available for guests who cannot reach this area.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Movie on Battle of Fredericksburg. Special tours in summer. Sunken Road tour has signs with raised lettering and a site with recorded message. Along the stone wall, the path inclines sideways and becomes narrow, making it difficult to maneuver a wheelchair. No curb cuts for crossing road. At Marye’s Heights there is a steep incline. Recorded message available at one area. On driving tour, Lee Hill has steep incline along asphalt path to top of hill. All other stops, wheelchairs can be pushed to the sites. Hours 8:30-6:30, Mid Jun-Labor Day. 9-5 rest of year. Closed Jan 1 and Dec 25.
CHANCELLORSVILLE BATTLEFIELD VISITOR’S CENTER
540-786-2880 On State Rte 3 West, Fredericksburg
www.nps.gov/frsp/cville.htm
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The battle of Chancellorsville involved more men, and resulted in more casualties, than any other engagement ever fought on Virginia soil, including the wounding of Gen. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson. Because of the daunting odds that Gen. R.E. Lee faced, and the dazzling tactical initiatives that he employed, Chancellorsville has been called his greatest victory. Film strip, self- guided walking and driving tours. Artifacts, museum, bookstore. U.S. Park Service personnel on duty. Jackson Wounding Walking Tour - 35 minute guided walk. "Eyewitness to History: Jackson Falls and Home in Ruin" - A Dramatic Presentation (Weekends)
PARKING: 2 wheelchair accessible parking spaces
PATHS: Cement sidewalks or dirt paths.
ENTRANCE: 50 ft. from the parking lot. Door 40 in. wide, easily opens out, with pull handle 36 in. above floor.
RESTROOM: Door width 36 in. Door opens in. Turns to enter. Accessible stall available with shower curtain door. Handrails. Checked regularly to see no obstructions block access.
SPECIAL SERVICES: Audio units with some exhibits, written scripts, audio cassettes and portable tape recorders, special visual exhibits, large prints and slide show. Scrapbook of all sites. One hands-on display
GIFT SHOP: Publications on Civil War history available for purchase.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This visitor center accessible for wheelchairs. Easy access to auditorium, museum and restrooms. A slide show shown daily. Hours: 8:30-6:30 from mid-Jun to Labor Day. The rest of the year the center is open from 9-5. Closed Jan 1 and Dec 25.
120 Chatham Lane, off State Rt. 218 in Fredericksburg
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This Georgian mansion was a Union headquarters during the Battle of Fredericksburg and is now the park headquarters.This magnificent 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.
PARKING: 1 wheelchair accessible parking space.
PATHS: Flagstone to main house. Asphalt from parking lot to front of mansion is slightly uneven. Gardens have flagstone paths.
ENTRANCE: Rear of mansion, via ramp with handrails. Door 37 in. wide easily opens in with knob handle 36 in. above floor.
RESTROOMS: Door width 35 in., door opens in, and turns to enter. Accessible stall has 31 in. door, handrails and raised seat. Checked regularly to see no obstructions block access to restroom.
SPECIAL SERVICES: Audio cassettes and portable tape recorders are available at the Fredericksburg Visitor’s Center. Some signs are in large print. Scrapbook of site available. Small shelf of books for sale.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Pictures and exhibits. Some signs are suspended from floor to ceiling with wires, wheelchairs need to be cautious. Hours: 9-5, daily. Closed Jan 1 and Dec 25.
OLD SALEM CHURCH On State Rte 3, 1 mile west of I-95.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Site of intensive fighting during the battle of Chancellorsville.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Grounds open daily all year for a walking tour. Wood chip path on grounds. Building open from 2-5 on Sat and Sun in the summer months. Interior of church can be viewed from doorway. No ramp.
THE WILDERNESS On State Rte 20 west of State Rte 3.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Site of the first battle between Lee and Grant. This is part of the driving tour. Tour stops and exhibit shelter are accessible.
BATTLE OF SPOTSYLVANIA COURT HOUSE On State Rte 208.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Site of 1864 battle.
Part of the driving tour. Tour stops and exhibit shelter are accessible.
JACKSON SHRINE 804-633-6076
12019 Stonewall Jacksond Rd., Woodford VA 22580
www.co.caroline.va.us
12 miles south on U. S. Rte 1, then 5 mile east on State Rte 606/Stonewall Jackson Rd.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Restored site of the death of General Stonewall Jackson, following his injury at the battle of Chancellorsville.
PARKING: Parking area is not divided into parking spaces. No ramp needed. Ground is level.
PATHS: Parking lot is gravel. Brick walkway to house.
ENTRANCE: In front. Two 6 in. steps. Ramp available upon request. Door width 37 in. Door easily opens. Interior steps lead to second floor.
RESTROOM: Small building beside parking lot. Ground level. Door width 33 in. Door opens out, no turns to enter. Single commode and sink within a 5 ft. by 6 ft. room. Handrails behind and to the left of the toilet. No obstructions to hinder accessibility, trash receptacle built into wall. Restroom is locked when building is not open.
SPECIAL SERVICES: Written scripts available of both the audio at the painting located beside the parking lot and of the building tour.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Publications concerning Civil War history available for purchase. Hours: Daily, mid-Jun through Labor Day. Mar to mid-Jun, and Labor Day through Oct, open Fri-Tu. The rest of the year, Sat-Mon. Inquire at the visitor center during the off season to confirm opening hours. Window tour is available when building is closed. Brochures in distribution box at the shrine.
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