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Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
Virtual Tour Stop, Spotsylvania Exhibit Shelter
Spotsylvania Exhibit Shelter
Immediately upon entering the battlefield, there is an open air shelter of exhibits. The shelter is manned daily during the summer season and most weekends in the spring and early fall. When the shelter is not manned, visitors seeking information and maps should first go to the park visitor centers at Fredericksburg or Chancellorsville.
 
Spotsylvania Exhibit Shelter
The shelter contains exhibits about the battle of Spotsylvania. Visitors should be aware that there is no running water for bathrooms. A seven-mile loop trail begins at the shelter.
 
Tour Stop 2, Upton's Road

Upton's Road tour stop #2 on the battlefield

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Bloody Angle at Spotsylvania Battlefield  

Did You Know?
Spotsylvania is the best preserved battlefield in central Virginia. However, there is no visitor center or running water. Visitors should begin their visit at the Fredericksburg or Chancellorsville Visitor Centers to get maps and information.

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Last Updated: January 19, 2008 at 11:19 EST