Event

Investigating Chancellorsville

Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park

Fee:

Free.

Location: LAT/LONG: 38.311360, -77.650010


Meet for the program at the battle painting in front of the Chancellorsville Battlefield Visitor Center (9001 Plank Road, Spotsylvania, VA 22553).

Repeating Event

Days:

Every week on Sunday and Saturday

Dates:

March 09, 2024 to June 07, 2024

Time:

10:30 AM, 2:00 PM

Duration:

30 minutes

Type of Event

Talk

20-30 minute talk

Description

Why did the US and the Confederate armies clash in May of 1863 and why does it matter? Join park staff to learn about the Chancellorsville Campaign and dive into some of the big questions surrounding this contested battle.

Reservation or Registration: No

Image Gallery

A park ranger points to a battle map as a crowd surrounds her.
A park ranger points to a battle map as a crowd surrounds her.
Visitors join a park ranger at the battle painting outside the Chancellorsville Battlefield Visitor Center.
NPS Photo
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