Volunteer Civil War reenactor in period clothing playing a banjo for visitors.

Labor Day Weekend Living History

Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park

Special Event
  • Sep 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM
  • Free

On Saturday, September 5th, the National Park Service and local living historians will host an event entailing various aspects of the Civil War. Reenactors depicting soldiers will convey the stories of what happened before, during, and after the Battle of Fredericksburg.

Visitors are encouraged to converse with the reenactors or partake in programs led by park rangers at 10:30 and 2:00. Children may complete a free Junior Ranger activity booklet to earn a special patch. The event will occur from 10:00am – 4:00pm at the Sunken Road and Marye’s Heights, adjacent to the Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center at 1013 Lafayette Boulevard.

All programs are family friendly, free of charge, and open to the public.

For additional information, call (540) 693-3200

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Along the Sunken Road near the Fredericksburg Visitor Center.

Latitude and Longitude 38.293784, -77.467339

Schedule

Date:

Sep 5, 2026

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

6 hours

Event Type

  • Living History
Tags: labor day, labor day weekend, civil war living history, living history, american civil war