Chancellorsville Anniversary

Visitors meet living historians at the Chancellorsville Battlefield Visitor Center.

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2025 Chancellorsville Anniversary

Join us on Saturday, May 3 for special programs commemorating the Battle of Chancellorsville and on Saturday, May 10 for an open house at the "Stonewall" Jackson Death Site.

May 3 Programs

Investigating Chancellorsville: Extended Edition

10 am-11 am
Guided walk
Meet at the battle painting outside the Chancellorsville Battlefield Visitor Center (9001 Plank Road, Spotsylvania, VA 22553)
Join a ranger for an extended version on our daily Chancellorsville tour with a special focus on the events that took place in the woods surrounding the visitor center on May 3, 1863

Living History at Jackson’s Flank Attack

10 am-4 pm
Drop-in
Jackson’s Flank Attack, tour stop #8 on the Chancellorsville Battlefield
Visit living historians at the Jackson Flank Attack tour stop and learn about the life of the soldiers on the Chancellorsville Battlefield. 

“The Heaviest Rain of Bullets”: Jackson’s Flank Attack

2 pm-3:30 pm
Guided walk
Meet at Jackson’s Flank Attack, tour stop #8 on the Chancellorsville Battlefield
Join park staff and living historians for a guided tour examining the results of one of the war’s most famous attacks. This walk will utilize a variety of primary sources to discuss the fighting that broke out at the end of Confederate General Stonewall Jackson’s flank march and how U.S. forces put up a stiff, but ultimately futile resistance. (The program entails approximately 0.5 mi of walking round trip over 90 minutes. Visitors should wear good shoes and bring water.)

May 10 at the "Stonewall" Jackson Death Site

Open House at the Jackson Death Site

9 am-5 pm
Drop-in 
12019 Stonewall Jackson Road, Woodford, VA 22580
Confederate General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson died on May 10, 1863. Visit the farm office of the Fairfield Plantation, the building that Jackson died in, and reflect on the life and legacy of this historical figure.

Details

Activity

Arts and Culture

Check the program schedule to learn more about specific activities.

Pets Allowed

Yes

Pets are allowed on park grounds, but not in buildings or the Fredericksburg National Cemetery.

Activity Fee

No

Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park is a fee free park.

Reservations

No

Season

Spring

Typically, in person anniversary programming will fall on the weekend nearest to the dates of the battles. Check the schedule for details.

Time of Day

Park grounds are open sunrise to sunset. Check the schedule for specific program times.

Accessibility Information

• Physical accessibility of park programs varies depending on the program.
• Assisted listening devices are available upon request. (If interested in a program that begins somewhere other than a visitor center, let us know ahead of time if you would like to use one of these devices.)

We strive to make our programs as accessible as possible. If you have any questions or need an accommodation for yourself or a member of your party, please contact us and we will do our best to make your visit as meaningful as possible.