The Chancellorsville Battlefield Visitor Center is located about twelve miles west of Fredericksburg and highlights great museum exhibits that will educate you on the battle of Chancellorsille that took place in May, 1863.
The Visitors Center features a 22-minute educational film on the battle that is shown every thirty minutes, as well as several informational brochures, pamphlets, and maps of the area.
There are five different walking trails located on the battlefield that highlight different monumental points and battles of the Civil War. These trails will take you to exciting places such as where Robert E. Lee achieved his greatest victory of the Civil War, the spot of the tragic wounding of "Stonewall" Jackson, and highlight different battles and areas throughout the area. There is also a 35-minute guided tour to the where "Stonewall" Jackson was wounded.
Details:
- Restrooms and drinking water are available only at the visitor center.
- Do not drink water from streams.
- Watch for traffic while hiking next to and across roadways. Route 610 is particularly busy and vehicles travel at high speeds.
- Be aware of trail hazards and uneven surfaces.
- Poison ivy and ticks are common in Virginia woodlands.
- Help protect our fragile earthworks by remaining on the trail and using bridges to cross all trenches.
- Bicycles and motorized vehicles are prohibited on the trial.
- Picnicking is allowed only at the established picnic area near the visitor center.
