Summer Schedule for June 9, 2025 – August 3, 2025
FREDERICKSBURG, VA .— Explore Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park this summer and connect with the people and places that shaped some of the most contested landscapes in American history.
The park’s summer interpretive programming starts on Monday, June 9, 2025 and runs through Sunday, August 3, 2025. Park grounds are open daily from sunrise to sunset. Summer hours for visitor centers, historic sites, and guided programs are as follows:
Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center
1013 Lafayette Boulevard, Fredericksburg, VA.
Open daily, 9 am-5 pm
Innis House Open; Daily, 9 am-11 am, drop-in
Step inside one of the few remaining structures on the battlefield and talk to park staff about how the battle impacted the lives of people caught in the crossfire.
Sunken Road Walking Tours; Daily, 10:30 am & 2 pm, 45 minutes
Meet at the battle painting outside the Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center.
Why did the Battle of Fredericksburg happen in December 1862? Join a guided tour of the one of the most iconic and recognized battlefield landmarks of the war. This walking tour will cover no more than 0.5 mile over mostly flat terrain.
Chatham
120 Chatham Lane, Fredericksburg, VA.
Open daily, 9 am-5 pm
Gate open daily, 9 am-5 pm
Grounds open daily, sunrise to sunset
The interior of Chatham will be partially open over the summer. Due to ongoing restoration projects, the space will not be populated with exhibits, but will be staffed with rangers and volunteers.
Sparking Freedom at Chatham Walking Tour; Daily, 2 pm, 45 minutes
Meet at the Chatham garden-side entrance.
Resistance to enslavement took many forms at Chatham. Discover stories of this resistance and learn about the people whose actions challenged oppression. This walking tour of the Chatham grounds will cover around 0.25 mile over mostly flat terrain and may include some steps.
Chancellorsville Battlefield Visitor Center
9001 Plank Road, Spotsylvania, VA.
Open Daily, 9 am-5 pm
Investigating Chancellorsville; Daily, 10:30 am & 2 pm, 45 minutes
Meet at the battle painting outside the Chancellorsville Battlefield Visitor Center.
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.
Reading with a Ranger; Every other Tuesday (6/10, 6/24, 7/8, 7/22), 10 am, 30 minutes, recommended ages 4-8
Meet outside the Chancellorsville Battlefield Visitor Center.
Join park staff for a themed storytime and craft activity.
Ellwood
36380 Constitution Highway, Orange, VA.
Building Open Friday-Sunday, 9 am-5 pm
Grounds open daily, sunrise to sunset
No scheduled programs. Staff and volunteers are available on demand to conduct “Battle in the Box” programs that discuss the Overland Campaign and the Battle of the Wilderness.
“Stonewall” Jackson Death Site
12019 Stonewall Jackson Road, Woodford, VA.
Building Open Friday-Sunday, 9 am-5 pm
Grounds open daily, sunrise to sunset
No scheduled programs. Staff and volunteers are available to discuss the events surrounding Jackson’s death and how we remember Jackson today.
Spotsylvania Court House Battlefield
9550 West Grant Drive, Spotsylvania, VA.
Spotsylvania History Hikes; Every other Saturday (6/14, 6/28, 7/12, 7/26 ), 10 am, 90 minutes, up to 3 miles hiking
Meet at the Bloody Angle parking area (Tour Stop #3 on the Spotsylvania Battlefield).
Join park staff at the Bloody Angle on these Saturday morning hikes to explore the landscape of the Spotsylvania Court House Battlefield.