You are here

Home » A Virtual Remembrance Of The Battle Of Fredericksburg

A Virtual Remembrance Of The Battle Of Fredericksburg

Share
By NPT Staff - December 1st, 2020

The 2020 commemoration of the Battle of Fredericksburg will be a virtual event/NPS

It was 158 years ago, on a handful of days in December, that the Battle of Fredericksburg raged during the Civil War. Normally, the staff at Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park would stage events to commemorate the battle, but due to the coronavirus pandemic all events will be virtual this year.

The Battle of Fredericksburg occurred December 11-15, 1862. While there will be no live park events commemorating the battle, park grounds remain open and available as spaces of reflection and recreation.

Anniversary programming, including activities, articles, and resources about the Battle of Fredericksburg are accessible through the park website, and through the park’s social media channels: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Video programs will frame the battle from the perspectives of soldiers, civilians, and enslaved populations. Ranger talks will premiere on December 11 and 12, and a recording of our annual tour, “In the Footsteps of the Irish Brigade,” will premiere on December 13. Follow #Fredericksburg158th on social media to keep up with anniversary content.

Visitors who come to the park are encouraged to follow CDC and local guidance, including traveling in small groups, practicing social distancing, and wearing masks. Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania NMP is dedicated to the safety of our visitors and staff.

Add comment

CAPTCHA

This question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions.

Image CAPTCHA
Enter the characters shown in the image.

The Essential RVing Guide

The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks

The National Parks RVing Guide, aka the Essential RVing Guide To The National Parks, is the definitive guide for RVers seeking information on campgrounds in the National Park System where they can park their rigs. It's available for free for both iPhones and Android models.

This app is packed with RVing specific details on more than 250 campgrounds in more than 70 parks.

You'll also find stories about RVing in the parks, some tips if you've just recently turned into an RVer, and some planning suggestions. A bonus that wasn't in the previous eBook or PDF versions of this guide are feeds of Traveler content: you'll find our latest stories as well as our most recent podcasts just a click away.

So whether you have an iPhone or an Android, download this app and start exploring the campgrounds in the National Park System where you can park your rig.