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.