by Mark Leach | Apr 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
FREDERICKSBURG, VA – On Saturday, May 28, the National Park Service will host the 27th annual luminaria at the Fredericksburg National Cemetery. The program runs from 8 p.m.to 11 p.m., and is free to the public. In the event of rain, the event will be moved to Sunday,... by Mark Leach | Mar 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
Due to remaining storm related hazards in the Wilderness Battlefield, particularly along Hill-Ewell Drive and Rt. 20, the National Park Service has determined that a spring Park Day cleanup event cannot be safely conducted this year. by Mark Leach | Jan 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
For many years we have been mentioning to visitors that Ellwood was used by the Confederate Army as a convalescence hospital after the Battle of Chancellorsville in May 1863. Thanks to the tireless efforts of three of our members, extensive research was conducted to... by Mark Leach | Jul 15, 2020 | Archives
FREDERICKSBURG, VA – Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park is increasing visitor services available at key... by Mark Leach | Mar 31, 2020 | Archives
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park Cancels Annual Illumination of the National Cemetery, Postpones other Programming Consistent with emergency “Stay Home” Executive Order implemented in the Commonwealth of Virginia on March 30, 2020,...