Experience the
Wilderness Battlefield.
Wilderness Battlefield and Ellwood Manor near Fredericksburg, Virginia
Historic Ellwood Tour
Battle of the Wilderness
Wilderness Crossing Trail
Come experience Historic Ellwood Manor & Wilderness Battlefield
Located 30 minutes West of Fredericksburg , Virginia.
Announcements
Dinner and Speaker Event – SOLD OUT
THE BATTLE OF THE WILDERNESS: Bloody Road to Peace with Lee and Grant Sponsored by Friends of the Wilderness Battlefield (FoWB) in partnership with Lake of the Woods Civil War Study Group (CWSG) ***...
Who We Serve
- Educational Programs for All Ages by prior arrangement
- Provide Speakers for your Meetings
- Free Volunteer led tours of local battlefields
- Self Guided Driving Tour of the Battlefield
- Numerous Hiking/Walking Trails
- Acres of Beautiful Woods and Meadows to Explore and Enjoy
- Trained Interpreters at area battlefields
- Maintenance of area battlefields
- Walking tour guides
- Committee work, research and special events
Who We Are
The purpose of the Friends of Wilderness Battlefield (FoWB) is to assist the American Battlefield Trust and the Central Virginia Battlefields Trust in their efforts to preserve the battlefields in Spotsylvania and Orange Counties. The Friends provide advocacy, educational programs, and service projects for the battlefield.
Qualifications
- Established in 1995
- 501(c)3 nonProfit Organization
- All Volunteer Organization
What Makes FOWB Special
Personalized Tours
We are an all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization, who offers friendly, personalized tours. The battlefield grounds are beautiful to walk, with five hiking trails.
Unique Partnership
We enjoy a unique partnership with other like-minded historical preservation organizations to help maintain battlefield property and provide interpretation and living history events.
Heritage Program
We have a Heritage Program to honor ancestors who were there. We host a variety of Living History Events throughout the year, and host dinner or lunch events, with speakers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is the park open?
Is there an admission fee to the park?
The Wilderness Battlefield and Ellwood Manor are free and open to the public.
Are there any walking/hiking trails in the park?
Is the park handicap accessible?
With a few exceptions, park buildings and many park trails are accessible. Service animals are welcome in all of our park buildings and on the grounds. If you have any questions about accessibility accommodations, please check with a NPS Visitor Center.