The interior of Chatham will be closed for a planned Maintenance project until further notice. The Chatham gate remains open 9 am-5 pm and the grounds remain open sunrise to sunset. More
This address is the park mailing address and the location of Park Headquarters. Chatham Manor is also located here. The battlefields span multiple locations between Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness, Spotsylvania, and beyond. Visit the Directions page for addresses of different locations within the park.
120 Chatham Ln Fredericksburg, VA22405
Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park manages 4 battlefields and multiple historical sites across multiple counties. The park is located approximately 50 miles south of Washington DC. Different battlefields and historical sites are accessible via I-95 and VA Route 3. For directions and physical addresses for each of our sites, please visit the Directions & Transportation section of our website.
The regional climate is characterized by mild winters and warm, humid summers. The mean annual temperatures is 56 degrees Fahrenheit. The average summer temperature is 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Daytime highs during the summer can reach the 90s, and nighttime lows are in the lower 60s. Daytime highs in the winter are typically in the upper 40s, and nighttime lows in the middle 20s. Precipitation is well distributed throughout the year, with the minimum amount in August and the maximum in February.
Entrance Fee-free
This site is fee-free year-round. No entrance fee or pass is required.
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park has two visitor centers, one at Fredericksburg and one at Chancellorsville. Check the Operating Hours & Seasons page for details about daily programs and visiting other locations. See the Directions page for addresses.
Inside the Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center are three rooms with exhibits about the Battle of Fredericksburg and its impact on the nation, a 22-minute park film, and an information desk where our staff can provide guidance on getting around as well as insight into the history of the battle.
Every Day:9:00 AM–5:00 PM
The visitor center is closed on Thanksgiving Day, December 24-25, and January 1. Park grounds are open sunrise to sunset.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Winter Hours
January 1–January 31
Sunday-Tuesday:9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Wednesday:Closed
Thursday-Saturday:9:00 AM–5:00 PM
The Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center will be closed on Wednesdays in January.
Early Closure on December 24
December 24–December 24
Every Day:9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Park buildings will close two hours early on December 24. Park grounds remain open sunrise to sunset.
The Chancellorsville Battlefield Visitor Center contains exhibits about the battles at Chancellorsville, Wilderness, and Spotsylvania Court House and a 22-minute film that plays every 30-minutes. Pick up park maps and talk to park staff about the battles and your visit.
Closed today
Current Hours (Spring Hours)
March 3–May 30
Sunday and Monday:9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday and Wednesday:Closed
Thursday-Saturday:9:00 AM–5:00 PM
In the Spring of 2025, the Chancellorsville Battlefield Visitor Center will be closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. From Thursday-Monday, Chancellorsville will be open 9 am to 5 pm.
Current Hours (Winter Hours)
November 17–April 20
Sunday:9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Monday-Thursday:Closed
Friday and Saturday:9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Starting November 18th, 2024, the Chancellorsville Battlefield Visitor Center will open on a reduced winter schedule. The visitor center will be closed Monday through Thursday. The visitor center will be Friday through Sunday 9 am-5 pm.
Standard Hours
Every Day:9:00 AM–5:00 PM
The visitor center is closed on Thanksgiving Day, December 24-25, and January 1. Park grounds are open sunrise to sunset.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Spring Hours
March 3–May 30
Sunday and Monday:9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday and Wednesday:Closed
Thursday-Saturday:9:00 AM–5:00 PM
In the Spring of 2025, the Chancellorsville Battlefield Visitor Center will be closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. From Thursday-Monday, Chancellorsville will be open 9 am to 5 pm.
Winter Hours
November 17–April 20
Sunday:9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Monday-Thursday:Closed
Friday and Saturday:9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Starting November 18th, 2024, the Chancellorsville Battlefield Visitor Center will open on a reduced winter schedule. The visitor center will be closed Monday through Thursday. The visitor center will be Friday through Sunday 9 am-5 pm.
Closed on December 24-25
December 24–December 25
Every Day:Closed
Park buildings will be closed on December 24 and 25. Park grounds remain open sunrise to sunset.
Atop Stafford Heights, over 250 years of history blend with the present at Chatham. Constructed in 1771, the Chatham grounds hold stories of the horrors of slavery, the establishment of the United States, conflict surrounding the institution of slavery and Civil War, Reconstruction, Colonial Revivalism and today, the continued struggle to come to terms with the country’s past. The Chatham gate is open 9 am to 5 pm every day.
Closed today
Current Hours (Spring Hours)
April 1–June 7
Every Day:Closed
Spring 2025 hours at Chatham are to be determined.
Current Hours (Chatham Closed for Maintenance Project)
September 3–May 30
Every Day:Closed
Starting September 3 and lasting through early spring the Chatham building will be closed for a maintenance project. The grounds will be open sunrise to sunset and the Chatham gate will be open 9 am to 5 pm every day. Park staff will be onsite on weekends.
Standard Hours
Every Day:9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Chatham is open daily, 9 am-5 pm. Chatham is closed Thanksgiving Day, December 24-25, and January 1. The gate is open 9 am-5 pm, but park grounds are open sunrise to sunset.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Spring Hours
April 1–June 7
Every Day:Closed
Spring 2025 hours at Chatham are to be determined.
Chatham Closed for Maintenance Project
September 3–May 30
Every Day:Closed
Starting September 3 and lasting through early spring the Chatham building will be closed for a maintenance project. The grounds will be open sunrise to sunset and the Chatham gate will be open 9 am to 5 pm every day. Park staff will be onsite on weekends.
Closed December 24-25
December 24–December 25
Every Day:Closed
Park buildings will be closed December 24-25. Park grounds remain open sunrise to sunset.
Ellwood is located on the Wilderness Battlefield. Ellwood was a slave plantation, a Civil War headquarters and hospital, and its small family cemetery contains Confederate general Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson's arm. The gate is open during the hours the house is open, but the grounds of Ellwood are open sunrise to sunset. When the gate is closed visitors may park next to, but not blocking, the gate and walk the grounds.
Closed today
Current Hours (Fall to Spring)
August 12–June 7
Every Day:Closed
From fall to spring, Ellwood is closed. Ellwood may resume weekend openings in late spring, if staffing allows. The exact date of the start of the summer season will be determined in the spring.
Standard Hours
Sunday-Tuesday:9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Wednesday and Thursday:Closed
Friday and Saturday:9:00 AM–5:00 PM
The grounds at Ellwood are open daily, sunrise to sunset. The Ellwood gate is open daily 9 am-5 pm. When the gate is closed, visitors may park outside the gate and walk the grounds. The building is open seasonally. During the summer season, the house is open daily. Ellwood is typically closed from fall to spring. The house may be open on weekends in the shoulder seasons, depending on staffing availability. The house may be open for select weekends and holidays throughout the year.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Fall to Spring
August 12–June 7
Every Day:Closed
From fall to spring, Ellwood is closed. Ellwood may resume weekend openings in late spring, if staffing allows. The exact date of the start of the summer season will be determined in the spring.
Confederate General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson died in the farm office building of the Fairfield Plantation. Today, that office building is all that remains of the former slave plantation situated near the critical transportation hub of Guinea Station. The Jackson Death Site grounds are open every day, sunrise to sunset but the building is open seasonally.
Closed today
Current Hours (Fall to Spring)
October 20–June 7
Every Day:Closed
The Jackson Death Site is closed from Fall to Spring. Occasionally, the building will be open on weekends, holidays, and for special events if staffing allows. The exact date of the summer season will be determined in the spring.
Standard Hours
Sunday:9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Monday:9:00 AM–11:59 PM
Tuesday:9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Wednesday and Thursday:Closed
Friday and Saturday:9:00 AM–5:00 PM
The Jackson Death Site is open seasonally. The building is open on weekends during the summer season, and may be open more frequently if staffing allows.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Late Summer/Early Fall Hours
August 11–October 19
Sunday-Friday:Closed
Saturday:9:00 AM–5:00 PM
The Jackson Death Site will be open on Saturdays from 9 am-5 pm from August 11 to October 19. When the building is close the grounds remain open sunrise to sunset.
Fall to Spring
October 20–June 7
Every Day:Closed
The Jackson Death Site is closed from Fall to Spring. Occasionally, the building will be open on weekends, holidays, and for special events if staffing allows. The exact date of the summer season will be determined in the spring.
Holidays
2025–2026
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
Closed
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 19, 2026
Closed
Washington's Birthday
February 16, 2026
Closed
Memorial Day
May 26, 2025
Closed
Labor Day
September 1, 2025
Closed
Columbus Day
October 13, 2025
Closed
Veterans Day
November 11, 2025
Closed
Thanksgiving Day
November 27, 2025
Closed
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
Closed
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Public WiFi is not available.
Free, public WiFi is not offered by the park. Cell service is generally available at the Visitor Centers, but some trails and areas of the battlefields may have little to no service. It is suggested to download all trail maps, guided tour programs and other park information prior to your visit.
