The Fredericksburg Battlefield: A National Icon and National Park
Situated between Washington, D.C. and Richmond, Virginia, the small town of Fredericksburg has transformed since the extreme desolation in 1862 during the Battle of Fredericksburg, to the creation of the National Cemetery and the sanctuary for Union dead at the various engagements around Spotsylvania County, but also the formation of the areas inside the great National Park Service site today. This documentary will cover events that transpire after the Battle of Fredericksburg in December of 1862, look at how land is preserved , and how men are memorialized in Fredericksburg, Virginia in the twenty-first century.
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Fredericksburg Battlefield, VA, US - Part 1
Please visit for full video and more free videos. Fredericksburg is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia located 50 miles south of Washington, D.C., and 58 miles north of Richmond. It is a part of the Washington Metropolitan Area.
Located on the Rappahannock River near the head of navigation at the fall line, Fredericksburg developed as the frontier of colonial Virginia shifted west out of the coastal plain.
Named for Frederick, Prince of Wales, son of King George II, the colonial town's streets bore the names of members of the royal family.
The city has close associations with George Washington, whose family moved to Ferry Farm in Stafford County just off the Rappahannock opposite Fredericksburg in 1738.
Other significant early residents include the Revolutionary War generals Hugh Mercer and George Weedon, naval war hero John Paul Jones, and future U.S. president James Monroe.
During the American Civil War, Fredericksburg gained strategic importance due to its location midway between Washington and Richmond, the opposing capitals of the Union and the Confederacy.
During the battle of Fredericksburg, December 11 - 15, 1862, the town sustained significant damage due to bombardment and looting at the hands of Union forces.
A second battle was fought in and around the town on May 3, 1863, in connection with the Chancellorsville campaign (April 27, 1863 - May 6, 1863).
The battles of the Wilderness and Spotsylvania Court House were fought nearby in May 1864.
Today Fredericksburg is the commercial hub of a rapidly growing region in north central Virginia.
The national military park preserves portions of the battlefields of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, the Wilderness, and Spotsylvania Court House. The Fredericksburg National Cemetery, also part of the park, is located on Maryes Heights on the Fredericksburg battlefield and contains more than 15,000 Union burials from the areas battlefields.
Battle of Fredericksburg
* The December 13, 1862 battle is known as General Robert E. Lees easiest victory
Battle of Chancellorsville
The May 1-5, 1863 battle is known as General Robert E. Lees greatest victory.
Battle of Wilderness
The May 5-6, 1864 battle began a six week campaign that began the bloodiest campaign in American history.
Battle of Spotsylvania
On May 8, 1864 the Union army seized initiative by moving from Wilderness to Spotsylvania Court House. That shift changed the course of the war as the armies began the road to Lees surrender at Appomattox Court House.
Chatham Manor is a historic building that served as a headquarters and hospital during the battle.
Driving Tour: There are two sections of the battlefield; Prospect Hill and Marye's Heights. A five-mile driving tour links the two sections beginning at the Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center at the base of Marye's Heights.
Meade Pyramid on the Fredericksburg Battlefield
Points of interest
Kenmore Plantation
Monroe Hall at University of Mary Washington
* Carl's Ice Cream
* Central Park
* Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center
* Ferry Farm
* Fredericksburg (Amtrak station)
* Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park
* Rising Sun Tavern
* Kenmore Plantation
* Mary Washington House
* James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library
* Old Mill Park
* Hugh Mercer Apothecary
* St. George's Church
* Alum Spring Park
* Spotsylvania Towne Centre
* University of Mary Washington
* United States National Slavery Museum (opening soon)
* Kalahari Resorts (opening around December 2010)
The Bloodiest Landscape in North America
Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness, and Spotsylvania - more than 85,000 men wounded; 15,000 killed. No place more vividly reflects the Civil Wars tragic cost, in all its forms. These places reveal the trials of a community and nation at war.
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park is the second largest military park in the world. Chickamauga & Chattanooga is the largest and oldest.
Fredericksburg Battlefield Tour: A Civil War Must!
Here we are taking a tour of the Fredericksburg battlefield on July 11, 2009. If you care about remembering the Civil War and are planning to go to Fredericksburg, make sure you get on the tour with Mr. O'Reilly. Unfortunately, we don't have the audio of our two wonderful guides speaking so Sean and I are doing the narration.
Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA
Visit at the Fredericksurg National Military Park in Virginia, USA, on the 14th of September 2015.
The Battle of Fredericksburg was fought December 11–15, 1862, in and around Fredericksburg, Virginia, between General Robert E. Lee's Confederate Army of Northern Virginia and the Union Army of the Potomac, commanded by Major General Ambrose Burnside. The Union Army's futile frontal attacks on December 13 against entrenched Confederate defenders on the heights behind the city is remembered as one of the most one-sided battles of the American Civil War, with Union casualties more than twice as heavy as those suffered by the Confederates.
Among the other place: Sunken Road, Chatham House, Lee's Hill, Howison Hill, Union Breakthrough and Prospect Hill.
Visita al campo di battaglia di Fredericksburg, Virginia, Stati Uniti d'America, il 14.09.2015.
La battaglia di Fredericksburg (Virginia) deve il suo nome alla località sita sulla riva meridionale del fiume Potomac in cui forze unioniste (Armata del Potomac) al comando del magg. gen. Ambrose E. Burnside (circa 114.000 soldati) e forze confederate (Armata della Virginia settentrionale) al comando del gen. Robert E. Lee (72.497 soldati), forti entrambe di un parco d'artiglieria di oltre 400 cannoni, dettero vita tra l'11 e il 15 dicembre 1862 al primo scontro di trincea della storia.
Tra gli altri posti: Sunken Road, Chatham, Lee's Hill, Howison Hill, Union Breakthrough and Prospect Hill.
Discover Fredericksburg VA
Took a little trip to visit my family in Virginia at the Elliott Inn for the Memorial holiday. We spend a day discovering Fredericksburg and it's many shops. It was a beautiful day and we found some awesome treasures that will be making an appearance on future Bear Essential Reviews. Enjoy!
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NATIONAL PARK IN FREDERICKSBURG!
NATIONAL PARK YOU NEVER HEARD OF...Jackson Trail West is located in Spotsylvania, Virginia and is a NPS primitive trail/road that follows a portion of the Stonewall Jackson Flank march. Jackson's march 1863 resulted in a stunning victory for the south and would embolden Lee to invade the north. Along the trail you'll also see wildlife, streams, farms and historical markers. Civil War earthworks from the battle of Wilderness (1864) can also be viewed. Ani iconic piece of Civil War and American History is in your own backyard waiting for you to explore!
UPDATED 2/6/17 - The NPS says that it is now OK to park at Jackson Trail West! Woo Hoo! We can park at the east entrance and also at the river crossing - there is a pullout area on the south side of the river crossing. Thanks to the NPS for helping get this done!
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Best Attractions & Things to do in Fredericksburg, Virginia VA
Fredericksburg Travel Guide. MUST WATCH. Top things you have to do in Fredericksburg. We have sorted Tourist Attractions in Fredericksburg for You. Discover Fredericksburg as per the Traveler Resources given by our Travel Specialists. You will not miss any fun thing to do in Fredericksburg.
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List of Best Things to do in Fredericksburg, Virginia (VA)
Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park
A. Smith Bowman Distillery
Fredericksburg Battlefield and Visitor Center
The Rising Sun Tavern
Kenmore Plantation and Gardens
Fredericksburg Visitor Center
Old Town
Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop
Chatham Manor
Mary Washington House
The Battle of Fredericksburg
Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee and Union Maj. Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside, met at the Battle of Fredericksburg, Va., on Dec. 13, 1862.
Super Value Inn Near Fredericksburg Battlefield - Fredericksburg VA
For great rooms at an affordable price, Super Value Inn Near Fredericksburg Battlefield is the perfect place to call home during your next business or leisure trip to this historic area. Our hotel is pet-friendly, and you’ll find many popular restaurants, shops, and attractions nearby.
There’s so much to see and do in Fredericksburg, and our complimentary breakfast buffet will give you the energy you need to start your day right. With free Wi-Fi, you can easily stay connected to the office or family back home. We also have a meeting room for up to 50, guest laundry facilities, and a sparkling outdoor pool.
Every comfortable, quiet room at Super Value Inn features an expanded cable package, as well as a microwave and refrigerator. I you need to be up early, we’re happy to provide friendly wake-up services. For your next trip to Fredericksburg, make your stay a memorable one at Super Value Inn.
The Battle of Fredericksburg
Northern troops invading Virginia meet the Confederate army at Fredericksburg, December 11-15, 1862.
Civil War From All Sides 1862 Battle of Fredericksburg unaired TV Special
Un-aired History Channel TV pilot completed in 2007 about the 1862 Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia. Filmed at Harper's Ferry and in rural Maryland. Originally intended as a pilot to a longer series about battles throughout time for the old History Channel (when they aired programs like this!)
A hard-to-find Civil War Historical documentary featured only on this channel -- bringing to life with vivid recreations, sound and editing -- focused living-history documentaries on Civil War battles -- as well as some of the men who led and those who followed and fought with heroism and without regard for themselves - fighting for family, home… love of country and the men standing in line next to them.
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150th Battle Of Bull Run Reenactment - Manassas, Virginia
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150th Battle Of Bull Run Reenactment - Manassas, Virginia Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the American Civil War 2011-2015
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The First Battle of Bull Run, also known as the First Battle of Manassas (the name used by Confederate forces), was fought on July 21, 1861, in Prince William County, Virginia, near the City of Manassas. It was the first major land battle of the American Civil War.
Just months after the start of the war at Fort Sumter, the Northern public clamored for a march against the Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia, which could bring an early end to the war. Yielding to this political pressure, unseasoned Union Army troops under Brig. Gen. Irvin McDowell advanced across Bull Run against the equally unseasoned Confederate Army under Brig. Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard near Manassas Junction. McDowell's ambitious plan for a surprise flank attack against the Confederate left was not well executed by his inexperienced officers and men, but the Confederates, who had been planning to attack the Union left flank, found themselves at an initial disadvantage.
Confederate reinforcements under the command of Brig. Gen. Joseph E. Johnston arrived from the Shenandoah Valley by railroad and the course of the battle changed. A brigade of Virginians under a relatively unknown colonel from the Virginia Military Institute, Thomas J. Jackson, stood their ground and Jackson received his famous nickname, Stonewall Jackson. The Confederates launched a strong counterattack and as the Union troops began withdrawing under pressure, many panicked and it turned into a rout as they frantically ran in the direction of nearby Washington, D.C. Both sides were sobered by the violence and casualties of the battle, and they realized that the war would potentially be much longer and bloodier than they had originally anticipated.
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Petersburg Battlefield, Saylor's Creek and Fredericksburg Confederate Cemetery
Here are some photos of Petersburg National Battlefield including the Crater, and the Mausoleum of General Mahone, the Confederate General who pushed back the Union attack at the Crater,-also included is some photos on Saylor's Creek and at the end are some photos of the Fredericksburg Confederate Cemetery which shows graves of General Perrin, Stevenson, and Gen. Henry Sibley( who was the Confed. General represented in the movie The Good,the Bad,and the Ugly)-Sibley marched the Confederate Army of the Damned through the badly conceived New Mexico campaign.
History Scene 3-1: Fredericksburg's Haunted History
Stories include the preservation of key parts of the Wilderness battlefield by The Central Virginia Battlefields Trust and tales of haunted locations in and around Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Fredericksburg, VA
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PRMI: Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
Here is a short video highlighting aerial imagery of Chatham Manor and the National Cemetery, both of which are part of the Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park in Virginia. Precision Resource Management Imagery, LLC (PRMI) was honored to be the first to capture aerial footage of these historic locations, both of which played a part in the U.S. Civil War. To learn more about PRMI visit prmimagery.com.
The Irish Brigade in Fredericksburg-1862
Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park Historian Frank O'Reilly on the importance of the Irish Brigade in the Battle of FXBG.