To walk the ground where American blood was spilled on American soil - chilling & humbling ! A must for any Civil War buff.

The battleground is well-preserved with highly informative and friendly Park Rangers and Guides. Inquire at the Park Service Visitors Center when specific tours are held. I also recommend the 3 hour audio car tour which fully explains the battle. My interests in the civil war battlefields were well-met during this visit.

At first glance, there isn't much. Don't be fooled. This was a big battle. There is a short walking trail at the vistor center with orinal buildings, walls, etc on the exact location they were 150 years ago. The town hasn't changed a lot either. Park Ranger copied a map for me that showed locations of the various units of... More

If you are physically able, you must get out of your car and hike the trails. Don't just do the 'car tour' thing and stop at the designated stops, read the sign, and then get back in your car. Walk the miles of trails available to you and read all the exhibits along the trails to really appreciate what happened.... More

This National park is only a few steps away from downtown Fredricksburg. It was cold and rainy so we didn't get out and walk around as much as I would have liked. Lots of historic information for one of the bloodiest battles (3 actually) that took place here.

As a Civil War buff I had read lots about the Battle of Fredericksburg. See the terrain really brings the story to life and make's you appreciate how big a mistake Burnside's attack really was. Visitors' center is not great but serves its purpose.

The introductory movie was excellent and gave a great outline of the battle. Being in the locale gave the battle a sense of the reality and scale. We went on the guided tour of the sunken road given by Park Ranger Peter, he was outstanding.

We toured on a beautiful April Sunday morning. The staff was friendly and the grounds well maintained. This is a small battlefield but well worth stopping for.

Our stepson is visiting so the wife and I decided some exposure to the darker side of our Nation's history was in order. We visited the park on a late winter Saturday. The 20 minute movie is worth a look though the theater is a little run down (there is a small fee for the movie). The walk along the... More