Civil War | Historic Site
Spotsylvania Court House Historic District
Virginia
9101 Courthouse Road
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
United States
Strategically important on the route to Richmond, Spotsylvania Court House was the scene of one of the bloodiest engagements of the war. The Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, one of four Civil War battles that occurred in Spotsylvania County, marked the beginning of the fall of the Confederacy. The county's visitors center offers information on attractions in the Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, and Stafford areas.
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Spotsylvania County Museum
Spotsylvania, Virginia | Housed in the well-preserved church, this museum's Civil War exhibit includes weaponry, reproduction uniforms, and...
Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park
Fredericksburg, Virginia | Portions of four major Civil War battlefields (Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, the Wilderness, and Spotsylvania Court...
Virginia Historical Society
Richmond, Virginia | This museum and research library features award-winning exhibitions that are entertaining and educational for visitors of all...
Fredericksburg Area Museum
Fredericksburg, Virginia | This museum houses an exhibit entitled "Fredericksburg at War" that focuses on the civilian experience during the war.
Graffiti House at Brandy Station
Brandy Station, Virgina | This site is named for the signatures, inscriptions, and drawings of Civil War soldiers who drew on the walls with charcoal...
