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Cross the beautiful Rappahannock River and walk to historic Chatham Manor, Union Army Headquarters.
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Bridge to History
Year Round Walk
SN: 130524 - 2026 / Y3759
From Thu, Jan 1st, 2026 to Dec 31st, 2026
Start box available: Walk in daylight hours only. Visitors Center opens 9 am. Phone: 540-373-1776
Physical start box and Online start box (OSB) option
Fredericksburg, Virginia
WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.
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Event comments
Chatham Manor is a Georgian-style mansion home completed in 1771 by farmer and statesman William Fitzhugh, with outstanding views of Fredericksburg. It was for more than a century the center of a large, thriving plantation and the only private residence in the United States to be visited by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Dwight D. Eisenhower. It served as a significant site during the Civil War, functioning as a Union Army headquarters and a hospital after the Battle of Fredericksburg. It is now part of the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park. Notice the Catalpa trees located behind the house. Also look for eagles soaring over the river.
Rating: 2A, Distance: 6, 10km
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Restrooms: Yes |
Pets: Yes |
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Strollers: Hard |
Wheelchairs: No |
Event information
FWC has a no free walkers policy - Credit is $4; noncredit is $3.
Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY
OSB - First register for the event
The detailed location of, and driving directions to, the event starting point are included in the event directions, downloaded from the Online Start Box (OSB). To plan your travels, please use the map on this page. The POC does not provide event directions nor accept alternate payment methods.
This event also has a physical start box. These are the driving directions:
Fxbg Visitor Center 601 Caroline St., Fxbg, VA 22401. VC open 9 am - 4 pm daily. From either direction, Route 95 Exit 130A East. Follow signs Historic Downtown Fredericksburg along Rt 3 (locally named William St.) to Princess Anne St. Right to Princess Anne St, follow to Wolfe St. Left to Wolfe St. 1blk to cross Caroline St. Fredericksburg VC (left). Free parking available in 2 lots on Sophia St. which is 1 block from Caroline St. to River. Or parking garage on Wolfe St. between Caroline St./Sophia St.
Maps phrase and directions link
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Fredericksburg Visitors Center, 601 Caroline Street |
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PLEASE do not mix and match between the two registration methods. It will confuse you and the club. Choose one, OSB or PSB, to complete the event.
Fredericksburg Walking Club (AVA-0610)
Event website: www.walkfredericksburg.blog
Click inside the box to send an email to the POC.