How Do You Take A Historical Tour Of Chancellorsville?
The Battle of Chancellorsville was an important Civil War event. The battle was fought in Virginia during the spring of 1863. While the battle was a significant defeat for the Union, the wounding and subsequent death of Confederate Lieutenant General Stonewall Jackson, served as a moral defeat for the Confederacy. Begin your tour at the Chancellorsville Visitor Center. Walk through the exhibits and obtain information about self-guided tours. Contact the Visitor Center at (540) 786-2880. Take a historian-guided walking tour. Tours last approximately 35 minutes. One tour provides details surrounding the death of Stonewall Jackson. Call ahead for tour times as some tours are offered on weekends only. Enjoy the 7-mile driving tour which starts at the visitor center. Drive the new 2nd Fredericksburg-Salem Church Driving Tour. The tour has four stops, including the Salem Church, which was used as a hospital by the Union and Confederate armies. The church is open on weekends during the summer
