BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park Events X-WR-CALDESC:Upcoming events at Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT12H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:adamgibbons/ics METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H BEGIN:VEVENT UID:A422E094-BC47-3D7B-3C2FC24D51407A62@nps-ical-0 SUMMARY:Sunken Road Walking Tour DTSTAMP:20260511T004134Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T111500 DESCRIPTION:Why did the Battle of Fredericksburg happen in December 1862? J oin a guided tour of the one of the most iconic and recognized battlefield landmarks of the war. This walking tour will cover no more than 0.5 mile over mostly flat terrain.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvi sit/event-details.htm?id=A422E094-BC47-3D7B-3C2FC24D51407A62\n\nAll events : https://www.nps.gov/frsp/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=A422E094-BC47-3D 7B-3C2FC24D51407A62 LOCATION:Meet for the program at the battle painting between the Fredericks burg Battlefield Visitor Center and park store (1013 Lafayette Boulevard\, Fredericksburg\, VA 22401). CATEGORIES:Talk,Walk RRULE:UNTIL=20260531T040000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=SU,SA;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:A422E094-BC47-3D7B-3C2FC24D51407A62@nps-ical-1 SUMMARY:Sunken Road Walking Tour DTSTAMP:20260511T004134Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T144500 DESCRIPTION:Why did the Battle of Fredericksburg happen in December 1862? J oin a guided tour of the one of the most iconic and recognized battlefield landmarks of the war. This walking tour will cover no more than 0.5 mile over mostly flat terrain.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvi sit/event-details.htm?id=A422E094-BC47-3D7B-3C2FC24D51407A62\n\nAll events : https://www.nps.gov/frsp/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=A422E094-BC47-3D 7B-3C2FC24D51407A62 LOCATION:Meet for the program at the battle painting between the Fredericks burg Battlefield Visitor Center and park store (1013 Lafayette Boulevard\, Fredericksburg\, VA 22401). CATEGORIES:Talk,Walk RRULE:UNTIL=20260531T040000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=SU,SA;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:B7484C8E-C05E-C661-6DE3122D81E80C46@nps-ical-0 SUMMARY:Investigating Chancellorsville DTSTAMP:20260511T004134Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T111500 DESCRIPTION:Why did the US and the Confederate armies clash in May of 1863 and why does it matter? Join park staff to learn about the Chancellorsvill e Campaign and dive into some of the big questions surrounding this contes ted battle.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-deta ils.htm?id=B7484C8E-C05E-C661-6DE3122D81E80C46\n\nAll events: https://www. nps.gov/frsp/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=B7484C8E-C05E-C6 61-6DE3122D81E80C46 LOCATION:Meet for the program at the battle painting in front of the Chance llorsville Battlefield Visitor Center (9001 Plank Road\, Spotsylvania\, VA 22553). CATEGORIES:Talk RRULE:UNTIL=20260531T040000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=SU,SA;INTERVAL=1 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T103000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:B7484C8E-C05E-C661-6DE3122D81E80C46@nps-ical-1 SUMMARY:Investigating Chancellorsville DTSTAMP:20260511T004134Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T144500 DESCRIPTION:Why did the US and the Confederate armies clash in May of 1863 and why does it matter? Join park staff to learn about the Chancellorsvill e Campaign and dive into some of the big questions surrounding this contes ted battle.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-deta ils.htm?id=B7484C8E-C05E-C661-6DE3122D81E80C46\n\nAll events: https://www. nps.gov/frsp/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=B7484C8E-C05E-C6 61-6DE3122D81E80C46 LOCATION:Meet for the program at the battle painting in front of the Chance llorsville Battlefield Visitor Center (9001 Plank Road\, Spotsylvania\, VA 22553). CATEGORIES:Talk RRULE:UNTIL=20260531T040000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=SU,SA;INTERVAL=1 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T140000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14508398-03A5-D66D-62EDF473C668D6CF@nps-ical SUMMARY:Fredericksburg National Cemetery Luminaria DTSTAMP:20260511T004134Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T230000 DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 23\, 2026\n\n8 pm - 11 pm\n\nWhere\n\nThe cemete ry is located at the intersection of Sunken Road and Lafayette Boulevard. Attendees may park at the University of Mary Washington lot at the corner of William Street and Sunken Road. The Fredericksburg Trolley will provide free shuttle service between the parking area and the national cemetery. Accessible parking for vehicles with state-issued accessible hangtags or l icense plates will be available in the Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center lot at 1013 Lafayette Boulevard.\n\nAbout the Luminaria\n\nJoin us for the 31st annual luminaria at the Fredericksburg National Cemetery on S aturday\, May 23\, 2026. Visit the cemetery between 8 pm and 11 pm to expe rience the luminaria. This event is free to the public. In the event of ra in\, the event will be moved to Sunday\, May 24th.\n\nDuring the luminaria \, 15\,300 candles brighten the Fredericksburg National Cemetery. Each can dle represents a soldier buried in the cemetery and honors those who died in the service of this country. Throughout the evening a bugler will play “Taps” every 30 minutes as park staff posted throughout the cemetery relat e stories about some of the soldiers.\n\nThe Fredericksburg National Cemet ery was established in 1866 and remained open for military burials until 1 945. It holds the remains of 15\,243 soldiers\, sailors and Marines\, most of whom died during the Civil War. At least 85% of the graves are unident ified\, resulting in over 12\,770 unknown burials in the cemetery. The ann ual luminaria has served as a poignant tribute to the fallen since 1996. L earn more about the Fredericksburg National Cemetery.\n\nThis event would not be possible without the assistance of local Scouts\, who volunteer to set up and light the luminarias.\n\nA separate commemorative observation w ill be held at the Fredericksburg National Cemetery on Memorial Day\, Mond ay\, May 25th.\n\nPlease note that pets are not permitted in the cemetery. \n\nMore info: https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/fredericksburg-national-ceme tery-luminaria.htm\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/eve nt-details.htm?id=14508398-03A5-D66D-62EDF473C668D6CF\n\nAll events: https ://www.nps.gov/frsp/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/fredericksburg-national-cemetery-luminar ia.htm LOCATION:The cemetery is located at the intersection of Sunken Road and Laf ayette Boulevard\, however\, those wishing to attend the luminaria may par k at the University of Mary Washington lot at the corner of William Street and Sunken Road. The Fredericksburg Trolley will provide free shuttle ser vice between the parking area and the national cemetery. Accessible parkin g for vehicles with state-issued accessible hangtags or license plates wil l be available in the Visitor Center lot at 1013 Lafayette Boulevard. CATEGORIES:Partner Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:B2909F48-0BF7-B023-21539574F5AA7475@nps-ical SUMMARY:Memorial Day Ceremony and Observance DTSTAMP:20260511T004134Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T160000 DESCRIPTION:On Memorial Day\, Monday\, May 25\, 2026\, visit the Fredericks burg National Cemetery for a quiet observance of this hallowed holiday.\n\ nThe event will begin at 10 am with a short 15-minute ceremony in the ceme tery\, including a bugler playing taps and the 23rd USCT living history gr oup presenting colors. From 10:15 am to 4 pm park staff will be stationed in the cemetery to share stories about the history of Memorial Day in Fred ericksburg and facilitate remembrance activities to honor those who lost t heir lives in service to the United States. Golf carts will be available t o facilitate access up to the cemetery.\n\nJoin staff at 10:30 am and 2 pm for walking tours of the Sunken Road.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.g ov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=B2909F48-0BF7-B023-21539574F5AA7475\ n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/frsp/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=B2909F48-0BF7-B0 23-21539574F5AA7475 LOCATION:Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park CATEGORIES:Other END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13DFB064-AA21-905B-62FD4A4640CC3E5D@nps-ical SUMMARY:Civil War Book Group: On Juneteenth by Annette Gordon-Reed DTSTAMP:20260511T004134Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T190000 DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Civil War Book Group!\n\n \n\nAfter years of con flict over the institution of slavery\, the Civil War would be the turning point that set the course of the United States into the 20th century and beyond. Join us on the first Wednesday of each month as we explore the mea ning of the Civil War and how the past has shaped who we are today through a diverse selection of narratives\, novels\, and histories. In partnershi p with the Central Rappahannock Regional Library. \n\n \n\nFor June: \n\nO n Juneteenth by Annette Gordon-Reed\n\nMeet at Fredericksburg Library Bran ch (1201 Caroline St.\, Fredericksburg)\n\nUS General Gordon Granger issue d General Order No. 3 on June 19\, 1865\, announcing the enforcement of th e Emancipation Proclamation around Galveston\, Texas. On Juneteenth blends personal memoir with history as Annette Gordon‑Reed traces her Texas root s to illuminate the long\, often overlooked story behind June 19\, 1865. W atch a talk with the author on CSPAN: Annette Gordon-Reed on Juneteenth.\n \n \n\nLearn more about the Civil War Book Group...\n\nMore info: https:// www.nps.gov/frsp/planyourvisit/civil-war-book-group.htm\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=13DFB064-AA21-905B- 62FD4A4640CC3E5D\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/frsp/planyourvisit/cal endar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/frsp/planyourvisit/civil-war-book-group.htm LOCATION:Meet at Fredericksburg Branch of Central Rappahannock Regional Lib rary (1201 Caroline St\, Fredericksburg\, VA\, 22401) CATEGORIES:Partner Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13F20866-C58E-1B6E-C4C386E2A0D146EA@nps-ical SUMMARY:Civil War Book Group: Touched With Fire Civil War Letters And Diary Of Oliver Wendell Holmes\, Jr. by Oliver Wendell Holmes\, Jr. DTSTAMP:20260511T004134Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T190000 DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Civil War Book Group!\n\n \n\n \n\nAfter years o f conflict over the institution of slavery\, the Civil War would be the tu rning point that set the course of the United States into the 20th century and beyond. Join us on the first Wednesday of each month as we explore th e meaning of the Civil War and how the past has shaped who we are today th rough a diverse selection of narratives\, novels\, and histories. In partn ership with the Central Rappahannock Regional Library. \n\n \n\n \n\nFor J uly: \n\n \n\nTouched With Fire Civil War Letters And Diary Of Oliver Wend ell Holmes\, Jr. by Oliver Wendell Holmes\, Jr.\n\n \n\nMeet at Fredericks burg Library Branch (1201 Caroline St.\, Fredericksburg)\n\n \n\nDecades b efore he became known as “The Great Dissenter” on the United States Suprem e Court\, Oliver Wendell Holmes\, Jr.\, served in the Civil War. This book publishes his diary and his letters home from battlefields such as Ball’s Bluff\, Fredericksburg\, and the Overland Campaign. The book can be acces sed for free from the Internet Archive.\n\n \n\nLearn more about the Civil War Book Group...\n\nMore info: https://www.nps.gov/frsp/planyourvisit/ci vil-war-book-group.htm\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit /event-details.htm?id=13F20866-C58E-1B6E-C4C386E2A0D146EA\n\nAll events: h ttps://www.nps.gov/frsp/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/frsp/planyourvisit/civil-war-book-group.htm LOCATION:Meet at Fredericksburg Branch of Central Rappahannock Regional Lib rary (1201 Caroline St\, Fredericksburg\, VA\, 22401) CATEGORIES:Partner Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1407ADF7-F06D-4E35-9B133B0A72442835@nps-ical SUMMARY:Civil War Book Group: The Forgotten Battles of the Chancellorsville Campaign: Fredericksburg\, Salem Church\, and Banks’ Ford in Spring 1863\ , by Erik F. Nelson DTSTAMP:20260511T004134Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T190000 DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Civil War Book Group!\n\n \n\nAfter years of con flict over the institution of slavery\, the Civil War would be the turning point that set the course of the United States into the 20th century and beyond. Join us on the first Wednesday of each month as we explore the mea ning of the Civil War and how the past has shaped who we are today through a diverse selection of narratives\, novels\, and histories. In partnershi p with the Central Rappahannock Regional Library. \n\n \n\nFor August: \n\ n \n\nThe Forgotten Battles of the Chancellorsville Campaign: Fredericksbu rg\, Salem Church\, and Banks’ Ford in Spring 1863\, by Erik F. Nelson\n\n  \n\nMeet at Fredericksburg Library Branch (1201 Caroline St.\, Fredericks burg)\n\n \n\nIn early May 1863\, as the main armies fought the battle of Chancellorsville\, detachments from both sides engaged in a series of figh ts around the battered town of Fredericksburg. In Forgotten Battles of the Chancellorsville Campaign\, Erik Nelson describes and analyzes the Second Battle of Fredericksburg\, Salem Church\, and Banks’ Ford.\n\nLearn more about the Civil War Book Group...\n\nMore info: https://www.nps.gov/frsp/p lanyourvisit/civil-war-book-group.htm\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.go v/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=1407ADF7-F06D-4E35-9B133B0A72442835\n \nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/frsp/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/frsp/planyourvisit/civil-war-book-group.htm LOCATION:Meet at Fredericksburg Branch of Central Rappahannock Regional Lib rary (1201 Caroline St\, Fredericksburg\, VA\, 22401) CATEGORIES:Partner Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6E6CA409-A0C1-39D1-0B63929F7B9CF9D0@nps-ical SUMMARY:Fredericksburg and Stafford Slave Dwelling Project DTSTAMP:20260511T004134Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T170000 DESCRIPTION:Join park staff and historic sites across Fredericksburg and St afford to experience sites and stories associated with slavery in partners hip with the Slave Dwelling Project organization. This is a collaborative event that Fredericksburg City has selected as a signature America 250 Eve nt. Park events will be on site at Chatham. A more detailed schedule will be available in spring 2026\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyour visit/event-details.htm?id=6E6CA409-A0C1-39D1-0B63929F7B9CF9D0\n\nAll even ts: https://www.nps.gov/frsp/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=6E6CA409-A0C1-39 D1-0B63929F7B9CF9D0 LOCATION:Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park CATEGORIES:Living History,Partner Program,Talk END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR