Virginia Civil War Battlefields
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- Aldie Battlefield - Aldie
- Appomattox Court House National Historical Park - Appomattox
- Auburn Battlefield - Auburn
- Ball’s Bluff Battlefield Regional Park - Leesburg
- Battle of Chancellorsville - Spotsylvania County
- Battle of Fort Stedman - Prince George
- Battle of Fredericksburg - Fredericksburg
- Battle of Spotsylvania Court House - Spotsylvania Courthouse
- Battle of the Wilderness - Orange
- Bristoe Station Battlefield - Bristow
- Buckland Mills Battlefield - Gainesville
- Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park - Middletown
- Cedar Mountain Battlefield - Rapidan
- Cold Harbor Battlefield - Mechanicsville
- Cool Spring Battlefield - Bluemont
- Cross Keys Battlefield - Harrisonburg
- Fisher's Hill Battlefield - Strasburg
- Five Forks Battlefield - Church Road
- Fort Collier - Winchester
- Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park - Fredericksburg
- Glendale Battlefield - Richmond
- Hatchers Run Battlefield - Petersburg
- High Bridge Battlefield - Farmville
- Kelly's Ford Battlefield - Remington
- Kernstown Battlefield - Winchester
- Malvern Hill Battlefield - Henrico
- McDowell Battlefield - McDowell
- New Market Battlefield State Historical Park - New Market
- North Anna Battlefield Park - Doswell
- Ox Hill Battlefield Park (Battle of Chantilly) - Fairfax
- Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier - Petersburg
- Petersburg National Battlefield - Petersburg
- Port Republic Battlefield - Port Republic
- Ream's Station Battlefield - Petersburg
- Richmond National Battlefield Park - Richmond
- Sailor's Creek Battlefield Historical State Park - Rice
- Saltville Battlefield - Saltville
- The USS Monitor Center - Newport News
- Third Winchester Battlefield - Winchester
- Thoroughfare Gap Battlefield - Broad Run
- Tom's Brook Battlefield - Maurertown
- Totopotomoy Creek Battlefield - Mechanicsville
- Upperville Battlefield - Middleburg
- Ware Bottom Church Battlefield - Colonial Heights
- White Oak Road Battlefield - Sutherland
- Yorktown Battlefield - Yorktown
Virginia Civil War Battlefields Directory
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The Civil War was one of the most devastating conflicts in United States history, resulting in more than 600,000 casualties and reshaping the social landscape of the country. With such a profound impact on American history, it's no surprise that many people are interested in learning more about the battles and historic sites.
This directory provides an invaluable resource for anyone curious about the civil war battlefields across the United States. It includes detailed information on all known major battles, as well as smaller engagements and skirmishes throughout the conflict. For each battlefield included in The Civil War Battlefield Directory, visitors can find historical maps, photos, biographical information on important personnel involved in the battle, as well as other primary source materials related to the battle itself.
In addition to providing crucial facts about each battle and site listed within The Civil War Battlefield Directory, visitors can also explore interactive timelines which highlight key moments from each engagement, or browse through a visual encyclopedia of all weapons used during the conflict. This directory also contains numerous educational resources for those looking to learn more about Civil War history in depth - including lesson plans designed for grade levels K-12.
If you're a student of United States history, or just someone who loves to explore the outdoors, then visiting a Civil War battlefield is an unforgettable experience. With so many sites scattered around the country, it can be hard to decide which one to visit first.
Visiting a Civil War battlefield is an incredible privilege – not only for those who have fought for our freedom in past wars but also for us as citizens who are privileged enough to enjoy these places today. With the help of a comprehensive directory like this one, you'll be able to plan your trip more effectively while gaining valuable knowledge along the way! If you are lucky, you might even get to see a Civil War Reenactment while visiting one of the many battlefields scattered around the country.
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