Explore Spotsylvania County's Unique History

Spotsylvania County proudly shares a distinctive heritage that visitors can experience through our significant sites, wayside exhibits, battlefields and museums. Whether you’re looking to explore Civil War battlefields, submerse yourself in exciting aviation history, or experience the vivid stories of the County’s rich black culture, Spotsylvania is the place to FIND YOUR HISTORY SPOT!

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The church is a fine example of Virginia's Gothic Revival period architecture, and is exceptionally well-preserved, even though it was scarred by shots and shells during the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House in 1864.
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Christ Episcopal Church served as a hospital during the Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse and still bears scars received from shelling during the battle.
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Learn more about the Stubbs School, the one-room school for African-American children that opened in the early 1930s.
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Sitting on the well-traveled road from Fredericksburg to Richmond, the Spotswood Inn was a popular stopping place in history.
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Explore Spotsylvania County, Virginia's many museums, culture and rich history.
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Explore the rich history of Spotsylvania County by visiting the significant historical sites or participate in one of many tours.
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Explore the importance and significance of the battles that took place in Spotsylvania County during the Civil War by visiting the many National Park Service attractions in the area.
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