Downtown Fredericksburg, Virginia! At the Battle of Fredericksburg in December 1862, the Confederate forces were defending their home soil in Virginia, acting as the "home team" protectors against a Union invasion. This engagement featured the largest concentration of troops on any battlefield in the entire American Civil War—and, indeed, the greatest number of soldiers ever assembled in a single battle in all of U.S. history. Approximately 20,000 more men fought at the 1st Battle of Fredericksb

Step into Fredericksburg’s frontier history at Fort Martin Scott State Historic Site. Established in 1848, this pre Civil War military outpost is now owned and operated by the Texas Historical Commission and offers a mostly outdoor, self guided visit. Explore replica structures and original historic buildings, then take the loop trail for a scenic walk just over a mile, including a stretch along Baron’s Creek where you may spot wildlife, wildflowers, and a bird blind built by the Fredericksburg