Chatham Manor
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Been There Done That
Danville, VA244 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Gorgeous view! Very interesting. Short interesting movie. We didn’t get to spend a lot of time here because of traveling. Would like to go back when we have more time. The ginkgo tree was gorgeous and huge. Handicapped parking on side near house with a handicap entrance. Very small gift shop. Nice attendant. Easy to get to and free parking. Can spend as little or as much time as you like. Gorgeous grounds to sit and enjoy. Would probably take about an hour to read everything.
Written 25 November 2023
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karen f
Dumfries, VA17 contributions
Nov 2022 • Friends
What a neat tour of the house and studio and grounds. Staff are so knowledgeable and friendly. We were able to walk up and secure a tour. The guides definitely give you history of the artist and the area.
Written 19 October 2023
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David
Baltimore, MD64 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Beautiful location packed with history. Must see the introduction film to get full appreciation. Great views of the river and the town. The displays were informative and well kept.
Written 11 October 2023
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newmexjags
Edgewood, NM355 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
The house has quite the history. We watched a short film. We unfortunately got there near closing time and didn't get the see the whole house, but we did get to see all of the grounds..I bet this place was something in it's heyday!.They have a gift shop but didn't go.
Written 9 October 2023
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steve M
8 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
A don’t miss civil war site. No charge for entry. Great views of town. Helps frame up the battle and the union position. The video is a great overview.
Written 25 August 2023
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Larry B
Virginia Beach, VA12 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
Exciting places to visit wonderful piece of history the house and gardens are beautiful with a wonderful view of the rappahanock river and its on a huge park to explore
Written 7 June 2023
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DoverJungleboy
Dover, TN366 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
Enjoyed touring the house and the grounds. Saw a large groundhog on the bank by the river. Some old beautiful trees surround the building. Great view of Old Town Fredericksburg. Same view that the Union army had during the civil war.
A young ranger by the name, I think, of Maude, or similar, gave us an excellent oral history of General Grant. The park service should have her lead history talks at the house and battlefields.
A young ranger by the name, I think, of Maude, or similar, gave us an excellent oral history of General Grant. The park service should have her lead history talks at the house and battlefields.
Written 7 November 2022
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45_years_together
Somerdale, NJ52 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
The displays were very interesting but the video was very informative. Everything was well organized and staff was very helpful. Enjoyed strolling the grounds but would have been better in warmer weather.
Written 23 October 2022
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Montana g
2 contributions
Oct 2021
This place was a haven for me growing up in Stafford County. That was many years ago, during the donation and conversion to park service time; when you could walk freely undisturbed. Chatham cemented in my soul, peace between a human and a garden, time immemorial.
Written 29 September 2022
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Philip S
Ocala, Florida, United States117 contributions
Jun 2022
This home is so special! This was our first visit to the area and seeing such a cool place in the history of the civil war was amazing. We really appreciated the rangers that were there to answer questions. The grounds are beautifully kept with an amazing view of the town and the river. You can definitely see why it was the desired property and one can also understand the amount of work that it takes to keep up such a property especially once the slaves were gone and slavery ended. We've visited Gettysburg several times over the years and this trip to Fredericksburg really showed us a different side to the war in an area ravaged for an extended period of time. We probably spent close to 2 hours here enjoying the property and it was definitely one of the hilites of our trip.
Written 19 June 2022
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Are you allowed to picnic at Chatham Manor?
We-L0VE-Adventure
Nashville, TN145 contributions
Yes - there is a grassy area close to the car park, or the terraced lawn area looking over the river and the town of Fredericksburg. But it is a bit of a walk from the car around the back of the house!
missmutt
Maynooth, Canada96 contributions
If someone was coming in with a camper trailer (a 50 footer) any idea where you might park for this venue? Also does it cost something to get in or is it a 'donation' fee?
786laurieh
Fredericksburg, VA4 contributions
Hi
There is not a fee and there is a park called John Lee Pratt Park adjacent to the manor with a large parking area if the one at the manor is too small or full.
Albert M
Fredericksburg, VA
How do I get there?
galtravel13
Fredericksburg, Virginia26 contributions
Hi Albert,
The main entrance is signposted off VA Rt 212/Chatham Heights Road. The address for GPS purposes is 120 Chatham Lane, Fredericksburg, 22405
Hope this helps.
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