Chatham

About Chatham

Atop Stafford Heights, over 250 years of history blend with the present at Chatham. Constructed in 1771, the Chatham grounds hold stories of the horrors of slavery, the establishment of the United States, conflict surrounding the institution of slavery and Civil War, Reconstruction, Colonial Revivalism and today, the continued struggle to come to terms with the country’s past. The Chatham gate is open 9 am to 5 pm every day.

How to Get There

Chatham is located across from Fredericksburg in Stafford County. From the Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center, turn Left on Lafayette Blvd until the street dead ends at Sofia St. Turn left on Sofia Street and drive for 0.4 mi. Turn right onto Chatham Bridge/Kings Hwy/William St. Across the bridge, turn left at the first light to Chatham Heights Rd. In 0.1 mi turn left onto Chatham Ln.

Plan Your Visit to Chatham

Heading to Chatham? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)