“Decisions at Fredericksburg,”
December 12 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Hosted by CVBT: Welcoming Historian and & Author Chris Mackowski “Decisions at Fredericksburg,” an author talk and battlefield tour, on December 12, 2026.
Meet at CVBT Office: 1115 Tyler St. Fredericksburg, VA 22401– Later drive and visit Fredericksburg battlefield
What is a “critical decision”? How did critical decisions unfold during the Battle of Fredericksburg, fought in Central Virginia during the winter of 1862? Can we match the historic decision process to the places and topography where they happened?
A newly released book from the University of Tennessee Press, Decisions at Fredericksburg by Historian Chris Mackowski, delves into some answers, and now we’re offering a unique opportunity to study and explore during the 164th anniversary of the Battle of Fredericksburg.
Join the Central Virginia Battlefields Trust and historian Chris Mackowski for an afternoon of decisions and battlefield hiking.
We’ll begin with a program at the CVBT Office to overview the Battle of Fredericksburg and explore the definition of critical decisions. Whether you’re a long-time researcher or growing a new interest in local history, Chris will make it easy for you to explore battle history and create your own sets of critical decisions to analyze.
Then, we’ll make a short drive to the Fredericksburg Battlefield where Chris will lead a hike for the opportunity to rediscover critical decisions on the land where they happened. It’s going to be a meaningful afternoon of learning, hiking, making decisions, and the impact of battlefield preservation for understanding military history!
CVBT Refund Policy
Before December 12th – 50%
After December 12th – No Refund
Attendance Limited to 30 Participants! Register Now!
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