Hosted by: Central Virginia Battlefields Trust and historian Sarah Kay Bierle

Meet at the CVBT Office: 1115 Tyler St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, later drive and hike at the First Day at Chancellorsville Battlefield.

What is a “critical decision”? How did critical decisions unfold during the Battle of Chancellorsville, fought in Central Virginia during the spring of 1863? 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 Chancellorsville by Sarah Kay Bierle, delves into some answers, and now we’re offering a unique opportunity to study and explore during the 163^rd anniversary of the Battle of Chancellorsville.

Join the Central Virginia Battlefields Trust and historian Sarah Kay Bierle for an afternoon of decisions and battlefield hiking.

We’ll begin with a program at the CVBT Office to overview the Battle of Chancellorsville and explore the definition of critical decisions. Whether you’re a long-time researcher or growing a new interest in local history, Bierle will make it easy for you to explore battle history and create your own sets of critical decisions to analyze.

Then, we’ll drive west and Bierle will lead a hike at the First Day at Chancellorsville Battlefield for the opportunity to rediscover two 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 April 3rd – 50%

After April 3rd – No Refund