Sparking Freedom

Park Event · Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania County Battlefields Memorial National Military Park · Sep 12, 2026 · 1:00 PM–1:45 PM

Meet at the Chatham garden-side entrance.

Resistance to enslavement took many forms at Chatham. Discover stories of this resistance and learn about the people whose actions challenged oppression.

This program is a partner event in collaboration with the Slave Dwelling Project as a part of Voices of the Past: A Slave Dwelling Project Weekend.

A shuttle will be available. Visit the event website for a full listing of weekend programs.

Source: National Park Service (public domain).