Event & Wedding Venues
Fredericksburg, VA
Chatham Manor is a historic 250-year-old Georgian estate on the banks of the Rappahannock River in Fredericksburg, operated by the National Park Service as part of the Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park. The grounds, which include the main house and expansive cultural landscape, offer a distinctive venue for photography and special events set within an important Civil War and American history site. While the interior is currently closed for restoration through 2026, the scenic grounds remain available for permitted outdoor events and photography.
Ideal for: History enthusiasts, Civil War buffs, couples seeking unique historic outdoor settings, documentary photographers
Service area: Fredericksburg, Virginia and surrounding Stafford County area
250-Year Historic Setting: Georgian manor house built in 1771 with documented connections to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and George Mason, offering unmatched historical significance and backdrop.
Scenic Riverfront Grounds: Expansive grounds overlooking the Rappahannock River with mature landscape and cultural historic features, operated as a protected National Park Service site.
Permitted Photography Venue: Available for still photography with NPS guidance; outdoor grounds accessible sunrise to sunset with gated access 9 am-5 pm during restoration period.
Address: 120 Chatham Ln, Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Phone: (540) 654-5121
Website: nps.gov
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