Decisions at Fredericksburg
December 12, 2026 @ 12:00PM — 4:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
CVBT office and the Slaughter Pen Farm Battlefield: 1115 Tyler St Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Get Directions
On Saturday December 12th CVBT and historian Chris Mackowski are hosting an author talk and tour about critical decisions of the Battle of Fredericksburg. The day will start with an author talk at the CVBT office and then we'll car caravan to the Slaughter Pen Farm Battlefield for a tour where several of the critical decisions will be discussed. All attendees will also receive a copy of the book Decisions at Fredericksburg.
Each registered guest will receive a copy of Decisions at Fredericksburg included with their ticket admission on December 12th.
What is a “critical decision”? How did critical decisions unfold during the Battle of Fredericksburg, in December 1862? Can we match the historic decision process to the places and topography where they happened? Decisions at Fredericksburg by Chris Mackowski, from the University of Tennessee Press,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, Mackowski will make it easy for you to explore the battle history and create your own sets of critical decisions to analyze. Then, we’ll drive to the Slaughter Pan Farm where Mackowski will lead a hike and discuss critical decisions on the land where they happened. It’s going to be a meaningful afternoon of learning, hiking, decisions, and the impact of battlefield preservation for understanding military history!
CVBT Refund Policy
Until November 12th - 50%
After November 12th - No refunds