Decisions at Chancellorsville
May 3, 2026 @ 1:00PM — 5:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
CVBT office and First Day Chancellorsville Battlefield: 1115 Tyler St Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Get Directions
On Sunday May 3rd CVBT and historian Sarah Kay Bierle are hosting an author talk and tour about critical decisions of the Chancellorsville Campaign. The day will start with an author talk at the CVBT office and then we'll car caravan to the First Day Chancellorsville 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 Chancellorsville.
Each registered guest will receive a copy of Decisions at Chancellorsville included with their ticket admission on May 3.
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 163rd 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 the 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, decisions, and the impact of battlefield preservation for understanding military history!
CVBT Refund Policy
Until April 3rd - 50%
After April 3rd - No refunds