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Road to Gettysburg: A Private Day Drive Through Chancellorsville and Brandy Station
An 8-hour, expert-led private tour from Fredericksburg that links Chancellorsville and Brandy Station and brings the opening moves of the Gettysburg Campaign into focus.
Road to Gettysburg: A Private Day Drive Through Chancellorsville and Brandy Station.
From Fredericksburg, this private, full-day drive threads together two pivotal Civil War sites — Chancellorsville and Brandy Station — guided by a local battlefield expert who joins your vehicle to lead the route and interpretation.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Where Lee Turned North
Explore Chancellorsville, the battle credited with encouraging Robert E. Lee’s second invasion of the North, with stops that unpack the decisions and ground that shaped the campaign.
Brandy Station and the Gettysburg Opening
Visit the fields of Brandy Station—the opening clash of the Gettysburg Campaign—and see how cavalry and reconnaissance set the stage for the summer’s larger battles.
A Private, Photo-Friendly Road Tour
A local battlefield guide joins your vehicle for a private, 8-hour drive that includes several stops for close looks, photography, and a leisurely lunch pause.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
This is a guided, private day on the road: a local battlefield guide rides with your party, the van or car moves between well-spaced interpretive stops at Chancellorsville and Brandy Station, and the pace allows time to step out for photos, stretch your legs, and take a 30-minute lunch break within the full 8-hour tour.
THE HISTORY
Where Lee Turned North
Explore Chancellorsville, the battle credited with encouraging Robert E. Lee’s second invasion of the North, with stops that unpack the decisions and ground that shaped the campaign.
THE TACTICS
Brandy Station and the Gettysburg Opening
Visit the fields of Brandy Station—the opening clash of the Gettysburg Campaign—and see how cavalry and reconnaissance set the stage for the summer’s larger battles.
THE EXPERIENCE
A Private, Photo-Friendly Road Tour
A local battlefield guide joins your vehicle for a private, 8-hour drive that includes several stops for close looks, photography, and a leisurely lunch pause.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this tour
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Total tour time is 8 hours and includes a 30-minute lunch break.
Bring a camera to capture the battlefield vistas and comfortable walking shoes for short walks at stops.
This is a private group tour; a local battlefield guide will join your vehicle and lead multiple stops along the route.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour runs 8 hours total.
Is there time for lunch?
Yes — the itinerary includes a 30-minute lunch break.
Will a guide be with us?
A local battlefield guide will join your vehicle and lead the way for the private tour.
What sites are included?
The tour covers Chancellorsville and Brandy Station, linking actions tied to Lee’s second invasion and the opening of the Gettysburg Campaign.
Will there be opportunities to take photos?
Yes — the tour is structured with several stops specifically so you can take close looks and capture photographs.