Fredericksburg is a history lovers delight. There is probably no other city that brings together so closely the two most significant events in American history, the Revolutionary and Civil Wars.
Located at the edge of Virginia's Tidewater midway between Washington and Richmond, Fredericksburg was the haunt of many Revolutionary luminaries. The location was more ominous less than a century later as the battle for rival Confederate and Union capitals focused on the city. In the span of about two years, four major and horrendously bloody battles were fought in and around Fredericksburg.
Fredericksburg survived the battles and now sports a 40 block historic area of 18th and 19th century buildings. Its quaint atmosphere makes it a popular weekend getaway for Washington and the entire mid-Atlantic; and it's a natural base for exploring Virginia's rich history. Frederickburg's location on I-95 halfway down the East Coast also makes it a frequent stopping off point on the trek to Florida.
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Fredericksburg is a history lovers delight. There is probably no other city that brings together so closely the two most significant events in American history, the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. 
