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Step Into History: Ellwood Manor & Wilderness Battlefield

Step into history. Step onto the battlefields of the American Civil War. Hear the sounds of the Battle of the Wilderness echo between Spotsylvania and Orange County in Virginia. Find yourself in Ellwood Manor, which once served as a confederate hospital. Walk in the footsteps of General Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson, Robert E. Lee, and Ulysses S. Grant. Discover the bravery and sacrifices of American civilians and soldiers alike.

*Photo credit to Tony Kelley

Read the histories of Ellwood Manor and the Battle of the Wilderness. Be sure to check out the videos embedded throughout their website. Submerge yourself in American Civil war history and more.

Explore: Relive some of Friends of the Wilderness Battlefield’s (FoWB) most popular events by visiting their video archives. From canoe trips to carving demonstrations, these videos capture some of FoWB’s most entertaining moments!