Step back in time and traverse the hallowed ground of the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House on this immersive hiking tour, journeying from the site of Maj. Gen. John Sedgwick's fateful death to the infamous Bloody Angle.
Hear the fateful story of John Sedgwick's fall—we'll recount the moments leading to the loss of one of the Union Army's most respected commanders. As we follow the Union and Confederate lines, the trail will bring us to Emory Upton's May 10, 1864, assault and then onto the heart of the battle: the Bloody Angle. Here, amid the rain and smoke of May 12, 1864, soldiers endured one of the Civil War's most brutal close-quarters combats, lasting nearly 20 hours.
Along the hike, we’ll examine the tactical decisions, human stories, and unimaginable sacrifices that defined this phase of the Overland Campaign. You’ll witness the geography that shaped the battle and hear firsthand accounts from those who fought there.
Type of Event: Hike
Guides: Kristopher White and Chris Mackowski
Cost: $40.00 Per Person
Exertion: We rate this hike as CHALLENGING, with 5-6 miles of walking and several stops. We will walk 5-6 miles over rolling terrain with several stops. We will follow trails that may include rocks, mud, branches, tree roots, and other obstacles. We will also follow park roads that contain active vehicular traffic.
This event is part of the American Battlefield Trust’s 2025 history hikes, tours, and lectures. This year's lineup can be experienced in person or online from the comfort of your living room.
You may also like the following events from American Battlefield Trust:
- This Sunday, 18th May, 09:30 am, The Battle of Antietam: Fighting, Photos, and Folklore in Sharpsburg
- Next month, 8th June, 09:00 am, The Whirlpool of Death: The Wheatfield at Gettysburg in Gettysburg
- Next month, 8th June, 01:30 pm, Gettysburg’s Awful, Awful Rocks in Gettysburg
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