The Sunken Road at Fredericksburg | Civil War Then & Now

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Kris White visits the location of Andrew Russell's famous 1863 photograph at the Sunken Road after the Second Battle of Fredericksburg.
The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.

[@gregoryhinde8402]

One of the most brilliant presentations allowing the viewer to experience what occurred just after the battle at the Sunken Road.

[@kathyvidetto3941]

In my opinion every citizen should experience the Sunken Rd. The feeling you get is totally amazing to know the fear of the men who fought there.

[@travisbayles870]

My great great great grandfather Corporal Richard Pierce Co B 27th North Carolina Infantry fought there December 13th 1862

[@brutusbarnabus8098]

So you are the descendant of a garbage human who fought to keep others enslaved? I sure would not admit to that.

[@lukematney7062]

As a native Fredericksburger, one of my favorite things about living there was being among so much history.

[@lukematney7062]

@@nunyabuziness8421 I don't think there's another name for it. 😅

[@Fat12219]

Now at night 😢 wow 😮

[@danwaller5312]

Very sad history 🫣😥

[@johnhatchel9681]

I agree. I lived in Stafford for about a year and I loved the feel of the place. There is a section of Fredericksburg thats practically a museum.

[@skylar7740]

You should visit the UK and we'd be happy to see you. We have history that includes the Celts, Romans, Norman's, Vikings, Medieval, English Civil War, castles, battlefields, and Anglo-Saxons, to name a few.

[@Rogijimbex]

This is fantastic! The way the 1860's photo carpet lays out as you walk is so impressive and effective in understanding the layout. Thanks so much!

[@MrCabimero]

Brilliantly done with the vintage photos superimposed over the top of today's site. Wow!

[@JessicaHarris-zm7dn]

Reflect on this battle when thinking you're having a bad day. What a video! Really brought that battle home.

[@cplcabs]

depends which side of the battle you were on if you were having a good day or not (or if you got hit or not)

[@codymck23]

One of my favorite battlefields to visit. I’m amazed at the length of the Confederate line (7 miles?). A good full day of battlefield touring is to see Fredricksburg and Chancellorsville/Wilderness. Stop and see Stonewall Jackson’s buried arm. My father was in tears standing at the graveside. Thanks to The Trust for all you do.

[@garyowen9044]

Did that tour with my late friend, and historian, in early fall of 2002. Epic.

[@guaporeturns9472]

Why was he crying?

[@codymck23]

@@guaporeturns9472 IYKYK

[@wmjohns881]

I had two great grandfathers both of whom defended against the war of northern aggression at the first battle of Fredericksburg. Both were injured during then battle. Many years ago during a college archeology class, our instructor said: “if your DNA was at Fredericksburg, you were there” BTW. I really like this side by side of the old and modern sunken road visuals. An excellent visualization

[@guaporeturns9472]

@@wmjohns881 So they were traitors and they fought to keep slavery legal? Good to know 🤣😂

[@michaeldouglas1243]

Just like chris said, i always thought that photo was from dec 1862. Wow. Top notch job chris

[@goatcheeta]

Thanks you, Kris. A wonderful analysis of the Russell photo and surrounding area and the use of VR. I grew up on Hanover Street nearby and still live nearby to walk this road. The Union cemetery above the Sunken Road is a wonderful retreat and remembrance from our time.

[@mch12311969]

Excellent explanation of the battles of Fredericksburg, focusing on the Sunken Road.

[@david-yc7bc]

Just an amazing photo. Through it, You are able to give us a sense of what the fighting must have been like for soldiers on both sides at the sunken road, of Marye's Heights! Thank you!

[@wiitmann205]

And I never knew there was a second battle at Fredericksburg. Outstanding presentation, thank you!

[@timothylandis4703]

Great job - extremely informative video! The side-by-side with the old photo and present day helps put it all in perspective!

[@wmjohns881]

I agree. That side by side visualization was really good.

[@Power_Prawnstar]

I watch a lot of KZbin and this is one of the coolest videos I've seen on here for a while, well done, that was awesome.

[@gpholtz]

So amazing the use of a real photograph over the actual site!

[@briankelly9872]

More of these then and now please!!

[@joshb5197]

I love then and nows and this is the best use of it yet. Great job, looking forward to more

[@jeffreybass5685]

Lived in Fredericksburg, briefly, as a child, and attended Ferry Farm Elementary School in Falmouth. . That was my first introduction to the Battle of Sunken Road. I travel to the DC metro area, frequently, and never miss an opportunity to return to Fredericksburg. When I was a child, the little museum there had more artifacts than it does now but I still enjoy going back to that spot that is frozen in time.

[@horizon42q]

It’s always moving walking that area.

[@ThecrazyJH96]

Read a book on letters from the civil war soldiers while sitting in that cemetery, real moving

[@kooldawg6]

Great and informative video! I love living in Fredericksburg and seeing such historic and monumental areas almost on a daily basis! Every time I'm on this section of Sunken Road, I always think how horrible it was for both sides and the townsfolk who stayed here during each of those battles.

[@friscodog]

I love the visualization! Thank you for that great work! I read all the books, starting with the venerable Time/Life series on the Civil War, but none of it gave me that visceral sense of what the battlefields were really like.

[@machinistmikethetinkerer4827]

Magnificent history telling. Thank you.

[@bighornbasin]

This is a stunning presentation of just what happened and where. Stellar!

[@chuglyc]

Absolutely amazing. THANKYOU for sharing this with those of us for whom these civil war era photographs are drenched with meaning.

[@rebelscumspeedshop8677]

Outstanding

[@runwillrobinson]

Fascinating. When I go to places like this, I think of Arlington and the signs that simply say "RESPECT."

[@davidhopkins1199]

What an amazing story! Thank you for sharing this video with us!

[@frederickvanpelt6393]

Well done, great job of bringing attention to the details and giving the viewer a better understanding of what occured there.

[@ehayes5217]

Thanks to this vid, I learned so much more about Fredericksburg, not just the battles, but the city, too & why it was so important

[@terryeustice5399]

Thank you Kris . Great documentary on the sunken road! 💯👍👊

[@jasonmoser8957]

I am Canadian and appreciate history. Regarding American Civil War history, in terms of research and presentation, it is unsurpassed in its quality.

[@ehayes5217]

So, so, good, the presentation of the "then & now" photos, the narration, both excellent & thank you for posting!🇺🇸

[@offcenterconcepthaus]

Hat's off to the video editor and crew.

[@kimparish1982]

Such a brilliant video! Thank you!

[@sgtzsquad]

Thank you for this moving and thoughtful historical depiction. Semper Fi!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Outstanding work, guys. Really appreciate the work that goes into these.

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

Ditto! And feel better man. GA

[@LowGUkeChannel]

Yea, great presentation. Meant a lot to me personally. I'm from Ireland and I've walked that road. Amazing to see the photo and the modern road overlapped. Thanks.

[@donaldsteward9768]

Love how you present this information.

[@billy1673]

I’ve lived here in The Burg for 24+ years and have been to Sunken Road many times. This is the first time I’ve seen these photos! Very cool video! Well done!

[@marvwatkins7029]

Great special effects. Your videos keep getting better.

[@andybobcros]

Very informative, good job!

[@glenisbrock264]

Sorry i ever gave you guys a hard time. THIS was one of the best videos ever! More please!

[@lalalinda36]

This presentation is amazing. I wish I could give you more than just a thumbs up.

[@user-tv3id2nf5o]

AWESOME VIDEO KRIS!!!

[@dirkbrock]

Excellent!! Lived there over 20 years of my military career…

[@kennethcook2518]

Just seeing this. Absolutely AWESOME!!! I look forward to watching more

[@darrenhay2332]

Wow, what a beautiful video. The way you laid a picture to what is there today. Well done

[@acebrandon3522]

Nicely done, thanks.

[@richardcashman7671]

Great stuff. Keep up the good work. Big fan.

[@chrisj9904]

Keep up the great work!

[@sharonthomas5357]

This was amazing!

[@Lee69111]

incredible the way the has been presented! well done :)

[@richardcutt727]

Very good superimposition. I really enjoyed this video.

[@mikebarnett1007]

Really good presentation. Probably the best short video on Fredericksburg I’ve seen.

[@joemabry9643]

Bravo! Thank you!

[@EdwardWeissbard]

Amazing to see this, thank you.

[@O2bgolfn]

Excellent presentation, most informative video and technically well done.

[@joseortega9824]

Thank you for the history lesson, I appreciate your job.

[@NKDuisburg02]

This is what I needed. Pls more of this!

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

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[@stevewhite1714]

Brilliant, keep the history coming!!👍

[@theodoremann1461]

Great video!!

[@ChrisWeil]

Was just there in August and the Ranger gave is a solo tour of the Innis house since we were the only ones to show for his Ranger program. Very interesting

[@Freightmeister]

This presentation has the most impressive filmography I’ve ever seen for helping the viewer see & understand the story. Way cool.

[@soviet305]

I grew up on Sunken Road. Right below the college. Awesome work on a fantastic battle. Thanks!

[@timisfree1768]

Excellent presentation!

[@01sapphireGTS]

Great production/presentation.

[@oldmanpatriot1490]

I love these kinds of videos. It bring the pictures of history into reality.. We are screaming toward another at high speed with mad men at the helm

[@johnhardiman1970]

Never knew about the second battle. Cracking video and channel.

[@tedecker3792]

Mountain biking around F’s Burg revealed Civil War history everywhere.

[@chadhudson4500]

These videos are great!

[@Grunt802VT]

Brilliant Content!!

[@markleach116]

Excellent job Kris!

[@mlj6293]

Excellent. Love it. Now that's great teaching. Really enjoyed that. Loved the graphics. Overlaying the picture. So helpful and his explanations was great. I learned alot. Thank you.more like this please👏👏👏

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

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[@Rene.Rondeau]

Brilliant. Utterly fascinating.

[@ewob52h74]

Some, but not all, of the larger stones at the base of the wall looked original during the reveal of your presentation. VERY interesting! TY for posting this.

[@larescats9228]

That is an amazing video. It brings it all into ones mind Im totally impressed. Im sub in up

[@spo2727]

So interesting. Great Job

[@user-gb6re9eg3i]

VERY, VERY INFORMATIVE!

[@ozzyfan7299]

I've never heard of that road. Fascinating.

[@nelsona779]

Lucky to be in the area and able to visit regularly

[@spursgog835]

Well done!

[@JustMe-mh2pn]

One of my wishes To stand right there!!!! The original wall is still there! Stone by original stone. Wonderful

[@pedrogonzalocaballerotorre409]

Very interesting! I feel into the battle!

[@bprid135]

Great video

[@Ivan-ge7xb]

Thanks!

[@teksight9714]

Very good unfolding side by side of the original photo and the current sunken road. RIP to the poor soldiers.

[@jeffreyhaley991]

WOW! SO Incredible! Awesome!

[@platform15gym]

Wow - very cool effect - thanks

[@CTBandit4]

Love the video

[@lonewolf744]

This is my home town. I guess growing up here I didn't look at it as being as an amazing place as it is. A lot of history of the Civil War here in Fredericksburg and Chancellor. Great video.

[@cassiecoleman3584]

Nice job

[@aaronlee2371]

Excellent.

[@DROB3]

Incredible!

[@haroldconner2645]

Excellent

[@CollectingCardboard]

My g-g-grandfather fought there, as well; 95th NY. I was blessed to have had his original enlistment/re-enlistment/discharge papers...in addition to numerous photos & newspaper articles about him/his service, until I lost them in a house fire. At the time of his passing in 1941, he was one of only 3 remaining/living Civil War veterans,...from/in the state of NJ. Ironically, he'd never been to a hospital until he was _90 years old_ (like most of the day; born in his family home),...and that was because he had suffered a fall, and injured(not, broken) his hip! The one photo that _does_ remain of him, is very special to my family. In it, is pictured; he, my great grandfather, my grandfather, and my 8 month old _DAD_ ,....on my g-g-grandfather's lap!!

[@dpfreedman]

Phenomenal!

[@UHeaven]

Incredible.

[@charleswaterbury9185]

EXCELLENT!

[@jorgemartinpaez4376]

Whoa intense and interesting! The history behind the photos! The location in time of 1862_Dec and may 1863, .. the union sixth corps takes the heights... WOW...the logistics and geography all come together.... I hope and pray to be able to tour these battlefields and walk them ....w students... Gracias Kris , Nov _dec Fredericksburg 161, and may 2nd Fredericksburg 161, WOW!!! Soon in March and later into May the armies return to the region...w Grant vs Lee

[@danielkeating1201]

Grand slam home run ! Well done !!!!!!