What is the emotional and physical impact of war? Objective 1. To explain why Chatham became a center of activity during the many battles that were fought near the house; 2. To identify the major personalities associated with Chatham; 3. To describe the impact of the war on Chatham and its owners; 4. To determine, based on the history of Chatham, to what period the house should be restored; 5. To examine how a war or a similar disaster affected people from their own community. Preparation High on a bluff in Stafford County, Virginia, overlooking the Rappahannock River and the town of Frederick Duration: 90 Minutes.