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Second Battle of Winchester 160th Anniversary Tour

June 11, 2023 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Second Battle of Winchester 160th Anniversary Tour

The Kernstown Battlefield Association will commemorate the 160th anniversary of the Second Battle of Winchester, which occurred during June 13-15, 1863.

This battle was launched across the Pritchard Farm, extended into Winchester, and eventually to Stephenson where 4000 Union troops were taken prisoner. The success of this battle allowed Lee to bring the Army of Northern Virginia up from Fredericksburg, through Winchester, and into Maryland and Pennsylvania, culminating in the Battle at Gettysburg.

Join us on Sunday June 11th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm for a tour of both our main campus property and on our newly acquired Sandy Ridge property. Led by KBA docents Mike Cannane, Chuck Maurer, and Larry Turner, the tour will begin with an overview, followed by five stops on the battlefield, where you’ll hear detailed descriptions and be able to view and walk on the terrain on which the initial engagements of this three-day battle occurred.

After the walking tour on our main campus property concludes, we will convoy in cars to Sandy Ridge to enable you to see our recent improvements in interpreting this historical property.

Please bring water bottles to hydrate and wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes. Golf cart rides will be available for those with mobility issues.

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Date:
June 11, 2023
Time:
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Kernstown Battlefield
610 Battle Park Drive
Winchester, VA 22601 United States
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