Civil War
Meet the Author Event: Charlie Knight
Winchester Book Gallery 185 N. Loudoun Street, Winchester, Virginia, USCome meet author, Charlie Knight at the Winchester Book Gallery. Charles R. Knight's 'Valley Thunder' is the first full-length account in more than three decades to examine the combat at New Market on May 15, 1864--the battle that opened the pivotal 1864 Shenandoah Valley Campaign. Valley Thunder: The Battle of New Market is based upon ... Read more
Cedar Creek Battlefield Museum Grand Opening
Please join us at the Grand Opening of our new museum! Come and see artifacts from the Shenandoah Valley as well as the Battle of Cedar Creek. General Sheridan and General Early will be there to help us celebrate this important accomplishment. We will also have other famous individuals from the Civil War in attendance ... Read more
Civil War Used Book Sale
Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum 20 N. Loudoun Street, Winchester, VA, USThe SVBF presents a giant sale of used books and magazines, featuring primarily Civil War-related titles. Proceeds from the sale will go towards the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation's library and archives. The sale will begin with a one-hour early bird sale for SVBF Members-only from 9am-10am on Saturday, August 28. (If you're not a Member ... Read more
Civil War Walking Tour of Winchester
This downtown walking tour of historic Winchester visits Civil War sites and tells the stories of soldiers and civilians who were caught up in the chaos of the constant combat, occupations, and caring for the wounded. The tour is free. Advance registration is not required. The tour will gather in the courtyard of the Shenandoah ... Read more
Civil War Graffiti Tour
Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum 20 N. Loudoun Street, Winchester, VA, USThe 1840 Frederick County Court House (today’s Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum) served as a prison and hospital to both sides during the Civil War. Many of those soldiers wrote their names and drew pictures on the walls – including the famed “Jeff Davis Curse.” Join us for this special tour of the museum and ... Read more
The Bell House Guided Tour
Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum 20 N. Loudoun Street, Winchester, VA, USA guided tour of the Bell House, the c. 1810-1811 Winchester landmark that was at the center of Winchester’s wartime and postwar story. The home includes Bell family furnishings and collections which have been passed down for generations, including the famous case clock that was stopped by the concussion of Union artillery fire during the ... Read more
Dedication of Maine Monument at Third Winchester Battlefield
Third Winchester Battlefield 541 Redbud Road, Winchester, VAThird Winchester Battlefield Park Winchester (Saturday, September 25, 2021, 1pm) The dedication of a new Union monument in honor of the 2,000 soldiers from Maine who fought at the Third Battle of Winchester on September 19, 1864. The program is free, but pre-registration is required. To register: www.shenandoahatwar.org/dedication-of-maine-monument
Tour of Second Winchester Battlefield (McCann Property)
Third Winchester Battlefield 541 Redbud Road, Winchester, VAGuided Tour of the McCann Property at Second Winchester led by historian Scott Mingus (Saturday, September 25, 2021, 2:30pm) The first-ever opportunity to tour the McCann Property, which was at the heart of the climactic action during the Second Battle of Winchester (fought on June 13-15, 1863). The tour will be led by Scott Mingus, ... Read more
Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation 25th Anniversary Celebration
Shenandoah University - James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletic and Events Center 1188 Ralph Shockey Drive, Winchester, VA, United StatesJoin as we look back on 25 years of accomplishment with a star-studded red carpet event that will feature fine food, elegant music, and special guests and dignitaries, including former Congressman Frank Wolf and our keynote speaker, legendary Civil War historian Dr. James M. McPherson. The evening's events will include: • A red carpet entrance ... Read more
Battle of Cedar Creek in a Box Program
Belle Grove Plantation 336 Belle Grove Rd., Middletown, VA, USPark Ranger Shannon Moeck gives an interactive talk about the Battle of Cedar Creek using props and the surrounding landscape features. All National Park Service ranger programs are free. Talks and tours may be cancelled in severe weather. Allow yourself time to find parking. Meet on the front lawn of Belle Grove (336 Belle Grove ... Read more
Auto Tour of Cedar Creek Battlefield
Belle Grove Plantation 336 Belle Grove Rd., Middletown, VA, US“An Appalling Spectacle of Panic”: In-depth Auto Tour of Cedar Creek Battlefield - 4 hour tour Park Ranger Jeff Driscoll leads a four-hour auto tour that will take visitors to spots on the battlefield most never see. The tour includes often-visited stops like Thoburn's Redoubt and Mount Carmel cemetery, but also little-seen places like Bowman's ... Read more