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Civil War sign dedication
Kernstown Battlefield 610 Battle Park Drive, Winchester, VA, United StatesAt 12:00 noon on Saturday, August 31, 2019, the Kernstown Battlefield Association, together with the family of Mr. Rob Pettus of Richmond, Virginia, will dedicate a new Civil War sign. This new sign commemorates the sacrifices the Pettus and Eubank cousins made during the Battle of First Kernstown. John Overton Pettus and his cousin Philip ... Read more
History and Civil War Walking Tour
The Kurtz Building 2 North Cameron Street, Winchester, VA, United StatesExperience 275 years of history on this guided walking tour! Learn about the citizens that lived here and the pivotal events that made Winchester the place it is today. These tours are given by experienced and knowledgeable guides that enjoy sharing their love of local history. Make your reservation by calling 540-542-1326. Cost: $10, payable ... Read more
Author Talk: Private Confederacies
Handley Regional Library 100 W. Piccadilly St., Winchester, VAPrivate Confederacies: The Emotional Worlds of Southern Men as Citizens and Soldiers Author James J. Broomall will show the crisis of the war and a forced a reconfiguration of the emotional worlds of the men who took up arms for the South. The talk will also focus on returning to civilian life and how Southern ... Read more
Battle of Third Winchester Commemoration
Third Winchester Battlefield 541 Redbud Road, Winchester, VAOn September 21st the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation will be hosting a day of free programs commemorating the 155th anniversary of the Battle of Third Winchester. Programs will range from a series of stationary programs at different battlefield sites, visitor center grand opening, monument dedication, living history, kids camps, and artillery demonstrations. Schedule: 9:00 AM ... Read more
History and Civil War Walking Tour
The Kurtz Building 2 North Cameron Street, Winchester, VA, United StatesExperience 275 years of history on this guided walking tour! Learn about the citizens that lived here and the pivotal events that made Winchester the place it is today. These tours are given by experienced and knowledgeable guides that enjoy sharing their love of local history. Make your reservation by calling 540-542-1326. Cost: $10, payable ... Read more
Star Fort Kids Camp
Star Fort Fortress Drive, Winchester, Virginia, USThis "mini-camp" is perfect for veteran campers or for youngsters trying it for the first time. Campers will "enlist" in a unit alongside living historians and learn about camp life, soldiers' drills, and life in a Civil War fort, witness a musket demonstration by living historians, and take part in manning the fort's defenses. Open ... Read more
History at Sunset
National Park Service Visitor Contact Station 7712 Main Street, Middletown, Virginia, US"...there burst upon our view the appalling spectacle of a panic-stricken army..." The William Dinges Farm (Rienzi Knoll) at Cedar Creek Known variously as the William H. Dinges Farm, Ripple Farm or Rienzi Knoll, this historic property witnessed one of the most dramatic episodes of the Battle of Cedar Creek (October 19, 1864); the arrival ... Read more
Battle of Cedar Creek Special Programs
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park 8739 Valley Pike, Middletown, Virginia, USCedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park, Belle Grove Plantation, and the Town of Middletown will host the 155th Anniversary of the Battle of Cedar Creek programs from Friday, October 18 – Sunday, October 20. Friday, October 18 Battle of Cedar Creek in a Box Friday, October 18, 11:30 a.m. Location - Front Lawn ... Read more
History at Sunset
National Park Service Visitor Contact Station 7712 Main Street, Middletown, Virginia, USTommy, Charlie, and the Kidd: General Wesley Merritt’s Cavalry at Cedar Creek By 1864, the Union cavalry was superior to the Confederate cavalry for several reasons: better horses, more firepower, and aggressive, enthusiastic leadership. Cavalry division commander Gen. Wesley Merritt and his three brigade commanders were well-trained, experienced leaders who expected to win every combat ... Read more
Crossroads of History Conference
George Washington Hotel 103 East Piccadilly, Winchester, VA, USAtlanta, the Valley, and the Crossroads of History: The Battles and Leaders That Influenced Lincoln's Reelection in 1864 In August 1864, the outcome of the Civil War hung in the balance, and Abraham Lincoln's chances for reelection looked doubtful - until a series of pivotal battles around Atlanta and in the Shenandoah Valley helped propel ... Read more