Civil War Used Book Sale

Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum 20 N. Loudoun Street, Winchester, VA, US

The 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

Dedication of Maine Monument at Third Winchester Battlefield

Third Winchester Battlefield 541 Redbud Road, Winchester, VA

Third 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, VA

Guided 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 States

Join 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, US

Park 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

Battle of Cedar Creek in a Box Program

Belle Grove Plantation 336 Belle Grove Rd., Middletown, VA, US

Park 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

National Park Service Visitor Contact Station 7712 Main Street, Middletown, Virginia, US

Attack & Counterattack: Auto Tour of Cedar Creek Battlefield Park Ranger Rick Ashbacker leads a two-hour auto tour of six to seven sites following the chronological order of the battle. The tour begins with an overview of the war situation in the Shenandoah Valley in 1864. Tour stops include Thoburn’s Redoubt, where the Confederates focused ... Read more

Auto Tour of Custer’s Cavalry at Cedar Creek Battlefield

National Park Service Visitor Contact Station 7712 Main Street, Middletown, Virginia, US

Sabers & Spencers: Auto Tour of Custer’s Cavalry at Cedar Creek Battlefield Park Ranger Rick Ashbacker leads a two-hour auto tour discussing the role of cavalry in the battle and following the movements of Gen. George Custer’s 3rd Cavalry Division. Tour stops include Cupp’s Mill Ford, part of the early morning Confederate attack; Hite’s Chapel ... Read more

McCormick Civil War Institute Fall Seminar

Shenandoah University 1460 University Dr., Winchester, VA, US

“We Shall Have Graveyards at Every Door” The Lower Shenandoah Valley’s Border Region during the Civil War While portions of the Shenandoah Valley such as Winchester experienced frequent occupations by Union and Confederate armies, communities to its south such as Stephens City and Middletown experienced the conflict differently. Situated in the lower Shenandoah Valley’s border ... Read more

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