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157th Anniversary Reenactment of the Battle of Cedar Creek
Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation Headquarters 8437 Valley Pike, Middletown, VAPresented by the Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation Join us for this special weekend as history comes to life! During this two day event, thousands of reenactors recreate the last major battle in the Shenandoah Valley. See cavalry, artillery, and infantry soldiers in action and in camp. Battle scenarios, music, symposia, and medical, military, and civilian ... Read more
Auto Tour of Custer’s Cavalry at Cedar Creek Battlefield
National Park Service Visitor Contact Station 7712 Main Street, Middletown, VirginiaSabers & 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“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
African Americans During the Civil War Era Tour
Shenandoah University - Feltner Building 9 Court Square, Winchester, VirginiaBalancing Survival & Freedom: The Experiences of Winchester’s African Americans during the Civil War Era Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. frequently reflected on the past and specifically the Emancipation Proclamation. Join Jonathan Noyalas ’01, M.A., director of Shenandoah University's McCormick Civil War Institute, for “Balancing Survival & Freedom: The Experiences of Winchester’s African Americans During ... Read more
Guided History Walking Tour of Old Town Winchester
The Kurtz Building 2 North Cameron Street, Winchester, VAExperience 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
Guided History Walking Tour of Old Town Winchester
The Kurtz Building 2 North Cameron Street, Winchester, VAExperience 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
Guided History Walking Tour of Old Town Winchester
The Kurtz Building 2 North Cameron Street, Winchester, VAExperience 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
Guided History Walking Tour of Old Town Winchester
The Kurtz Building 2 North Cameron Street, Winchester, VAExperience 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
Guided Tours of the Cedar Creek Battlefield
Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation Headquarters 8437 Valley Pike, Middletown, VAJoin us for a special event weekend of guided tours of the October 19th, 1864, Battle of Cedar Creek! This series of 2.5 hour introductory tours led by Eric Lindblade, a Licensed Battlefield Guide from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, will explore multiple stops that give an overview of the landscape and scope of the Battle of Cedar ... Read more
Living History Weekend
Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation Headquarters 8437 Valley Pike, Middletown, VA10th Virginia Infantry Living History Weekend Join us at the Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation Museum and Visitor Center on Saturday June 11th or Sunday the 12th, for a weekend of family friendly programs and activities hosted by living historians. Our living historians portraying the 10th Virginia will offer camp cooking demonstrations, muster in new recruits, ... Read more