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Tours of Stonewall Jackson’s Headquarters
Stonewall Jackson's Headquarters Museum 415 N. Braddock St., Winchester, VA, USThis November, Stonewall Jackson’s Headquarters will remain open on weekends for guided tours. This Hudson River Gothic Revival style house, a Virginia and National Historic Landmark, was used as headquarters by General “Stonewall” Thomas Jackson during the winter of 1861-1862. The house contains the largest collection of Jackson memorabilia and also personal objects from members ... Read more
First Battle of Kernstown Walking Tour
Kernstown Battlefield 610 Battle Park Drive, Winchester, VA, United StatesLearn about the Civil War’s First Battle of Kernstown (March 23, 1862) during this walking tour that takes place at the Kernstown Battlefield on the Pritchard-Grim Farm. Led by author and historian Gary Ecelbarger, the walk begins at 9 a.m. at the Kernstown Battlefield. Free. Register in advance here. Gary Ecelbarger is the author of ... Read more
Park Day with Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation
Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation Headquarters 8437 Valley Pike, Middletown, VA, United StatesCalling all preservation warriors! April 10th, 2021, is Park Day hosted by the American Battlefield Trust. The Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation (CCBF) is pleased to participate in this day dedicated to preservation and maintenance projects at some of Americas treasured sites. CCBF is experiencing a number of exciting additions to our site, including the planned ... Read more
Civil War Tour
Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum 20 N. Loudoun Street, Winchester, VA, USThe Harpers Ferry Civil War Roundtable will hold a tour of Civil War Winchester at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 14. The tour will meet at the pedestrian mall entrance of the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum (old Court House) at 20 N. Loudoun St. in Winchester. Note that extra time will be needed to park ... Read more
First Battle of Kernstown Tour
Kernstown Battlefield 610 Battle Park Drive, Winchester, VA, United StatesOn April 17, 2021 the Kernstown Battlefield Association (KBA) will host a walking and driving tour of the First Battle of Kernstown. KBA docents Larry Turner and Mike Cannane (pictured) will lead this tour starting at 10am. Attendees should meet at the Visitor Center and dress appropriately for walking across fields, pastures and woods. The ... Read more
Civil War Walking Tour of Winchester
Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum 20 N. Loudoun Street, Winchester, VA, US"Exciting and Terrible Days": Civil War Walking Tour of Winchester Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum 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 led ... Read more
Family Day Living History
Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation Headquarters 8437 Valley Pike, Middletown, VA, United StatesJoin us at the Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation Museum and Visitor Center for a weekend of family friendly programs and activities hosted by living historians. Costumed living historians will host photography workshops, cooking demonstrations, muster in new recruits and practice drill, talk about the life of the average soldier and their equipment, have Civil War ... Read more
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