History and Museums
History and Museums
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Abram’s Delight Museum
Winchester’s oldest home, built in 1754 by the Hollingsworth family. The home and the 18th century log cabin on the property tell the story of the early Valley settlers.
- 1340 South Pleasant Valley Rd.
Winchester, VA 22601 - (540) 662-6519
- winchesterhistory.org
- 1340 South Pleasant Valley Rd.
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Belle Grove Plantation
This antebellum plantation manor house, owned by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, was originally home to Major Isaac Hite and his wife Nelly, sister of President James Madison.
- 336 Belle Grove Road
Middletown, VA 22645 - (540) 869-2028
- bellegrove.org
- 336 Belle Grove Road
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Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park
Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park commemorates a nationally significant Civil War landscape and antebellum plantation by sharing the story of Shenandoah Valley history from early settlement through the Civil War and beyond.
- 7712 Main Street
Middletown, VA 22645 - (540) 869-3051
- nps.gov/cebe
- 7712 Main Street
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Cedar Creek Battlefield
Cedar Creek Battlefield is the site of the last major battle between Union and Confederate forces in the Shenandoah Valley. Each year, the Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation hosts a reenactment of the battle on the 3rd weekend of October.
- 8437 Valley Pike
Middletown, VA 22645 - (540) 869-2064
- ccbf.us
- 8437 Valley Pike
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Civil War Orientation Center
Located in the Winchester-Frederick County Visitors Center, this is a wonderful starting point for those seeking an overview of Winchester’s Civil War experience.
- 1400 S. Pleasant Valley Rd.
Winchester, VA 22601 - (540) 542-1326
- shenandoahatwar.org
- 1400 S. Pleasant Valley Rd.
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George Washington’s Office Museum
An 18th century log and stone building interpreting the early years of Washington’s life, through its exhibit “George Washington and the West.”
- 32 W Cork Street
Winchester, VA 22601 - (540) 662-4412
- winchesterhistory.org/george-washingtons-office
- 32 W Cork Street
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Glen Burnie House
Part of the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, the Glen Burnie House sits on land that Winchester founder James Wood surveyed, claimed, and then settled in 1735. The oldest portions of the house were built by Wood’s son Robert in 1794 and 1797.
- 901 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601 - (888) 556-5799
- www.themsv.org/visit/the-house
- 901 Amherst Street
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Godfrey Miller Historic Home and Fellowship Center
This circa 1785 restored historic home is available for tours by appointment and on the first Friday of each month, April-November. Trained docents explain the history of this home and its architectural details and artifacts.
- 28 S. Loudoun Street
Winchester, VA 22601 - (540) 667-5869
- godfreymillercenter.org
- 28 S. Loudoun Street
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Kernstown Battlefield
Kernstown Battlefield is the site of the First and Second Battles of Kernstown. Tours of the battlefield and the Pritchard House on the property are offered seasonally.
- 610 Battle Park Drive
Winchester, VA 22601 - (540) 450-7835
- kernstownbattle.org
- 610 Battle Park Drive
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Korean War Memorial
The Korean War Memorial remembers those brave individuals in our community and surrounding counties who served during the bitter conflict.
- 1001 E. Cork Street
Winchester, VA 22601 - (540) 662-4946
- winchesterva.gov/parks
- 1001 E. Cork Street