History and Museums
History and Museums
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Mount Hebron Cemetery
Mount Hebron Cemetery is a unique community institution. It is a complex of four adjoining burying grounds embraced within a common enclosure with marked graves dating from 1769.
- 305 E. Boscawen Street
Winchester, VA 22601 - (540) 662-4868
- mthebroncemetery.org
- 305 E. Boscawen Street
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Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley interprets the art, history, and culture of the Shenandoah Valley. This regional museum complex also includes a historic house dating to the eighteenth century and six acres of spectacular gardens.
- 901 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601 - (888) 556-5799
- themsv.org
- 901 Amherst Street
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Newtown History Center
The Newtown History Center offers museum exhibits and tours focusing on the people and events of Stephens City, Virginia’s long history.
- 5408 Main Street
Stephens City, VA 22655 - (540) 869-1700
- newtownhistorycenter.org
- 5408 Main Street
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Patsy Cline Historic House
Tour the home of Country Music Legend, Patsy Cline. Patsy Cline’s home offers a window to the famed singer’s early road to stardom.
- 608 S. Kent Street
Winchester, VA 22601 - (540) 662-5555
- patsyclinehistorichouse.org
- 608 S. Kent Street
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POW-MIA Memorial
This memorial in Jim Barnett Park is a tribute to service members who are listed as Prisoners of War or Missing in Action.
- 1001 E. Cork Street
Winchester, VA 22601 - (540) 662-4946
- winchesterva.gov/parks
- 1001 E. Cork Street
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Rose Hill Park
This scenic 1.25 mile walking trail is on the site of the First Battle of Kernstown and includes Civil War interpretive signage, restrooms, and a pavilion which is available for rentals.
- 1871 Jones Road
Winchester, VA 22602 - (888) 556-5799
- www.themsv.org/visit/rose-hill
- 1871 Jones Road
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Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum
This Georgian style 1840 Court House was used as a hospital and prison during the American Civil War. The museum maintains a nationally recognized collection of Civil War artifacts.
- 20 N. Loudoun Street
Winchester, VA 22601 - (540) 542-1145
- www.shenandoahatwar.org/civil-war-museum
- 20 N. Loudoun Street
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Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum
The Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum sparks curiosity and inspires learning through exploration and creative play throughout our 4 floors of hands-on exhibits! Its primary audience is children 6 months to 10 years old and their families. Come Play!
- 19 W. Cork Street
Winchester, VA 22601 - (540) 722-2020
- discoverymuseum.net
- 19 W. Cork Street
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Site of George Washington’s Historic Fort Loudoun
Learn about Colonel George Washington’s pre-Revolutionary War military life as he struggled to defend colonists from the attacks of the French and the Indians.
- 419 N. Loudoun Street
Winchester, VA 22601 - frenchandindianwarfoundation.org
- 419 N. Loudoun Street
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Star Fort
Star Fort played a major role in the defense of Winchester three times. This unique remnant of Civil War earthwork and history has been restored and offers trails and signage for visitors.
- 503 Fortress Drive
Winchester, VA 22603 - (540) 740-4545
- shenandoahatwar.org
- 503 Fortress Drive