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Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum
The Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum is a historic building with graffiti from both Northern and Southern soldiers which also houses a nationally recognized collection of over 3
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French & Indian War Foundation Living History Event
Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum 20 N. Loudoun Street, Winchester, VA, US1758 Election of George Washington to the Virginia House of Burgesses Join the French & Indian War Foundation and participate in a living history event, the re-enactment of the 1758 election of 26 yr. old Col. George Washington to his first political office, that of Burgess from Frederick County to the House of Burgesses of ... Read more
Juneteenth Celebration
Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum 20 N. Loudoun Street, Winchester, VA, USHood Love and the City of Winchester is hosting the 2nd Annual Juneteenth FREE Night of Fun and Celebration There will be speakers, vendors, food trucks and live music from the QuietFire Soul Show Band. Bring your own lawn chairs. LOCATION: Loudoun Street walking mall on the lawn of the Civil War Museum
Fridays at the Front: First Winchester
Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum 20 N. Loudoun Street, Winchester, VA, US“One of the Most Stirring Scenes of My Life”: The First Battle of Winchester A tour of sites related to the May 25, 1862, battle where Confederate Gen. Stonewall Jackson’s troops routed Union Gen. Nathaniel Bank’s forces, driving the Federals through the city and ultimately north of the Potomac. As Jackson and the Confederates entered ... Read more
National Night Out
Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum 20 N. Loudoun Street, Winchester, VA, USThe nationwide event is a “community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live,” according to the National Association of Town Watch. Community members are invited to meet and interact with Winchester police officers as well as community partners and crime prevention groups such as ... Read more
History of the Frederick County Courthouse
Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum 20 N. Loudoun Street, Winchester, VA, USStop by the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum in downtown Winchester to hear SVBF Park Ranger, Wade Custer, talk about the history of the historic Frederick County Courthouse (now the museum). The courthouse was built in 1840 and was used by both sides during the Civil War as a hospital, a prison, and a barracks. ... Read more
History of the Frederick County Courthouse
Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum 20 N. Loudoun Street, Winchester, VA, USStop by the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum in downtown Winchester to hear SVBF Park Ranger, Wade Custer, talk about the history of the historic Frederick County Courthouse (now the museum). The courthouse was built in 1840 and was used by both sides during the Civil War as a hospital, a prison, and a barracks. ... Read more
Civil War Tour
Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum 20 N. Loudoun Street, Winchester, VA, USJoin Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation Park Ranger Wade Custer on a downtown walking tour of Civil War sites in Old Town Winchester. See original buildings, historic locations, and hear the stories of soldiers and civilians who were caught up in the constant combat, occupations, and caring for the wounded in one of Virginia’s most war-torn ... Read more
The Bell House Guided Tour
Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum 20 N. Loudoun Street, Winchester, VA, USA guided tour of the Bell House, the c. 1810-1811 Winchester landmark that was at the center of Winchester’s wartime and postwar story. The home includes Bell family furnishings and collections which have been passed down for generations, including the famous case clock that was stopped by the concussion of Union artillery fire during the ... Read more
Civil War Graffiti Tour
Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum 20 N. Loudoun Street, Winchester, VA, USThe 1840 Frederick County Court House (today’s Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum) served as a prison and hospital to both sides during the Civil War. Many of those soldiers wrote their names and drew pictures on the walls – including the famed “Jeff Davis Curse.” Join us for this special tour of the museum and ... 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