Walking Tour of the Battle of New Market |
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"Wrapped in Battle Smoke": Civil War Walking Tour of the Battle of New Market
The Strayer House (SVBF Headquarters)
9386 S. Congress St. New Market
(Saturday, July 9, 2022, 11am)
This downtown walking tour of historic New Market focuses on the Battle of New Market – covering both the battle as it swept through the town, and the individual stories of the soldiers and local civilians who were caught up in events. The tour will be led by SVBF Park Ranger Wade Custer. The tour is free. Advance registration is not required. The tour will gather in front of the Strayer House (SVBF Headquarters) at 9386 S. Congress Street in the center of downtown New Market. Please wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes.
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Belle Boyd - Myth and Reality: Steve French
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Shenandoah Valley Civil War Roundtable Meeting
Sunnyside Room
Sunnyside Retirement Community
3395 Sunnyside Drive, Harrisonburg, Virginia
(Monday, July 11, 2022, 7:30pm)
At the end of the Civil War, Belle Boyd’s fame rivaled that of many renowned military leaders. Just seventeen-years-old at the start of the conflict, by the time it was over “The Siren of the Shenandoah,” was one of America’s biggest celebrities. This talk by historian and author Steve French will use information from period newspaper articles to examine some of Belle’s more interesting Civil War and post-war experiences.
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History of the Frederick County Courthouse |
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History of the Frederick County Courthouse
Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum
20 N. Loudoun St. (Downtown Walking Mall), Winchester
(Tuesday, July 12, 2022, 11am)
(Tuesday, July 19, 2022, 11am)
(Tuesday, July 26, 2022, 11am)
Stop 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. Talks begin in front of the museum. The cost is free and no registration is required. Simply show up!
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History of the Bell House and Family |
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History of the Bell House and Family
Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum
20 N. Loudoun St. (Downtown Walking Mall), Winchester
(Tuesday, July 12, 2022, 1pm)
(Tuesday, July 19, 2022, 1pm)
(Tuesday, July 26, 2022, 1pm)
Stop by the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum in downtown Winchester, VA to hear SVBF Park Ranger, Wade Custer, talk about the history of the historic Bell House and the Bell family during the Civil War. The talk will meet in front of the museum and will conclude in the back courtyard of the Bell House. The cost is free and no registration is required. Simply show up!
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Battle of New Market: The Fight on Congress Street |
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The Fight on Congress Street
The Strayer House (SVBF Headquarters)
9386 S. Congress St. New Market
(Thursday, July 14, 2022, 11am)
(Thursday, July 21, 2022, 11am)
(Thursday, July 28, 2022, 11am)
Stop by the Strayer House in downtown New Market to hear SVBF Park Ranger, Wade Custer, talk about how the Battle of New Market turned this sleepy main street into a war zone on the morning of May 15, 1864. Talks begin in front of the Strayer House located at 9386 S Congress St. The cost is free and no registration is required. Simply show up!
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An Overview of the Battle of New Market |
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An Overview of the Battle of New Market
New Market Battlefield Military Museum
9500 George Collins Pkwy, New Market
(Thursday, July 14, 2022, 1pm)
(Thursday, July 21, 2022, 1pm)
(Thursday, July 28, 2022, 1pm)
Stop by the New Market Battlefield Military Museum located on the historic Manor’s Hill to hear SVBF Park Ranger, Wade Custer, give an overview of the Battle of New Market fought on May 15, 1864. Talks begin at the New Market Battlefield Military Museum located at 9500 George Collins Pkwy in New Market. The cost is free and no registration is required. Simply show up!
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History at Sunset: "Sabers & Surprise": Col. William Payne’s Confederate Cavalry at the Battle of Cedar Creek
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History at Sunset: "Sabers & Surprise": Col. William Payne’s Confederate Cavalry at the Battle of Cedar Creek
Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Park Service Visitor Center
7712 Main Street, Middletown, Virginia
(Friday, July 15, 2022, 6:30pm)
Leading the Confederate attack across the Shenandoah River on October 19, 1864, Col. William Payne’s cavalry battalion silenced Federal pickets and drove toward Belle Grove Plantation. Join Ranger Rick Ashbacker to follow Payne’s advance to six locations and discover why Payne was only partially successful. Meet at the National Park Service Visitor Center (7712 Main Street, Middletown, Virginia). (540) 869-3051.
For a complete schedule of NPS Ranger Programs at Cedar Creek & Belle Grove NHP in July, click here.
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Winchester Civil War Kids Camp |
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SVBF Civil War Kids Camp - Winchester
Star Fort Battlefield Park
503 Fortress Dr., Winchester, Virginia
(Saturday, July 16, 2022, 9am-Noon)
Check-in: 9:00-9:30am
Camp: 9:30-11:30am
Pick up: 11:30am-Noon
The Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation's Civil War Kids Camp is perfect for veteran campers or youngsters trying it for the first time.
Campers will engage in various activities such as Civil War era games; learn about civilians during the Civil War and camp and soldier life during the war; and witness the loading and firing of musket and cannon, as well as live blacksmithing!
Open to children ages 6 to 14. Space is limited so register early! Pre-registration is required. The cost is $20 (and includes take-home souvenirs). To register, or for more information, call 540-740-4545 or click here.
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Battle of Cool Spring - 158th Anniversary Program
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Battle of Cool Spring - 158th Anniversary Program
Shenandoah University's River Campus at Cool Spring Battlefield
1400 Parker Lane, Bluemont, Virginia
(Saturday, July 16, 2022, 9:30am-11:30am)
Shenandoah University’s McCormick Civil War Institute will commemorate the 158th anniversary of the Battle of Cool Spring with a walking tour at the University’s River Campus at Cool Spring Battlefield (1400 Parker Lane, Bluemont, VA). Tour with Prof. Jonathan A. Noyalas will highlight the stories of individual soldiers and the battle’s impact on soldiers and families.
Tour begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Lodge and will last approximately 90 minutes. Event is free and open to the public. No pre-registration required. Questions: [email protected] or 540-665-4501
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Medicine at the Battle of Cedar Creek |
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Medicine at the Battle of Cedar Creek
Shenandoah County Government Center
600 North Main St., Woodstock, Virginia
(Thursday, July 21, 2022, 6:30pm-8:00pm)
The October 19, 1864, Battle of Cedar Creek only lasted a few hours but left behind a longer aftermath. As in all Civil War battles, the fields were strewn with the dead and dying. Combined, the two armies had suffered over 8,000 casualties (killed, wounded, missing, or captured). During the battle, field hospitals popped up across the field for immediate medical care, and after the battle wounded were consolidated in larger hospitals to receive treatment. This talk will be a brief overview of medical treatment in the aftermath of the battle and explore a few case studies in more depth. This program is presented in partnership between Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park and Shenandoah County Parks and Recreation, and is part of Shenandoah County's educational lecture series. Shenandoah County Government Center, 600 North Main Street, Woodstock, Virginia. PLEASE NOTE: Register by July 18, max 30 historians. Pre-registration REQUIRED! Register here - https://bit.ly/39w2CDC
For a complete schedule of NPS Ranger Programs at Cedar Creek & Belle Grove NHP in July, click here.
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Annual Conference of The Society for Women and the Civil War |
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"The Women of the Shenandoah Valley": Annual Conference of The Society for Women and the Civil War
Hotel Madison and Shenandoah Valley Conference Center, Harrisonburg, Virginia
(Friday-Sunday, July 22-24, 2022)
The Society for Women and the Civil War will host their annual conference on “Women of the Shenandoah Valley” in Harrisonburg, Virginia on July 22-24, 2022. The weekend will feature lectures, first-person presentations, and a field trip to the Frontier Culture Museum. For further information and registration details, go to: https://www.swcw.org/details-for-the-2022-conference.html.
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Second Kernstown Tour
Kernstown Battlefield on the Pritchard-Grim Farm
610 Battlefield Park Drive, Winchester
(Saturday, July 23, 2022, 10am-2pm)
Scott Patchan, the author of Shenandoah Summer: The 1864 Valley Campaign, which includes information on the Second Battle of Kernstown, will lead a combined walking and driving tour of the Second Kernstown battlefield. Presented by the Kernstown Battlefield Association. To register, click here.
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Civil War Walking Tour of Winchester |
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"Exciting and Terrible Days": Civil War Walking Tour of Winchester
Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum
20 N. Loudoun St. (Downtown Walking Mall), Winchester
(Saturday, July 23, 2022, 11am)
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 will be led by SVBF Park Ranger Wade Custer. The tour is free. Advance registration is not required. The tour will gather in the courtyard of the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum (pictured) at 20 N. Loudoun St. on the downtown walking mall. Please wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes. For more information, call 540-542-1145 or email [email protected].
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Fridays at the Front Tours |
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Front Royal (July 29, 2022)
Mount Jackson (October 7, 2022)
Join historian and SVBF CEO Keven Walker for “Fridays at the Front,” special complimentary tours of Civil War battlefields and historic sites in the Shenandoah Valley.
These tours cover stories great and small, from the accounts of huge armies moving across the landscape to the individual stories of loyalty, determination, and sacrifice involving soldiers and civilians alike.
Remaining 2022 tours include:
Friday, July 29 – “Howling Like Demons”: Civil War Front Royal
Friday, October 7 – “The Flames Leaped Upwards”: Civil War Mount Jackson
The tours are free, but pre-registration is required and space will be limited. For more details, or to register, click the link here.
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SVBF's 2022 Valley Conference |
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"Civil War in the Shadows": Spies, Scouts, and Raiders in the Shenandoah Valley
Front Royal, Virginia
(Saturday, July 30, 2022, 9am-4:30pm)
The Civil War in the Shenandoah Valley wasn’t fought just on the front lines. Some of the pivotal events took place behind the lines, behind the scenes, and in the shadows.
The Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation's 2022 Valley Conference, “Civil War in the Shadows”: Spies, Scouts, and Raiders in the Shenandoah Valley, will look back at those stories of high risk and high drama, featuring people such as Thomas Laws and Belle Boyd, groups such as Jessie’s Scouts, McNeill’s Rangers, and the famed Mosby’s Rangers, and everyday civilians who played their part on the home front.
The conference will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Front Royal Blue Ridge Shadows in Front Royal, Virginia, and will feature speakers Peter Dalton, Steve French, Claire J. Griffin, Jonathan A. Noyalas, Trish Ridgeway, and Jeffry D. Wert. Cost: $30; $27 for SVBF members. Space will be limited, and pre-registration is required.
For more information, click HERE.
To register, click the link below.
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