Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District

Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District Preserving the Shenandoah Valley's historic landscapes and managing the National Historic District
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Our Mission: To be recognized as the most extensively protected, well preserved, and accurately interpreted collection of Civil War sites in the United States, centered in the Shenandoah Valley, as a place of unmatched scenic beauty where generations can gather to understand, commemorate, and draw meaning from our nations heritage.

164 Years Ago Today... The Battle of Harrisonburg (Good's Farm)On June 6, the vanguard of Union Gen. John Frémont’s forc...
06/06/2026

164 Years Ago Today... The Battle of Harrisonburg (Good's Farm)

On June 6, the vanguard of Union Gen. John Frémont’s force reached Harrisonburg. Confederate Gen. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson’s rear guard, led by Gen. Turner Ashby, engaged Federal cavalry.

At about 7 p.m., Union forces – including the famed Pennsylvania Bucktails – appeared not in the road as expected, but in a concealed position near Ashby’s force. When Ashby’s horse was shot from under him, he rolled off the mount, regained his footing, and ordered his men to stop shooting and use the bayonet, shouting, “Charge, men! For God’s sake charge!” A bullet pierced Ashby’s side and passed through his chest, killing him instantly, while his men cleared the Federals from the wood line.

On the 162nd anniversary of the Battle of Piedmont, we join Will Eichler of Civil War Digital Digest on the battlefield ...
06/05/2026

On the 162nd anniversary of the Battle of Piedmont, we join Will Eichler of Civil War Digital Digest on the battlefield to explore the story of a young man and the actions that defined his role in the fighting that day. Watch the video using the link in the comments!

162 Years Ago Today... The Battle of PiedmontAfter replacing Gen. Franz Sigel in command of Union forces in the Shenando...
06/05/2026

162 Years Ago Today... The Battle of Piedmont

After replacing Gen. Franz Sigel in command of Union forces in the Shenandoah Valley, Gen. David Hunter renewed the Union offensive. On June 5, Hunter engaged the Confederate army under Gen. William Jones north of Piedmont.

After severe fighting, a flanking movement made by Union Col. Joseph Thoburn’s brigade turned Jones’s right flank. While trying to stem the retreat of his soldiers, Jones was killed. The retreat became a rout. More than 1,000 Confederates, including 60 officers, were captured.

Hunter occupied Staunton on June 6 and, after a pause to await the arrival of Brig. Gen. George Crook’s column, began to advance on Lynchburg.

The new loop trail at the Port Republic Battlefield begins near the Coaling and offers sweeping views of the fields wher...
06/04/2026

The new loop trail at the Port Republic Battlefield begins near the Coaling and offers sweeping views of the fields where much of the battle was fought. Extending nearly one-third of a mile, the trail features seven interpretive markers that highlight key moments of the fighting and provide insight into the events that unfolded across the landscape.

Visit the battlefield this weekend and join Peter Dalton and Jim Goecker on Saturday for tours of Cross Keys and Port Republic.

9:00 a.m. - Jackson's Narrow Escape (8564 Water Street, Port Republic)

10:15 a.m. - The Battle of Cross Keys Car Caravan Tour (5094 Battlefield Rd, Harrisonburg)

1:30 p.m. - The Battle of Port Republic Car Caravan Tour (8564 Water Street, Port Republic)

It’s almost Friday, and today marks the anniversary of Gen. “Stonewall” Jackson’s visit to the Strayer House in New Mark...
06/04/2026

It’s almost Friday, and today marks the anniversary of Gen. “Stonewall” Jackson’s visit to the Strayer House in New Market—so we’re sharing an early edition of Fridays at the Front! In today’s video, learn about Jackson’s stay at the house, a rare newspaper interview he gave during the war, and Gen. Jubal Early’s connection to the site later in the conflict. Watch the video using the link in the comments!

We’re working on a new trail at Port Republic! We'll have more updates later in the week and it'll be open for anyone vi...
06/01/2026

We’re working on a new trail at Port Republic! We'll have more updates later in the week and it'll be open for anyone visiting the battlefield this weekend for the anniversary!

Join Peter Dalton and Jim Goecker for tours across Cross Keys and Port Republic on Saturday, June 6th. The tours are fre...
05/30/2026

Join Peter Dalton and Jim Goecker for tours across Cross Keys and Port Republic on Saturday, June 6th. The tours are free and open to the public with no registration required.

9:00 a.m. - Jackson's Narrow Escape (8564 Water Street, Port Republic)

10:15 a.m. - The Battle of Cross Keys Car Caravan Tour (5094 Battlefield Rd, Harrisonburg)

1:30 p.m. - The Battle of Port Republic Car Caravan Tour (8564 Water Street, Port Republic)

The fifth season of “Fridays at the Front” kicks off with a visit to McDowell. Find out what happened when two companies...
05/29/2026

The fifth season of “Fridays at the Front” kicks off with a visit to McDowell. Find out what happened when two companies prepared for the Civil War - and they went to opposite sides. The men from Clarksburg collide at McDowell! Check out the video in the comments!

Before-and-after photos from a recent project at the Rice House in New Market as we continue our efforts to clean up and...
05/28/2026

Before-and-after photos from a recent project at the Rice House in New Market as we continue our efforts to clean up and restore the property. The removal of this building follows the extensive interior cleanout of both historic structures on the site.

The grounds are open to the public and feature interpretive markers highlighting the history of the house and the battle action associated with the property. If you’re in the area, be sure to stop by and take a look!

05/27/2026

Sign up now for author-led Second Battle of Kernstown tour on July 25, 2026.

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9386 S Congress Street
New Market, VA
22844

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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