The History
- The Campaigns
  The Shenandoah Valley was the setting for some of the most pivotal campaigns of the...
- The Battles
  From First Kernstown and New Market to Third Winchester and Cedar Creek.
- The People
  The soldiers and civilians, Union and Confederate, and their memorable...
- The Stories
  Such as the Devil Diarists, the VMI Cadets, Sheridan's Ride, and The Burning....
Visit the Valley
- Signature Sites
  Civil War sites and other special places to see, sleep, and dine ...
- Signature Tours
  Your guide to discovering the best sites and experiences in the Valley
- Civil War Sesquicentennial
  Events and programs commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War
- Visitors Guide
  Guide to the Shenandoah Valley's Civil War story
Land Preservation
- The Battlefields
  Discover what has been protected, and what still stands threatened to be lost forever...
- How We Do It
  Techniques for preserving the Shenandoah Valley’s battlefields
- Preservation Successes
  More than ten years of preservation accomplishments
- Preservation Challenges
  Obstacles to battlefield preservation in the Valley
- Responsible Stewardship
  Managing the Valley's historic battlefield lands
- Valley Pike + Fisher's Hill Trail Project
  A trail network to link the battlefield together - and the battlefield to the community ...
Education & Research
- For Educators
  Lesson plans, field trip guides, and other tools for teaching the Civil War
- For Kids
  Special activities, sites, and programs - and the Valley Voyagers
- Conferences and Lectures
  Conferences, symposia, lectures, Civil War tours, and more
- Research and Resources
  Genealogical research, Civil War glossary and bibliography, and links to additional...
About Us
- Annual Reports
  The work and accomplishments of the past 10 years
- Board and Staff
  2013 board and staff members of the Battlefields Foundation
- Partner Resources
  Programs that support the work of our partners in the National Historic District
- Annual Meeting
  The Battlefields Foundation's 2012 Annual Meeting in Luray

For Educators

Programs, tools, and resources to help teachers, home school educators, and interested parents teach the Civil War – and make the most of visiting Civil War sites in the Shenandoah Valley.

Lesson Plans
For Civil War sites, subjects, and instructional resources, as well as information on the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) and the Civil War.

Field Trips
Including pre-visit and post-visit information for Civil War-related sites in the Valley.

Links and Other Resources
For other online sites that provide teaching resources, historical information, and Sesquicentennial content.