First Battle of Kernstown Tour
Saturday March 24, 2012
A special guided tour of the 150th commemoration of the First Battle of Kernstown will be conducted by renown historian Gary Ecelbarger including walking tours of both the Pritchard Farm and the Glass Farm with the inclusion of portions of the battlefield on Sandy Ridge which have never before been explored by the public. Tour includes:
- Motorcoach transportation between each stop
- Full buffet luncheon at the Best Western Lee Jackson Motor Inn
- Printed booklet with battlefield maps
An evening bonus for those who wish to add on to this tour: Consecutive ceremonies at the Stonewall and the National Cemeteries in Winchester with a 7:00pm candlelight reading of the names of those Confederate and Union soldiers who perished in the First Battle of Kernstown who are buried in one of these cemeteries. This is the first time ever for this ceremony. There is no charge for this event. Transportation on your own. TOUR COST: $65 per person, Registration deadline: March 1st . For information, 540-869-2896, www.kernstownbattle.org. To receive registration information email DCrawford@kernstownbattle.org
- Pritchard-Grim Farm and Rose Hill Farm on Kernstown Battlefield
- 610 Battle Park Dr
- Winchester, VA
Category:
Tours
Hours:
Starts at 9:00am
Ends at 4:00pm
Admission Fee/Ticket Price:
$65
Location:
Phone:
540-869-2896
