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
- Plan Your Trip
  Civil War sites and other special places to see, sleep, and eat
- Maps & Directions
  And other information to help you travel to - and around - the Valley
- Signature Tours
  Your guide to discovering the best sites and experiences in the Valley
- Sesquicentennial Info
  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 index
About Us
- Annual Reports
  The work and accomplishments of the past 10 years
- Board and Staff
  2012 board and staff members of the Battlefields Foundation
- Partner Resources
  Programs that support the work of our partners in the National Historic District

Volunteer

Volunteering is a great way to contribute to the vital work of the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation. The SVBF offers a wide range of volunteer opportunities – ways that you can make a difference in our fight to preserve the Valley's historic landscapes.

Volunteer Opportunities

SVBF Property Care-Keeper
Perform basic monitoring, stewardship, and management activities on SVBF fee-owned lands to assist in restoring Civil War battlefields.
SVBF Staff contact: Chase Milner chase@svbf.net

Courthouse Researcher
Conduct land records research at courthouse clerk offices throughout the Shenandoah Valley and provide SVBF staff with needed documents.
SVBF Staff contact: John Hutchinson jhutch@svbf.net

Office Assistant
Provide assistance to SVBF staff by filing, scanning, copying, and performing other light office duties.
SVBF Staff contact: Amy Proctor aproctor@svbf.net

Special Events/Exhibit Assistant
Assist SVBF staff in set-up, take down, and staffing of various exhibits at shows, fairs, and other events.
SVBF Staff contact: Terry Heder theder@svbf.net

Communications Assistant
Assist our communications office with publications and media relations activities, such as writing, photography, and graphic design.
SVBF Staff Contact: Mackenzie Grimes mgrimes@svbf.net

For more information, call the SVBF offices at 540-740-4545.