Visitors Guide

 
 

Shenandoah At War Visitors Guide

“One story…a thousand voices.”

The Visitors Guide to the Shenandoah Valley’s Civil War Story

Fierce battles were fought across much of the nation during the Civil War.  The Shenandoah Valley saw some of the most significant action: Stonewall Jackson's 1862 Valley Campaign, Lee’s drive toward Gettysburg, and Sheridan’s 1864 Shenandoah Campaign all played key roles in the course of the war.

Today visitors are able to view the Valley’s historic towns and landscapes much as they were seen by soldiers and civilians during the war.

This guide was created to help visitors explore that history.  The guide is divided into two man sections.  The first introduces you to the Valley’s Civil War history.  The second tells you about the wealth of sites in the National Historic District where you can learn about – and experience – that history today.  Finally, there is a list of resources available cross the Valley to help you plan your visit.

You and download, view, and print PDFs of the guide by clicking the links below

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Introduction (pages 1-5)  Download

The History – and Experiencing the Story Today (pages 6-19)  Download
Jackson’s 1862 Valley Campaign (pages 6-9)
Lee’s 1863 Gettysburg Campaign (pages 10-11)
The 1864 Lynchburg Campaign (pages 12-13)
Early’s 1864 Maryland Campaign (pages 14-15)
Sheridan’s 1864 Shenandoah Campaign (pages 16-19)

Areas of the Valley – Part 1 (pages 20-31)  Download
Winchester, including areas of Frederick and Clarke counties (pages 20-23)
Signal Knob, including Middletown, Strasburg, and Front Royal (pages 24-27)
New Market, including Luray and areas of Page County (pages 28-31)

Areas of the Valley – Part 2 (pages 32-44)  Download
Rockingham, including Harrisonburg and areas of Page County (pages 32-35)
McDowell, including areas of Highland and Augusta County (pages 36-39)
Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County (pages 40-41)
Lexington and Rockbridge County (pages 42-43)
Other Areas – West Virginia, including Harpers Ferry, Martinsburg, and Charles Town (page 44)

Other Information (pages 45-48)  Download