March 21st: 2026 “Come As You Were” Preservation Ball - Luray, VA

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Presented by The Shenandoah Valley Civil War Era Dancers and The Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District. You are cordially invited to join us at the Mimslyn Inn in Luray, Virginia, for an evening of dancing, socializing, and all around good fun! The 2026 “Come As You Were” Preservation Ball will begin at 6:00pm on Saturday, March 21. Please help yourselves to hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar, and say hello to friends old and new between 6:00 and 7:00 pm. Dancing will commence at 7:00 pm and end about 10:00 pm.

March 21st: First Battle of Kernstown Tour - Winchester, VA

Free program, click here to register now!

Join Gary Ecelbarger, author of “We Are in for It! The First Battle of Kernstown,” for an entertaining and informative all-day walking and driving tour about this March 1861 battle. The event is free but registration is encouraged. 9:00AM - 4:00PM.

March 21st: Used Book Sale - New Market Battlefield Visitors Center & Museum - New Market, VA

No Registration required

Join us at the New Market Battlefield Visitors Center & Museum (9500 George Collins Parkway, New Market, VA) from 10AM-4PM on March 21st for a Used Book Sale! Shop for discounted Civil War Books and explore the hallowed grounds of the New Market Battlefield!

April 9th-11th: 2026 National Conference - Martinsburg, WV

Registration required, please click here for more information and to buy tickets!

The Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District's 2026 National Civil War Conference will focus on the battles in West Virginia in the fall of 1862 including Harper’s Ferry, Shepherdstown, and the action in the Kanawha Valley. The conference will include talks, special events, and battlefield tours, all featuring the finest historians in the nation, including Dennis Frye, Kevin Pawlak, Tracey McIntire, and more! A block of rooms has been reserved; if you would like to stay at the Holiday Inn, call 304-267-5500 and let them know you’ll be with us!

April 18th: Used Book Sale - Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum - Winchester, VA

No Registration required

Join us at the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum (20 N Loudoun St, Winchester, VA) from 10AM-5PM on April 18th for a Used Book Sale! Shop for discounted Civil War Books and explore the historic 1840 Frederick County Courthouse right in the heart of Downtown Winchester!

May 2nd: Walking Tour of Downtown Winchester - Winchester, VA

Free program, no registration required.

Meets at 11:00AM in front of the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum (20 N Loudoun St, Winchester, VA). All ages. Free walking tour of Downtown Winchester with SVBF Ranger Wade Custer. The tour will stop and provide interpretation at a number of historic buildings associated with the American Civil War, French & Indian War, George Washington & General Daniel Morgan on Winchester's Pedestrian Mall. (FREE Downtown Winchester Tours will take place on the first Saturday of each month from May through September)

May 9th-10th: Winchester Civil War Weekend - Winchester, VA

Registration varies per event. Check back soon for schedule updates!

Save the date! Saturday, May 9th, 2026 is Winchester Civil War Weekend, presented by the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation! Special events, presentations and programs for all ages will be available throughout Winchester’s numerous Civil War sites such as the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum, Third Winchester Battlefield Park, Kernstown Battlefield Association, Stonewall Jackson’s Headquarters, Fort Collier & MORE! Check back here for more details and an event itinerary soon!

May 16th: Battle of New Market 162nd Anniversary - New Market, VA

Free programs. No registration required.

Join us at the New Market Battlefield Visitors Center & Museum (9500 George Collins Parkway, New Market, VA) on Saturday, May 16th for commemoration programs. Tune in to our Artillery Demonstrations to hear the sounds of Civil War Cannon over the battlefield and tag-along with our Ranger led Battle-Walk across the Wharton’s Advance Trail to learn about the fighting that took place 162 years prior.

Artillery Demonstrations: Check back for more information and an itinerary soon!

Battle Walk - Wharton’s Advance Trail: 1PM

May 15-17: New Market Battlefield Camporee & Cub Day - New Market, VA

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A historic “two-in-one” Scouting event on the hallowed grounds of the New Market Battlefield! This weekend offers an immersive living history experience for Scouts of all ages as we commemorate the 162nd Anniversary of the Battle of New Market

May 30th: Walking Tour of Downtown New Market - New Market, VA

Free program, no registration required.

Meets at 11:00AM in front of the Historic Strayer House (9386 S Congress St. New Market, VA). All ages. Free walking tour of Downtown New Market with SVBF Ranger Wade Custer. The tour will stop and provide interpretation at a number of historic buildings associated with the American Civil War and the 1864 Battle of New Market. (FREE Downtown New Market Tours will take place on the last Saturday of each month from May through September)

June 13th: Second Winchester Battlefield Park Grand Opening & 163rd Anniversary - Winchester, VA

Free programs, no registration required.

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June 13th: Kidzfest - Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum - Winchester, VA

Free programs, no registration required.

Winchester’s annual Kidzfest will be held during the same weekend as the Second Winchester Battlefield Park’s Grand Opening. Stop by the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum (20 N Loudoun St. Winchester, VA) from 10AM-12PM for an educational kids-oriented Civil War program.

June 20th: New Market Battlefield Kids Camp - New Market, VA

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Join us on Saturday, June 20th from 11:00AM-1:00PM at the New Market Battlefield Visitors Center & Museum (9500 George Collins Parkway, New Market, VA) for an educational kids-oriented program.

July 4th: VA250 Old Town Jubilee Laser Light show - Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum -Winchester, VA

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Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of United States Independence with this unique patriotic-themed light show projected onto the Historic 1840 Frederick County Courthouse (Today the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum at 20 N Loudoun St, Winchester VA) presented by VA250. Check back for registration requirements and start time.

July 25th: Second Battle of Kernstown Tour - Winchester, VA

Free program, more information available soon!

Join Scott Patchan, author of ‘Shenandoah Summer’, ‘The Last Battle of Winchester’ and more for an entertaining and informative all-day walking and driving tour about this July 1864 battle. The event is free but registration is encouraged. 9:00AM - 12:00PM.

July 24-26th : VA250 Mobile Museum visits the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum - Winchester, VA

Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of United States Independence and the 268th Anniversary of George Washington’s Election to the Virginia House of Burgesses (his first elected political position!) with the VA250 Mobile Museum! Check back for more information soon!

August 15th: Port Republic & Cross Keys Civil War Day - Port Republic, VA

Free programs, no registration required.

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December 12th: Holidays in Winchester Throughout the American Civil War - Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum - Winchester, VA

Program included with Admissions to the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum, SVBF Members are FREE

Kick off the 2026 Holiday Season at the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum (20 N Loudoun St. Winchester, VA) at 12:00PM (Noon) on Saturday, December 12th to hear SVBF Ranger Michael Gionfriddo discuss how the holidays were celebrated in Winchester throughout the American Civil War!

For questions regarding events in the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District, please contact Michael Gionfriddo at mgionfriddo@svbf.net