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 SVBF Ranger Mike Gionfriddo to learn about the fighting that took place 162 years prior as he leads a Battle-Walk across the Wharton’s Advance Trail!

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

June 13th: Second Battle of Winchester 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