National Park Service

Passport Stamps

The Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District is designated by the National Park Service as a National Heritage Area

As part of the National Park Service’s Passport to Your National Parks® program, visitors can collect official commemorative stamps and purchase passport books at participating sites throughout the District. Explore the hallowed ground where history was made and add your own chapter to the national story. Below you will find where our current park stamps are located.

Shenandoah Valley National Park Passport Stamps

Plan your visit and collect National Park Passport stamps throughout the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District. Featured SVBF locations are listed first, followed by the full stamp directory.

Before you go: Hours can change seasonally or due to staffing. Smaller sites may require calling ahead, and some stamps are available only by asking staff.

Featured SVBF Stamp Locations

New Market Battlefield Visitor Center & Museum + NHD HQ

New Market Battlefield, New Market Battlefield Museum, Junior Ranger, America 250

Address / GPS: 9500 George R. Collins Pkwy / 9386 S Congress St, New Market, VA 22844

Phone: (540) 630-7777 / (540) 740-4545

Hours: Battlefield VC: Mon-Sat 10-4; Cafe: variable

Notes: Multiple stamps; ask at gift shop/cafe when needed

Stamps available here

New Market Battlefield
New Market Battlefield Museum
AMERICA 250 The American Revolution + VALLEY TURNPIKE COMPANY Valley Turnpike Museum
JUNIOR RANGER Shenandoah Valley Battlefields
AMERICA 250 The American Revolution

Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum

SV Civil War Museum, Junior Ranger

Address / GPS: 20 N Loudoun St, Winchester, VA 22601 | 39.184385,-78.164914

Phone: (540) 542-1145

Hours: Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5 (closed Mon-Thu winter)

Notes: Historic courthouse with prisoner graffiti

Stamps available here

SV Civil War Museum (formerly Old Court House Civil War Museum)
JUNIOR RANGER Shenandoah Valley Battlefields

James R. Wilkins Winchester Battlefields Visitor Center

3rd Winchester Battlefield, Rutherfords Farm Battlefield, Junior Ranger

Address / GPS: 541 Redbud Road, Winchester, VA 22603 | 39.210715,-78.126804

Phone: (540) 667-2754

Hours: Apr-Oct: Sun 1-5, Mon/Thu-Sat 10-4

Notes: Email: info@svbf.net

Stamps available here

3rd Winchester Battlefield
Rutherfords Farm Battlefield
JUNIOR RANGER Shenandoah Valley Battlefields

Kernstown Battlefield Visitor Center

1st & 2nd Kernstown Battlefield

Address / GPS: 610 Battle Park Drive, Winchester, VA | 39.143442,-78.19734

Phone: (540) 450-7835

Hours: May-mid Nov: Sat 10-4, Sun 11-4

Notes: Seasonal

Stamps available here

First Kernstown Battlefield
Second Kernstown Battlefield

Full Stamp Directory

Battlefield Stamps

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First Kernstown Battlefield

1st Kernstown Battlefield

Location: Kernstown Battlefield Visitor Center (VA114)

Address: 610 Battle Park Drive, Winchester, VA Open map

Phone: (540) 450-7835

Hours: May thru mid November: Sat 10-4, Sun 11-4

Notes

Part of 1862 Valley Campaign. Ask staff for stamp.

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1st Winchester Battlefield

Location: Winchester-Frederick County Visitor Center (VA102)

Address: 1400 S Pleasant Valley Rd, Winchester, VA 22601 Open map

Phone: (540) 542-1326

Hours: Daily 9am-5pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Day

Notes

Have to ask for stamp. Key site for 1862 battle.

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Second Kernstown Battlefield

2nd Kernstown Battlefield

Location: Kernstown Battlefield Visitor Center (VA114)

Address: 610 Battle Park Drive, Winchester, VA Open map

Phone: (540) 450-7835

Hours: May thru mid November: Sat 10-4, Sun 11-4

Notes

Part of 1862 Valley Campaign. Same location as 1st Kernstown stamp.

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3rd Winchester Battlefield

Location: James R. Wilkins Winchester Battlefields Visitor Center (VA193)

Address: 541 Redbud Road, Winchester, VA 22603 Open map

Phone: (540) 667-2754

Hours: Apr-Oct: Sun 1-5, Mon 10-4, Thu-Sat 10-4

Notes

Major 1864 battle (Opequon). Email: info@svbf.net

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Belle Grove Plantation

Belle Grove Plantation / Cedar Creek area

Location: Belle Grove Plantation Welcome Center (VA44) - New Beverly B. Shoemaker Welcome Center (former barn)

Address: 336 Belle Grove Road, Middletown, VA Open map

Phone: (540) 868-9176

Hours: Mid Mar - Dec 30: Mon-Sat 10-4, Sun 1-5. Closed Dec 31 - mid Mar + Christmas Eve/Day

Notes

Stamps in new welcome center (former barn). Part of Cedar Creek & Belle Grove NHP story.

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Berryville Battlefield

Location: Clarke County Historical Association Museum (VA115)

Address: 32 East Main Street, Berryville, VA 22611 Open map

Phone: (540) 955-2600

Hours: Tue-Fri 10am-4pm; Sat by appointment. Hours may vary - call to confirm.

Notes

Open hours can vary; suggest calling ahead.

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Guard Hill Battlefield

Location: Burwell-Morgan Mill (VA116)

Address: 15 Tannery Ln, Millwood, VA 22646 Open map

Phone: (540) 837-1799

Hours: May-Nov: Fri & Sun noon-5, Sat 10-5

Notes

See Burwell-Morgan Mill summary below for multiple stamps at this site.

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Camp Allegheny Battlefield

Location: Highland Museum and Civil War Orientation Center (VA122)

Address: 161 Mansion House Rd, McDowell, VA 24458 Open map

Phone: (540) 396-4478

Hours: Mar 1 - Nov 1: Thu-Sat 11-4, Sun 1-4. Other times by appointment.

Notes

Remote highland battlefield site.

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Cedar Creek Battlefield

Location: Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation VC & Museum (VA43)

Address: 8437 Valley Pike, Middletown, VA Open map

Phone: (540) 868-9176

Hours: Thu-Mon 10-5; closed Tue-Wed

Notes

Key 1864 battle site. Separate from main Cedar Creek & Belle Grove NHP VC.

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Fisher's Hill Battlefield

Location: Cedar Creek and Belle Grove NHP Hupps Hill Museum (VA72)

Address: 33229 Old Valley Pike, Strasburg, VA 22657 Open map

Phone: (540) 465-5884

Hours: Daily 10-4

Notes

Fisher's Hill Battlefield preserve is ~15 min drive from Hupp's Hill (directions in original data). Part of 1864 campaign.

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McDowell Battlefield

Location: Highland Museum and Civil War Orientation Center (VA122)

Address: 161 Mansion House Rd, McDowell, VA 24458 Open map

Phone: (540) 396-4478

Hours: Mar 1 - Nov 1: Thu-Sat 11-4, Sun 1-4. Other times by appointment.

Notes

Early 1862 battle; same location as Camp Allegheny stamp.

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New Market Battlefield

Location: New Market Battlefield Visitor Center & Museum (VA223)

Address: 9500 George R. Collins Parkway, New Market, VA 22844 Open map

Phone: (540) 630-7777

Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-4pm

Notes

Famous 1864 battle with VMI Cadets charge. Multiple stamps here.

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New Market Battlefield Museum

Location: New Market Battlefield Visitor Center & Museum (VA223)

Address: 9500 George R. Collins Parkway, New Market, VA 22844 Open map

Phone: (540) 630-7777

Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-4pm

Notes

Same location as New Market Battlefield stamp.

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Piedmont Battlefield

Location: Port Republic Museum (VA109)

Address: 8691 Water St, Port Republic, VA 24471 Open map

Phone: (540) 249-4695

Hours: Apr-Oct: Sundays 1:30-4pm (weather permitting) + special occasions

Notes

1862 battle site. Limited hours.

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Port Republic Battlefield / Port Republic Museum

Port Republic Battlefield

Location: Port Republic Museum (VA109)

Address: 8691 Water St, Port Republic, VA 24471 Open map

Phone: (540) 249-4695

Hours: Apr-Oct: Sundays 1:30-4pm (weather permitting) + special occasions

Notes

Key 1862 Jackson victory. Multiple related stamps at this museum.

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Rutherfords Farm Battlefield

Location: James R. Wilkins Winchester Battlefields Visitor Center (VA193)

Address: 541 Redbud Road, Winchester, VA 22603 Open map

Phone: (540) 667-2754

Hours: Apr-Oct: Sun 1-5, Mon 10-4, Thu-Sat 10-4

Notes

1864 battle. Note: No apostrophe in 'Rutherfords'. Same VC as 3rd Winchester.

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Burwell-Morgan Mill + Guard Hill Battlefield (see Battlefield section)

Burwell-Morgan Mill (multiple stamps)

Location: Burwell-Morgan Mill (VA116)

Address: 15 Tannery Ln, Millwood, VA 22646 Open map

Phone: (540) 837-1799

Hours: May-Nov: Fri & Sun noon-5, Sat 10-5

Notes

SUMMARY: Historic grist mill (1782). Offers Guard Hill Battlefield stamp + ~34 specialty 'Other' and Bonus stamps (various grits, flours, ciders, historical mill marks like 'Red Grits', 'Apple Cider', 'Burwell Morgan Mill 1782', '9-Grain Mix', etc.). Stamps kept in wooden box under front counter and cardboard box in cupboard. ALWAYS ASK STAFF. Multiple reports confirm availability.

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Cedar Creek and Belle Grove NHP

Cedar Creek & Belle Grove NHP

Location: Cedar Creek and Belle Grove NHP Visitor Center (VA74) + After Hours Box (VA207)

Address: 7712 Main St, Middletown, VA 22645 Open map

Phone: (540) 869-3051

Hours: Wed-Sun 9-4:30 (winter Fri-Sun 10-4). After-hours box at parking lot info sign.

Notes

Main NHP stamp + Shenandoah Valley Battlefields NHD stamp available. Self-serve after hours option.

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CCHA Museum (Clarke County Historical Association)

CCHA Museum / Berryville area

Location: Clarke County Historical Association Museum (VA115)

Address: 32 East Main Street, Berryville, VA 22611 Open map

Phone: (540) 955-2600

Hours: Tue-Fri 10am-4pm; Sat by appointment

Notes

Same location as Berryville Battlefield stamp. Hours may vary.

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Brethren & Mennonite HC

CrossRoads Brethren & Mennonite Heritage Center

Location: Brethren & Mennonite Heritage Center (VA117)

Address: 1921 Heritage Center Way, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Open map

Phone: (540) 438-1275

Hours: Wed-Sat 10am-5pm (staff may leave early if no visitors)

Notes

Formerly listed as Shenandoah Battlefields NHD CrossRoads Heritage Center.

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Edinburg Mill Museum

Location: Shenandoah Valley Cultural Heritage Museum at Edinburg Mill (VA118)

Address: 214 South Main Street, Edinburg, VA 22824 Open map

Phone: (540) 984-8400

Hours: Mon-Sat 9:30am-5:30pm, Sun 12-5pm. Closed Christmas Day

Notes

Historic mill site with cultural heritage focus.

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Grand Caverns

Location: Grand Caverns Regional Park Visitor Center (VA113)

Address: 5 Grand Caverns Drive, Grottoes, VA 24441 Open map

Phone: (540) 249-5705

Hours: Apr 1-Oct 31: 9am-5pm daily; Nov 1-Mar 31: 10am-4pm (tours on the hour)

Notes

Operated by City of Grottoes. May need to ask for stamp; two slightly different sizes reported.

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Hardesty-Higgins House

Location: Harrisonburg Visitor Center & Cafe in the Hardesty-Higgins House (VA119)

Address: 212 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22664 Open map

Phone: (540) 432-8935

Hours: Daily 9am-5pm. Closed New Year's, Thanksgiving + day after, Christmas Eve/Day

Notes

Two copies of stamp reported (one with expired date).

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Long Branch

Long Branch Plantation

Location: Long Branch Plantation (VA120)

Address: 830 Long Branch Lane, Millwood, VA 22646 Open map

Phone: (540) 837-1856

Hours: Office M-F 10am-4pm. Grounds dawn-dusk. Guided tours last weekend of month Apr-Oct noon-4pm; Self-guided M-F 10-4

Notes

Historic plantation with grounds access.

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Luray Valley Museum

Location: Luray Valley Museum at Luray Caverns (VA206)

Address: 970 U.S. 211, Luray, VA 22835 Open map

Phone: (540) 743-6551

Hours: Varies seasonally: Nov-Mar 10-5; Apr-mid Jun 10-6; mid Jun-Labor Day 10-7; Labor Day-Oct 10-6

Notes

Stamp at front information desk. Requires paid admission to Luray Caverns.

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Newtown History Center

Location: Newtown History Center (VA111)

Address: 5408 Main St, Stephens City, VA 22655 Open map

Phone: (540) 869-1700

Hours: Jun-Aug: Tue-Sat 10-4, Sun 1-5; Sep-mid Nov: Wed-Sat 10-4, Sun 1-5; Dec-May by appointment. Also Sat before Memorial Day. Closed Thanksgiving/Christmas/New Year.

Notes

Also has Bonus stamp for Newtown History Center.

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R.R. Smith Center

Location: R R Smith Center for History & Art Exhibit Hall Desk (VA108)

Address: 22 S New St, Staunton, VA 24401 Open map

Phone: (540) 886-8755

Hours: Wed-Fri 1-4, Sat 10-4, Sun 10-2

Notes

Headquarters for American Shakespeare Center and Augusta County Historical Society.

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Rocktown History

Rocktown History / Heritage Museum

Location: Rocktown History (VA121)

Address: 382 High St, Dayton, VA 22821 Open map

Phone: (540) 879-2616

Hours: Tue-Sat 10-4

Notes

Also has Virginia 250 Passport Bonus stamp.

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SV Civil War Museum (formerly Old Court House Civil War Museum)

Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum

Location: Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum (VA110)

Address: 20 N Loudoun St, Winchester, VA 22601 Open map

Phone: (540) 542-1145

Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm. Closed Mon-Thu Jan 1 to Spring.

Notes

Housed in historic 1840 courthouse used as hospital/prison during war. Graffiti from prisoners still visible. Also has Junior Ranger stamp.

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STRASBURG MUSEUM

Strasburg Museum

Location: Strasburg Museum (VA106)

Address: 440 E King St, Strasburg, VA 22657 Open map

Phone: (540) 465-3175

Hours: Fri-Sun May 1 - Oct 31: 10am-4pm (docents staffed)

Notes

Need to ask for stamps (kept under admission counter).

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VA Museum of the Civil War

Virginia Museum of the Civil War

Location: Virginia Museum of the Civil War and New Market Battlefield (VA105)

Address: 8895 George R Collins Pkwy, New Market, VA 22844 Open map

Phone: (866) 515-1864

Hours: 9am-5pm daily

Notes

Also has Bonus stamp. Near New Market Battlefield sites.

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Winchester Visitor Ctr / 1st Winchester Battlefield

Winchester-Frederick County Visitor Center

Location: Winchester-Frederick County Visitor Center (VA102)

Address: 1400 S Pleasant Valley Rd, Winchester, VA 22601 Open map

Phone: (540) 542-1326

Hours: Daily 9am-5pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Day

Notes

Have to ask for stamp. Also offers Farm Explorer Bonus stamp.

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Woodrow Wilson Library

Location: Woodrow Wilson Library - Admissions & President's Shop (Smith House) (VA101)

Address: 20 N Coalter St, Staunton, VA 24401 Open map

Phone: (540) 885-0897

Hours: Summer (approx): Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 12-5. Winter (Dec-Mar): Mon-Sat 10-4, Sun 12-4. Closed Tue/Wed Jan-Feb. Last tour 1hr before close.

Notes

Note in data: 'Battlefield' should be 'Battlefields' in group name.

Bonus Stamps

BonusBonus / Fixed-Date

AMERICA 250 The American Revolution + VALLEY TURNPIKE COMPANY Valley Turnpike Museum

America 250 / Valley Turnpike

Location: New Market Visitor Center & Cafe Info Desk (VA107) and Harrisonburg Visitor Center (VA119)

Address: See respective addresses above

Phone: See above hours

Hours: Special America 250 and Valley Turnpike themed bonus stamps. Ask staff.

Notes

2026-06-09

BonusBonus

Multiple: BURWELL-MORGAN MILL, MILLWOOD MILLS 196 FAMILY VIRGINIA, MILLWOOD GROVE..., A.H. GARVIN..., 1782 BURWELL MORGAN MILL, etc.

Burwell-Morgan Mill (multiple historical)

Location: Burwell-Morgan Mill (VA116)

Address: 15 Tannery Ln, Millwood, VA 22646 Open map

Phone: (540) 837-1799

Hours: May-Nov: Fri & Sun noon-5, Sat 10-5

Notes

Part of the ~34 specialty stamps at the mill. Historical mill marks and family/grain themes. Ask staff - kept in boxes.

BonusBonus

FARM EXPLORER FREDERICK COUNTY VIRGINIA PASSPORT

Farm Explorer Frederick County

Location: Winchester-Frederick County Visitor Center (VA102)

Address: 1400 S Pleasant Valley Rd, Winchester, VA 22601 Open map

Phone: (540) 542-1326

Hours: Daily 9am-5pm (closed major holidays)

Notes

Have to ask for it.

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NEWTOWN HISTORY CENTER

Newtown History Center Bonus

Location: Newtown History Center (VA111)

Address: 5408 Main St, Stephens City, VA 22655 Open map

Phone: (540) 869-1700

Hours: See Official entry hours above

Notes

Bonus version of the Newtown stamp.

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VIRGINIA 250 PASSPORT ROCKTOWN HISTORY DAYTON

Rocktown History Virginia 250

Location: Rocktown History (VA121)

Address: 382 High St, Dayton, VA 22821 Open map

Phone: (540) 879-2616

Hours: Tue-Sat 10-4

Notes

For the Virginia 250 passport program.

BonusBonus (was Official, now BONUS ONLY)

BELLE BOYD Cottage (Political, social, military leaders & famous teenage Confederate spy Belle Boyd stayed here during Battle of Front Royal)

Belle Boyd Cottage (Warren Heritage Society)

Location: Warren Heritage Society (VA104) - BONUS ONLY

Address: 101 Chester St, Front Royal, VA 22630 Open map

Phone: (540) 636-1446

Hours: Tue-Sat 10-4

Notes

As of 10/9/25: Official stamp 4051 retired; now Bonus only for Belle Boyd Cottage story + archives. Need to ask - behind desk where tickets purchased.

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Virginia Museum of the Civil War

Virginia Museum of the Civil War Bonus

Location: Virginia Museum of the Civil War and New Market Battlefield (VA105)

Address: 8895 George R Collins Pkwy, New Market, VA 22844 Open map

Phone: (866) 515-1864

Hours: 9am-5pm

Notes

Bonus version at the museum.

Junior Ranger Stamps

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JUNIOR RANGER Shenandoah Valley Battlefields

Shenandoah Valley Battlefields NHD Junior Ranger

Location: New Market Visitor Center & Cafe Info Desk (VA107), Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum (VA110), James R. Wilkins Winchester Battlefields Visitor Center (VA193)

Address: See respective addresses above

Phone: See respective hours above

Hours: Available at multiple key visitor centers. Great for families.

Notes

2026-06-13

Other Stamps

OtherOther

Multiple: Red Grits, White, Spelt, Durum Flour, Indian Grits, White Grits, Indian Corn, Whole Wheat, Yellow Grits, 9 Grain, Semolina, Organic, Pear Cider, Oat Flour, Yellow Corn, Buckwheat, Soft, Apple Cider, White Corn, Blue Corn, Red Corn, Red, Rye, Hard, [ice cream cone], Blue Grits, 9-Grain Mix (detailed ingredients), Red Grits, etc. (~34 total reported)

Burwell-Morgan Mill - Specialty Product Stamps (Grits, Flours, Ciders, Grains)

Location: Burwell-Morgan Mill (VA116)

Address: 15 Tannery Ln, Millwood, VA 22646 Open map

Phone: (540) 837-1799

Hours: May-Nov: Fri & Sun noon-5, Sat 10-5

Notes

LARGE COLLECTION of specialty 'Other' stamps themed around mill products (various grits, flours, corns, wheats, ciders) and historical marks. Two boxes reported (~34 stamps total as of Oct 2024). Wooden box under front counter + cardboard box in cupboard. Visitors MUST ASK STAFF to access. One of the richest stamp locations in the District for variety.

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Grand Caverns Grottoes, Virginia

Grand Caverns (alternative)

Location: Grand Caverns Regional Park Visitor Center (VA113)

Address: 5 Grand Caverns Drive, Grottoes, VA 24441 Open map

Phone: (540) 249-5705

Hours: See Official entry hours

Notes

May have to ask; two copies of slightly different sizes reported.

OtherOther

Warren Heritage Society

Location: Warren Heritage Society (VA104)

Address: 101 Chester St, Front Royal, VA 22630 Open map

Phone: (540) 636-1446

Hours: Tue-Sat 10-4

Notes

Related to Belle Boyd Cottage Bonus stamp.

Fixed-DateFixed-Date

AMERICA 250 The American Revolution

America 250

Location: New Market Visitor Center & Cafe Info Desk (VA107) and New Market Battlefield VC (VA223)

Address: See New Market addresses above

Phone: See respective hours

Hours: Special fixed-date America 250 themed stamp. Limited time / event related.

Notes

2026-06-09