Preserved landscape at Fisher's Hill Battlefield
Fisher’s Hill Battlefield · Strasburg, Virginia

Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District

Stand where history changed course.

Walk preserved Civil War battlefields, follow the campaigns that shaped the war, and plan an unforgettable journey through the breathtaking landscapes of the Shenandoah Valley.

Explore the battlefields → Plan your trip →

Choose your route

Where would you like to begin?

Start with a place, a plan, a story, or an event. Each path leads to practical details for your visit.

01

Explore the Battlefields

Find preserved landscapes, walking trails, historic sites, and visitor information.

Find a battlefield → 02

Plan a Trip

Choose your available time and travel corridor for a practical Valley itinerary.

Build your visit → 03

Discover the History

Follow the campaigns, battles, maps, and stories that shaped the Shenandoah Valley.

Follow the story → 04

See What’s Happening

Find guided tours, living history, commemorations, lectures, and special programs.

View upcoming events →

History, right on your route

How much time do you have?

Choose a trip length and let the itinerary finder match your time with the right part of the Valley.

Quick visit 1–2 Hours One meaningful stop → Nearby stops Half Day Two or three places → Regional story One Day Follow a Valley corridor → See more Full Weekend Connect several corridors →

Explore by location

Find your place in the Valley

The National Historic District follows the Shenandoah Valley from Winchester south toward the central Valley. Begin with the corridor closest to your route.

Map of the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District Explore the full District map →

A good first stop

Museums & Visitor Centers

Begin with exhibits, maps, orientation, and people who can help shape the rest of your day.

Discover the history

Two campaigns. One defining landscape.

Learn the larger story, then follow it onto the battlefields, roads, and towns where it happened.

1862

Stonewall Jackson’s Valley Campaign

Trace a campaign of speed and surprise from Kernstown to McDowell, Front Royal, Winchester, Cross Keys, and Port Republic.

Follow the 1862 campaign →
1864

Philip Sheridan’s Valley Campaign

Follow the decisive struggle through Third Winchester, Fisher’s Hill, Tom’s Brook, Cedar Creek, and Waynesboro.

Follow the 1864 campaign →

Tours, programs & gatherings

See what’s happening

Plan your visit around an upcoming tour, living-history program, commemoration, or national conference.

Across the Valley

Upcoming Events

Find guided walks, battlefield tours, living history, lectures, and special programs throughout the National Historic District.

View the event calendar → April 22–24, 2027

National Civil War Conference

Third Winchester & Fisher’s Hill
Front Royal, Virginia

Conference details → February 19–20, 2027

Revolutionary War Conference

Winning Independence
Staunton, Virginia

Conference details →

Preserve the Valley

Help protect the places that tell the story.

Preservation keeps battlefield landscapes open for walking, learning, and reflection. Discover the work underway and how you can help safeguard these historic places.

See our preservation work → Help preserve the Valley →