The James R. Wilkins Winchester Battlefields Visitor Center is the main orientation site for the Civil War in Winchester and a great place to start your visitor experience in town. It provides information about all of Winchester’s battlefields and related Civil War sites. Located at the Third Winchester Battlefield Park, the visitor center features interpretive exhibits and orientation films that tell the story of Winchester’s rich Civil War history. The site includes a gift shop with books, souvenirs, and restroom facilities.

The Third Winchester Battlefield Park is composed of more than 600 acres of preserved land. The Third Battle of Winchester, fought on September 19, 1864, was the largest and costliest battle ever fought in the Shenandoah Valley. More than 54,000 men fought and over 8,600 became casualties in a ferocious see-saw struggle that saw the Confederates gradually forced back until a final defensive attack by Union infantry and cavalry struck their left flank, breaching their lines, and sending them “whirling through Winchester”.

The park includes over 6 miles of walking trails, monuments, and more than 30 interpretive markers that tell the story of that fateful day.

Park Open Daily from Dawn to Dusk

Visitor Center Open April 1st to October 31st

Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 11am to 4pm

Sunday 1pm to 5pm

541 Redbud Road

Winchester, VA 22603

540-327-4277

There are three separate entrances to the park. The main entrance is located at 541 Redbud Rd., Winchester, VA 22603 across the street from the Winchester Battlefields Visitor Center. See below for a trail map, directions, and parking.

The Red Bud Run Trail entrance is the main park entrance and is located at the northern edge of the park at 541 Redbud Rd across the street from the James R. Wilkins Winchester Battlefields Visitor Center

The West Woods Trail entrance is located across from the Marriott TownePlace Suites located at 170 Getty Lane.

The First Woods Trail entrance is located in the rear parking lot of Millbrook High School by the track field. Please note parking is not permitted during school hours.