The Shenanandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District is located in northern Virginia and comprises eight counties in the Shenandoah Valley, including the scene of Jackson's Valley Campaign of 1862, Lee's Gettysburg Campaign of 1863 and Sheridan's Shenandoah Campaign of 1864.
Battlefields within the District area include the First and Second battles of Kernstown, the First, Second and Third battles of Winchester and the Battle of New Market.
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Shenandoah Valley Battlefields NHD
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The Shenanandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District is located in northern Virginia and comprises eight counties in the Shenandoah Valley, including the scene of Jackson's Valley Campaign of 1862, Lee's Gettysburg Campaign of 1863 and Sheridan's Shenandoah Campaign of 1864.
Battlefields within the District area include the First and Second battles of Kernstown, the First, Second and Third battles of Winchester and the Battle of New Market.
It's hard to imagine that the now-peaceful beauty of the Shenandoah Valley was once shattered by the Civil War. Today you can take a walk through the Valley's breathtaking landscapes and historic towns, or explore the region’s dramatic Civil War story at historic sites, battlefields, courthouses, cemeteries, walking trails, and museums. You'll find something for everyone here in the Valley.
Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District
Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum in Old Winchester Courthouse
The Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum provides an overview of the region's Civil War history
Third Winchester Battlefield
Wooden fence at Third Winchester Battlefield
Trails and interpretive signs guide visitors through the historic events that took place at Third Winchester Battlefield
National Park Service Shapes Future of Support for NHA Program
Coordinating a nationwide program and providing support to 55 National Heritage Areas (NHAs) across the country requires a small but dedicated team of National Park Service staff. That team met in spring 2019 in Washington, DC, to discuss how to best support the diverse NHAs now and into the future.
NHA Program staff visiting Fisher’s Hill Battlefield in Shenandoah Valley Battlefields, VA
