Shenandoah University’s McCormick Civil War Institute annual fall seminar and tour with Prof. Jonathan A. Noyalas, “Breaking the Shenandoah Valley’s Gibraltar: Battle and Reunion at Fisher’s Hill.” $25 registration fee covers morning lecture at Shenandoah University (1460 University Drive, Winchester, VA), lunch at SU, and vehicle caravan of sites. Event begins at 10:30 a.m. and concludes at 4:30 p.m. To register visit www.su.edu/mcwi. Questions: jnoyalas01@su.edu or 540-665-4501.

History of the Bell House and Family

Stop by the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum in downtown Winchester, VA to hear SVBF Park Ranger, Wade Custer, talk about the history of the historic Bell House and the Bell family during the Civil War.

The talk will meet in front of the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum located at 20 N Loudoun St, Winchester VA and will conclude in the back courtyard of the Bell House.

The cost is free and no registration is required. Simply show up!

History of the old Frederick County Courthouse

Stop by the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum in downtown Winchester, VA to hear SVBF Park Ranger, Wade Custer, talk about the history of the historic Frederick County Courthouse (now the museum).

The courthouse was built in 1840 and was used by both sides during the Civil War as a hospital, a prison, and a barracks.

Talks begin in front of the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum located at 20 N Loudoun St, Winchester, VA

The cost is free and no registration is required. Simply show up!

“Exciting and Terrible Times” Civil War Walking Tour of Winchester

Join SVBF Park Ranger Wade Custer on a downtown walking tour of Civil War sites in Winchester. See original buildings, historic locations, and hear the stories of soldiers and civilians who were caught up in the constant combat, occupations, and caring for the wounded.

Cost: Free, No Registration Required

Location: Tours begin at 11 AM in the courtyard of the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum located at 20 N. Loudon St., in the center of the Old Town walking mall in downtown Winchester.

An Overview of the Battle of New Market

Stop by the Strayer House in downtown New Market to hear SVBF Park Ranger, Wade Custer, give an overview of the Battle of New Market fought on May 15, 1864.

Talks begin in front of the Strayer House and New Market Battlefield Visitor Center located at 9386 S Congress St, New Market, VA

The cost is free and no registration is required. Simply show up!

The Fight on Congress Street

Stop by the Strayer House in downtown New Market to hear SVBF Park Ranger, Wade Custer, talk about how the Battle of New Market turned this sleepy main street into a war zone on the morning of May 15, 1864.

Talks begin in front of the Strayer House and New Market Battlefield Visitor Center located at 9386 S Congress St, New Market, VA

The cost is free and no registration is required. Simply show up!

History of the Bell House and Family

Stop by the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum in downtown Winchester, VA to hear SVBF Park Ranger, Wade Custer, talk about the history of the historic Bell House and the Bell family during the Civil War.

The talk will meet in front of the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum located at 20 N Loudoun St, Winchester VA and will conclude in the back courtyard of the Bell House.

The cost is free and no registration is required. Simply show up!

History of the old Frederick County Courthouse

Stop by the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum in downtown Winchester, VA to hear SVBF Park Ranger, Wade Custer, talk about the history of the historic Frederick County Courthouse (now the museum).

The courthouse was built in 1840 and was used by both sides during the Civil War as a hospital, a prison, and a barracks.

Talks begin in front of the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum located at 20 N Loudoun St, Winchester, VA

The cost is free and no registration is required. Simply show up!

An Overview of the Battle of New Market

Stop by the Strayer House in downtown New Market to hear SVBF Park Ranger, Wade Custer, give an overview of the Battle of New Market fought on May 15, 1864.

Talks begin in front of the Strayer House and New Market Battlefield Visitor Center located at 9386 S Congress St, New Market, VA

The cost is free and no registration is required. Simply show up!

The Fight on Congress Street

Stop by the Strayer House in downtown New Market to hear SVBF Park Ranger, Wade Custer, talk about how the Battle of New Market turned this sleepy main street into a war zone on the morning of May 15, 1864.

Talks begin in front of the Strayer House and New Market Battlefield Visitor Center located at 9386 S Congress St, New Market, VA

The cost is free and no registration is required. Simply show up!

History of the Bell House and Family

Stop by the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum in downtown Winchester, VA to hear SVBF Park Ranger, Wade Custer, talk about the history of the historic Bell House and the Bell family during the Civil War.

The talk will meet in front of the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum located at 20 N Loudoun St, Winchester VA and will conclude in the back courtyard of the Bell House.

The cost is free and no registration is required. Simply show up!

History of the old Frederick County Courthouse

Stop by the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum in downtown Winchester, VA to hear SVBF Park Ranger, Wade Custer, talk about the history of the historic Frederick County Courthouse (now the museum).

The courthouse was built in 1840 and was used by both sides during the Civil War as a hospital, a prison, and a barracks.

Talks begin in front of the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum located at 20 N Loudoun St, Winchester, VA

The cost is free and no registration is required. Simply show up!

“Wreathed in Battle Smoke”: Civil War Walking Tour of New Market

Join SVBF Park Ranger Wade Custer for a downtown walking tour of historic New Market which focuses on the Battle of New Market (fought on May 15, 1864) - covering both the battle as it swept through the town and the individual stories of the soldiers and civilians who were caught up in the dramatic events.

Cost: Free, No Registration Required

Location: Tours begin at 11am in front of the Stayer House (SVBF HQ), located at 9386 S. Congress St. in the center of downtown New Market (intersection of US-11 and US-211)

An Overview of the Battle of New Market

Stop by the Strayer House in downtown New Market to hear SVBF Park Ranger, Wade Custer, give an overview of the Battle of New Market fought on May 15, 1864.

Talks begin in front of the Strayer House and New Market Battlefield Visitor Center located at 9386 S Congress St, New Market, VA

The cost is free and no registration is required. Simply show up!

The Fight on Congress Street

Stop by the Strayer House in downtown New Market to hear SVBF Park Ranger, Wade Custer, talk about how the Battle of New Market turned this sleepy main street into a war zone on the morning of May 15, 1864.

Talks begin in front of the Strayer House and New Market Battlefield Visitor Center located at 9386 S Congress St, New Market, VA

The cost is free and no registration is required. Simply show up!

History of the Bell House and Family

Stop by the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum in downtown Winchester, VA to hear SVBF Park Ranger, Wade Custer, talk about the history of the historic Bell House and the Bell family during the Civil War.

The talk will meet in front of the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum located at 20 N Loudoun St, Winchester VA and will conclude in the back courtyard of the Bell House.

The cost is free and no registration is required. Simply show up!

History of the old Frederick County Courthouse

Stop by the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum in downtown Winchester, VA to hear SVBF Park Ranger, Wade Custer, talk about the history of the historic Frederick County Courthouse (now the museum).

The courthouse was built in 1840 and was used by both sides during the Civil War as a hospital, a prison, and a barracks.

Talks begin in front of the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum located at 20 N Loudoun St, Winchester, VA

The cost is free and no registration is required. Simply show up!

“Great Masses of Flame and Smoke”: Civil War Lexington

A car caravan tour of Civil War sites in Lexington, home of the Virginia Military Institute. Lexington’s Civil War stories include Stonewall Jackson’s pre-war life in town; the dispatch of the VMI Cadets to events such as John Brown’s execution and the Battle of New Market; the burial of Jackson after his death; Hunter’s Raid, where Union Gen. David Hunter’s troops shelled the city, looted homes and businesses, and burned the Virginia Military Institute; and Robert E. Lee’s post-war leadership of Washington College (today Washington and Lee University) and, after his death, burial at Lee Chapel. Tour led by SVBF CEO Keven Walker.

An Overview of the Battle of New Market

Stop by the Strayer House in downtown New Market to hear SVBF Park Ranger, Wade Custer, give an overview of the Battle of New Market fought on May 15, 1864.

Talks begin in front of the Strayer House and New Market Battlefield Visitor Center located at 9386 S Congress St, New Market, VA

The cost is free and no registration is required. Simply show up!

The Fight on Congress Street

Stop by the Strayer House in downtown New Market to hear SVBF Park Ranger, Wade Custer, talk about how the Battle of New Market turned this sleepy main street into a war zone on the morning of May 15, 1864.

Talks begin in front of the Strayer House and New Market Battlefield Visitor Center located at 9386 S Congress St, New Market, VA

The cost is free and no registration is required. Simply show up!

History of the Bell House and Family

Stop by the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum in downtown Winchester, VA to hear SVBF Park Ranger, Wade Custer, talk about the history of the historic Bell House and the Bell family during the Civil War.

The talk will meet in front of the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum located at 20 N Loudoun St, Winchester VA and will conclude in the back courtyard of the Bell House.

The cost is free and no registration is required. Simply show up!

History of the old Frederick County Courthouse

Stop by the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum in downtown Winchester, VA to hear SVBF Park Ranger, Wade Custer, talk about the history of the historic Frederick County Courthouse (now the museum).

The courthouse was built in 1840 and was used by both sides during the Civil War as a hospital, a prison, and a barracks.

Talks begin in front of the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum located at 20 N Loudoun St, Winchester, VA

The cost is free and no registration is required. Simply show up!

An Overview of the Battle of New Market

Stop by the Strayer House in downtown New Market to hear SVBF Park Ranger, Wade Custer, give an overview of the Battle of New Market fought on May 15, 1864.

Talks begin in front of the Strayer House and New Market Battlefield Visitor Center located at 9386 S Congress St, New Market, VA

The cost is free and no registration is required. Simply show up!

The Fight on Congress Street

Stop by the Strayer House in downtown New Market to hear SVBF Park Ranger, Wade Custer, talk about how the Battle of New Market turned this sleepy main street into a war zone on the morning of May 15, 1864.

Talks begin in front of the Strayer House and New Market Battlefield Visitor Center located at 9386 S Congress St, New Market, VA

The cost is free and no registration is required. Simply show up!

History of the Bell House and Family

Stop by the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum in downtown Winchester, VA to hear SVBF Park Ranger, Wade Custer, talk about the history of the historic Bell House and the Bell family during the Civil War.

The talk will meet in front of the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum located at 20 N Loudoun St, Winchester VA and will conclude in the back courtyard of the Bell House.

The cost is free and no registration is required. Simply show up!

History of the old Frederick County Courthouse

Stop by the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum in downtown Winchester, VA to hear SVBF Park Ranger, Wade Custer, talk about the history of the historic Frederick County Courthouse (now the museum).

The courthouse was built in 1840 and was used by both sides during the Civil War as a hospital, a prison, and a barracks.

Talks begin in front of the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum located at 20 N Loudoun St, Winchester, VA

The cost is free and no registration is required. Simply show up!

“Wreathed in Battle Smoke”: Civil War Walking Tour of New Market

Join SVBF Park Ranger Wade Custer for a downtown walking tour of historic New Market which focuses on the Battle of New Market (fought on May 15, 1864) - covering both the battle as it swept through the town and the individual stories of the soldiers and civilians who were caught up in the dramatic events.

Cost: Free, No Registration Required

Location: Tours begin at 11am in front of the Stayer House (SVBF HQ), located at 9386 S. Congress St. in the center of downtown New Market (intersection of US-11 and US-211)

History of the Bell House and Family

Stop by the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum in downtown Winchester, VA to hear SVBF Park Ranger, Wade Custer, talk about the history of the historic Bell House and the Bell family during the Civil War.

The talk will meet in front of the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum located at 20 N Loudoun St, Winchester VA and will conclude in the back courtyard of the Bell House.

The cost is free and no registration is required. Simply show up!

History of the old Frederick County Courthouse

Stop by the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum in downtown Winchester, VA to hear SVBF Park Ranger, Wade Custer, talk about the history of the historic Frederick County Courthouse (now the museum).

The courthouse was built in 1840 and was used by both sides during the Civil War as a hospital, a prison, and a barracks.

Talks begin in front of the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum located at 20 N Loudoun St, Winchester, VA

The cost is free and no registration is required. Simply show up!

“Exciting and Terrible Times” Civil War Walking Tour of Winchester

Join SVBF Park Ranger Wade Custer on a downtown walking tour of Civil War sites in Winchester. See original buildings, historic locations, and hear the stories of soldiers and civilians who were caught up in the constant combat, occupations, and caring for the wounded.

Cost: Free, No Registration Required

Location: Tours begin at 11 AM in the courtyard of the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum located at 20 N. Loudon St., in the center of the Old Town walking mall in downtown Winchester.