Kernstown Battlefield

62 Acres Preserved

“We have got them started. Come on! Come on!”
— Cpl. Seldon Day, 7th Ohio Infantry

The Kernstown Battlefield and the Pritchard-Grim House are operated by the Kernstown Battlefield Association

Located just south of Winchester, the village of Kernstown and the grounds of the Pritchard Farm twice became a battlefield during the Civil War. It witnessed Stonewall Jackson’s only defeat as an independent commander in March of 1862 and also saw the beginning of Jubal Early’s 1864 Campaign in June of that year.

Follow the Kernstown Battlefield walking trails for insights into the events of the First and Second Battles of Kernstown. Browse the battlefield Visitor Center to learn details of the history and see the 1854 Pritchard House where the family of Samuel and Helen Pritchard huddled in the cellar waiting for quiet to return to their farm. This and more await visitors to this pristine 388-acre Civil War battlefield park.

LOCATION:

3050 Saratoga Drive*
Winchester, Virginia 22603

*The above address is adjacent to the entrance. As you approach the address you will see the gate straight ahead of you.

 

The Kernstown Battlefield is open seasonally from April 12th, through the last Sunday in October.

Hours of operation during the season:

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 10am ~ 4pm

 

First Battle of Kernstown and First Battle of Winchester Driving Tour

This location is included in the Civil War Winchester Audio Tour and Mobile Application

Stop #8: Pritchard-Grim Farm (First Battle of Kernstown)

Stop #15: Pritchard-Grim Farm (Second Battle of Kernstown)