Audio and Driving Tours
Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District Visitor Guide
Fierce battles were fought across much of the nation during the Civil War. The Shenandoah Valley saw some of the most significant action: Stonewall Jackson’s 1862 Valley Campaign, Lee’s drive toward Gettysburg, and Sheridan’s 1864 Shenandoah Campaign all played key roles in the course of the war.
This guide was created to help visitors explore that history. The guide is divided into two man sections. The first introduces you to the Valley’s Civil War history. The second tells you about the wealth of sites in the National Historic District where you can learn about – and experience – that history today. Finally, there is a list of resources available cross the Valley to help you plan your visit.
You can view, download, and print the PDF files by clicking the links below
Civil War Winchester Audio Tour and Mobile Application
The Civil War Winchester Audio Tour is made up of 25 different narrations by SVBF CEO Keven Walker that can be accessed simply by dialing the phone number and entering an individual stop number which are both available on signs at these locations.
The entire tour and much more are available on the Civil War Winchester Mobile Application which can be downloaded for free from the Google Play or Apple App Store.
Driving Tours
The Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District has a series of self-guided driving tours of battlefields and Civil War sites in the Valley. Take part in these detailed trips through the Valley's Civil War history.
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First Kernstown and First Winchester
Second Battle of Winchester
Third Battle of Winchester
Battles of Berryville and Cool Spring
Battle of Fisher’s Hill
The Battle of New Market
The Battle of McDowell
Battles of Cross Keys and Port Republic
The Battle of Waynesboro
