Battlefield · Winchester, Virginia
Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Museum
Organization Confirmed · last verified 2026-06-21 · What this means
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Operated by the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation and housed in Winchester's historic 1840 Frederick County Courthouse, the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum tells the Valley's Civil War story through the experiences and words of the people who lived through it, covering major battles, soldiers, civilians, and the war's aftermath.
Why it matters
Historical focus: Shenandoah Valley's Civil War history
Visiting
- Address
- 20 N. Loudoun Street, Winchester, VA, 22601 · Map and directions
- Hours
Monday–Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m.–5 p.m.
- Periods interpreted
- American Civil War
- Official page
- https://www.shenandoahatwar.org/civil-war-museum (opens shenandoahatwar.org in a new tab)
Programs and events
No upcoming events are listed yet. Events added by the organization appear here and on the main calendar together.
Contact
- Telephone
- 540-327-4277
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