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Madison
Madison COC
www.madison-va.com E-mail: tourism@madison-va.com
540-948-4455, Fax: 540-948-3174. 177 N. Main St. Rt. 29 Business and Rt 231 (RR 8, Box 40), 22727.
Jack's Shop Battlefield
540-948-4455, Fax: 540-948-3174. Rt 231 & Rt 662 (c/o Madison COC, RR 8, Box 40).
Battle of Sept. 22, 1863.
James City Battlefield
540-948-4455, Fax: 540-948-3174. Rt 29 & Rt 631 (c/o Madison COC, RR 8, Box 40).
Battle of Oct 10-11, 1863.
Kemper Residence
(540) 948-4529. Rt 1, Box 73, 22727
Home of James Lawson Kemper, speaker of the Virginia House of
Delegates in 1861, General in the Civil War and Virginia's first post-
reconstruction governor (1874-1878).
The Piedmont Episcopal Church
540-948-4485, 540-948-6787. 214 Church St, (PO Box 305), 22727.
1834, Civil War hospital. Tours by appt.
Manassas
The Anniversary of the Second Battle of Manassas
August (August 24-25, 2002. 8:30-5)
703-361-1339. Held at the Manassas Battlefield Park: 9101 Prince William Street
Battlefield Tours/ Private Organizer
(703) 368-7910. 6511 Sudley Road (Route 234), 22110
Expert guides explain two major battles fought at Manassas 13
months apart. Explore the battlefield Visitors Center, view the new film
"Manassas: End of Innocence," and check out four other key sites.
Historic Manassas, Inc.
(703) 361-6599. 9025 Center St, 22110
Old Town Manassas and Manassas National Battlefield Park are
forever linked by the legacy of the Civil War. Visitors receive a warm welcome
at the many restaurants, shops and museums.
Manassas Museum
http://www.manassasmuseum.org Email:
contact@manassasmuseum.org
(703) 368-1873.
9101 Prince William Street, (Directly across from VRE train depot), 22110
This state-of-the-art museum displays a wide array of
artifacts from the area's rich history, including an extensive exhibit of the
Civil War era. Nationally noted, the museum has been profiled in a number of
national magazines and parts of its collection loaned out to such facilities as
the Reagan Presidential Library.
Manassas National Battlefield Park
http://www.nps.gov/mana
(703) 361-1339. 6511 Sudley Road (Route 234),22110
Site of the first major battlefield (also known as the Battle
of Bull Run) of the Civil War--and the equally important Second Battle of
Manassas (which convinced General Lee to invade the Union's own home
ground)--the Park is a "must see" for anyone who truly wishes to gain
a sense for the Civil War. The Park's visitor center offers fascinating
electronic battle maps, displays of equipment and battle memorabilia, and
regular "interpretative" presentations of the battlefield's history by
U.S. Park Service professionals. Follow this with a walking or driving
tour of the battlefield. See the statue honoring the stand of General
"Stonewall" Jackson and his Virginians, visit the blood-soaked grounds
of the "stone house", and listen for echoes of the rebel yell first
voiced below the "Hellfire Line" that marked the cannon batteries
above a stream.
Mechanicsville
Beaverdam Creek National Battlefield
804-226-1981, Fax: 804-771-8555. off Cold harbor Rd (3215 E Broad St, Richmond 23223), 23111
Site of first large skirmish in the Seven Days battle 1862.
Cold Harbor National Battlefield Park
804-226-1981, Fax: 804-771-2808. 156 off Cold Harbor Rd, (3215 E Broad St, Richmond 23223), 23111. Open daily 9-5. Free, W.
Visitor Center interprets 1864 battles.
Cold Harbor National Cemetery
804-730-5025. off Cold Harbor Rd, 23111.
675 known, 1,313 unknown Union dead from the Battle of Cold Harbor.
Gaines' Mill Battlefield
804-226-1981, Fax: 804-771-8522. off Cold Harbor Rd, (3215 E Broad St, Richmond 23223), 23111.
Site of Lee's first victory in June 1862. Ranger-guided tours available.
Middleburg
Mosby Heritage Area
540-687-6681, Fax: 540-687-4616. PO Box 1497, 20118.
Scenic six-county Civil War heritage area: maps, driving tours, pamphlets.
Middlesboro
Iron Furnace
(606) 248-2817. P.O. Box 1848, 40965
Used to make iron before and during the civil war. Located in the
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park.
Middletown
Cedar Creek Battlefield Visitors Center
www.cedarcreekbattlefield.org
(540) 869-2064, Fax: 540-890-1438. 8437 Valley Pike (P.O. Box 229),
22645. $, W
Cedar Creek Battlefield is the site of the only documented
Civil War battle where both sides won and lost in the same day. Cedar
Creek Living History and Reenactment Weekend is regularly scheduled in October.
Monterey
Highland County COC
www.highlandcounty.org E-mail: highcc@cfw.com
540-468-2551. Highland Center on Spruce St. ( PO Box 223), 24465-0223.
McDowell Battlefield
(540) 468-2550. Highland County Chamber of Commerce,
PO Box 223, 24465
Explore a part of Civil War History set in the Western
Highlands area of Virginia. A self-guided tour, set at your own pace, will take
you back to the previous century when the North and South clashed at McDowell
Battlefield.
New Market
New Market Area COC
www.shenandoah.com/newmarket E-mail: jshouse@shentel.net
877-740-3212, 540-740-3212, Fax: 540-740-3212. 9184 John Sevier Rd, (PO Box 57) 22844. Open M-F 10-2.
Bedrooms of America
(540) 740-3512. 9385 Congress Street (PO Box 977),
22844. Open 10-5. $
This unique antique museum is housed in a restored historic
18th century building, that was used for by General Jubal Early as his
headquarters during the War. You will see eleven different rooms of authentic
furniture showing every period of American's bedrooms from William & Mary,
circa 1650 thru Art Deco, circa 1930. Shop in our antique and gift shop, doll
shop, and furniture and clock shop. Located in historic New Market, along the
"Old Valley Pike", Route 11.
New Market Battlefield Civil War Military Museum
http://www.newmarketmilitarymuseum.com
Email: georga@shentel.net
(540) 740-8065, Fax: (540) 740-3663. 9500 Collins
Parkway, PO Box 1131, 22844. Open 9-4. $
The Civil War is the primary focus of the New Market
Battlefield Military Museum, featuring a comprehensive section on the Battle of
New Market, May 1864. This site is designed to give visitors a glance into the
unparalleled treasure chest of history that is available to the public. Visitors
will find here artifacts from the 1750's through modern day American conflicts.
The museum serves as a repository for over 2,500 artifacts arranged in 125
displays. Open March 15--October 31, 9AM-5PM, Weekend in November.
New Market Battlefield State Historic Park and Hall of Valor Civil War Museum
http://www.vmi.edu/museum/nm
Email: nmshh@shentel.net
(540) 740-3101,
Fax: (540) 740-3033. 8895 George Collins Parkway, P. O. Box 1864,
22844. Open 9-5. $, W
Directions: Take Exit 264 off I-81 onto Rt. 211 West.
Take the immediate right onto Rt. 305 (George Collins Parkway) and stop at the
Visitor Contact Station on your left to purchase tickets. The New Market
Battlefield State Historical Park is located at the end of George Collins
Parkway.
Civil War battlefield made famous by the charge of college students, the Virginia Military Institute Cadets. 19th century farm complex, guided tours, walking trails. Museum presents complete exhibit of America's great struggle.
Newport News
Newport News Tourism Development Office
888-493-7386, 757-926-3561, Fax: 757-926-6901. 2400 Washington Ave, 7th floor, 23607.
Newport News Visitor Center
www.newport-news.org E-mail: tourism@ci.newport-news.va.us
888-493-7386, 757-886-7777, Fax: 757-886-7920. 13560 Jefferson Ave (exit 250B from I-64), 23603.
Annual Civil War Ghost Walk
October (October 25-26, 2002. 7-10 pm)
757-887-1862. Held at Endview Plantation, 362 Yorktown Rd, 23603. $
Annual Civil War Re-enactment: Battle of Greenspring
March
888-593-4682, 757-253-4838. Held at Endview Plantation, 362 Yorktown Rd, 23603. $
Battle of Dam #1
757-886-7912, Fax: 757-886-7981. 13560 Jefferson Ave, Newport News Park (c/o Newport News Park Operations, 13560 Jefferson Ave), 23603. W
Among the best and most extensive Civil War earthworks in US; walking trails with historic markers. Special tours throughout year and by special request.
Battle of Lee's Mill
757-247-8523, Fax: 757-247-8627. Rivers Ridge Cir. (c/o Newport News Tourism Development Office, 2400 Washington Ave, 23607), 23603. W
First engagement of 1862 Peninsula Campaign; massive original Confederate fortifications.
Civil War Diving tour
888-493-7386, 757-886-7777, fax: 757-886-7902. 13560 Jefferson Ave (c/o Newport News Tourism Development Office, 2400 Washington Ave, 23607) 23603.
Self-guided tour of 1862 Peninsula Campaign battle sites and attractions.
Christopher Newport Park
(757) 926-8451. 2500 West Avenue, 23607
Urban park with memorials to Collis P. Huntington,
founder of Newport News Shipbuilding. Site of the Congress-Cumberland Overlook,
commemorating the Civil War battle of these two Union Ships and the Confederate
ironclad, the Monitor.
Endview Plantation
(757) 887-1862,
Fax: (757) 888-3369. 362 Yorktown Road, 23603. Located at Exit 247
from I-64, only minutes from Colonial Williamsburg and all Newport News
attractions. Open M-Sat 10-4, Sun 1-5. Closed major
holidays. $, group rates
Built in 1769 by Colonel William Harwood, Jr., signer of the
Virginia Resolves, this home has experienced the ordeal of three wars. Endview
was visited by Generals George Washington, Thomas Nelson, Jr. and George B.
McClellan. The Revolutionary War brought 3,000 militia to its fresh water
spring. The War of 1812 saw its use as a training ground, while the Civil War
found Endview serving as a Confederate captain's home and a hospital for both
sides. Restored to its 1862 appearance, The Civil War at Endview Plantation
interprets rural Virginia life.
Freedom Won: African-Americans in the Civil War
February
757-887-1862. Held at Endview Plantation, 362 Yorktown Rd, 23603. $
Lee Hall Mansion
http://www.leehall.org
(757) 888-3371, Fax: (757) 888-3373. 163 Yorktown Road,
23603. Located at Exit 247 off I-64, just minutes from Colonial
Williamsburg, Carter's Grove and all Newport News attractions. Open M-Sat,
10-4; Sun 1-5. $, W
Lee Hall Mansion is an Italianate mansion constructed circa
1850 by wealthy planter Richard Decauter Lee. Now restored to its pre-Civil War
splendor, the home served as a Confederate headquarters during the 1862
Peninsula Campaign. Guided tours. Peninsula Campaign exhibit gallery featuring
Monitor artifacts, drawings, side arms and presentation firearms. Gift
shop.
The Mariner's Museum
www.mariner.org E-mail: info@mariner.org
800-581-7245, 757-596-2222, Fax: 757-591-7320. 100 Museum Dr, 23606. $
The power of the sea comes alive. Home of the USS Monitor artifacts including the anchor, red lantern and steam engine on display in the gallery and conservation area.
Newport News Park Discovery Center
800-203-8322, 757-886-7912. Fax: 757-886-7981. W
Nature and Civil War exhibits. Interactive displays. Wildlife rehabilitation center.
Virginia War Museum
http://www.warmuseum.org
(757) 247-8523, (757) 928-6738, Fax: (757) 247-8627.
9285 Warwick Boulevard, 23607. Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed major holidays. Gift
shop. Located at Exit 263A from I-64, only minutes from Colonial Williamsburg
and all Newport News attractions. $, W
American military history unfolds at the Virginia War Museum.
American military history from 1775 to the present is highlighted through
weapons, vehicles, uniforms, insignia and much more. See a section of the Berlin
Wall and a portion of the outer wall from Dachau Concentration Camp. Galleries
include Women at War and Marches Toward Freedom, exploring the roles of women
and African-Americans in the military, and Visions of War, the Museum's
outstanding propaganda poster collection.
Young's Mill
757-247-8523, Fax: 757-247-8627. Warwick Blvd, just past Oyster Point Rd, (c/o Newport News Tourism Development Office, 2400 Washington Ave, 23607), 23602. W
Reconstructed 1820 tide mill, 1861 Confederate campground, original fortifications remain.
Norfolk
Norfolk CVB
800-368-3097, 757-664-6620, Fax: 757-622-3663. 232 E. Main St, 23510.
Black Soldiers Memorial (Civil War)
(757) 441-2576. West Point Section of Elmwood
Cemetery, Princess Anne Rd. 23504
This Civil War monument to honor African American Union
soldiers is a rare find in the South -- this is the only one. A column is topped
with a black Yankee soldier, sometimes called "Billy Yank." Both Civil
War and Spanish American War vets are buried here.
Cannonball Trail
757-664-6620. (c/o Norfolk CVB 232 E. Main St, 23510)
Follow the Cannonball Trail through 400 years of Norfolk and American history.
Civil War Trail in Norfolk
757-441-1825. (c/o Norfolk CVB 232 E. Main St, 23510)
A self-guided tour taking visitors through Norfolk's Civil War history.
Occoquan
Mill House Museum
703-491-7525. 413 Mill St, (PO Box 65), 22125. W
Original 1765 mill structure. State and local artifacts, Indian, Civil War
Orange
Orange CO Courthouse
888-222-8072. Main St and Madison Rd. 22960.
Built in 1858, Tuscan, italianate design. Used as Civil War arsenal.
Petersburg
Petersburg Visitor Center
800-368-3595, 804-733-2400, Fax: 804-861-0883. 425 Cockade Alley (PO Box 2107), 2304. W
Blandford Church
(804) 733-2396, (800) 368-3595. 111 Rochelle Lane,
23803. W, $
This 18th-century parish church is a memorial to the Southern
soldiers who died during the Civil War. In honor of the Confederate dead, states
each contributed a stained glass window designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany. The
weathered tombstones of Blandford Cemetery date to the early 1700s, and are
surrounded by locally-made ornamental ironwork. Some 30,000 Confederate soldiers
are buried here where the first Memorial Day was observed in June, 1866. Tours
of cemetery are offered at special times during the year. Also the cemetery is
the site of a special night tour during Halloween. Call for the exact date and
time.
Centre Hill
Mansion
http://freenet.vcu.edu/tourism/histrich/histrich.html
(804) 733-2400.
15 W. Bank Street (Post Office Box 2107), 23803. $, W
Centre Hill Mansion is the third home of the Bolling Family
in Petersburg. It was and is the grandest home in the City. Built in 1823,
remodeled in the 1840's and 1901, the building illustrates the evolution of
architectural styles, room usage, decorative arts and Southern culture. Ornate
woodwork and plaster motifs accompany period furnishings. In the basement, the
1840's service tunnel connects the work area of the house to the city below.
During the reconstruction period after the Civil War, the mansion was used as
Union Headquarters.
Five Forks Unit/Petersburg National Battlefield
www.nps.gov/pete E-mail: PETE_Interpretation@nps.gov
804-265-8244, 804-732-3531. Intersection of Courthouse Rd (Rt 627) and White Oak Rd (RT 613) 1539 Hickory Hill Rd. 23803. Open 9-5. $, W
Last major battle before the fall of Petersburg, April 1865. Petersburg National Battlefield is an area where a number of battles occurred between June 15, 1864 and April 1, 1865. In June of 1864 Ulysses S. Grant realized that the key to conquering Richmond was to bring down its last remaining major supply source, Petersburg. Three days following an unsuccessful initial attack, General Grant decided to surround the city and wear down the supply desperate Confederate soldiers. The Confederates under General Robert E. Lee, managed to hold off the Northern troops for 9 1/2 months. However, by early April the Confederates could protect Petersburg no longer and evacuated the damaged city. Both armies began their trek toward Appomattox leaving behind 70,000 casualties in what was the longest siege in American warfare. Lee's surrender at Appomattox Courthouse would occur one week later.
Lee's Retreat
800-6-RETREAT, 804-733-2400 Fax: 804-861-0883. (PO Box 2107, 23803). W
A 26-stop driving tour following General Robert E. Lee's retreat route across Virginia's heartland from Petersburg to Appomattox.
Pamplin
Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier
http://www.pamplinpark.org
Email: pamplinpark@mindspring.com
(804) 861-2408, (877) PAMPLIN, Fax: (804) 861-2820.
6125 Boydton Plank Road, 23803. Open daily 9-5. $, W
Pamplin Historical Park and The National Museum of the Civil
War Soldier has been called "the new crown jewel of Civil War History
destinations in America" by Pulitzer Prize winning historian James
McPherson. The 422-acre park features a world-class museums, antebellum
plantation home, living history demonstrations, shopping, and a historic
battlefield where on April 2, 1865, Union forces broke through Petersburg's
defense lines, resulting in the capture of the Confederate Capitol at Richmond
that night and Gen. Robert E. Lee's surrender less than a week later. Pamplin
Historical Park and The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier. The brainchild
of Robert B. Pamplin and his son, Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., Pamplin Park
opened its doors in 1994 and has been steadily building toward becoming
America's finest Civil War attraction.
Siege Museum
(804) 733-2404, (800) 368-3595. 15 W. Bank Street,
23803
The Siege of Petersburg greatly affected the lives of its
residents. Lavish lifestyles in the years just prior to the Civil War gave way
to a bitter struggle for survival. The men were gone---some never to
return---and food was in short supply. Corn became "coffee" and
blackberry leaves "tea." A chicken cost $50. The story of how the
people of Petersburg lived before, during and immediately after the Civil War is
eloquently told in the Siege Museum, located in the Exchange Building, built in
1839 as a commodities market. A 20 minute film, narrated by Joseph Cotten, is
shown every half hour. Joseph Cotten was a native of Petersburg and a famous
Film star. The film tell of the significance of Petersburg prior to the Civil
War and captures beautifully the historic importance of Petersburg during the
Civil War. Walking tours.
Underground
Railroad House
213 Witton Street, 23803
Local legend of this African-American site has it that this
house built ca. 1825-1850, was a part of the antebellum Underground Railroad by
which slaves escaped to freedom in the North. The "Keziah Affair" in
1858, in which a Delaware schooner was caught smuggling five slaves out of
Petersburg, is another example of the active Underground Railroad in Petersburg.
Portsmouth
Portsmouth CVB
www.portsva.com E-mail: info@portsva.com
757-393-5327, 800-PORTS-VA, Fax: 757-393-5330. 505 Crawford St, Ste 2, 23704-3805.
Carrie B. Harbor Tour
757-393-4735. 1238 Bay Street, 23704.
Part of the 1862 Peninsula Campaign
Cedar Grove Cemetery
Email: genhank@norfolk.infi.net
(757)
488-1397. Between Fort Lane and Effingham Street, 23701
Established in 1832, Cedar Grove is the oldest city-owned
cemetery in Portsmouth. Listed on the Virginia and national registers of
historic sites, the cemetery is noted for its funerary art and the civic,
business, maritime, religious and military leaders who are buried there.
Historical markers placed throughout the cemetery allow for self-guided tours.
Museum of Military History
757-393-2773, Fax: 757-399-2562. 701 Court St, 23704. $
Collection of military artifacts spanning every war in US history. Nonprofit.
Naval
Shipyard Museum, Portsmouth
(757) 393-8591, Fax: (757) 393-5244. 2 High Street,
23704. Open 10-5. $
Contains artifacts of naval history, primarily from the Naval
Shipyard in Portsmouth, the oldest shipyard in America. See ship models,
artillery, uniforms, and much more.
Portsmouth Naval Hospital
http://www.hrticket.com/top/1,1419,N-HRTicket-History-X!ArticleDetail-6639,00.html
620 John Paul Jones Circle, 23708
Used by Confederate and Union Armies, 1861-1865.
Portsmouth's Olde Towne Historic District
Revolutionary and Civil War homes can be found in this one-square-mile historic district.
Randolph
Reenactment of the Civil War Battle of Staunton River Bridge of June 25, 1864,
June (June 22, 2002)
www2.halifax.com/county/battle
434-454-4312. Held at the Staunton River Battlefield State Park: 1021 Fort Hill Trail, 23962.
Staunton River Battlefield
State Park
http://www.dcr.state.va.us/parks/srbbsp.htm
(434) 454-4312. 1021 Fort Hill Trail, 23962. W
Relive the Civil War Battle of the Old Men and Young Boys at
this Civil War historic site of the Battle of Staunton River Bridge of June 25,
1864 in South Boston/Halifax County. A rag tag group of Confederate old men and
boys beat the odds and held a bridge of strategic importance to General Lee's
army, which was under siege in Petersburg. The park is a result of a
unique partnership between Virginia State Parks and The Clover Power Plant and
features a 3,800 square-foot visitor center, battlefield exhibits, earthworks,
nature walking trails, wildlife observation towers, and prehistoric native
American artifacts.
Rapidan
Village of Rapidan
Rt 615, (Rapidan Foundation, Box 41,, Rapidan 22733).
Governor Spotswood explored in 1716. Civil War site, unofficial "international" boundary.
Richmond
Civil War Trails
http://www.civilwartraveler.com/virginia/index.html
PO Box 4232, 23220
Experience the Civil War dramatically by tracing the five
different Civil War Trails throughout the state -- 260 sites tell stories never
before told, through pictures, battle maps, and clear interpretation. Travelers
can spend two days or two weeks following the campaigns fought in Virginia
through 79 cities and counties. Each site is car-accessible and describes events
specific to that location.
Cold Harbor National Battlefield Park
http://www.nps.gov/rich/
(804) 226-1981. Richmond National Battlefield Park,
3215 E. Broad Street, 23223
Midway between two shabby crossroad taverns - Old and New
Cold Harbor - the Confederates dug in on June 1-2, 1864 to await Grant's attack.
It came on June 3, a frontal assault on a narrow section of the line, and it
cost the Federals 7,000 casualties in 30 minutes. The well-preserved trenches
along the 1.25 mile tour road are fine examples of Civil War field
fortifications. A one-mile walk begins at the visitor center.
Demonstration: "Artillery Through the Ages"
http://www.nps.gov/rich/
(804) 226-1981. 3215 East Broad Street, 23223
In cooperation with the Veteran's Administration, Richmond
National Battlefield Park presents a Memorial Day Program at Fort Harrison
National Cemetery.
Drewry's Bluff
http://www.nps.gov/rich/
(804)
226-1981. 3215 East Broad Street, 23223
Union soldiers called this Confederate guardian of the James
River, Fort Darling. On May, 15 five Federal vessels, including the famous
ironclad Monitor; attacked the fort but were driven off. The unsuccessful attack
prevented Richmond from being shelled early in the war, and the presence of the
fort was a deterrent to other Union naval forays up the James. The fort and
surrounding area served as the Confederate Naval Academy and Marine Corps Camp
of Instruction during much of the war. Exhibits along a self-guiding trail give
details of the fort's history.
Fort Harrison
http://www.bbonline.com/va/bbav
(804) 226-1981. 3215 East Broad Street, 23223
In cooperation with the Veteran's Administration, Richmond
National Battlefield Park presents a Memorial Day Program at Fort Harrison
National Cemetery.
Hollywood
Cemetery
(804) 648-8501. Cherry and Albemarle Streets, 23220
Named for its multitude of holly trees, Hollywood Cemetery
opened in 1849. President Monroe is buried here along with the first battle
casualty of the Civil War. More than 18,000 Confederate soldiers came to rest
here beneath an amazing 90 foot morterless pyramid. President John Tyler,
Confederate President Jefferson Davis, Gen. J.E.B. Stuart also buried here.
The Library of Virginia
804-692-3500. 800 E. Broad St, 23219-8000. Open M-Sat. W, Free.
Celebrate nearly 400 years of history at the state's oldest institution preserving Virginia's history and culture. Here are maps, books, manuscripts and artwork - marking the path of America measured by the footsteps of Virginians. Exhibits.
Malvern Hill Battlefield Park
http://www.nps.gov/rich/
(804) 226-1981. Richmond National Battlefield Park,
3215 E. Broad Street, 23223
Fought July 1, 1862, Malvern Hill was the last of the Seven Days' Battles, after
which McClellan withdrew to his base at Harrison's Landing. The steep slopes of
Malvern Hill onthe Union left and the swampy bottoms on the right forced the
southerners to advance across open ground. According to one Confederate officer,
"It was not war-it was murder." Follow the short walking trail to view
the steep slopes that protected the Federal left flank.
Museum and White House of the Confederacy
www.moc.org E-mail: info@moc.org
804-49-1861, Fax: 804-644-7150. 1201 E. Clay St, 23219. Open daily. $, W
Explore the world's largest Confederate Civil War collection. Tour the White House restored to its antebellum elegance.
Richmond National Battlefield Park
http://www.nps.gov/rich/
(804) 771-2808, Fax: (804) 771-8522. 3215 E. Broad
Street, 23223
Between 1861 and 1865, Union armies repeatedly set out to
capture Richmond, capital of the Confederacy, and end the Civil War. Three of
those campaigns came within a few miles of the city. The park commemorates
eleven different sites associated with those campaigns including the
battlefields at Gaines' Mill, Malvern Hill, and Cold Harbor. Established in
1936, the park protects 763 acres of historic ground, all federal. The
Chimborazo Visitor Center exhibits artifacts of the Civil War, especially those relevant
to the Richmond area. Also on display is a scale model of the Chimborazo
hospital (the Confederacy's largest). A 22 minute motion picture depicts the
battles which took place near the city. Some research facilities are available.
Virginia Historical Society
http://www.vahistorical.org
Email: maribeth@vahistorical.org
(804) 358-4901, (804) 342-9665, Tours: (804) 342-9676, Fax:
(804) 342-9647. 428 N. Boulevard (P. O. Box 7311), 23221. Open
10-5. $, W
The Virginia Historical Society, the Museum of Virginia
History, offers the most comprehensive collection of Virginiana in the world and
features the largest display of Virginia artifacts on permanent view. At its
center is "The Story of Virginia, an American Experience," the state's
only exhibition covering all of Virginia history from prehistoric times to the
present. Throughout this 10,000 square-foot exhibition of more than a thousand
objects--including a 17th-century dugout canoe, a Conestoga wagon, an
18th-century smokehouse and kitchen, and 1918 streetcar--Virginia's past is
delightfully portrayed using a multi-media approach of videos, storyphones,
computer games, and other interactive components. Visit www.vahistorical.org for
more information about programs, exhibits, the library, museum shop, and
membership.
Virginia Roots
http://virginiaroots.net
Email: information@virginiaroots.net
(804) 231-6101, Fax: (804) 231-2716. PO Box 13392,
23225. Open 8-6. $, W
Virginia Roots, caters its tours to promote the history and
contributions of African American Virginians. By offering culturally diverse
historical services and events we meet the social and psychological needs of
African Americans. We build relationships with local businesses to create
leaderships programs for local youths. In addition, Virginia Roots plays a
strong role in the community offering workshops on preservation, establishing
oral history projects and acting as advocates for unrecognized historic sites. A
major portion of our proceeds go to support these projects.
Roanoke
Roanoke Valley CVB
www.visitroanokeva.com E-mail: info@visitroanokeva.com
800-635-5535, 540-342-6025, Fax: 540-342-7119. 114 Market St, 24011.
Eye of the Storm: Sneden's Civil War Drawings
http://artmuseumroanoke.org Email:
info@artmuseumroanoke.org
(540) 342-5760, (540) 342-5798. One Market Square,
Center in the Square, 24011. $, W. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10
a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Closed major holidays.
Located in Center in the Square, next to the Historic
Farmer's Market, in the heart of downtown Roanoke. Walking distance to
accommodations and fine or casual dining. Visitors to the Art Museum of Western
Virginia will discover visually-stunning exhibitions, creative programs, and an
engaging interactive center for all ages. Tours, gallery talks, family days,
classes and camps are part of the Art Museum's regular programming. The Art
Museum features a permanent collection of nineteenth and twentieth century
American art, decorative arts, and works by Southern artists and presents
exhibitions of both regional and national significance.
Rocky Mount
Franklin County Historical Society
Library:(540) 483-9211, Museum: (540) 483-1890. 95
Floyd Avenue, 24151
Chartered by the Commonwealth of Virginia in 1968 with the
stated purpose of collecting and preserving the history of Franklin County,
Virginia. Staffed by volunteers.
Salem
Salem Museum
www.salemmuseum.org e-mail: info@salemmusem.org
540-389-6760. 801 E Main St, 24153.
Historic home. Civil War, early radio, African American history.
Saltville
Civil War Overlook
276-496-5342. Buck Eye Hollow Rd, (Town Hall, PO Box 730) 24370.
Battlefield overlook with original trenches of Oct. 2, 1864 battle.
Museum of the Middle Appalachians
http://www.museum-mid-app.org Email:
MOMA@NETVA.COM
(540) 496-3633,
Fax: (540) 496-7033. 123 Palmer Avenue (P. O. Box 910), 24370. Open
daily 10-4. W, $
Step back in time at the Museum of the Middle Appalachians.
Learn about the unique geology of the region and how it has influenced the area
for millions of years. See the full size replicas of ice age mammals that roamed
the area over 15,000 years ago. Visit the site of annual archeological and
paleontological digs and see artifacts and fossils that have been recovered
locally. View a display of Woodland Indian artifacts which includes an extensive
collection of bead work. See evidence of two Civil War battles which occurred at
"The Salt Capital of the Confederacy". Learn about Saltville's over 70
year history as a company town. Whether you're a native of the area who wants to
know more about your heritage or you want to learn about the area as you visit,
you'll find something to interest you.
War Between the States Battle Reenactment
August
276-496-5342. Held at Hillside areas surrounding the town.
Scottsville
Confederate War Memorial
Monument and Cemetery
Email: gnnapier@aol.com
(434) 286-3184, (434)
286-2112. Confederate Street, 24590
Erected by the United Daughters of the Confederacy in 1914,
the monument is a marble obelisk with crossed sabres on each side and an
inscription on the face. The inscription reads "OUR CONFEDERATE DEAD WHO
DIED IN THE HOSPITALS OF SCOTTSVILLE 1861-1865" Research has now revealed
the conditions in these hospitals as well as the names, units and home states of
the Confederate soldiers who died in the four troop hospitals of Scottsville
during the Civil War. There are forty neatly arranged markers around the
monument representing these soldiers. A new monument with the names, units and
home states of these soldiers was dedicated on May 25, 2002. Scottsville's
Confederate War Memorial Monument is a Civil War Trails site.
Scottsville Museum
http://avenue.org/smuseum/
Email: smuseum@avenue.org
(434)
286-2247. 290 Main Street (PO Box 15), 24590
The Scottsville Museum preserves the heritage of Scottsville,
Virginia, an historic James River town. Originally called Scott's Landing, the
town became the first county seat for Albemarle County in 1744. Scottsville was
incorporated in 1818 at the northern most flow of the James River, an area known
as Horseshoe Bend. The town's history closely links to the James River, serving
first as a port for bateaux transportation and then as the terminus of the
Staunton and James River Turnpike, which connected the James River with the
Valley of Virginia. Later Scottsville became a center of Civil War activity.
Housed inside the former Disciples of Christ Church, built in 1846, the Museum
displays exhibits on James River transportation, the Civil War, Native American
artifacts, town life, old photographs, and more.
Scottsville: Historic River Town
http://www.scottsville.org
Email: info@scottsville.net
(434)
286-9267.P.O. Box 395, 24590
Older than the Nation, Scottsville was founded in 1744.
Located on the Horseshoe Bend of the scenic James River in the foothills of the
beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in Albemarle Country. A quietly charming village,
Scottsville celebrates its history with various events and festivals throughout
the year including a Farmer's Market, a June Batteaux Festival, a Traditional
Hometown Fourth of July parade, and in September, Edward Scott Sports Days.
Folks come from near and far to enjoy Scottsville's relaxed atmosphere, federal
architecture, local history museum, Confederate cemetery, scenic countryside,
restaurants, country inns, B&Bs, antiquing, Virginia wine tasting, fishing,
canoeing, river tubing...and above all...warm, friendly people. Come visit
Scottsville...a place where echoes of yesterday blend with visions of tomorrow.
Smithfield
Fort Boykin Historic Park
http://www.smithfield-virginia.com
(800) 365-9339, (757) 357-2291, 7410 Fort Boykin Trail,
23430. Open 8-8
Fort Boykin Historic Park is situated high on the bluffs of
the James River about 6 miles west of Smithfield. Originally named "The
Castle", it was later named for General Francis Boykin, a local merchant
and one-time sheriff of Smithfield, who fought alongside George Washington.
Construction was begun in 1623 to protect the colonists from the Indians and
raiding Spaniards. The fort, built in the shape of a seven pointed star, has
been involved in every major campaign fought on American soil. Also the most
advantageous spot for viewing the Ghost Fleet of the Atlantic. Complimentary
admission. Open Daily from 8:00 a.m. to dusk. Picnickers are welcomed.
Isle of Wight Museum
http://www.smithfield-virginia.com
(757) 357-7459, (800) 365-9339. 103 Main Street, 23430. Open 10-4,
Sundays: 1:00 - 5:00 PM. Closed Mondays and all Government Holidays. W
Completely refurbished museum which houses the history of the
world-famous hams, Indian artifacts, Civil War relics, and fossils from the
James River.
Smithfield's Historic District Walking Tour
http://www.smithfield-virginia.com
Email: smfdour@visi.net
(800) 365-9339, (757) 357-5182. 335 Main Street (Post
Office Box 37), 23431. Open 9-5, $
This wonderful walking tour can be either self-guided through
brochure with detailed map and descriptions or through narration via audio
cassette (minimal fee). Alternatively, for groups, meet our guide(s) at the
Visitor Center to begin your tour of Historic Smithfield, Virginia. Stroll along
Main and Church Streets and observe the over 60 Colonial, Federal and Victorian
homes as you learn of Smithfield's history of the ham as well as its significant
role in Virginia's and America's History. Available for groups of 6 or more for
a minimal fee, and with at least three weeks notice. Contact us at the
Smithfield and Isle of Wight Convention and Visitors Bureau for additional
information. Not available Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, Christmas Eve, or New
Year's Day.
St. Luke's Shrine
757-357-3367. 14477 Benns Church Blvd, 23430. Closed Mondays. W
c. 1632, oldest Gothic church in America. Church was a Confederate campground.
Stafford County
Stafford County Dept of
Development
http://www.co.stafford.va.us/
(703) 659-8681. PO Box 339, 22555
Visit Ferry Farm, the boyhood home of George Washington, just
across the Rappahannock River from Fredericksburg. See Chatham Manor Civil War
Headquarters and hospital. Tour Belmont, home and studio of American
Impressionist artist Gari Melchers. Time has left much unchanged here.
Staunton
Frontier Culture Museum (a.k.a.
Museum of American Frontier Culture)
http://www.frontiermuseum.org
Email: rhowdyshell@frontiermuseum.state.va.us
(540)
332-7850, Fax: (540) 332-9989. 1290 Richmond Road (P.O. Box 810),
24402. Open 9-5. $, W
Visit four countries and 300 years of history, in one
afternoon. The Frontier Culture Museum has four unique historic farms and a
working blacksmith’s forge which offer 17th, 18th, and 19th century European
and American history as an experience. Appropriate furnishings, gardens,
livestock, crops, and a knowledgeable staff illustrate life in Europe before
immigration to America and the culture these early settlers help build on one of
America’s first frontiers. Time periods include Germany early-1700s; Northern
Ireland early-1700s; England late-1600s; and mid-1800s (pre-Civil War)
Shenandoah Valley.
Woodrow Wilson Birthplace & Museum
http://www.woodrowwilson.org
Email: woodrow@cfw.com
(540) 885-0897,1-888-4WOODRO. 18-24 North Coalter St.,
24401. $, W
Experience the eve of the Civil War to the dawn of modern
America at one of the few presidential birthplaces open to the public—the
Woodrow Wilson Birthplace and Museum. Located in historic Staunton, the
Birthplace and its Victorian gardens are open daily 9 to 5 March through
October; 10 to 4 Monday though Saturday, noon to 4 Sunday, November through
February. Check the Calendar of Events for special programs. Group tours,
Student tours and programs.
Strasburg
Civil War Christmas Party
December (Dec 14, 2002)
540-465-5884. Held at Stonewall Jackson Museum at Hupp's Hill, 33229 Old Valley Pike, 22657. Open 1-5, $
Crystal Caverns at Hupp's Hill
http://www.waysideofva.com
Email: wayside@shentel.net
(540)
465-5884. 33231 Old Valley Pike, 22657. Open 10-5. $
Considered the oldest documented cavern in Virginia, the Hupp
Family found this cavern in the 1750's while exploring their property, which
later became known as "Hupp's Hill". Tales have been recounted that
the caverns were the refuge of escaped slaves, making their way to freedom.
Located next to the Stonewall Jackson Museum. I-81, Exit 298, Rt. 11 South, 1
mile.
Stonewall Jackson Museum at Hupp's Hill
http://www.waysideofva.com
Email: wayside@shentel.net
(540) 465-5884,
Fax: (540) 465-8157. 33229 Old Valley Pike, 22657. Open 10-5. $
Part of an estate established by George F Hupp in the 1750's,
Hupp's Hill commands breathtaking views of Strasburg, the Shenandoah Valley and
Massanutten Mountain. The hill and the manor house were used by contending
forces throughout the Civil War. Relict Confederate entrenchments and Federal
gun positions can still be seen on the grounds. The Children's Room has period
costumes, soldier's tent, wooden horses, and discovery boxes to explore a
historic topic through games, puzzles, and artifacts. I-81 Exit 298, Rt. 11
South 1 mile.
Strasburg
Museum
http://www.strasburgchamber.com
(540)
465-3175. 440 East King Street, 22657. Open 10-4. $
A Shenandoah Valley Community presents its past with
blacksmith, cooper, and potter shop collections, Indian artifacts, displays from
colonial farms, homes, barns, and businesses, relics from Civil War and Railroad
Eras. Open May--October 10AM-4PM.
Stratford
Robert E. Lee Birthday Celebration
January
804-493-8038. Held at Stratford Hall: 485 Great House Road, Northern Neck Route 214 near Route 3, 22558
Stratford Hall Plantation
http://www.stratfordhall.org
Email: info@stratfordhall.org
(804)
493-8038 (M-F 9-5), (804) 493-8371 (Sat-Sun, holidays), Fax:
(804) 493-0333. 485 Great House Road, Northern Neck Route 214 near Route
3, 22558
Birthplace of Robert E. Lee and boyhood home of Richard Henry
Lee and Francis Lightfoot Lee, the only brothers to sign the Declaration of
Independence. The Plantation encompasses over 1600 acres of farmlands and
forests on a high bluff overlooking the Potomac River. Costumed interpreters
lead guests through the Great House. Built in the late 1730s, the Great House
contains some of the most architecturally significant rooms of the Colonial era.
The site includes nature trails, a gristmill and formal gardens. Log Cabin
restaurant is open for lunch from 11:30 to 3:00. Gift Shop. Stratford is open 7
days a week except New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas
Eve and Christmas Day. Admission: $8.00 adults, $4 children 6-18. Under six
free. AAA/senior discounts. Group rates available.
Trevilians
Civil War Battle of
Trevilians
VA 23093
June 11 and 12, 1864. US General Sheridan was sent by General
Grant to cut the railroad between Louisa and Gordonsville to disrupt Confederate
supplies for Richmond. CSA General Hampton was send by General Lee to
intercept.Sheridan's cavalry coming from Trevilians, attacked Hampton who had
taken position across the Louisa-Gordonsville Road. A bloody engagement
followed. General Fitz Lee joined Hampton and Sheridan's cavalry was driven
back, retiring eastward. Markers on south side of US 33.
Waynesboro
Plumb House
www.waynesborova-online.com E-mail: wddi@waynesborova-online.com
504-943-3WHF, Fax: 540-942-6671. 1020 W. Main St, 22980.
Virginia Civil War Trail site. Virginia landmarks register.
Williamsburg
Jamestown 4-H Educational
Center
http://www.historyisfun.org
(757) 253-4931, (757) 253-7231. 3751 4-H Club Road, 23185
The Jamestown 4-H Educational Center, an American Camping
Association Accredited camp, is located on the James River less than 1/2 mile
from the Jamestown Settlement and 6 miles from Colonial Williamsburg. Our
peaceful, rustic setting make it an excellent choice for corporate picnics,
meetings and group retreats. The 4-H Center is open year-round for group use.
Mid-weeks during the summer months are reserved for 4-H Camping programs. The
4-H Center can provide lodging (bunk bed style), complete food service,
educational program assistance, recreational facilities and friendly staff.
There are 6 motel type rooms with twin beds and private baths available as well.
In the spring and fall environmental education is the focus of educational
programming. School groups can visit for the day or contract for an overnight
visit.
James River Plantations Civil War Trace
804-829-6684, Fax: 804-829-6888. (PO Box 1359), 23187. $
Trail includes four plantations, two sites and two historic markers.
Winchester
Winchester-Frederick CO Visitor Center
www.visitthevalley.org E-mail: cvb@winchesterva.org
800-662-1360, 540-662-4135, Fax: 540-450-0099. 1360 S. Pleasant Valley Rd, 22601.
Virginia Civil War Trails info.
Commemoration of The Second Battle of Kernstown
July
http://www.kernstownbattle.org Email: kba@kernstownbattle.org
540-662-1824. Held at Kernstown Civil War Battlefield 610 Battle Park Drive ( P.O. Box 1327), 22604
Confederate & National Cemeteries
http://www.globalcom.net/wfcedc/
(703) 662-4868. Mt. Hebron, 305 East Boscawen Street, 22601
These two cemeteries contain the remains of 3,000 Confederate
and 4,500 Union soldiers killed in nearby battles.
Kernstown
Battlefield
http://www.kernstownbattle.org
Email: kba@kernstownbattle.org
(540) 662-1824.
610 Battle Park Drive ( P.O. Box 1327), 22604
In this community of about 1000 people, pre-Civil War
structures such as Benner's Tavern, the Pritchard House and the Opequon
Presbyterian Church cemetery mark a landscape little changed since the Civil
War. The cemetery includes the earliest marked gravesite in the Shenandoah
Valley-1742. Today's church is the 3rd on the site and the oldest Presbyterian
congregation west of the Blue Ridge. The Grim Farm, lying between Kernstown and
Sandy Ridge, is in the heart of the battlefields. The Battle of First Kernstown
in March 1862, was the opening engagement of Jackson's Valley campaign, and the
famed commander's only loss. In June 1864, the Second Battle of Kernstown turned
out to be the last Confederate victory in the Shenandoah Valley. The park has
open visitor access from April through October, with self-guided tours and a
visitor center.
Kurtz Cultural Center
504-722-6367. 2 N Cameron St, 22601. W
Welcome Center, Civil War information center. Patsy Cline display. Guided walking tours.
Stonewall
Jackson's HQ Museum
http://www.globalcom.net/wfcedc/
(703) 667-3242.
415 North Braddock Street, 22601
As commander of Confederate forces in the Shenandoah Valley,
Gen. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson spent much of the winter and spring of
1861-62 in this house where he laid plans for his now famous Shenandoah Valley
campaign. The house contains a fine collection of Jackson items, and his office
looks much as it did when Jackson was in residence.
Winchester-Frederick
County Historical Society
http://winchesterhistory.org
Email: wfchs@shentel.net
(540) 662-6550, Fax: (540) 662-6991. 1340 S. Pleasant
Valley Road, 22601
The Winchester-Frederick County Historical was formed in
1930. The Society administers Abram's Delight, George Washington's Office and
Stonewall Jackson's Headquarters. The Society has a very active publications
committee. The Society in conjunction with the Handley Library maintains the
Archives room.
Woodbridge
Civil War Weekend
July & September (July 20-21, 2002. September 28-29, 2002)
www.dcr.state.va.us/parks/leesylva.htm
703-670-0372. Held at Leesylvainia State Park.
Wytheville
Big
Walker Lookout
http://www.scenicbeauty-va.com
Email: marketing@scenicbeauty-va.com
(276) 228-4401 (April thru October), (276) 228-4438 (Business
Office and Winter number), Fax: (276) 227-0068. 8711 Stony Fork Road -
Star Route. US-52- 9 mi. South of Bland on Scenic Byway, 24382. Open
10-5
At the halfway point of the Big Walker National Scenic Byway,
a 100-foot tower at Big Walker Lookout affords a spectacular view of patchwork
farm valleys to the north and unspoiled mountain wilderness to the south.
Facilities include a craft/gift shop and deli-style sandwich and ice cream shop
where you can snack overlooking panoramic splendor. Beginner's hiking trail to
Monster Rock Overlook is about a 10-20 minute hike. Located in the historic pass
where Molly Tynes made her midnight ride from Tazewell to Wytheville to warn of
Toland's Raid during the Civil War. Picnic tables at Big Bend Picnic Area are
nearby.
Thomas J. Boyd Museum
http://museums.wytheville.org
E-mail: museum@wytheville.org
(276) 223-3331. 295 Tazewell Street (P. O. Box 533), 24382. Open Tu-F
10-4, Sat 12-4.
The Boyd Museum provides an opportunity to learn about the
history of the people and places of Wythe County. The museum's collection
includes Wytheville's first fire truck, c-1855, early farming equipment and
tools, military uniforms, Civil War displays, photographs of early schools and
churches and artifacts from the mining industry.