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*******SPECIAL EVENTS*******
(scroll down for a listing of regularly scheduled events)
Sat, Sep. 18, 2010
FIRST ANNUAL KBA RELIC SHOW
Place: Kernstown Battlefield Activities Bldg. at the Kernstown Battlefield
10am - 4pm
Admission $3
Exhibitors $20 per 8ft. table
(CLICK HERE TO DISPLAY AND PRINT FLYER)
Proceeds will benefit the KBA cannon carriage restoration fund. Whether you plan to buy or just browse,
come out to visit the show and support the KBA.
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Sat., Sep. 18 and Sun., Sep. 19
CIVIL WAR WEEKEND EVENTS AT KERNSTOWN BATTLEFIELD
Place: Kernstown Battlefield; Pritchard House
10am - 4pm
The Winchester/Frederick Co. Tourism Bureau is sponsoring a Civil War Weekend Sep 18-19. Local Civil War sites will participate with special programs throughout the weekend. The Kernstown Battlefield will present the following programs:
~ Battlefield tours throughout the day with tour guide Scott Patchan, noted Civil War author and historian.
~ Period portrayals of Helen and Samuel Pritchard in the Pritchard House with remembrances of their experiences both during
and after the Civil War. Tour the house and hear about the Pritchard experiences.
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Sat., Sep. 25
JOHN PAUL STRAIN LIMITED EDITION PRINT SIGNING EVENT
Place: Activities Bldg., Kernstown Battlefield
9am - 2pm
This famous Civil War artist has selected the Second Battle of Kernstown as theme for his latest canvas. The image prominently displays the Pritchard House as a central focus with four Confederate generals by the stone wall along Pritchard's Lane. The time is just after the battle. Mr. Strain will be signing prints in the Activities Building at the battlefield. Prints may be purchased on site or ordered in advance from the King James Gallery in Winchester. There will be photo opportunities with the artist in front of the Pritchard House.
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Sat., Sep. 25
ANNUAL MEETING of the KERNSTOWN BATTLEFIELD ASSOCIATION
Place: Activities Bldg., Kernstown Battlefield
2:30 - 4pm
The annual meeting of the KBA will commence immediately after the John Paul Strain print signing event. Program will include election of five members of the Board of Directors. The board consists of fifteen members serving three year terms with five members elected annually.
Featured speaker will be Mary Jo C. Norton, spouse of a descendent of Helen and Samuel Pritchard, and the Pritchard family geneologist. Mrs. Norton has an incredible bank of knowledge regarding the history of the Pritchard farm and family.
Light refreshments will be served.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *******CALENDAR OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED BATTLEFIELD EVENTS********
Sun Aug 15 Pritchard House open for tours. -$3 per person (over 12)
Sat Aug 21 First Battle of Kernstown: A Guided Walking Tour
10:30am & 2:00pm with Dr. Bob Hileman, Jr. -FREE
Pritchard House open for tours. -$3 per person (over 12)
Sat Aug 28 Pritchard House open for tours. -$3 per person (over 12)
Sun Aug 29 Pritchard House open for tours. -$3 per person (over 12)
Sat Sep 11 Pritchard House open for tours. -$3 per person (over 12)
Sun Sep 12 Pritchard House open for tours. -$3 per person (over 12)
Sat Sep 18 Civil War Weekend
A Winchester/Frederick County-wide celebration
(Program details to be announced)
*****SPECIAL EVENT*****
9:00am - 5pm 1st Annual Kernstown Battlefield Association Relic Show
in the Activities Building on the Battlefield grounds
(Details to be announced)
10:30am & 2:00pm First Battle of Kernstown: A Guided Walking Tour
with Dr. Bob Hileman, Jr. -FREE
Pritchard House open for tours. -$3 per person (over 12)
Sun Sep 19 Pritchard House open for tours. -$3 per person (over 12)
Sat Sep 25 Pritchard House open for tours. -$3 per person (over 12)
Sat Sep 25 *****SPECIAL EVENT***** 10:00am JOHN PAUL STRAIN, RENOWNED CIVIL WAR ARTIST, WILL BE SIGNING COPIES OF HIS NEWLY RELEASED LIMITED EDITION PRINT FEATURING THE SECOND BATTLE OF KERNSTOWN AND THE PRITCHARD HOUSE. Come and purchase your print and have it enhanced and signed by Mr. Strain.
Sun Sep 26 Pritchard House open for tours. -$3 per person (over 12)
Sat Oct 09 Shenandoah University Invitational Cross-Country Meet
10:00am – 12:30pm The fields of the farm provide an open venue for
cross-country competition. Spectators welcome.
Pritchard House open for tours. -$3 per person (over 12)
Sun Oct 10 Pritchard House open for tours. -$3 per person (over 12)
Sat Oct 23 Pritchard House open for tours. -$3 per person (over 12)
Sun Oct 24 Pritchard House open for tours. -$3 per person (over 12)
