Calendar of Special Events
Sat, Mar 25 161st Anniversary Tour of the First Battle of Kernstown
9–4 – Walking and driving tour with Gary Ecelbarger, author of
"We Are In For It, THE FIRSTBATTLE OF KERNSTOWN"
Sun, Apr 2 Kite Fest – Sponsored by Frederick County Parks & Recreation
2–5
Sat, Apr 15 SEASON OPENING at Kernstown Battlefield
10–4 Visitor Center open. Tours available.
Civil War Park Day 2023. Work day for volunteers.
All welcome.
Sat–Sun Civil War Soldier Living History –
Apr 29–30 F Company, 21st Virginia Volunteer Infantry
Sun, May 28 "1864 Valley Campaign Overview" a presentation of the
Noon–1 National Park Service
Sun, Jun 11 160th Anniversary Tour of the Second Battle of Winchester
10–2 Battlefield walking tour conducted by KBA docents
Sat, Jun 17 KBA Open House & Dedication of Sandy Ridge Celebration
10–4 Schedule of events:
- 10:30am: Presentation by noted author, History Professor Jonathan Noyalas
- 11:30am: Presentation by preservationist Keven Walker
- 12:30pm – 3:30pm: Shuttle-van docent-lead tours of Sandy Ridge
- 1:15pm: Cannon firing demonstrations on both Pritchard’s Hill and Sandy Ridge
- 10:00am – 4:00pm: All-day tours of the Kernstown Battlefield
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Sat, Jul 22 159th Anniversary Tour of the Second Battle of Kernstown
10–2 Tour details TBD
REGISTER HERE
Sun, Aug 13 "1862 Valley Campaign Overview" – a presentation of the
Noon–1 National Park Service
Sat–Sun Civil War Soldier Living History – 28th Virginia, Company D
Aug 19–20 10–4 daily
Sun, Sep 3 "1864 Valley Campaign Overview" – a presentation of the
Noon–1 National Park Service
Fri, Sep 8 Shenandoah University Twilight Cross Country Invitational
5–8pm
Fri, Sep 15 Sunset on the Battlefield:
6–8pm "The Life, Death & Legacy of Col. James A. Mulligan, USA"
Sat, Sep 23 Shenandoah University Hornet Harrier Invitational and
9-1 Commonwealth Challenge Cross Country Races
(Battlefield open normal hours, 10–4)
Sat, Sep 30 John Handley High School Judges Classic Cross Country
8–1 Invitational (Battlefield open normal hours, 10–4)
Sun, Oct 22 Kernstown Battlefield Association Annual membership
1–4 Meeting (Members only) REGISTER HERE
(Battlefield open normal hours, 10–4)
Sat–Sun SEASON CLOSING WEEKEND at Kernstown Battlefield
Oct 28–29
10–4 daily
Sat, Nov 4 Battlefield Half Marathon – Sponsored by the Frederick County
Parks & Recreation
