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in the Shenandoah Valley
Winchester | Frederick County, VA
Shenandoah Valley Museum

Shenandoah Valley Museum

Located in the heart of downtown Winchester, the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum occupies the historic Frederick County Courthouse. This Greek-revival courthouse was built in 1840 and was used as a hospital, a prison, and a barracks during the Civil War. Many...

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Third Winchester Battlefield Park

Third Winchester Battlefield Park

The Third Winchester Battlefield Park is composed of more than 600 acres of preserved land. The Third Battle of Winchester, fought on September 19, 1864, was the largest and costliest battle ever fought in the Shenandoah Valley. More than 54,000 men fought and over...

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Patsy Cline Historic House

Patsy Cline Historic House

As a National Historic Landmark (2021), the Patsy Cline Historic House offers a window into the renowned country music singer's early road to stardom. Patsy Cline, born Virginia "Ginny" Patterson Hensley (1932 - 1963) at Winchester Memorial Hospital, moved to 608...

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Museum of the Shenandoah Valley

Museum of the Shenandoah Valley

A must-see! The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley is a regional cultural center that includes galleries, seven acres of gardens, the Glen Burnie House, a Museum Store, and a Makerspace Studio. Galleries display changing exhibitions and Shenandoah Valley decorative arts,...

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Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park

Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park

Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park became the 388th unit of the United States National Park Service when it was authorized on December 19, 2002. The National Historical Park was created to protect several historically significant locations in the...

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Belle Grove Plantation

Belle Grove Plantation

Belle Grove Plantation is located in the northern Shenandoah Valley near Middletown, Virginia. It is an authentic 1797 Manor House, was built by Major Isaac Hite and his wife Nelly Madison Hite, sister of President James Madison. Major Hite, grandson of Shenandoah...

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The Newtown History Center

The Newtown History Center

Visit the Newtown History Center in Stephens City, the second oldest town in the Shenandoah Valley. Wagon road settlement founded during the French & Indian War, its fame in the old VA freight wagon industry, its role in the Civil War. Visit the historic Newtown...

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