Visiting Winchester
The City of Winchester is the seat of Frederick County, Virginia which occupies the Northern (or lower) region of the beautiful and peaceful Shenandoah Valley. With its rich history, Winchester offers many historic sites and museums but with shops, dining, and many other attractions, it offers something for everyone.
Situated in the fertile Shenandoah Valley (often called “the Breadbasket of the Confederacy,”) Winchester was highly contested during the Civil War. Its strategic location as a hub for transportation made Winchester an attractive prize for both the North and the South. Six battles took place here, and the town changed hands approximately 72 times – more than any other town in the country. Visit the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum and Winchester’s other museums, battlefields, cemeteries and historic sites to learn more about this pivotal time in our nation’s history, and how it affected the lives and experiences of Winchester’s residents in the 19th century.
Third Winchester Battlefield Park
Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum
James R. Wilkins Winchester Battlefields Visitor Center
Museums and Historic Sites
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Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum
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Third Winchester Battlefield Park
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James R. Wilkins Winchester Battlefields Visitor Center
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Kernstown Battlefield
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Stonewall Jackson's Headquarters Museum
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Winchester / Frederick County Visitor Center
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Winchester National Cemetery
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George Washington's Office Museum
Civil War Winchester
Audio Tour and Mobile Application
The Civil War Winchester Audio Tour is made up of 25 different narrations by SVBF CEO Keven Walker that can be accessed simply by dialing the phone number and entering an individual stop number which are both available on signs at historic locations throughout the Winchester area.
The entire tour and much more are available on the Civil War Winchester Mobile Application which can be downloaded for free from the Google Play or Apple App Store.
Winchester’s Old Town Walking Mall
If you’re tired of traffic and the suburbs, you will love your visit to Old Town Winchester. Come enjoy a wonderful meal on the Walking Mall; eat at an outdoor cafe and watch people stroll by or dine in a sumptuous dining room with a crackling fire. No matter the season or your dining preference, Old Town Winchester has something for you. And after your meal, visit our unique shops, enjoy a drink or an ice cream cone, stroll down shady streets, and enjoy the feeling of nostalgia here. It’s like coming home.
