First Battle of Kernstown
159th Anniversary Tour
March 27, 2021, 9am–4pm
FREE — DONATIONS WELCOME
On March 27th, a battlefield walking tour will be conducted by Gary Ecelbarger, author of "We Are In For It! The First Battle of Kernstown". Mr. Ecelbarger has been conducting annual anniversary tours since 2002 and has never failed to keep his audience spellbound.
In the morning, be prepared to walk across the south field of the Pritchard farm over which Jackson's troops marched as they faced 16 blazing Union cannon atop Pritchard's Hill. Stand atop that hill for a view from the Union's artillery perspective of the swarm of Confederates marching towards them.
In the afternoon, after a lunch break, Ecelarger meets you at Rose Hill Park (about a mile away) where you'll follow the paths of both armies as the battle progressed to its conclusion at the famous stone wall.
The tour begins at 9am in the Visitor Center of the Kernstown Battlefield. Dress warmly and wear sensible walking shoes. An umbrella could even be necessary!
Hope to see you there.
