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 The Kernsown Battlefield Association 
is a non-profit
 501(c)3 
all volunteer 
corporation 
whose mission
 is to protect 
and interpret
 this Civil War 
Battlefield 
for the 
benefit of
all future 
generations.

Follow the Kernstown Battlefield walking trails for insights
 into the events of the First and Second Battles of Kernstown ... 
browse the battlefield Visitor Center to learn details of the history ... 
see the 1854 Pritchard House where the family of 
Samuel and Helen Pritchard huddled in the cellar 
waiting for quiet to return to their farm.  
This and more await visitors to this pristine 
388-acre Civil War battlefield park.


Follow the Kernstown Battlefield walking trails for insights
 into the events of the First and Second Battles of Kernstown ... 
browse the battlefield Visitor Center to learn details of the history ... 
see the 1854 Pritchard House where the family of 
Samuel and Helen Pritchard huddled in the cellar 
waiting for quiet to return to their farm.  
This and more await visitors to this pristine 
388-acre Civil War battlefield park.
Above:  Map of First Battle of Kernstown as drawn by 
Jedediah Hotchkiss, Gen. "Stonewall" Jackson's cartographer.
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________UPCOMING EVENTS_________________________

Second Annual

Sunset at the Battlefield


"The Life, Death & Legacy 

of  Col. James A. Mulligan, USA"


Friday, September 15th, 6pm – 8pm

Event Address: 610 Battle Park Drive, Winchester



    Come join us for the program “The Life, Death and Legacy of Colonel James A. Mulligan, USA” to find out why George F. Root, noted composer of such popular Civil War tunes as Tramp, Tramp, Tramp and the Battle Cry of Freedom, wrote the albeit lesser well-known song about Col.Mulligan, Lay Me Down and Save the Flag. 

    Learn fascinating details about Colonel James Mulligan, a rising Irish leader respected by both armies, a devout Catholic, and dedicated family man from Chicago. Come along as we trace his personal life and military career through that fateful day in July 1864. Join us as we gather at the stonewall where he and his men make their final stand against an unstoppable Confederate force. You’ll get to visit the house where he died and hear the heart wrenching story of his wife’s race to see him one last time. Finally, join us for light refreshments as we reflect on Colonel Mulligan’s legacy preserved in monument, song, and story. 

    This program is free and open to the public, but donations will be gladly accepted. Please be advised that this tour involves some walking to include one set of stairs. Golf cart assistance will be available for participants with mobility issues for the walking part this tour. 

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Notice of Annual Membership Meeting
of the
Kernstown Battlefield Association

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Sunday, October 22, 2023
12 noon – 4:00pm
in the Artillery Building 
at the Kernstown Battlefield

(Meeting details will be posted soon.)