2017
Schedule of Events
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PRE-SEASON EVENTS
Thu, Mar 23 Sandy Ridge Property Dedication: Festivities start at 10:30 AM
The Civil War Trust will dedicate a new section of land which adds 37.4
acres to the KBA's existing 350 acres of core battlefield. This acquisition is the result of tremendous effort and cooperation between KBA and CWT and a $50,000 donation from KBA to the Civil War Trust.There will be a tour of the Sandy Ridge tract (weather permitting) and the KBA battlefield and Pritchard House will be open for tours as well as the museum and gift shop. Now with the opening of the adjacent Rose Hill Park by the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley with support from Frederick County Parks & Recreation, history buffs will for the first time have the opportunity to enjoy an integrated view of the battlefield and events of 155 years ago.
Sat, Mar 25 & Sun, Mar 26: The Kernstown Battlefield is thrilled to host the Dixie Rose Relief
Society and the Civil War Historical Impressions for our commemoration
of the 155th anniversary of the 1st
Battle of Kernstown. Please join us for a weekend of Civil War history.
Gary Ecelbarger, author of "We Are In For It! The First Battle of
Kernstown" will be giving a battlefield tour starting at 9 am on
Saturday. Our friends from the Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Park
Service will present their program "1862 in a Box" on Sunday at 12 pm
and 2 pm. Come "meet" General Jackson, his personal physician Dr. Hunter
McGuire, and Chaplain Beverly Tucker Lacy. All activities are free. Our
golf cart is available to help with mobility issues. We hope to see you there!!
Sat, Mar 25 First Battle of Kernstown 155th Anniversary Battlefield
9am - 1pm Walking Tour.
Join tour guide Gary Ecelbarger as he walks you over the grounds where the battle was fought. Mr. Ecebarger is the foremost authority on 1st Kernstown and conducts a lively and fascinating tour. Wear comfortable shoes and dress warmly.
The battlefield will be open until 4pm with access to the visitor center,
museum artillery annex, the Pritchard House and the gift shop.
Sun, Mar 26 "1862 in a Box", a National Park Service program
1pm Presented by a park ranger from the Belle Grove & Cedar Creek
National Park.
Sat, Apr 1 Work Party! 10 AM
Join the KBA for the Civil War Trust sponsored "Park Day." Be one of
the first to tour Sandy Ridge as we prepare the new site for
interpretation. Bring work gloves and wear proper shoes. Food,
drink and a Civil War Trust "Park Day" tee shirt will be provided.
Meet at the Visitor Center.
Sat, Apr 8 "Backyard" Highland Games
These games will feature competition only and will benefit "Warrier
360", a 501(c)3 nonprofit supporting veterans with everything from
medical care to housing needs. A contingent of wounded warriors will
participate in the competition. Food and beverages will be available
for purchase. Bring a chair.
SEASON SPECIAL EVENTS
Sat, May 6 OPENING DAY
11am & 1pm Battlefield walking tours with guide Mike Cannane.
4th VA Co F will be encamped Sat & Sun.
Sat, May 13 Battlefield walking tours with guide Steve Riddle.
11am & 1pm Meet at the Visitor Center.
Sun, May 14 Mothers Day Tea with Mrs. Pritchard
Mrs. Pritchard will be hosting a Mothers’ Day tea in the Pritchard
House. Enjoy the graciousness of the period while celebrating your
Mother. The Gettysburg unit of Civil War Historical Impressions will
join us for the tea. General Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson and his
personal physician, Dr. Hunter H. McGuire, will be our special guests.
Period or business casual dress appreciated. Tickets are $10 and can
be purchased in advance at the Visitors Center or by contacting
SMGolden@aol.com.
1pm "1862 in a Box" a National Park Service program
Presented by a park ranger from the Cedar Creek & Belle Grove
National Park.
Sat, May 20 Battlefield walking tours with Roger Henderberg.
11am & 1pm Meet at the Visitor Center.
Sat, May 27 Battlefield walking tours with guide Steve Riddle.
11am & 1pm Meet at the Visitor Center.
Sat, Jun 03 Battlefield walking tours with Mike Cannane.
11am & 1pm Meet at the Visitor Center.
Sat, Jun 10 Battlefield walking tours with Steve Riddle.
11am & 1pm Meet at the Visitor Center.
Tues, Jun 13 154th Commemoration of Second Battle of Winchester:
Tours start 11AM
Second Winchester began with skirmishing on the Pritchard
Farm, now the Kernstown Battlefield. Guided tours throughout
the day will explain the start of this battle for control of
Winchester.
Sat, Jun 17 Battlefield walking tours with Roger Henderberg.
11am & 1pm Meet at the Visitor Center.
Sun, June 18 Historians from the National Park Service will conduct their "1862
Tour in a box" starting at 1 PM.
Sat, Jun 24 Battlefield walking tours with Steve Riddle.
11am & 1pm Meet at the Visitor Center.
Sat, Jul 01 Battlefield walking tours with Mike Cannane.
11am & 1pm Meet at the Visitor Center.
Sat, Jul 08 Highland Games Day
9am (all day) The KBA and Clan Adrenalin will host a Highland games competition
on our south field. Scottish Highland warriors competed against
each other between battles, using ordinary objects in their
competitions: weights, stones, hammers and tree trunks (“cabers”).
Activities for the whole family: Bounce Castle, Facial painting, Music and Traditional Dancing, Farm Market and souvenirs. Refreshments for sale. Bring a chair! Open until 6:30 PM.
11am & 1pm Battlefield walking tours with Steve Riddle.
Meet at the Visitor Center.
Sat, Jul 09 "1862 in a Box", a National Park Service program
1pm Presented by a park ranger from the Cedar Creek & Belle Grove
National Park.
Sat, Jul 15 Battlefield walking tours with Roger Henderberg.
11am & 1pm Meet at the Visitor Center.
Sat, Jul 22 153rd Anniversary of the Second Battle of Kernstown
Battlefield walking tours, Pritchard House tours, Artillery Annex
tours. Other special events to be announced.
Sat Jul 29 11am & 1pm Battlefield walking tours with Steve Riddle.
Meet at the Visitor Center.
Sat, Aug 05 Battlefield Walking tours with Mike Cannane.
11am & 1pm Meet at the Visitor Center.
Sat, Aug 12 Battlefield walking tours with Steve Riddle.
11am & 1pm Meet at the Visitor Center.
Sun, Aug 13 NPS tour guides "1862 in a Box" 1 PM.
Sat, Aug 19 Battlefield Tours with Roger Henderberg, 11AM & 1PM
Sat & Sun Winchester/Frederick County Civil War Weekend
Aug 19 & 20 Civil War weekend is an annual event offering a unique opportunity
to see the many sites in the area to learn their stories. Join us for
a period picnic on the Pritchard House lawn with hostess Mrs.
Pritchard.The Kernstown Battlefield will be presenting tours all
weekend.
Sat, Aug 19 Stonewall Jackson Seminar
10am - 4pm The Kernston Battlefield Association and Jackson’s Headquarters will
present a one day seminar on Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson. Each
of the sponsoring organizations will give a special tour from 10am to
11:30 am and again from 2:30 pm to 4 pm. Our guest speakers, Steve
French and Jerry Holsworth, both authors and historians, will discuss
Jackson’s 1862 campaign leading up to and including the First Battle
of Kernstown. They will be signing their books at lunch. Cost is $20
and includes lunch. For information or to register contact
smgolden@aol.com.
Sat, Aug 19 Battlefield walking tours with Roger Henderberg.
11am & 1pm Meet at the Visitor Center.
Sat, Aug 26 Battlefield walking tours with Steve Riddle.
11am & 1pm Meet at the Visitor Center.
Sat, Aug 30 Battlefield walking tours with Steve Riddle.
11am & 1pm Meet at the Visitor Center.
Sat, Sep 02 Battlefield walking tours with Mike Cannane.
11am & 1pm Meet at the Visitor Center.
Sat, Sep 09 Battlefield walking tours with Steve Riddle.
11am & 1pm Meet at the Visitor Center.
Sun, Sep 10 "1862 in a Box", a National Park Service program
1pm Presented by park ranger from the Cedar Creek & Belle Grove
National Park.
Sat, Sep 16 Battlefield walking tours with Roger Henderberg.
11am & 1pm Meet at the Visitor Center.
Sat, Sep 23 Battlefield walking tours with Steve Riddle.
11am & 1pm Meet at the Visitor Center.
7pm - 10pm Second annual Civil War Ball
Music by the Second Virginia Calvary String Band. Dance masters
from the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Era Dancers will be on hand to
call dances. $25 per person includes refreshments. Purchase at the
Visitors’ Center or by contacting SMGolden@aol.com.
Sat, Oct 07 Battlefield walking tours with Mike Cannane.
11am & 1pm Meet at the Visitor Center.
Sat, Oct 14 Battlefield walking tours with Steve Riddle.
11am & 1pm Meet at the Visitor Center.
Sun, Oct 15 "1862 in a Box", a National Park Service program
1pm Presented by park ranger from the Cedar Creek & Belle Grove
National Park.
Sat, Oct 21 Battlefield walking tours with Roger Henderberg.
11am & 1pm Meet at the Visitor Center.
Sat, Oct 28 Battlefield walking tours with Steve Riddle.
11am & 1pm Meet at the Visitor Center.
POST-SEASON SPECIAL EVENTS
Sat, Nov 04 Third Annual "Battlefield Half Marathon"
7am - noon Hosted by Frederick County Paaks & Recreation
(Details to be announced.)
Sun, Nov 05 Active Duty Military and First Responders Appreciation Day
The Kernstown Battlefield Association will host this special
event for these honored guests and their families with special tours
and activities. Refreshments will be provided.
Sat, Nov 11 Steve Riddle tours 11AM and 1PM
Sat, Nov 18 Back yard Highland Games: 4th annual games benefits prostate cancer research
Sat & Sun 8th Annual "Follow the Star" Live Nativity Program
Dec 2 & 3 Presented by Fellowship Bible Church of Winchester, VA.
