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Commemoration of the Battle of New Market
May 21 @ 10:00 am
Virginia Museum of the Civil War at New Market Battlefield

Event Details
Saturday, May 20 – Sunday, May 21, 2023
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Join us as we remember the Battle of New Market that raged across Jacob Bushong’s farm and the soldiers that struggled there. Special emphasis will highlight the role of the Cadets from the Virginia Military Institute that were asked to fill a gap in the Confederate battle line and helped to turn the tide of the battle.
Featuring special demonstrations and lectures by:
The Society of Civil War Surgeons & The American Civil War Original Long Arms Collectors
The Society of Civil War Surgeons & The American Civil War Original Long Arms Collectors
Activities Include: Live black powder and military drill demonstrations – Live artillery demonstrations – Guided battlefield tours – Period cooking and civilian life programs – Period dances – Hands-on period Civil War weapons – Medical demonstrations (Friday-Sunday)
Details and a schedule of events will be posted as the event draws near.
Daily Event Rates: $10 per adult (ages 13 and older) $6 per youth (ages 6-12) Children 5 and under are free. $5 for New Market residents (ages 6+) with proof of residency.
Call 866-515-1864 or e-mail [email protected] for more information.
Date
May 21
Time
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
EDT
Cost
cost not specified
Event Website
Activities
Culture
Venue Details
Virginia Museum of the Civil War at New Market Battlefield
8895 George Collins Memorial Pkwy
New Market,
VA
22844
United States
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