History Day

Saturday March 21, 2026
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Enjoy a day of fun, exploration, and learning at the Virginia Museum of the Civil War! This discounted event offers a variety of hands-on activities for all ages. Join the Army and learn to drill, enjoy 19th-century games and activities, watch the Emmy-award winning film, Field of Lost Shoes, take a guided tour through the battlefield, learn 19th-century foodways, sheep shearing, and much more.

Visit our partner agency booths and pick up classroom information about Valley ecology, and history. Visit the General's Store for a great selection of books and other items to further your educational goals as well as souvenirs of your visit. Come and have fun for the day and make memories for a lifetime!

The discounted admission rate of $5.00 per person (ages 4+) is ONLY AVAILABLE to those that have preregistered payment due at time of registration. Registration is open from Feb. 23 - March 18, 2026.

Admission rates at the door are $12.00 for adults (ages 13+) and $7.00 for youth (ages 4-12). Contact the Virginia Museum of the Civil War at 540-740-3101 or nmbshp@vmi.edu for more information.

162nd Battle of New Market Commemoration

Saturday May 16 — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday May 17, 2026 – 10 a.m. to 3 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.

Activities and cooking demonstrations at the Bushong Farm, military drill, live black powder demonstrations, and camp life. Special guests the Society of Civil War surgeons will conduct multiple medical demonstrations over the course of the weekend.

Details and a schedule of events will be posted as the event draws near.

Civil War Day Camp

Monday July 13 – Friday July 17, 2026
9 a.m to noon

Is your kid a history buff? Do they love hands-on learning? Are you looking for an educational and exciting opportunity for your child? All of these are great reasons to sign up for the Civil War Day Camp at the Virginia Museum of the Civil War. Open to children ages 7-12; this program has something for everyone. Each camp day will focus on a different theme. Find out what Civil War life was like for Confederate and Union soldiers, VMI Cadets and civilians on the home front. Play the games they played. Eat the food they ate. Drill like they did. Walk in history's footsteps at the Virginia Museum of the Civil War Day Camp at New Market Battlefield State Historical Park!

Day camp will run July 13-17, 2026, from 9:00am until 12:00pm. Daily snack and souvenir will be provided.
Registration opens in March!

Limited to 30 Campers.

$25 per day. Sign up for all five days and save $25.*

*3 day minimum.