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The Virginia Museum of the Civil War, Bushong Farm, and New Market Battlefield State Historical Park provide many opportunities to reflect upon the social and military struggle which changed the course of American history. Walk where VMI Cadets walked on May 15, 1864, and stroll where the Bushong family worked on their farm.
In 1864 the Bushong farm became a battleground where three generations took shelter in the basement of their home.
The Virginia Museum of the Civil War is dedicated to sharing the story of the Civil War in Virginia and the Battle of New Market.
Self-guided group tours are available year round. Student and Adult group tours are available with pre-registration and are led by trained museum interpreters.
Reenactment
CANCELLED for 2021
The Virginia Museum of the Civil War hosts the oldest, continual reenactment in the United States, still held on original battlefield property. Our first reenactment was on May 15, 1914 and had 6,000 spectators, including over 20 cadet veterans from the battle.
CANCELLED for 2021
We set the standard for exciting, well-organized Civil War Day Camps for ages 7-12.
The VMI Archives house significant primary source materials to assist historians and genealogists with their research. For more information about the VMI Archives contact Major Jeffrey Kozak at 540-464-7566, or by email at kozakjs@vmi.edu.
