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Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum
20 N Loudoun St, Winchester, VA 22601, United States
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ji
Review №1

How can you not like old town and the civil war museum. just walking the street are fantastic. the lady that works here was wonderful and made my visit here very pleasant.

Am
Review №2

Nice place. Enjoyed the material.

Ka
Review №3

Nice assortment of civil wat artifacts. The history of the building during the war was very interesting. Not an expesive admission price and a enjoyable way to spend a couple hours.

Bo
Review №4

Very nice museum. Some great artifacts. Hopefully no one will be removing any of the artifacts as they are part of our American history.

Sa
Review №5

Very well done museum! Enjoyed it thoroughly

Ka
Review №6

Best Saturday in some time.

Mi
Review №7

Quick tour lots of historical items to view. and definitely ring the bell!

An
Review №8

A Civil War museum housed in the old Frederick County Courthouse in Winchester Virginia. You can still see some of the soldiers names and the pictures they drew on the walls. A collection of items housed in display cases. This two-story building has an elevator and a small gift shop on the first floor Admission fee is $5. Senior discount available. Children 15 and under free.

bl
Review №9

So cool! The museum has thousands of artifacts from the Valley campaign and displays them in the unique, beautiful, old Winchester courthouse. Youll spend about an hour here. There is also a very neat little museum store that is worth visiting.

Ed
Review №10

Great historical artifacts, great local battlefield synopsis and very good gift shop. A docent will give you an informational welcome and encourage you to ask questions. Highly recommended in downtown Winchester.

go
Review №11

When i visited here i was amazed to see how well they kept the grounds and the upkeep of the buliding. You can ring the old courthouse bell . they have a gift shop with all kinds of stuff. the price is reasonable.

Ke
Review №12

The Shenandoah Valley is quickly becoming a favorite place for me to visit and to learn about its Civil War history. Went to Cedar Creek two weeks ago, visited here yesterday, and 3rd Winchester today! This museum takes what you see on the battlefield and puts artifacts and more stories of what was happening in the Valley. I loved looking at the Court room, seeing up the bell tower, and seeing the graffiti on the inner walls from the Civil War era. Definitely a cool building with a nice gift shop to boot! I bought a t shirt for the Shenandoah battlefields organization and my girlfriend bought one for her and another for her dad. (picture is from a couple weeks ago, April 14th)

Mi
Review №13

Full of history and nicely curated artifacts from one of our countrys darkest periods.

Le
Review №14

Nice museum in the small town

In
Review №15

Very friendly knowledgeable staff. Used this trip for 4-5 grade education

Br
Review №16

Just went there to day I love it and by being there I found out that they held union soldiers prisoners in that room upstairs and you can see writing on walls from the prisoners it a must see for civil war fans. I highly recommend it if you get the chance to come here .Winchester Virginia is a place full of historic places I highly recommend coming here for a few days or even a week.

Da
Review №17

Nice museum. Outside gardens. About two hours to tour. Tiffany stained glass exhibit this month.

Jo
Review №18

Very nice museum! Takes about 30 minutes to walk through.

Je
Review №19

Most intense and extensive collection of civil war weapons, relics and tools from the civil war. Admission is very reasonable for what you see. Plan to spend several hours there in order to take in all the exhibit. Would recommend to anyone interested in history!!!!

Ti
Review №20

This is a beautiful tribute to American History, not just for America but for our local community. If you havent visited it you should, be a tourist in your own town and check out what happened here 200 years ago!

Ja
Review №21

Lots of detialed artifacts with personal discriptons about events

La
Review №22

Lots of artifacts upstairs and personnel stories. AND I got to ring the bell!

TE
Review №23

Great museum with a lot of wonderful information, photos, and artifacts. Very friendly and helpful docent.

Ca
Review №24

Disappointed. We were only able to see a closed building surrounded by a crowd eating and drinking. No access to any historical artifacts...One star is an overstatement based in my personal experience.

Ca
Review №25

Cool museum. Located in a great location, downtown Winchster, near shops and restaurants. Easy to do in an hour, but can spend a much longer time there. Friendly staff who are great to families with kids.

Do
Review №26

Excellant museum.very interesting info about the Civil War.

P.
Review №27

If you like local civil war, a must see. Took the wifes grandfather Who want to see local Civil War stuff he was very very impressed

Ka
Review №28

Lots of artifacts, they show cut a ways from walls where prisoners sign their names. You can see bell tower too

De
Review №29

Simply exhibit but thought provoking

Ca
Review №30

So many pieces of history to see here.

Jo
Review №31

This was very well done. Loved the documents and pictures of all the Shenandoah valley battles.

je
Review №32

Central location, great slice of local history

He
Review №33

A lot of Civil War artillery and artifacts in the museum

G
Review №34

I really liked the courtroom, and the fact that you were able to walk around in it. Civil War history never seemed so accessible until you get here!

Ra
Review №35

Nice place but the rope for the bell was broken.

mi
Review №36

Great little museum. Has a great selection of idems from the civil war. Coolest thing in my opinion are the uncovered sections of the original walls with writings from the soilders kept as prisoners there during the war awesome place for a short or prolonged visit.

Ro
Review №37

Great history lesson go there if you want to learn about the Civil War

Sc
Review №38

Great for civil war artifacts. Not an amazing docent. I believe they are in current renovations. Cool stuff laid out to see. We were lucky enough to be there on the 150th anniversary (and start of the bell ringing) of when General Lee surrendered to end the civil war.

Bj
Review №39

Small museum packed with artifacts housed in a well preserved courthouse. Great for Civil War history buffs and those who want to know more.

jo
Review №40

A wonderful museum!! Extensive collection of artifacts. Staff was friendly and extremely knowledgeable. Hope to visit again.

Ca
Review №41

Another great place to visit in Winchester staff is friendly is willing to give directions to other sites pleasant visit great items to view thank you

Ti
Review №42

Great museum

Tw
Review №43

Nice collection and assortment

Pa
Review №44

Easily accessible peace of history to visit in downtown Winchester walking mall

JT
Review №45

Great collection of Civil War artifacts from the Winchester area.

Bo
Review №46

Excellent collection, helpful staff.

La
Review №47

Nice little museum.

Sa
Review №48

Great place for local history

St
Review №49

Very cool!

Ch
Review №50

Cool

Ba
Review №51

Not worth the money

Be
Review №52

A LOT.OF HISTORY

Va
Review №53

Cool!

Na
Review №54

Must see

Da
Review №55

Full of excellent Civil War Artifacts.

Ru
Review №56

A got to see if you are a civil war buff !!!!!

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  • Address:20 N Loudoun St, Winchester, VA 22601, United States
  • Site:http://www.shenandoahatwar.org/visit/signature-sites/winchester-area-sites/old-court-house-civil-war-museum/
  • Phone:+1 540-542-1145
Categories
  • Historical place museum
  • Historical landmark
  • Museum
  • Tourist attraction
  • War museum
Working hours
  • Monday:10am–5pm
  • Tuesday:10am–5pm
  • Wednesday:10am–5pm
  • Thursday:10am–5pm
  • Friday:10am–5pm
  • Saturday:10am–5pm
  • Sunday:1–5pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible lift:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Restaurant:No
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