Thursday, October 24 • noon–1 p.m.
During the Civil War, Winchester was occupied and evacuated 72 times and six major battles were fought in the vicinity. Join Ed McCaul, author of The Key to the Shenandoah Valley, as he discusses the importance of geography in the struggle to control Winchester—and Virginia—during the Civil War. Bring a sack lunch.
MSV members: $6; all others: $12. Register by October 23; sign up online or call 540-662-1473, ext. 240.
Above: A detail of Map of the northern part of Virginia and West Virginia, between the Blue Ridge and the Alleghany Front, south of the Potomac River and north of New Market. [186, 1860] Map. https://www.loc.gov/item/2002627435/
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Ed McCaul, author of "Key to the Shenandoah Valley"