Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation

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Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation 501(c)(3) non-profit historic preservation organization in the Shenandoah Valley! CCBF is headquartered in Middletown, Virginia.

Founded in 1988, the Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation acquires, protects, preserves, and interprets the lands, physical objects, and writings relating to the October 19th, 1864, Battle of Cedar Creek for the educational benefit of scholars, the general public, and future generations. We do not receive any government funding and rely upon private contributions, special events and retail sales to help preserve this important battlefield and the and legacy for all the men, women and children affected by the battle.

What a wonderful  time last weekend at the 162nd Anniversary Reenactment of the Battle of Cedar Creek! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈAs we continue ...
10/25/2026

What a wonderful time last weekend at the 162nd Anniversary Reenactment of the Battle of Cedar Creek! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

As we continue going through the hundreds of photos and videos and sharing memories from this incredible weekend, we wanted to take a moment to simply say THANK YOU! πŸ€—

To the reenactors, living historians, vendors, volunteers, sponsors, spectators, and everyone who traveled near and far to join us, you are what make this event so special year after year. Your dedication to preserving history and bringing the past to life is truly remarkable! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡²πŸ«Ά

10/22/2026
As the dust settles on another incredible reenactment weekend, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who he...
10/21/2026

As the dust settles on another incredible reenactment weekend, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make the 162nd Anniversary of the Battle of Cedar Creek such a tremendous success.

To our dedicated reenactors, thank you for bringing history to life with authenticity, professionalism, and passion. Your commitment allows thousands of visitors to experience and learn from this pivotal moment in American history.

To our generous donors and sponsors, your support makes events like this possible. Your investment in historic preservation and education helps ensure that the stories of Cedar Creek continue to be shared for generations to come.

To our hardworking volunteers, board members, and staff, thank you for the countless hours of planning, preparation, setup, troubleshooting, and cleanup. From battling windy conditions, cooler temperatures, and all the behind-the-scenes challenges that come with hosting a large-scale event, your dedication never wavered.

And to the thousands of visitors and spectators who joined us throughout the weekend, thank you for supporting the Cedar Creek Battlefield and making this event so special. We hope you enjoyed your time stepping back into history with us. We are truly grateful to every person who played a role in this year's reenactment.

Special thanks to our event photographer, Kimberly Toney Needles for beautifully capturing the people, moments, and memories of the weekend. We invite everyone to view and share her outstanding photographs here:

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10/20/2026

Confederate Battleline at Cedar Creek 2026

10/19/2026
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 162nd Anniversary Reenactment of the Battle of Cedar CreekπŸ“… SUNDAY-  SCHEDULE OF EVENTSπŸ•˜ 9:00 AM β€” Gates OpenAll-day ...
10/18/2026

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 162nd Anniversary Reenactment of the Battle of Cedar Creek

πŸ“… SUNDAY- SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

πŸ•˜ 9:00 AM β€” Gates Open
All-day tintype & wet plate photography demonstrations, museum admission, and information tent.

β›ͺ 9:00–9:50 AM β€” Civil War Church Service

🐎 10:00–10:30 AM β€” Sabers, Carbines & Cavalry Maneuvers

🎭 10:35–11:00 AM β€” Henrietta Bedinger Lee: War on the Homefront

🚩 11:00–11:30 AM β€” Messages in Motion: Signal Corps Demonstration

πŸŽ–οΈ 11:45 AM–12:45 PM β€” The Generals Reflect on the Battle of Cedar Creek
Featuring Generals Jubal A. Early and Philip H. Sheridan

βš”οΈ 1:00–2:00 PM β€” BATTLE OF CEDAR CREEK REENACTMENT: Counterattack! Sheridan’s Ride and the Afternoon
Narrated by Shelly Liebler

πŸ•οΈ 3:00 PM β€” Camps Close to the Public (Sutlers remain open)

Bring the family and experience the sights, sounds, and stories of the Civil War right here on the historic Cedar Creek battlefield!

πŸ“Έ Photo credit: Kimberly Toney Needles

10/18/2026
Join us tonight at 6:45 PM for a moving tribute sponsored by Miller's Ace Hardware. This free community event honors the...
10/17/2026

Join us tonight at 6:45 PM for a moving tribute sponsored by Miller's Ace Hardware. This free community event honors the sacrifice of the soldiers who gave their lives during the climactic Battle of Cedar Creek.

🌟 964 luminaries will light up Main Street, one for every soldier who fell in the battle, creating a breathtaking display of remembrance.

πŸ₯πŸŽ» Live Civil War band performing on South Main Street

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ•― Come walk among the lights and help us honor history. Special thanks to our Street Coordinators! 🫢❀️

West 2nd-3rd Street - Tina Haymaker Clem & Katie
East 2nd-3rd Street - Brenda Mangum Miller
West 3rd-4th Street - Donna J Steward
East 3rd-4th Street - Stacie Athey Funkhouser
West 4th-5th Street - Deadra Valexity Baggarly
East 4th-5th Street - Kelly Orndorff
West 5th-6th Street - Abby McAllister
East 5th -6th Street - Charles Harbaugh IV

Address

8437 Valley Pike
Middletown, VA
22645

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

(540) 869-2064

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