Civil War Center at Shepherd University

05/18/2026

Congratulations to Betsy and Jocelyn as they begin their summer internships with the National Museum of Civil War Medicine!

A great experience awaits you!

We're excited to welcome two summer interns to the National Museum of Civil War Medicine this year! Join us in welcoming Betsy Cushwa (left), from Shepherd University and the George Tyler Moore Center for the Study of the Civil War and Jocelyn Duquette (right) from Gettysburg College and the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College. Huzzah!

05/05/2026

Have you signed up for the Civil War Center's Fall Conference yet?

Those 143 days between now and September 25 are going to fly by, and you know it!! Don't wait until the last minute, reserve your spot today and bring your friends!

This is a once-in-a-lifetime assemblage of some of the movers and shakers who made battlefield preservation a priority and a key element of their life's work. We'll be on the battlefields and in the classroom to hear their stories of triumph.

We'll look forward to seeing you there!

Find registration information in the comments below.

05/03/2026

What a great day on the Cedar Creek battlefield with the esteemed Eric Campbell!

The Civil War Center thanks Eric for sharing his time and knowledge of this defining battle of the 1864 Valley Campaign with our supporters!

04/29/2026

Wonderful news from the Shepherd University Foundation!

04/17/2026

A precious few spots remain for this event - grab yours soon!

May 2, 2026 – A Victory Turned from Disaster: Battle of Cedar Creek Tour – Join us as Eric Campbell, former Chief of Interpretation at Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park, guides this car tour. The Battle of Cedar Creek (October 19, 1864) marked the end of Maj. Gen. Philip Sheridan’s incredibly successful 1864 Shenandoah Valley Campaign. This 3-hour (9-stop) tour follows the battle chronologically, from the bold pre-dawn attack launched by Lt. Gen. Jubal Early’s Army of the Valley, which routed Sheridan’s larger Army of the Shenandoah, to the site of “Sheridan’s Ride” (in which he rallied his broken forces), to the final Union counterattack which completely swept Early’s men from the field. Cedar Creek not only forever cemented Sheridan’s military reputation but also came less than three weeks before the 1864 Presidential election, greatly assisting Lincoln’s re-election. Tour stops include the 8th Vermont monument, the 19th Corps entrenchments, Belle Grove Plantation (Sheridan’s headquarters), Cemetery Hill, and the site of Sheridan’s Ride, among others.

Details:
10am – 1pm
Due to limited space, registration is capped at 25 participants, who will be asked to carpool.

The event is free and open to the public.

Please email [email protected] to reserve a space.

03/31/2026

A Victory Turned from Disaster: Battle of Cedar Creek Tour
Join us as Eric Campbell, former Chief of Interpretation at Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park, guides this car tour.

The Battle of Cedar Creek (October 19, 1864) marked the end of Maj. Gen. Philip Sheridan’s incredibly successful 1864 Shenandoah Valley Campaign. This 3-hour (9-stop) tour follows the battle chronologically, from the bold pre-dawn attack launched by Lt. Gen. Jubal Early’s Army of the Valley, which routed Sheridan’s larger Army of the Shenandoah, to the site of “Sheridan’s Ride” (in which he rallied his broken forces), to the final Union counterattack which completely swept Early’s men from the field. Cedar Creek not only forever cemented Sheridan’s military reputation, but came less than three weeks before the 1864 Presidential election, greatly assisting Lincoln’s re-election.

Tour stops include the 8th Vermont monument, the 19th Corps entrenchments, Belle Grove Plantation (Sheridan’s headquarters), Cemetery Hill, and the site of Sheridan’s Ride, among others.

Details:
10am – 1pm
Meet in Middletown, VA
Due to limited space, registration is limited to 25 participants, who will be asked to carpool.
Event is free and open to the public.
Please email [email protected] to reserve a space.

03/27/2026

Registration is now open for the Civil War Center's annual fall conference!

Join us for this three-day conference focused on the vital work of battlefield preservation with a stellar group of historians/preservationists who have spearheaded modern efforts over the past forty years.

https://www.shepherd.edu/civilwar/2026-fall-seminar

03/16/2026

There are still a few slots left for this incredible opportunity to see the Antietam battlefield in a completely unique fashion with the inimitable Dennis Frye!

You may have seen the YouTube video of Dennis and the ABT's Garry Adelman paddling this course back in September, and now is your chance to do the same!

Grab your spot here...
https://georgetylermoorecenter.totalcamps.com/shop/product/581820?fbclid=IwY2xjawQlGRdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFJTUZIaVh5TGE2aXFqbnBoc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlb9t-Z8jGTsbHu_tCJx3ONBSX7JRf6H1NKqLLZgllWGnICkzQz8R23odmtW_aem_P1tCqaNNmI_InyNqvpU1GA

03/06/2026

We have over 700 Civil War titles just waiting for you to take home!

Check out the special preview on Friday, March 6, from 4:00p.m. - 7:00p.m.

A $10 donation to the Civil War Center gives you first choice from the wide array of books.

We'll be at the Civil War Center (136 W. German Street, Shepherdstown, WV) again on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. as well. Hoping to see you there!!

02/24/2026

A quick reminder for Thursday evening! 😀

Help our director celebrate the release of her latest book along with co-editor, Dr. John Kinder!