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About Old Court House Civil War Museum
The Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum is located in the historic Frederick County Courthouse in downtown Winchester. Built in 1840, this Greek-revival courthouse served as a hospital, prison, and barracks during the Civil War, with visible prisoner graffiti including the remarkable Curse to Jeff Davis. The museum's exhibit tells the Shenandoah Valley’s Civil War story through artifacts, individual stories, and imagery, covering major battles, legendary events, and the daily lives of soldiers and civilians.
On the coast
Serving Winchester, VA
The Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum is located in the historic Frederick County Courthouse in downtown Winchester. Built in 1840, this Greek-revival courthouse served as a hospital, prison, and barracks during the Civil War, with visible prisoner graffiti including the remarkable Curse to Jeff Davis. The museum's exhibit tells the Shenandoah Valley’s Civil War story through artifacts, individual stories, and imagery, covering major battles, legendary events, and the daily lives of soldiers and civilians.