COME EXPERIENCE THE LARGEST GATHERING OF CAMPAIGN-STYLE MILITARY AND AUTHENTIC CIVILIANS IN THE EAST! ALL event profits benefit the endowment of the McDowell Battlefield/Allegheny Highland Museum, the Highland Historical Society, and local civic organizations. Location: The original battlefield site amidst the scenic Allegheny Mountains in Highland County, VA (Just west of Staunton.) Event Organizers: Pridgeon's Shenandoah Legion, The Highland Historical Society and the Highland County Chamber of Commerce Featuring:  • A 500+ man reenactment with a public battle on Saturday and a "reenactor-only" battle on Sunday, re-creating as closely as possible the historic scenario.  • Realistic interaction between military and civilians, portraying the citizenry of McDowell and surrounding areas;  • Use of historic buildings and sites which figured in the Federal occupation, battle, and Confederate "liberation" of the town.  • A high-authenticity level event with "entry level" opportunities for military reenactors new to campaigning.   • Civilian interpretive event with ample "time travel" opportunities. For Spectators:  • Continuous living history demonstrations and talks by historians  • Tours by horse-drawn wagon;  • Traditional craftsmen exhibiting and selling their wares.  Event Information: For Reenactors: General Information Event Regulations Registration Form - HTML Registration Form - PDF Federal Reenactor Info Confederate Reenactor Info Civilian Information Standards & Guidelines Where Your Money Goes: Preservation Click here to verify your registration For Spectators: Visit Historic Highland County Spectator Program Information for Local Residents For Everyone: Directions History & Links Past Event Photos & Coverage Event Sponsors: Pridgeon's Shenandoah Legion Highland Historical Society Highland Co. Chamber of Commerce