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