History Day 2026

Enjoy a day of fun, exploration, and learning at the Virginia Museum of the Civil War! This discounted event offers a variety of hands-on activities for all ages. Join the Army and learn to drill, enjoy 19th-century games and activities, watch the Emmy-award winning film, Field of Lost Shoes, take a guided tour through the battlefield, learn 19th-century foodways, sheep shearing, and much more.

Visit our partner agency booths and pick up classroom information about Valley ecology, and history. Visit the General’s Store for a great selection of books and other items to further your educational goals as well as souvenirs of your visit. Come and have fun for the day and make memories for a lifetime!

The discounted admission rate of $5.00 per person (ages 4 ) is ONLY AVAILABLE to those that have preregistered payment due at time of registration. Registration is open from Feb. 23 – March 18, 2026. Admission rates at the door are $12.00 for adults (ages 13 ) and $7.00 for youth (ages 4-12). Contact the Virginia Museum of the Civil War at 540-740-3101 or nmbshp@vmi.edu for more information.