Cedar Mountain Battlefield — Attraction in Culpeper

Cedar Mountain Battlefield In Rapidan Virginia the county of Culpeper is a must to see . Put this stop on your Civil War Trails stops . Along with the history of the battle and the surrounding area Diane Long ( President) and her board are top notch educators and couldn’t be more welcoming and kind . American Battlefield Trust just gave them their grant which will preserve tins of land surrounding the mountain. Their 157 anniversary and event weekend is August 10-11. It’s a great weekend of authentic campaigns and with correct historical content. Can’t make that than just stop by anytime or call ahead let them know your coming and this team will blow you away with extensive amounts of timeline information and stories about the surrounding area . Don’t forget to look for Miss Diane . She is a direct decedent with extreme passion for the area and only to happy...

Reading the reviews, I expected this to be an interesting, well-preserved and interpreted battlefield. I was slightly disappointed, as the trail is very confusing. The signs don't really lead you in a recognizable pattern (where there are signs) and you will probably read the signs out of order, if you don't straight up get lost. The trails haven't been maintained, and the long grass encouraged woodticks to crawl up my clothes. I am very happen that the land was acquired through the Civil War Trust, but I wish that is would be better maintained and interpreted and perhaps more people...

Located approximately 5 miles South on U.S. Rt 15 from U.S. 29 by pass. Battlefield is open 7 days a week. People interested in touring may walk the paths laid out and read all the narrative information along the route. At the beginning of the tour, there is a display of Stonewall Jackson that is very interesting. It marks the physical location where Stonewall Jackson drew his sword in battle. This was the only time he ever drew his...