Shenandoah’s McCormick Civil War Institute Receives Grant From CFNSV’s Boxley-Fox Endowment Fund

Grant will support walking tour that will share stories of enslaved people at Cool Spring Battlefield

October 23, 2025

Shenandoah University’s McCormick Civil War Institute was recently awarded a $1,400 grant from the Community Foundation of the Northern Shenandoah Valley’s Boxley-Fox Endowment Fund to…

Noyalas Publishes First Civil War Book For Young Readers

Shenandoah University professor co-authors ‘A Civil War Journey at Cool Spring’ with wife Brandy Noyalas

March 20, 2025

By Jace Gibson ’26 Jonathan Noyalas ’01, M.A., director of Shenandoah University’s McCormick Civil War Institute, and his wife Brandy Noyalas ’02 recently published a…

More Native Plants Coming to Cool Spring

Grant funding will benefit the soil, birds, mammals, and insects

April 21, 2023

The Shenandoah University River Campus at Cool Spring Battlefield in Clarke County, Virginia, will soon feature more native grasses and wildflowers, courtesy of grant funding. …

Neighboring Heron Makes Appearances

Big Bird Enjoys Spaces Around University

August 27, 2018

If you’ve decided to enjoy the summer weather by strolling on the sidewalks next to Abrams Creek or around Wilkins Lake in Jim Barnett Park,…

Tours and Programs Mark Battle of Cool Spring 153rd Anniversary

Event to be Held July 15 at Shenandoah University River Campus at Cool Spring Battlefield

June 19, 2017

Shenandoah University’s McCormick Civil War Institute will present “A More Sharp & Obstinate Affair,” commemorating the 153rd anniversary of the Battle of Cool Spring on…

McCormick Civil War Institute And Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation Partner For Future Collaboration

Provides Opportunities For A Wide Array of Projects Throughout The Shenandoah Valley National Historic District

April 5, 2017

Pictured above: Front row, from left to right: Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation CEO Keven M. Walker; Shenandoah University President Tracy Fitzsimmons; Shenandoah University Vice President…

POSTPONED TO APRIL 23: Shenandoah University To Hold Environmental Education Program On Earth Day

April 4, 2017

Please note: As a result of inclement weather, Earth Day at Cool Spring has been postponed to 1 p.m. Sunday, April 23, rain or shine.…