Welcome to Cool Spring River Campus
Battlefield Preservation Effort Provides Access to Historic Site
On the brisk morning of April 23, 2013, Shenandoah University embarked on its newest venture — the preservation and protection of land along the Shenandoah River integral to the July 18, 1864, Battle of Cool Spring. These 195 acres of land, now known as the Shenandoah River Campus at Cool Spring Battlefield, were acquired by the Civil War Trust in 2012. Under the stewardship of the university, the land will now transition from a former golf course into an outdoor classroom for the university community and general public.
Cool Spring News
More Native Plants Coming to Cool Spring
Grant funding will benefit the soil, birds, mammals, and insects
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. …
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Go Virtual at Battle of Cool Spring
Anniversary celebration highlights Civil War history through tours, augmented reality
Shenandoah University’s McCormick Civil War Institute is commemorating the 155th anniversary of the Battle of Cool Spring with tours, lectures and the unveiling of an…
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A Hidden Gem: Preserving and Managing Nature at Cool Spring Battlefield
Shenandoah Students offer nature programming
Most area residents know the Cool Spring property as a golf course or Civil War battlefield. On Saturday, April 27 from 1 p.m. to 5…
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