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It’s important, to me, as a space for folks to come and just take a walk, take pictures or ride their bikes
Cool Spring Site Manager
 Gene Lewis
 
 
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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.

More about preservation efforts

Cool Spring News

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Go Virtual at Battle of Cool Spring

June 4, 2019

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 augmented reality … Read More...

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A Hidden Gem: Preserving and Managing Nature at Cool Spring Battlefield

April 17, 2019

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 p.m., environmental studies undergraduates from Shenandoah … Read More...

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Neighboring Heron Makes Appearances

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, which adjoins Shenandoah, you might have almost run into a … Read More...

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Bluemont, Virginia 20135

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