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McCormick Civil War Institute (MCWI)

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Educate, Engage, Empower, Encourage

The McCormick Civil War Institute (MCWI) strives to promote a nuanced understanding and appreciation of the causes for, conduct of, and resulting outcomes of the American Civil War through education, engagement, empowerment, and encouragement. MCWI conducts, collaborates on, and supports educational venues; engages a broad array of partners, supporters, and audiences in a journey of understanding and appreciation; empowers individuals and organizations to promote understanding and appreciation; and encourages the development, resourcing, and conduct of programs and events that advance this vision.

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Journal of the Shenandoah Valley During the Civil War Era

MCWI publishes Journal of the Shenandoah Valley During the Civil War Era annually. Essays examine a wide array of topics related to the Civil War era, broadly defined, in the Shenandoah Valley. The Journal is available for sale at a variety of bookstores, museums, and historic sites throughout the Shenandoah Valley. Additionally, it may be purchased online. All proceeds from the sale of Journals directly supports MCWI’s various programs, interpretive efforts at the University’s River Campus at Cool Spring Battlefield, and unique educational opportunities for our students.

Submit an Essay for the Journal

MCWI is always looking for essay submissions or original scholarship. Submissions can be emailed to jnoyalas01@su.edu and should not exceed 10,000 words in length (including footnotes).

Purchase the Journal of the Shenandoah Valley During the Civil War Era

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McCormick Civil War Institute News

McCormick Civil War Institute Publishes Its First Book

March 10, 2020

Shenandoah University’s McCormick Civil War Institute has published its first book—one that chronicles a Union soldier’s wartime experience and his beliefs on war, politics and the homefront. “So Much to Say” is an account of the Civil War … [Read More...]

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Civil War Institute Director Rendered Speechless By Donation

June 24, 2019

The Johnston family recently donated wonderful artifacts from Union Army Private Robert Bradbury, who fought in the Northern Shenandoah Valley, to SU's McCormick Civil War Institute! MCWI Director, Jonathan Noyalas says he got a treasure trove! … [Read More...]

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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 experience. The commemorative event occurs on Saturday, July 20, … [Read More...]

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About MCWI

  • MCWI
  • About MCWI
  • Upcoming Events
  • MCWI News & Readings
  • Civil War Archives
  • Civil War Era Studies Certificate
  • Bachelor of Arts in History

Cool Spring Battlefield

  • Tour the Battlefield
  • Visit Cool Spring
  • Anniversary Commemoration
  • Watch Orientation Video

Contact Us

McCormick Civil War Institute Director
Jonathan A. Noyalas, ‘01 M.A.
jnoyalas01@su.edu
540-665-4501
Office: Davis Hall 115

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