Pritchard’s Hill

First Battle of Kernstown • Second Battle of Kernstown

The Pritchard Family farm outside of Kernstown occupied a strategic location, including a dominating hill, on the southern approaches to Winchester. The farm became a battlefield in both 1862 and 1864, as well as a an encampment, headquarters and hospital at various times during the war.

Today the farm is owned and operated by the Kernstown Battlefield Association, who maintain a visitor center, interpretive trails, the original 1857 house and restored outbuildings on 315 acres, which continues to operate as a working farm.

To see more select one the points of interest on the map, or click the links below

Map of the Pritchard's Hill area of the Kernstown battlefield outside winchester, Virginia

The Pritchard House
The Beginning of Jackson’s Valley Campaign
Fulkerson’s Virginians Attack
Second Battle of Winchester June 13, 1863
Mulligan’s Final Stand
Two Future U.S. Presidents Fight at Kernstown
Unheralded Commander’s Unique Victory

Location

From Interstate 81 take exit 310 onto Virginia Route 37 and immediately exit onto US 11 north, the Valley Pike. Stay on the Valley Pike for 1.5 miles, then turn left onto Battle Park Drive at the fifth light. Stay on Battle Park Drive for two blocks and enter the battlefield grounds through the iron gates.