The Battle of Brandy Station, June 9, 1863

The Battle of Brandy Station was one of history's greatest cavalry engagements with over 20,000 troops, including 17,000 cavalry, engaged in battle. Although the Union advance was repelled, the overwhelming dominance of the Confederate cavalry was broken.

The Graffiti House (below) served as a field hospital for the South during this and other local battles during the war.  It also served as a headquarters facility for the Federal forces during the winter encampment of 1863-64.  Soldiers from both sides made drawings and signed their names and units on the walls.  Rediscovered in 1993, much has been preserved.

The Graffiti House
19484 Brandy Road
Brandy Station, Virginia 22714

(540) 727-7718

• Listed on the National Register of Historic Places

• Visitor Information

• Lots of Civil War Graffiti

Graffiti House Schedule

The Graffiti House is open to visitors from 11:00 to 4:00 every Friday, Saturday and Sunday all year long.

Also open from 11:00 to 4:00 on all Federal Holidays that are on a Monday. It is closed on Christmas Eve and Day and New Years Eve And Day.