Brandy Station Foundation Presents
Civil War History Programs at the Graffiti House

Lest We Forget:
Come and experience a program at the Graffiti House.  Experience the history of the Civil War in this area!

Support our History!
Learn it!

The programs are geared to most all ages, but, due to our limited facilities, inappropriate for very young children.

The 2008 Lecture Program

  • The lectures are the last Sunday of each month, March through October, from 2:00 to 3:15 P.M. at the Graffiti House. (Click for directions.)

  • A tax deductible donation of $5 for adults is requested; all proceeds benefit the Foundation’s efforts to preserve the Brandy Station Battlefield and the Graffiti House.

  • No advance reservations necessary

  • Light refreshments are served.

  • For more information on these events please call (540) 727-7718.
May 25th

The Atlanta Campaign

Richard Deardoff
 
June 29th

Cavalry Fights in Fauquier County - Coffee Hill and the Buckland Races

Joe McKinney
 
July 27th

West Point at the Outset of the War – the Class of 1862

Brian McEnany
 
August 31st

The Union Executions at Beverly’s Ford 

Bud Hall
 
September 28th

Colonel J. Egbert and Amanda Farnum

Ed and Mary Kelley
 
October 26th

The Disinterment of Will Farley 

Dale Brown
 
 

 Battlefield Tours

The BSF offers a series of  tours, each devoted to one of the four engagements that comprise the Battle of Brandy Station on June 9, 1863. The tours begin Saturday, April 5, 2008, and continue every other Saturday to September 6, 2008. 

 

  • Each tour begins at 10:00 am at the Graffiti House and ends there at noon. (Click for directions)

  • Admission is $10 for adults; children under 12 are free;  all proceeds benefit the Foundation’s efforts to preserve the Brandy Station Battlefield and the Graffiti House.

  • No advance reservations necessary

  • Tour guides are volunteers from the Foundation

  • Tours need not be taken in order.

  • For further info contact Gary Wilson at (540) 547-4106, or email him at battlefield@brandystationfoundation.com

The tours are: (Click for details)

  • Beverly Ford and St. James Church   (May 31, July 26)

  • Kelly's Ford and Stevensburg   (June 14, August 9))

  • Fleetwood Hill   (June 28, August 23)

  • Buford Knoll & Yew Ridge   (May 17, July 12, September 6)

 
Horseback Riding Tour of the Battlefield

WHEN:   Saturday, June 21, 2008               

 TIME:   10:00 am until Noon

 WHO:   12 Riders    (Riders furnish their own horses)

 COST:   $20.00 per rider

 RESERVATIONS:   Required in advance.
             To make reservations call: 540-547-4106
                                          or e-mail: Horseback Tour

 INFORMATION:  

-         Joe McKinney, Guide.
 -     Unload horses and depart from CWPT turnaround on Beverly Ford Rd. near Culpeper airport.
 -     All horses must be good on trail & riders confident  at the walk & trot.
 -     Each rider must sign a Hold Harmless Clause.
      Parent must sign for any rider under 18.
 -     Proof of negative Coggins test required for each horse.
-     A responsible adult must accompany riders under 16.

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