NPS Photo What is there to do at Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park?To explore the park, start at the NPS Visitor Center. Check the calendar for events and ranger-led programs. For self-guiding tours, collect a park brochure or download the NPS Mobile App. Things to do » What does it cost to enter the park?There are no fees to enter the NPS Visitor Center, to visit public areas administered by the NPS, or to attend any ranger-led program. There is a fee to tour the 1797 Manor House at Belle Grove Plantation. Fees & Passes » Where can I stamp the Passport to Your National Parks?Collect cancellation stamps for Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park & Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District. Hours may vary seasonally. Contact each site to confirm. Stamp your passport to your national parks »
Where are public restrooms?Public restrooms can be found at the NPS Visitor Center, Cedar Creek Battlefield Museum & Visitor Center, and Belle Grove Welcome Center. Check each location for hours. Visitor Centers » Can I earn a Junior Ranger badge?Anyone can become a junior ranger by completing the activity book. Booklets are available in-person. Activities can be viewed online. Badges are available at the NPS Visitor Center. Be a Cedar Creek and Belle Grove Junior Ranger » May I bring my dog?Pets on leashes are welcome on all walking trails. Pets are not allowed in buildings. Service animals are allowed in all locations. Owners must clean up after their dogs and may not leave them unattended. Outdoor Activities » Do you offer educational field trips?Park rangers offer both classroom programs and field trips. Field trips start at Belle Grove Plantation. Programs align with state Standards of Learning. Education » How can I learn more about the Battle of Cedar Creek?The Federal victory at Cedar Creek ended Confederate resistance in the Shenandoah Valley. News of the victory boosted morale in the Northern states and helped carry Abraham Lincoln to a landslide reelection three weeks later. Drive the self-guided tour, walk the Morning Attack Trails, see the 19th Corps trenches. These places are key locations on the battlefield. Battle of Cedar Creek » How do I sign up for the battle reenactment?The Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation (CCBF) hosts the annual reenactments of the Battle of Cedar Creek. Contact CCBF directly for information and registration » What is Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District?Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District is a National Heritage Area. It preserves and interprets the Valley’s significant Civil War battlefields and related historic sites. Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation » |
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Last updated: August 21, 2025