History & Culture

 
An 1890 illustration shows blue uniformed soldiers in a cavalry charge.
Battle of Cedar Creek

The Federal victory at Cedar Creek ended Confederate resistance in the Shenandoah Valley.

 

The Shenandoah Valley has a long and rich cultural heritage. Native Americans first shaped the landscape, followed by pioneers of this frontier. The fertile Valley became an important wheat producing region in the 1800s. The Valley saw some of the most dramatic events of the Civil War. Federals won the Battle of Cedar Creek, on October 19, 1864, bringing the war closer to its end.

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  • A framed 1800s photograph shows a little girl in a dress posing on a chair.
    People

    Who were some of the people of the diverse historical Shenandoah Valley?

  • Autumn foliage is visible on a hill from a gravel country road.
    Places

    What are the places preserved within Cedar Creek National Historical Park and why do they matter?

  • A charcoal sketch depicts Civil War soldiers preparing for a charge.
    Stories

    Which stories of America do the people, places, and historical events of the Shenandoah Valley tell?

 

Last updated: September 18, 2025

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