FCPRD’s hosts annual Battlefield Half Marathon
Frederick County Parks and Recreation is hosting their annual Battlefield Half Marathon and Relays today.
The 13.1 mile race starts at the Kernstown Battlefield in Winchester at 8 am.
The course then travels along a scenic stretch of Middle Road which will be closed 7:45 am- 11:00 am.
Portions of Apple Valley, Germany, Shady Elm, Springdale Road and Saratoga Drive will also be closed for the race so plan to take an alternative route if traveling through the area.
Awards will be given for the top competitors individually and relay teams with the top male and female finisher’s taking home $750.
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News Maker Mike Ashby on WATTS of Winchester
The Winchester Area Temporary Transitional Shelter (WATTS) has a fundraiser Sat. Nov. 5 at Kernstown Battlefield.
WATTS provides temporary shelter to the homeless in the Winchester area.
We spoke with WATTS Vice President Mike Ashby about a fundraiser in our latest news maker.
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Mike tells us that WATTS is the recipient of the funds from the Half Marathon Relay at Kernstown Battlefield and how to register here.
He also tells us that the official opening of the shelter takes place Nov. 5 as well.
Mike also tells us that what was Winchester Area Temporary Thermal Shelter is now Winchester Area Temporary Transitional Shelter and why.
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Civil War events begin in the Valley
The Valley’s Civil War events are kicking off today with a tour presented by the Kernstown Battlefield Foundation.
The tour will be led by renowned author Gary Ecelbarger from 9 am to 4 pm and focus on the First Battle of Kernstown.
The tour will go to a few locations including Pritchard Farm, Rose Hill Park, and a rarely seen part of the battlefield on Sandy Ridge.
This is just the first of many events hosted by the Shenandoah Battlefields Foundation.
For a full list of this year’s Civil War events, head to shenandoahatwar.org.
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Kernstown Battlefield opens for a special commemorative
The Kernstown Battlefield Association (KBA) announced in their news letter that they plan a one day special opening.
The battlefield will open the Museum and offer tours Wed. Mar. 23 starting at 10 a.m. for a special 160 commemorative of the first battle of Kernstown Mar. 23, 1862.
Then on Mar. 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. a tour will be conducted by author Gary Ecelbarger.
Ecelbarger wrote the definitive book, according to the news letter, on the first battle of Kernstown, We Are In For It.
There will be a break around noon for lunch during that tour.
The KBA request that you register for the Mar. 26 event although it is not required.
You can register for that event here so the KBA has an approximate number of attendees.
The Kernstown Battlefield will officially open for the 2022 season Apr. 23.
The American Battlefield Trust will also host Park Day starting at 8:30 a.m. for general maintenance after the winter.
For more information on KBA activities click here.
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FCPRD hosts Battlefield Half Marathon
The Battlefield Half Marathon and Relay will get started this morning.
The starting line will be in the Kernstown Battlefield and then proceed to a scenic run on Middle Road.
For the protection of the runners, portions of Middle Road and a few adjacent roads will be closed.
If you are supporting a runner or a spectator, a battlefield walking tour will be available.
It will last about an hour and give you plenty of time to get back to the finish line to support your runners.
For more information, head to runatthetop.net.
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Living history at Kernstown Battlefield
The Kernstown battlefield Association will commemorate the 158 anniversary of the battle of Kernstown on June 12 and 13 starting at 10 a.m. each day.
Living history presentations will be held throughout the weekend along with tours of the 1863 battle sites.
The events are free and open to the public.
Additional information is available at kernstownbattle.org.
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