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VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF THE CIVIL WAR & NEW MARKET BATTLEFIELD STATE HISTORICAL PARK                                   

540-740-3101
www.vmi.edu/museums-and-archives/virginia-museum-of-the-civil-war/
8895 George Collins Parkway, New Market, VA  22844

DIRECTIONS: I-81, Exit 264 onto Rte 211 West, immediate right onto Rte 305, go to end of road.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Interprets 1864 Battle of New Market with emphasis on role of Virginia Military Institute Cadets. National Historic Landmark accredited by American Association of Museums. Artifacts, dioramas, Emmy-winning film "Field of Lost Shoes" shown daily on the hour. Travel information at the state-certified Shenandoah Valley Tourist Information Center.

PARKING:  2 wheelchair accessible parking spaces.

TYPES OF PATHS:  Concrete, blacktop, and grass.  1-1/2 mile path of battlefield.

ENTRANCE:  Front of parking area. Doors 35-70 in. wide, easily open out with vertical handle located 33 in. above floor. Interior steps in lobby, in Virginia Room. 17 steps to lower level, which can be viewed from main level. Handrails. Long ramp with rails to higher level. Personnel will assist guest outside to back entrance to reach lower level.

PUBLIC REST ROOMS:  Wheelchair accessible toilet is 19 inches high with room for lateral transfer.  Unisex and/or companion assisted rest room available at the public rest room.

SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with visual disabilities, there are documents in large print on non-glossy surface.

For guests with hearing disabilities, there is a captioned film.

GIFT SHOP:  Aisles 41 in. wide.  Counters 24 in. high.  Clerks assist customers with special needs.  Aisles clear of temporary displays.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Accepted credit cards MC and V.  Admission fee for museum and battlefield.  Open 9-5 daily.  Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas eve and day, and New Year’s Day.

 

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