161st Anniversary of the Battle of Brandy Station

June 8 - 9, 2024 Commemoration Event
Partner Event
June 8 - 9, 2024 @ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM EDT

Cunningham Farm Circle
12465 Beverly Ford Rd
Brandy Station, VA 22714

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On June 8-9, 2024, CBT, its supporters and partners will commemorate the 161st Anniversary of the Battle of Brandy Station with a series of events.  

Saturday, June 8:

  • Self-Guided Trail Ride: CBT, its supporters and partners have organized a FREE trail ride at the Battlefield.  Equestrians can bring their own horses to enjoy a self-guided trail ride of up to 7 miles with optional stops at historic sites where CBT guides will offer highlights of the largest cavalry battle of the Civil War.   Riders must sign up in advance and provide a negative Coggins.  Sign up here!

Sunday, June 9:

  • FREE Real Time Tour of the Battle of Brandy Station: Tours start at 5:30 AM, the approximate start of the Battle in 1863 (considering daylight savings time).  Just show up at the locations and times listed below:
    • 5:30 AM - 11380 Beverly Ford Rd, Brandy Station, VA - Intro of battle/Opening clash. Note: This is a dead-end, park on the right-hand side of the road.
    • 6:30 AM - 12465 Beverly Ford Rd - The field of battle develops.  Note: Park in circle lot.
    • 7:30 AM - Intersection of Beverly Ford Rd and St. James Church Rd - The line is drawn. Note: Park in circle lot.
    • 9:30 AM - 12465 Beverly Ford Rd (same as 6:30 AM location) - Buford's Knoll actions.
    • 12 Noon - 20362 Fleetwood Heights Rd, Brandy Station - The clash of the cavalry.
    • 1:30 PM Lenn Park, 18063 Stevensburg, Rd., Culpeper - Duffie attacks.  Note: meet at the cannon south of the pavilion.