Join us on the 160th anniversary weekend of the battles that changed the Virginia Piedmont. Explore the stories of the people and places that would take part in the dramatic actions leading up to the Battle of Gettysburg. This two-day program will include a family-friendly living history program at Mt. Zion Church in Aldie and guided tours at Mt. Defiance, an all-day bus tour led by VPHA Historian Emeritus Rich Gillespie, and a discussion of the battles by Robert O' Neill, author of Small But Important Riots: The Cavalry Battles of Aldie, Middleburg, and Upperville. The book talk will be followed by a beer & wine reception.
This program is hosted in partnership with NOVA Parks.
Event Schedule
Saturday
10:00AM - 5:00PM: Battles of Aldie, Middleburg, and Upperville Bus Tour
Begins at Mt. Zion Historic Park, Aldie Va. ($120) SOLD OUT
Bus Tour guided by VPHA Historian Emeritus, Rich Gillespie. Boxed lunch included.
11AM: Guided Tour of Mt. Defiance
Mt. Defiance Historic Park, Middleburg, Va (Free)
NOVA Parks staff and volunteers lead a tour of the June 19th actions at Mt. Defiance during the Battle of Middleburg.
1PM: Guided Tour of Mt. Defiance
Mt. Defiance Historic Park, Middleburg, Va (Free)
NOVA Parks staff and volunteers lead a tour of the June 19th actions at Mt. Defiance during the Battle of Middleburg.
11:00AM - 5:00PM: The Hospital at Mt. Zion
Mt. Zion Historic Park, Aldie Va (Free)
Living History at Mt. Zion Church. Interpreters will discuss period weapons and equipment, the civilian community of Aldie, prisoners of war, and the use of the church as a hospital.
Sunday
2pm - 4pm: Small but Important Riots, with Bob O’ Neill
Buchanan Hall, Upperville, Va. ($65, or free with bus tour ticket)
Author and historian Bob O’Neill will discuss the battles of Aldie, Middleburg, and Upperville and with his book, Small but Important Riots: The Cavalry Battles of Aldie, Middleburg, and Upperville. The program will be followed by a beer & wine reception and book signing.
