October 24, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
8895 George Collins Parkway, New Market, VA 22844
The Virginia Museum of the Civil War at the New Market Battlefield State Historical Park will be hosting Spirits of New Market on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 6 p.m.-8 p.m..
Explore the battlefield after hours and step back in time with our annual lantern tour program, Spirits of New Market, as we celebrate the indomitable spirit of those whose lives were impacted by the Battle of New Market. You’ll follow your guide on a lantern-lit tour of the Battlefield encountering living historians portraying the soldiers, townsfolk, and Bushong family.
While interacting with the characters, you’ll be able to lend aid to the wounded, ask questions and experience the Battlefield in a whole new way.
Each walking tour lasts approximately 45 minutes and covers approximately ½ mile over grass and gravel.
Tickets for this event are $10 per adult (ages 13 and older), $6 per youth (ages 6-12), and free for children 5 and under. New Market residents ages 6 and older may attend for $5 with proof of residency.
Doors open at 5:45 p.m. This is not a haunted tour and is intended for guests of all ages. Please leave your furry friends at home; service dogs are welcome. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. This is not a haunted tour and is intended for guests of all ages. Please leave your furry friends at home, service dogs welcome.
For additional information, please contact Virginia Museum of the Civil War at 540-740-3101 or by email at nm****@*mi.edu.
