The Battle of New Market was the first of a series of battles taking place in the summer & fall of 1864 that destroyed Confed. power in the Shenandoah Valley. This first battle was waged between two provisional field organizations hastily assembled by their respective commanders before contact. The battle may be summarized as a Federal movement to contact, Confederate defense & counterattack, & a hasty Federal withdrawal. This guide provides a general briefing & then goes to 12 locations important to aspects of the battle. The first part of the tour is by car, while the remainder is on foot. The 2 miles of walking are in the confines of the VA Mil. Inst.

battlefield park on roads & open field. The tour concludes with a visit to the museum. Maps & illus.