The Exchange Museum in Gordonsville was a hotel converted into a civil war hospital. It is minutes from the resort and showcases equipment, and surgical supplies used during the war.

Hall of Valor Civil War Museum and New Market Battlefield
www.vmi.edu/museum/nm
This civil war battlefield made famous by the charge of college students, the Virginia Military Institute Cadets. It has guided tours, and walking trails. The museum presents complete exhibit of America's great struggle.

Virginia Civil War Trails
You can receive a trail guide mapping out several key battlefields as well as charges and retreats taken during the war. Call 1-888-CIVIL-WAR to receive guides. Lee's Retreat is a course taking you from Petersburg across southside Virginia with General Lee surrendering at Appomattox Court House. Today you can retreat into this important part of American history...where the nation was reunited. Call 1-800-6-RETREAT.