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The Battle of Brandy Station, June 9, 1863
The Graffiti House (below) served as a field hospital for the South during this and other local battles during the war. It also served as a headquarters facility for the Federal forces during the winter encampment of 1863-64. Soldiers from both sides made drawings and signed their names and units on the walls. Rediscovered in 1993, much has been preserved.
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The Graffiti House (540) 727-7718
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Graffiti House Schedule The Graffiti House is open to visitors from 11:00 to 4:00 every Saturday and Sunday all year long. It is closed on Christmas Eve and Day and New Years Eve and Day.
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The Graffiti House will be closed whenever the outside temperature is 95 degrees or above. This is to protect the health and safety of our visitors and volunteers as the house has no central air conditioning.
Last Updated on 06/21/2017
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The Battle of Brandy Station was
one of history's greatest cavalry engagements with over 20,000
troops, including 17,000 cavalry, engaged in battle. Although the
Union advance was repelled, the overwhelming dominance of the
Confederate cavalry was broken.