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Stonewall Jackson's Headquarters Museum is a must for Civil War enthusiasts. Artifacts, antiques, and a guided tour of the house highlight a visit to Jackson's Headquarters.

The Hudson River Gothic Revival style house was built in 1854. The home served as General Jackson's headquarters during the fall and winter of 1861-62. From this house, he planned the operations and defense of the Shenandoah Valley including the expeditions on Dam No. Five along the C & O Canal to the north and the Romney Campaign to retake the western part of the state. From this office, he wrote a letter offering his resignation from the Confederate States Army over the controversial Romney Campaign. Pressed by Federal forces, Jackson vacated Winchester on March 11, 1862 to begin his famous Valley Campaign.

Personal items belonging to General Jackson and to members of his staff, Turner Ashby, Bradley Johnson, and Jedediah Hotchkiss are on display in the museum today.