Description: The Battle of New Market was one of the most unique engagements of the Civil War: In 1864, 257 young Virginia Military Institute cadets were forced into a pivotal role on the front lines of the battlefield. We also explore the broader context of Shenandoah Valley Civil War History.

• The Interview: Sarah M. Hebert, assistance site manager and educator at the Virginia Museum of the Civil War shares her insights about a battle that has been called, "Field of Lost Shoes."
• The Narrative: A comprehensive look at the Civil War history in the Shenandoah Valley, exploring the strategic importance of what had been the "Breadbasket of the Confederacy."
• The History Moment: "Automobilists" stir up a 1905 "share the road" controversy in Staunton, Virginia's Gypsy Hill Park.