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Battle of Middleburg | Mt. Defiance Historic Park

Things To Do

tavern at mt. defiance

Historic buildings & markers

Visit the historic civil war-era buildings still standing at Mt. Defiance, including a blacksmith's shop and cottage, both of which were actually on site during the battle and played a roll in forces taking cover. Guests are not permitted inside the structures but are free to walk the grounds surrounding. 

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Sign at Mt Defiance

Walking trails

Tour the grounds of Mt. Defiance on a walking path that explores the property and provides several historic markers detailing the events here. 

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Trail

Climb UPton is NOW OPEN DAILY!

Climb UPton—the largest ropes course in the Mid-Atlantic— is NOW OPEN Daily! Climb UPton offers 90 different elements and three levels of difficulty.

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