Graffiti House

Graffiti House is a two-story building in Brandy Station that served as a field hospital and military headquarters during the Civil War. Its interior walls are covered with engravings left by soldiers who carved their names, units, and personal messages.

The building was constructed in 1862 and served as a field hospital and command center during several major Civil War engagements in Culpeper County. Soldiers left their marks through engravings during their time occupying the structure.

The preserved inscriptions on the walls show names, unit designations, drawings, and personal messages left by soldiers during the war. These markings offer a direct window into the thoughts and feelings of the men who passed through the building.

The building is open during spring and fall months with guided tours that explain the military history. Visitors should check opening times in advance to ensure they arrive during these seasonal windows.

The engravings inside are not from a single period but show layers of markings created over months as troops rotated through. Some soldiers even caricatured their officers or left humorous messages alongside their names.

Location: Virginia

Inception: 1862

GPS coordinates: 38.50420,-77.89080

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:42