| 3-6 |
TN |
Walking tours, “Grant’s Road to Destiny: Part I: A Walking tour of Belmont, Fort Henry, Fort Heiman and Fort Donelson,” by the Blue and Gray Education Society, based in Clarksville. www.blueandgrayeduction.org. |
| 6 |
NC |
Living history, camps, demonstrations, exhibits, lectures and more commemorating the Battle of Elizabeth City at the Museum of the Albemarle, 501 S. Water St., in Elizabeth City. 10 am-4 pm. Free. www.ncculture.com or 252-335-1453. |
| 6 |
PA |
Lecture, “Perspectives on the Battle,” at the Gettysburg National Military Park’s Museum and Visitor Center (Ford Education Center). 1:30 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/gett or 717-334-1124 extension 8023. |
| 6-7 |
GA |
Civil War Show at the Northwest Georgia Trade & Convention Center in Dalton. Hundreds of tables of items for show and sale. 9 am-5 pm Saturday, 9 am-3 pm Sunday. $8/adult. www.mikekentshows.net |
| 7 |
GA |
“Super Museum Sunday,” free admission to Fort McAllister Historic Park in Richmond Hill. 10 am-4 pm. www.gastateparks.org/FtMcallister or 912-727-2339. |
| 7 |
LA |
Living history, Civil War musket and artillery demonstrations at Port Hudson State Historic Site near Jackson. 1-3 pm. Free with admission. 225-654-3775 or www.crt.state.la.us/parks. |
| 7 |
KS |
Lecture, “Asa Reynard, My Family’s Original Jayhawk,” at Constitution Hall Historic Site in Lecompton. 2 pm. Free. 785-887-6520 or www.kshs.org. |
| 7 |
WV |
Living history at opening of the exhibit, “Abraham Lincoln at Cooper Union,” at the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. 2-4 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/hafe or 304-535-6029. |
| 7 |
PA |
Lecture, “Perspectives on the Battle,” at the Gettysburg National Military Park’s Museum and Visitor Center (Ford Education Center). 1:30 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/gett or 717-334-1124 extension 8023. |
| 9 |
MD |
Box lunch talk, “Civil War Uniforms,” sponsored by the Carroll County Historical Society, at Carroll Post, American Legion at Green and Sycamore streets in Westminster. Noon. $4. 410-848-6494. |
| 9 |
VA |
Lecture, “'We are Soldiers, Not Slaves': USCTs at New Market Heights,” African-American soldiers in this Richmond-area battle, at the Fairfield Library, 1001 N. Laburnum Ave., Richmond. 7 pm. Free. 804-652-3411. |
| 10 |
VA |
Book talk, “A Southern Spy in Northern Virginia: The Civil War Album of Laura Ratcliffe,” at the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum. 7:30 pm. 703-425-9225 or www.fairfax-station.org. |
| 11 |
IL |
Evening vigil at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum plaza. Special exhibits preview the “Team of Rivals” exhibit opening later this year. Living history at 6:30 and 8:15 pm. 5:30-10 pm. www.presidentlincoln.org. |
| 11 |
VA |
Lecture, "Danger Between the Lines," the Civil war History of Hunter Mill Uncovered," at the Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Road. 7 pm. www.gfhs.org or 703-759-7680. |
| 12 |
IL |
Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday at the Lincoln Home National Historic Site in Springfield. Morning lectures, afternoon living history and more. 9 am-3 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/liho or 217-391-3221. |
| 12 |
IL |
Lunch and book talk, “Losing Lincoln: How Americans Coped with the Shock of Assassination in 1865,” at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield. 11:15 am. $25/includes lunch. www.alplm.org. |
| 12 |
PA |
Open house with light refreshments celebrating Lincoln’s birthday at the Historic Gettysburg Railroad Station. 10 am-noon and 1-4 pm. Free. www.palincoln.org. |
| 12 |
AR |
Battle of Pea Ridge Civil War Heritage Festival at the Pea Ridge National Military Park near Garfield. 9 am-4 pm. Free with admission. www.nps.gov/peri or 479-451-8122 extension 226. |
| 13 |
LA |
Guided tour of Devil’s Elbow, Confederate fortification near Port Hudson. Begins at Port Hudson State Historic Site near Jackson. 10 am. Free with admission. 225-654-3775 or www.crt.state.la.us/parks. |
| 13 |
AR |
“Life of a Civil War Soldier,” talk by Jacksonport State Park (Newport) ranger at the Jacksonport Courthouse. Free. 870-523-2143. |
| 13 |
MD |
Living history, "Black Sailors in Navy Blue," special Civil War black history tour of the USS Constellation in Baltimore Harbor. Noon. Free with admission. www.historicships.org. |
| 13 |
SC |
Tours, living history and Civil War Expo, “Columbia’s Longest Days: February 1865,” in Columbia. Variety of bus tours and living history all day and Civil War Expo in Atrium of the Columbia Mills Building. Complete details and tour ticket info: www.columbiaslongestdays.info. |
| 13 |
VA |
“The Underground Railroad Network to Freedom,” at Leesylvania State Park in Woodbridge. Includes story of escaped slaves helping Union forces in the area at start of the war. 10 am-4 pm. Parking fees apply. 703-583-6904. |
| 13 |
PA |
Lecture, “Perspectives on the Battle,” at the Gettysburg National Military Park’s Museum and Visitor Center (Ford Education Center). 1:30 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/gett or 717-334-1124 extension 8023. |
| 13 |
PA |
Free Day at the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg. Includes living history, book signing and more. 10 am-4 pm. www.nationalcivilwarmusuem.org. |
| 13-14 |
VA |
Car caravan tour, “United States Colored Troops at the Siege of Petersburg,” at the Petersburg National Battlefield. 10 am, 1 pm and 3 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/pete or 804-732-3531. |
| 13-14 |
FL |
Reenactment, annual event at the Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park, Camps, demonstrations and battles each day. $7/adult. www.battleofolustee.org or 877-635-3655. |
| 14 |
KS |
Lecture, “Jayhawkers: The Civil War Brigade of James H. Lane,” at Constitution Hall Historic Site in Lecompton. 2 pm. Free. 785-887-6520 or www.kshs.org. |
| 14 |
VA |
Illustrated talk, “Love and Legacy: The Civil War Romance of Antonia Ford and Major Joseph C. Willard,” at the Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center. 2 pm. Free. 703-385-8414. |
| 14 |
MD |
Living history, “Frederick Douglass,” at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in Hagerstown. 2:30 pm. Free. www.wcmfa.org or 301-739-5727. |
| 14 |
PA |
Lecture, “Perspectives on the Battle,” at the Gettysburg National Military Park’s Museum and Visitor Center (Ford Education Center). 1:30 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/gett or 717-334-1124 extension 8023. |
| 16 |
NC |
Panel discussion, "Recent Archaeology at Fort Anderson," at the Southport Community Building, 223 E Bay St, Southport. 7-9 pm. Free. 910-371-6613 or www.nchistoricsites.org (Brunswick Town-Ft Anderson). |
| 17 |
VA |
Lecture, "War Stories by Megan Hicks" includes "What was Civil about that War," at Hanover Tavern in Hanover Courthouse. 7 pm. Free. www.hanovertavern.org or 804-537-5050. |
| 18 |
VA |
Lecture, “On Hallowed Ground: The Story of Arlington National Cemetery,” at the Virginia Historical Society in Richmond. Noon and 7 pm. $5. www.vahistorical.org or 804-358-4901. |
| 20 |
LA |
Guided tour of the part of the Port Hudson battlefield where the Louisiana Native Guards, an African-American unit, made a famous attack at Port Hudson State Historic Site near Jackson. 1 pm. Free with admission. 225-654-3775 or www.crt.state.la.us/parks. |
| 20 |
PA |
Lecture, “Perspectives on the Battle,” at the Gettysburg National Military Park’s Museum and Visitor Center (Ford Education Center). 1:30 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/gett or 717-334-1124 extension 8023. |
| 20 |
VA |
Symposium, “Four American Presidents (But What Did They Have to Do with the Civil War?)” at the Library of Virginia in Richmond. $50 includes box lunch. Register: www.moc.org or call 804-649-1861 extension 21. |
| 20 |
VA |
Living history tour, “Cavaliers, Courage and Coffee,” in Atoka. Lantern tours and tales of Mosby’s Confederacy. Tours begin at the Rector House, 1461 Atoka Road (just off Route 50 on Route 713). 7:30 pm. $5. www.mosbyheritagearea.org or 540-687-6681. |
| 20 |
VA |
“Slave Storytelling Traditions,” audience participation at the American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar in Richmond. 2 pm. Free with admission. www.tredegar.org or 804-780-1865. |
| 20 |
VA |
Film, “Glory,” at the Virginia War Museum in Newport News. 1 p.m. Free with admission. www.warmuseum.org or 757-247-8523. |
| 20-21 |
AR |
Living history, Civil War encampment at the Arkansas Post National Memorial near Gillett. 9 am-5 pm Saturday, 9 am-noon Sunday. Free. www.nps.gov/arpo or 870-548-2207. |
| 20-21 |
MS |
Civil War Show at the Southaven Arena, 7360 Hwy 71 in Southaven. Items for show and sale. Details: 662-890-7275. |
| 20-21 |
SC |
Reenactment, "The Battle of Aiken," annual event just off I-20, exit 19, near Aiken. Camps, demonstrations, music, lectures and more. Camps open 9 am-5 pm. Battles at 2 pm each day. $12/adult at gate. Discount advance tickets, more info at www.battleofaiken.org. |
| 20-21 |
NC |
Anniversary events at Fort Anderson near Winnabow. Living history all weekend, battles each day, Saturday night lantern tour, lectures and more. Free (donations welcome). 910-371-6613 or www.nchistoricsites.org (Brunswick Town-Ft. Anderson). |
| 21 |
PA |
Lecture, “Perspectives on the Battle,” at the Gettysburg National Military Park’s Museum and Visitor Center (Ford Education Center). 1:30 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/gett or 717-334-1124 extension 8023. |
| 22 |
VA |
Book talk, "Send Me a Pair of Boots and Kiss My Little Girls," a collection of letters home, at the Providence Baptist Church, 1441 Erickson Ave, Harrisonburg. 7 pm. Details: 540-421-8073. |
| 23 |
GA |
Lecture, “A Texan, a Rackensacker, and Bundles of Herbs: The Civil War Saga of Two Georgia Expatriates,” at the Southern Museum in Kennesaw. 7 pm. Free. www.southernmuseum.org or 770-427-2117 extension 3177. |
| 25 |
VA |
Lecture, “The Underground Railroad in Northern Virginia,” at the Old Manassas Courthouse, Grant and Lee avenues in Manassas. 7 pm. Free. www.pwcgov.org/historicsites or 703-792-5546. |
| 26-27 |
TN |
Institute, “Secession – The American System of Liberty: Nullification, Secession and States’ Rights,” in Nashville. www.stephendleeinstitute.com or 800-693-4943. |
| 26-28 |
FL |
Living history, “Civil War Heritage Days,” at the Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park in Key West. Demonstrations, camps, sea trials and more. Free with park admission. 305-292-6850. |
| 26-28 |
NM |
Reenactment, “Battles for Socorro,” in Socorro. Friday evening lantern tours and music, living history all weekend with battles at noon Saturday and 10:30 am Sunday. See www.socorronm.gov or 575-835-8927 for directions and more information. |
| 26-28 |
TX |
Living history, a Civil War civilian “immersion” experience at Henkel Square in Round Top. Complete details: www.txcwcivilian.org/henkel.html. |
| 27 |
TN |
Walking tour, “A Vicious Little Battery: The Union Artillery on Moccasin Bend during the Siege and Battles for Chattanooga.” Begins at Moccasin Bend Road just north of the Mental Health Institute grounds. 9 am. Follow signs. www.nps.gov/chch or 423-752-5213 extension 116. |
| 27 |
MD
DC |
Bus tour, “Early’s Advance on Washington,” with Ed Bearss. A Smithsonian tour. Leaves from DC. www.residentassociates.org (Study Tours). |
| 27 |
MD |
Book talk and signing, "Escape Across the Potomac," at the Antietam National Battlefield visitor center in Sharpsburg. 10 am. 866-461-5180. |
| 27 |
VA |
Book sale, local authors discuss, sell and sign their Civil War books at Historic Blenheim & the Civil War Interpretive Center, 3610 Lee Highway, Fairfax. Free. 703-591-0560. |
| 27 |
VA |
Seminar, "The Cavalry: Weapons, Leaders, and Battles," at Wygal Auditorium, Longwood University in Farmville. Topics include JEB Stuart, Phil Sheridan, the battle of Brandy Station and more. Doors open 9 am. Free. Details: www.nps.gov/apco or 434-395-2220. Directions: www.longwood.edu. |
| 27 |
PA |
Lecture, “Perspectives on the Battle,” at the Gettysburg National Military Park’s Museum and Visitor Center (Ford Education Center). 1:30 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/gett or 717-334-1124 extension 8023. |
| 27 |
PA |
“An Evening with the Painting,” a history of the Cyclorama painting at the Gettysburg National Military Park’s Museum and Visitor Center. 5-7:30 pm. Tickets: www.gettysburgfoundation.org or 877-874-2478. |
| 27-28 |
VA |
Reenactment at Endview Plantation in Newport News. Camps, living history and demonstrations each day. Battles at 2 pm each day. 10 am–4 pm. $7. www.endview.org or 757-887-1862. |
| 27-28 |
FL |
Reenactment, “The Battle of Ballast Point,” in Ft. Desoto Park, Pinellas County. Camps, demonstrations, music, battles both days. www.97thpvicoa.us. |
| 27-28 |
NC |
Civil War Show, items for show and sale at the Holiday Inn in Salisbury. 9 am-5 pm Saturday, 9 am-3 pm Sunday. $5. 704-463-5439. |
| 27-28 |
NC |
Living history, “Tarheels: Soldiers of the Old State,” camps and demonstrations at Bennett Place State Historic Site in Durham. 10 am-4 pm Saturday, 10 am-3 pm Sunday. Free. 919-383-4345. |
| 28 |
KS |
Lecture, “Between Two Fires: Cass County Families, Chaos and Order No. 11,” at Constitution Hall Historic Site in Lecompton. 2 pm. Free. 785-887-6520 or www.kshs.org. |
| 28 |
DC
VA |
Bus tour, “Civil War in Culpeper and Orange Counties,” with Ed Bearss. A Smithsonian tour. Leaves from DC. www.residentassociates.org (Study Tours). |
| 28 |
VA |
Walking tour, ”Freedman’s Farm Tour and Confederate Winter Camp Site,” at Montpelier, home of James Madison near Orange. 2 pm. Site admission applies. 540-672-2728 or www.montpelier.org. |
| 28 |
PA |
Lecture, “Perspectives on the Battle,” at the Gettysburg National Military Park’s Museum and Visitor Center (Ford Education Center). 1:30 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/gett or 717-334-1124 extension 8023. |
28-
March 1 |
NC |
Living history, Civil War Weekend at the Roanoke Island Festival Park. Demonstrations, camps and much more. 10 am-5 pm Saturday, 10 am-3 pm Sunday. Free with park admission. www.roanokeisland.com or 252-475-1500. |
