| 2 |
VA |
Living history and memorial program on the site of the death of Confederate Gen. A.P. Hill south of Petersburg just east of Route 1 (near Pamplin Historical Park). Noon. Free. 718-525-3446. |
| 3 |
MD |
Walking tour of Civil War Annapolis, covers the sites and stories of the Maryland capital. 10 a.m. $16. www.annapolistours.com or 800-569-9622. |
| 3 |
NC |
Anniversary commemoration of the Battle of Asheville at the Botanical Gardens of Asheville, West T Weaver Boulevard and Broadway Street. Speakers, living history, music and more. 2-4 pm. |
| 3 |
DC
MD
VA |
Bus tour, “Booth’s Escape Route,” with Ed Bearss. A Smithsonian tour. Leaves from DC. www.residentassociates.org (Study Tours). |
| 3 |
VA |
Car caravan tour, “Beverly Ford and St. James Church,” on the Brandy Station battlefield. Begins at Graffiti House, 19484 Brandy Road, Brandy Station. 10 am. $10. 540-727-7718 or www.brandystationfoundation.com. |
| 3 |
VA |
Living history, exhibits, music and more at the Chesterfield County Confederate History and Heritage Program at the county complex at 10002 Ironbridge Road south of Richmond. Noon–3 pm. Free. 804-796-7121. |
| 3 |
VA |
Walking tour, annual “Breakthrough Tour” at Pamplin Historical Park in Petersburg. Pre-dawn anniversary guided walk over Union 1865 attack route followed by breakfast. 5:30 am. Registration and fee required. 877-PAMPLIN or www.pamplinpark.org. |
| 3-4 |
CA |
Tour, “Civil War San Francisco,” includes Fort Point and Camp Reynolds. $150. www.woodburyhistoricaltours.blogspot.com. |
| 3-4 |
VA |
Living history and tours commemorating the anniversary of the Battle of Sailor’s Creek at the state park between Amelia and Farmville. Newly restored Hillsman House open for tours with medical, military and civilian living history. 10 am-5 pm Saturday, noon-5 pm Sunday. Free. www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks or 804-561-7150. |
| 4 |
MD |
Battlefield hike, “The Opening Guns,” guided two-hour ranger-led hike at the Antietam National Battlefield (visitor center). 1:30 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/anti. |
| 4 |
VA |
Civil War Sunrise Service at the Grant’s Headquarters (City Point, Hopewell) unit of the Petersburg National Battlefield. 7 am. Free. www.nps.gov/pete or 804-732-3531. |
| 5 |
GA |
Lecture, “General John Bell Hood and the Atlanta Campaign,” at the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park near Kennesaw. 7 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/kemo or 770-427-4686 extension 0. |
| 6 |
DC |
Book talk, ”Mrs. Lincoln, A Life,” at Ford’s Theatre National Historic Site. 4:30 pm. For ticket information see www.nps.gov/foth. |
| 6 |
VA |
Living history, “Life at Headquarters,” daily life at Robert E. Lee’s headquarters in June 1862, at the Dabbs House Museum near downtown Richmond. Hands-on activities and tour for ages 8 and up. 1-2:30 pm. Free. Registration required: 804-652-3409. |
| 6-8 |
TN |
Anniversary hikes and talks at the Shiloh National Military Park. Annual series of walking tours covers the battlefield. Reservations required (731-689-5696). See www.nps.gov/shil for schedule. |
| 7 |
AR |
Living history, “Battle of Fayetteville Commemorative,” at the Headquarters House Museum, 118 E Dickson St, Fayetteville. 9 am–1 pm. Civilian and military living history, dancing and Civil War luncheon. 479-521-2970. |
| 8 |
PA |
Dinner lecture, “Lost Triumph: Lee’s Real Plan at Gettysburg and Why it Failed,” by Tom Carhart, at the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg. $40/dinner-lecture, $10/lecture only. www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org. Reservations: 717-260-1861 extension 1108. |
| 8 |
VA |
Living history, “The Common Soldier in the Civil War,” camp life and equipment of the ordinary soldier, at the Dabbs House Museum near downtown Richmond. 12:30-2 pm and 2:30-4 pm. Free. 804-652-3409. |
| 8 |
VA |
Living history, “Sewing Circle,” 19th-century techniques at the Bushong House in the New Market Battlefield State Historical Park in New Market. 10 am-4 pm. Free with admission. www.vmi.edu/newmarket or 866-515-1864. |
| 8-12 |
VA |
Anniversary commemoration at Appomattox Court House NHP. Special ranger tours and talks. www.nps.gov/apco or 434-352-8987 extension 26. |
| 9 |
VA |
Living history, “Civil War Education Day,” at the Manassas National Battlefield Park. Civilian and military camps and demonstrations. 10 am-1 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/mana or 703-361-1339. |
| 9 |
VA |
Brandy Station Foundation Annual Dinner, a fund-raiser for the group, at the Brandy Station Volunteer Fire Department Hall, 19601 Church Road, Brandy Station. 6:30 pm. $25. www.brandystationfoundation.com. |
| 9 |
VA |
“Celebrate South,” reception at the Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond. Entertainment, refreshments. $25/benefits the museum. Reservations: 866-808-1861 or email jebstuartfoundation@verizon.net. |
| 9-10 |
VA |
Civil War show, Civil War relics, books and more for show and sale at the Fredericksburg Expo Center, 2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway. 3-8 pm Friday, 9 am-4 pm Sunday. $8. www.fredericksburgexpocenter.com. |
| 9-11 |
PA |
Living history, "United States Colored Troops Weekend," at Fort Mifflin, Fort Mifflin and Hog Island roads, Philadelphia. Camps, demonstrations and more at this former USCT training base. 10 am-4 pm. 215-685-4167 or www.fortmifflin.us. |
| 9-11 |
VA |
Anniversary reenactment of events surrounding Lee's 1865 surrender at Appomattox — this event at Clover Hill Village, a mile from the Appomattox NHP. Recreated events include the attempted Confederate breakout, the meeting of Lee and Grant, and the stacking of arms. Village open 9 am-5 pm. $10/adult. 434-352-2007. www.tourappomattox.com/appomattox145 |
| 9-11 |
NY |
Society of Civil War Surgeons Conference at the Thayer Hotel on the grounds of West Point. www.civilwarsurgeons.org. |
| 9-11 |
CA |
Reenactment at the Prado Regional Park in Chino. Camps, demonstrations all weekend. Battles 1 and 6 pm Saturday, 11 am and 3 pm Sunday. $10/adult one-day pass. 909-597-4260 or www.sccwa.com. |
| 10 |
ALL |
Park Day, annual restoration, clean-up and preservation day sponsored by the Civil War Preservation Trust. Various sites across the country. See www.civilwar.org for sites and details. |
| 10 |
LA |
Hike, 6-mile guided walk at Port Hudson State Historic Site near Jackson. 10 am. Free with admission. 225-654-3775 or www.crt.state.la.us/parks. |
| 10 |
MD |
Bus tour, John Wilkes Booth Escape Route,” the original 12-hour tour presented by the Surratt Society. Leaves from the Surratt House Museum in Clinton. $70. Information about reservations: www.surratt.org or 301-868-1121. |
| 10 |
MD |
Concert, Federal City Brass Band at the B&O Railroad Museum in Ellicott City. 11:30 am, 1 pm and 2:30 pm. Free. www.ecborail.org or 410-461-1945. |
| 10 |
VA |
Seminar/tour, “Mad with Delight: The First Battle of Winchester,” at the Lord Fairfax Community in Middletown. Morning lectures, afternoon tour. $20. Register: 540-868-7021 or www.lfccworkforce.com. |
| 10 |
VA |
Lecture, “Victorian Etiquette,” at the Bolling Haxall House, 211 E Franklin St, Richmond. $5. Reservations, more info: 866-808-1861 or email jebstuartfoundation@verizon.net. |
| 10 |
VA |
Ball, “The Old Virginia Soiree,” with food, music and more at the Bolling Haxall House, 211 E Franklin St, Richmond. Benefits the Museum of the Confederacy. Reservations, more info: 866-808-1861 or email jebstuartfoundation@verizon.net. |
| 10 |
VA |
Living history, “African-American Soldiers in the Civil War,” at the Armour House, 4001 Clarendon Road in Henrico near Richmond. 12:30-2 pm and 10:30 am-2 pm. Free. 804-652-3409. |
| 10 |
VA |
Seminar/tour, “Mad with Delight: The First Battle of Winchester,” includes talks and afternoon tour, at the Lord Fairfax Community College in Middletown. $20. Registration: 540-868-7021. |
| 10-11 |
TN |
Living history, anniversary programs at the Shiloh National Military Park. Full slate of infantry, artillery and other camps and demonstrations. 8 am-5 pm (some camps open later). Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/shil or 731-689-5696. |
| 10-11 |
MD |
“Bell and History Days,” in Frederick. The Frederick museums and historic sites team up for a weekend of special programs and activities. www.nps.gov/mono. |
| 10-11 |
PA |
Seminar, “Aftermath of Gettysburg and the End of the Gettysburg Campaign,” at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center. www.nps.gov/gett or 717-334-1124 ext. 3251. |
| 10-11 |
NC |
Living history with camps, demonstrations and a reenactment of the fort’s capture at Fort Macon State Park in Atlantic Beach. 10 am-4 pm. Free. 252-726-3775. |
| 10-11 |
VA |
Living history, tours, music and more at the Miller-Kite House (Stonewall Jackson’s Headquarters), 310 Rockingham St, Elkton. 10 am-4 pm Saturday, noon-4 pm Sunday. Confederate Memorial Service at Elk Run Cemetery 4:30 pm Sunday. All free. Email historyed@msn.com or call 540-578-3046. |
| 11 |
MD |
Living history, artillery demonstrations at Fort Washingron Park, 13551 Fort Washington Road, Fort Washington (near the Washington DC beltway). www.nps.gov/fowa or 301-763-4600. |
| 11 |
DC
VA |
Bus tour, “Battle of Spotsylvania Court House,” with Ed Bearss. A Smithsonian tour. Leaves from DC. www.residentassociates.org (Study Tours). |
| 11 |
PA |
Dinner lecture, “Lost Triumph: Lee’s Real Plan at Gettysburg & Why it Failed,” at the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg. 6 pm. $50/dinner, lecture. $10/lecture only. www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org or 717-260-1861. |
| 11 |
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. |
| 12 |
VA |
Book talk, “The Story the Soldiers Wouldn’t Tell: Sex and the Civil War,” at the Fairfax Station Museum Railroad Museum in Fairfax. 7:30 pm. 703-425-9225. |
| 14 |
DC |
Book talk, “Manhunt,” James Swanson discusses his book about the pursuit of John Wilkes Booth at Ford’s Theatre National Historic Site. 4:30 pm. Ticket information: www.nps.gov/foth. |
| 14 |
VA |
Music, Heritage Series program features Civil War music by Southern Horizon at Hanover Tavern. 7 pm. Free. www.hanovertavern.org or 804-537-5050. |
| 14-17 |
MS |
Tour, ”Grant’s Road to Destiny: Part 3: The Vicksburg Campaign Bayou Expeditions,” based in Vicksburg. www.blueandgrayeducation.org. |
| 15 |
DC |
Book talk, "Lincoln and his Admirals," by Craig Symonds, at President Lincoln's Cottage. 6 pm. $10. www.lincolncottage.org or 202-829-0436. |
| 15 |
DC |
“Shadows of the Past,” park rangers discuss eyewitness accounts of the Lincoln assassination at Ford’s Theatre National Historic Site. 9:30 am. Ticket information: www.nps.gov/foth. |
| 15 |
KS |
Living history, “An Evening with Mr. And Mrs. Lincoln,” at the Marshall Auditorium, Lewis and Clark Center, 100 Stimson Ave. on Fort Leavenworth. 7 pm. Free. 913-684-3905. |
| 15-17 |
TN |
Symposium, “The Lincoln Symposium,” at the Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum in Harrogate. More info: 800-325-0900 extension 6439 or www.lmunet.edu/museum. |
| 15-19 |
LA |
Tour, “Civil War New Orleans,” includes Confederate Memorial Hall, Fort Jackson and more. $300. www.woodburyhistoricaltours.blogspot.com. |
| 16-18 |
TN |
Living history, both Federal and Confederate, at Carnton and the Carter House in Franklin. Camping on the site Friday, battle communication and firing drills at Carnton Saturday followed by a march to the Carter House with living history camps and demonstrations there. Free with site admissions. www.carnton.org and www.carterhouse1864.com. |
| 16-18 |
MS |
Living history and Civil War-era homes included with the Holly Springs Pilgrimage Historic Homes Tour. www.visithollysprings.org or 888-687-4765. |
| 16-18 |
VA |
Reenactment, "Skirmish at Jeffersonville," at the Historic Crab Orchard Museum and Pioneer Park in Tazewell. Friday evening artillery demonstration, camps with living history open 10 am each weekend day. Battles at 2 pm Saturday and Sunday. Period ball Saturday night ($5). $5/daily adult. www.craborchardmuseum.com or 276-988-6755. |
| 17 |
AR |
Living history, “Civil War Supper,” includes period meal and tour at the Williams’ Tavern Restaurant, Historic Washington State Park. $25/adults. Reservations: 870-983-2684. www.historicwashingtonstatepark.com. |
| 17 |
IL |
Civil War show, tables of Civil War-related items for show and sale at the DuPage Fairgrounds in Wheaton. www.zurkopromotions.com. |
| 17 |
TN |
“Hallowed Ground: A Lantern Tour of Stones River National Cemetery,” in Murfreesboro. Tours begin 6:30 pm. Free. Reservations necessary, call 615-893-9501. Details: www.nps.gov/stri. |
| 17 |
DC |
Seminar, “1862: Shiloh, Second Bull Run, and Antietam: Battles that Changed the Civil War,” at the S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 10 am-4:30 pm. $120. www.residentassociates.org (Lectures and Seminars). |
| 17 |
MD |
Living history, "President Street Station Parade & Ceremony," commemorating the 1861 Baltimore Riot, begins at the Fells Point Recreation Pier, 1717 Thames St., in Baltimore. 10 am. 410-437-4467. |
| 17 |
MD |
Bus tour, John Wilkes Booth Escape Route,” the original 12-hour tour presented by the Surratt Society. Leaves from the Surratt House Museum in Clinton. $70. Information about reservations: www.surratt.org or 301-868-1121. |
| 17 |
PA |
Living history, “Press Corp,” at the David Wills House in Gettysburg. Explore the newspaper business of the era. Free with admission. www.daviswillshouse.org or 866-486-5735. |
| 17 |
PA |
“An Evening with the Painting,” a history of the Cyclorama painting at the Gettysburg National Military Park’s Museum and Visitor Center. 6-8:30 pm. Tickets: www.gettysburgfoundation.org or 877-874-2478. |
| 17 |
NC |
Living history, “Civil War Soldier for a Day,” at Historic Latta Plantation in Huntersville. Free with site admission. www.lattaplantation.org. |
| 17 |
VA |
Car caravan tour, “Kelly’s Ford and Stevensburg,” on the Brandy Station battlefield. Begins at Graffiti House, 19484 Brandy Road, Brandy Station. 10 am. $10. 540-727-7718 or www.brandystationfoundation.com. |
| 17 |
VA |
Lecture, “Legacy of Lee and Jackson,” at Panera Bread, 3955 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 6 pm. $5. 703-250-8705. |
| 17 |
VA |
Civil War Day and Emancipation Day at Historic Tredegar in Richmond. Living history, music and weapons demonstrations with walking and bus tours available. 10 am–5 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/rich or 804-780-1865. |
| 17 |
VA |
Self-guided tours of the First Battle of Kernstown at Rose Hill, a critical part of that battlefield near Winchester. Site at 1850 Jones Road is open 1-4 pm. $5. www.shenandoahmuseum.org or 540-662-1473 extension 235. |
| 17 |
VA |
Van Tour, “The First Battle of Manassas,” leaves from Lee Hall Mansion in Newport News.8 am-6 pm. $50. Reservations necessary. www.leehall.org or 757-888-3371. |
| 17-18 |
CA |
Reenactment, “Las Mariposas Civil War Days,” in Mariposa. Camps, demonstrations and multiple battles each day. Camps open 9 am-6 pm Saturday and 9 am-4 pm Sunday. $5. More info, directions: www.thecivilwardays.com. |
| 17-18 |
VA |
Tour, “Grant’s Overland Campaign: From the Wilderness to Cold Harbor,” based in Fredericksburg. $300. Details: www.civilwartours.org. |
| 17-18 |
VA |
Living history at Montpelier, home of James Madison, near Orange. Camps and hut construction on the historic site of an 1864 winter camp. 9 am-5 pm Saturday, 9 am-2 pm Sunday. Montpelier admission applies. www.montpelier.org or 540-672-2728. |
| 17-18 |
VA |
Living history, camps and demonstrations, music, horse artillery and a re-enactment of the surrender ceremony at the Appomattox Court House NHP. www.nps.gov/apco or 434-352-8987 extension 26. |
| 17-18 |
NC |
Living history, "Odyssey of an Ironclad," highlights the adventures of the Confederate ironclad CSS Albemarle and her journey along the Roanoke River corridor to Plymouth, featuring a working replica of the ironclad. Event begins Saturday morning with a program at Halifax at the site of the CSA Naval Shipyard, then resumes mid-day at the boat ramp at the foot of the Route 258 bridge in Scotland Neck where the replica begins its trip to Plymouth on the river. The "Albemarle" is scheduled to arrive in Plymouth Sunday afternoon. www.gowildnc.com or www.livinghistoryweekend.com or 252-793-1377. |
| 17-18 |
NC |
145th anniversary commemoration at Bennett Place State Historic Site in Durham. Living history, lectures, special tours and more commemorate the largest surrender of the war. 10 am-4 pm Saturday, 10 am-3 pm Sunday. Free. 919-383-4345. |
| 18 |
MD |
Battlefield hike, “The Burnside Bridge,” guided two-hour ranger-led hike at the Antietam National Battlefield (stop 9). 1:30 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/anti. |
| 18 |
VA |
Living history, camp and demonstrations at Colvin Mill Run, 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. 11 am-4 pm. Free admission (fee for mill tours). 703-759-2771. |
| 18 |
VA |
Lecture, “The 9th and 61st Virginia Infantries,” at the Isle of Wight Museum, 103 Main St, Smithfield. 2 pm. Free. 757-356-1223. |
| 18 |
VA |
Living history, artillery drills and firing at the Manassas National Battlefield Park. 1 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/mana or 703-361-1339. |
| 22 |
VA |
Living history, “Foodways Program,” 19th-century techniques at the Bushong House in the New Market Battlefield State Historical Park in New Market. 10 am-4 pm. Free with admission. www.vmi.edu/newmarket or 866-515-1864. |
| 22 |
VA |
Class, "Exploring the Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville Campaigns," with A. Wilson Greene, at the Virginia Historical Society in Richmond. Continues April 29. 5:30-7 pm. $60. www.vahisotrical.org or 804-342-9676. |
| 23-24 |
VA |
Symposium, "Stonewall Jackson Symposium," annual event sponsored by the Stonewall Jackson House in Lexington. Lectures, house tours and living history presentation. $270. Registration closes April 16. 540-463-2552 or email development@stonewalljackson.org. |
| 23-25 |
VA |
Living history, “Civil War Weekend,” in Buchanan. Camps, demonstrations, music, movies and much more in downtown Buchanan. Street skirmish Friday evening, Battle 2 pm Sunday. www.townofbuchanan.com or 540-254-1212. |
| 23-25 |
NC |
Symposium, “Salisbury Confederate Prison,” in Salisbury. Speakers, banquet, memorial services and more. More info, registration: southpaws@salisbury.net. |
| 23-25 |
SC |
Living history, ”Raid on Hopkin’s Farm,” 3717 Fork Shoals Road, in Simpsonville. $5. www.raidonhopkinsfarm.webs.com. |
| 24 |
WV |
Civil War Train Rides with living history and camps at the South Side Depot, 126 S Main St, Petersburg. 11:30 am, 1 pm and 2:30 pm. $7/adult. www.southsidedepot.com or 304-257-9264. |
| 24 |
NC |
Walking tour commemorating the end of the Civil War. Begins at the Alexander Dickson House, 150 E King St, Hillsborough. Noon and 2 pm. $5. 919-732-2201. |
| 24 |
MD |
Living history, “Ship’s Company,” life in the Civil War navy at the USS Constellation in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. 10 am-4 pm. Free with admission. www.historicships.org or 410-539-1797. |
| 24 |
MD |
Bus tour, John Wilkes Booth Escape Route,” the original 12-hour tour presented by the Surratt Society. Leaves from the Surratt House Museum in Clinton. $70. Information about reservations: www.surratt.org or 301-868-1121. |
| 24 |
VA |
Lecture, "Love and Lust: Private and Amorous Letters of the Civil War," at Historic Blenheim and the Civil War Interpretive Center, 3610 Lee Highway, Fairfax. 2 pm. Free. 703-591-0560. |
| 24 |
VA |
Living history, "Camp of Instruction," infantry and artillery units at Chatham, across the river from Fredericksburg. Public is invited to view training and firing demonstrations. Drill 10 am-3 pm. Firing demos early afternoon. Free. www.nps.gov/frsp. |
| 24 |
VA |
Book talk, "Remembering Virginia's Confederates, by Sean Heuvel, at the Virginia War Museum in Newport News. 1 pm. Free with admission. 757-247-8523. |
| 24 |
VA |
Bus tour, “John Wilkes Booth Escape Tour Through Virginia,” covers some of the lesser-known sites between the Potomac River and the Garrett Farm. Begins at the Route 301 Potomac Gateway Center (Virginia side of the Potomac). 9 am-1 pm. $35. Reservations: 804-742-5036. |
| 24 |
VA |
Home and garden tour, "Robert E. Lee's Neighborhood," in Lexington. Annual garden club tour includes visits to homes associated with Lee and Stonewall Jackson. 10 am-5 pm. More info: www.vagardenweek.org. Lexington tickets email: nancymcl@rockbridge.net. |
| 24 |
VA |
Walking tour, “Petersburg and Secession,” begins at the Historic Petersburg Courthouse in downtown Petersburg. 11 am, 1:30 and 3:30 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/pete or 804-732-3531. |
| 24-25 |
AL |
Reenactment, “Battle of Selma,” in Selma. Living history, camps, demonstrations all weekend. Battles at 2 pm each day. $7 daily admission. Directions, details: www.battleofselma.com. |
| 24-25 |
NC |
Reenactment and living history, “Thunder on the Roanoke, the Battle of Plymouth,” in Plymouth. Military and civilian living history, music and battle reenactment. www.livinghistoryweekend.com or 252-793-4804. |
| 24-25 |
WV |
Living history, “Jones-Imboden Raid Civil War Weekend,” at Prickett’s Fort State Park in Fairmont. Camps, demonstrations and more. 304-363-3030 or www.prickettsfort.org. |
| 25 |
NC |
Living history, "Civil War Communications," at the Museum of the Cape Fear in Fayetteville. Telegraph and signal flag demonstrations 1-5 pm. Free. 910-486-1330. |
| 25 |
MD |
Battlefield hike, “The Final Attack,” guided two-hour ranger-led hike at the Antietam National Battlefield (stop 9). 1:30 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/anti. |
| 25 |
VA |
Lecture, “Mosby’s Keydet Rangers,” at the Graffiti House, 19484 Brandy Road, in Brandy Station. 2 pm. Free. 540-727-7718 or www.brandystationfoundation.com. |
| 25 |
VA |
Tour, “Stories in Stone: A Guided Tour Through the Manassas City Cemetery,” includes Civil War content. 3 pm. $15/adult. www.manassasmuseum.org or 703-368-1873. |
| 25 |
PA |
“March for Gettysburg,” annual fundraising march sponsored by the Gettysburg Foundation. Details: www.gettysburgfoundation.org or 877-874-2478. |
| 29 |
VA |
Lecture, “Faces of the American Civil War,” photography and common soldiers, at the Old Manassas Courthouse, Grant and Lee avenues in Manassas. 7 pm. Free. www.pwcgov.org/historicsites or 703-792-5546. |
29-
May 3 |
TN |
Mississippi River Tour, lectures aboard the Delta Queen tied up at Chattanooga, with tours to Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain, and Missionary Ridge. Guides: John C. Waugh, Dennis Frye, and James Ogden III. Details: 866-956-4440 or www.customtravelconcepts.com. |
| 30 |
DC |
Events celebrating the opening of "Discovering the Civil War" at the National Archives. Concerts by the Federal City Brass Band begin on the hour 10 am-2 pm. Book talk, "At the Edge of the Precipice: Henry Clay and the Compromise that Saved the Union," at noon. A showing of the movie "Glory" at 7 pm. All at the National Archives, Constitution Avenue and Ninth Street NW. All free. 202-357-5000 or www.archives.gov/calendar. |
