| 2 |
VA |
Book talk, "Enduring Battle: American Soldiers in Three Wars," at the Arlington Central Library, 1015 N Quincy St, Arlington. Signing, 6:30 pm. Lecture 7 pm. Free. 703-228-5990. |
3
 |
VA |
Tour and dinner, "Jamestown in the Civil War." A guided tour of Fort Pocahontas, a Confederate fort on Jamestown Island, and dinner following at a James River cafe. $24.95. Reservations: 1-800-HISTORY. |
3
|
DC |
Book talk, "When General Grant Expelled the Jews," at the McGowan Theater in the National Archives Buildng. 7 pm. Free. 202-357-5000. |
| 3 |
TN |
Lecture, "The Fall of Nashville and the Rise of Sirens," at Carnton Plantation in Franklin. 6 pm. Free. battleoffranklintrust.org |
| 4-6 |
TX |
Reenactment, "Battle of Port Jefferson" at Tuscumia Ranch and downtown Jefferson. Living history all three days with battles at 4 pm Saturday and 1:30 pm Sunday. Ball Saturday evening. Other events in town and on battlfield. $5/battle. Complete schedule: www.marioncountycoc.org |
4-6
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VA |
Walking, bus tours and special programs, "To Freedom," commemorates the escape to freedom by Fredericksburg and area slaves in 1862. Includes bus tour, "Places of Bondage and Freedom," Friday and Sunday. Walking tours Saturday and a riverfront walk and ceremony Saturday evening. www.nps.gov/frsp |
5
|
VA |
Reenactment and living history, "McDowell Battlefield Day," in McDowell. Camps relating to Jackson's Valley Campaign with reenactment of the battle. 9 am-5:30 pm. $5. www.battleofmcdowell.org. |
| 5 |
VA |
Car-caravan tour, "Brandy Station Battlefield: Fleetwood Hill," begins 10 am at the Graffiti House in Brandy Station. $10. www.brandystationfoundation.org |
| 5 |
VA |
Living history and exhibits, "New Kent during the Civil War," at the New Kent Courthouse, 12007 Courthouse Circle. 10 am-4 pm. |
| 5 |
VA |
Living history, lectures, films and more during the 150 Legacy Project at Magruder Elementary School, 700 Penniman Road, Williamsburg. 10 am-2 pm. Free. www.williamsburgcc.com/ civilwar/events |
| 5 |
VA |
Bus tour, "Battle of McDowell Reenactment" Leaves from Staunton visitor center, 35 S New St, at 11 am. $90. Reservations: www.stauntonguidedtours.com |
| 5 |
VA |
Living history, artillery demonstrations at Hanover Tavern in Hanover, north of Richmond on US 301. 10 am-3 pm. www.hanovertavern.org |
| 5 |
VA |
Living history, "Fairfax Civil War Day" with camps and demonstrations, tours and more, at Historic Blenheim, 3610 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax City. 10 am-5 pm. 703-591-0560. |
| 5 |
DC |
Walking tour, "Fort DeRussy Hike," see one of the forts defending Washington. Begins at the Nature Center in Rock Creek Park, 5200 Glover Road. 11 am. Free. www.nps.gov/rocr |
| 5 |
DC |
"Union Field Hospital" ranger program at Fort Stevens, 1000 Quackenbos St NW. 2 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/rocr |
| 5 |
NC |
Living history and period music at the North Carolina State Capitol, 1 E Edenton St, Raleigh. Military and civilian demonstrations. Free. 919-733-4994. |
| 5 |
MD |
Walking tour, "Maryland Day" ranger-led tour of state-related sites at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. 11 am. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/anti |
| 5 |
MD |
Battlefield Hikes at the Monocacy National Battlefield near Frederick. Ranger-led walks at 9 am, 11:30 am and 2 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/mono |
| 5 |
MD |
Bus tour, "John Wilkes Booth Escape Route," classic 12-hour tour sponsored by the Surratt Society in Clinton. $75. Details, registration: www.surratt.org. |
| 5 |
SC |
Tour, "Batteries Pringle & Tynes," part of the Charleston Confederate defenses, with Charleston Museum curator. 1:30 pm. $20. Register: www.charlestonmuseum.org. |
| 5 |
AR |
Living history, "The Pea Ridge Campaign — The Spring & Summer of 1862" at the Old State House Museum in Little Rock. Vignettes throughout the day relating to new exhibit. 10 am-4 pm. Free. www.oldstatehouse.com |
| 5 |
LA |
Living history, "Women Who Donned the Uniform," at the Mansfield State Historic Site in Mansfield. 2 pm. Free with park admission. 318-872-1474. |
| 5 |
KS |
Walking tour, opening day tour with John Brown at the Black Jack Battlefield near Baldwin City. 1 pm. Free. www.blackjackbattlefield.org |
| 5-6 |
TN |
Living history, "Playing the Civil War," recreation during the war, including a cricket game. at Stones River National Battlefield in Murfreesboro. Free. www.nps.gov/stri |
| 5-6 |
OH |
Civil War show, period artifacts and arms for show and sale with living history at the Richland County Fairgrounds in Mansfield. 9 am-5 pm Saturday, 9 am-3 pm Sunday. $6. www.ohiocivilwarshow.com |
5-6
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NM |
Reenactment, "Glorietta Pass and Apache Canyon" at El Rancho de las Golondrinas Living History Museum near Santa Fe. www.golondrinas.org. |
| 5-6 |
MO |
Reenactment, camps, demonstration, living history and battles each day at Binder Park, 5840 Rainbow Drive, Jefferson City. Camps open 9 am-10 pm Saturday, 9 am-3 pm Sunday. Night artillery firing scheduled. www.mocivilwar150.org |
5-6
|
VA |
Living history, "Slaves Crossing to Freedom," at George Washington's Boyhood Home (Ferry Farm), 268 Kings Highway, Falmouth (near Fredericksburg). 10 am-5 pm. Free with park admission. www.ferryfarm.org. |
5-6
|
VA |
Special Civil War-oriented programs at Colonial Williamsburg. See www.history.org for details. |
| 5-6 |
VA |
Living history, "Anniversary of the Battle of the Wilderness," at Ellwood Manor, near the intersection of Rts. 3 and 20 west of Fredericksburg. Camps, demonstrations and speical exhibits and talks. 11 am-4 pm Saturday and 11 am-5 pm Sunday. Free, donations welcome. www.fowb.org |
| 5-6 |
VA |
Living history, "Field Hospital Encampment," on the grounds of the White Oak Civil War Museum, 985 White Oak Road, Falmouth. 10 am-5 pm each day. Surgical and military demonstrations at 11 am and 1:30 pm. Free (fee for museum). 540-371-4235. |
| 5-6 |
PA |
Reenactment and living history, "Fairfield Civil War Days," in Fairfield. Camps with demonstrations open 9 am both days. Battles at 2 pm both days. Bonfire stories with music at the Fairfield Inn 7-9 pm Saturday. Free. www.gettysburg.travel. |
| 5-6 |
FL |
Living history, "Union Spring Encampment," camps and demonstrations at Fort Clinch State park in Fernandina Beach. 9 am-5 pm Saturday, 9 am-noon Sunday. 904-277-7274. |
| 5-6 |
MD |
Living history, camps and demonstrations at the Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 S Center St, Westminster. 10 am-5 pm Saturday, 10 am-4 pm Sunday. Fee charged. www.carrollcountyfarmmuseum.org. |
| 5-6 |
MD |
"Historic Site Ramble" in Washington County (based in Hagerstown). Showcase for area museums including opening weekend at the Pry House Field Hospital Museum in Keedysville. 11 am-5 pm. www.civilwarmed.org. |
| 6 |
LA |
Living history, "Firepower!" demonstrations of Civil War weapons at Port Hudson State Historic Site near Zachary.1-3 pm. Free with park admission. 225-654-3775. |
| 6 |
GA |
Living history, artillery demonstrations at the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park near Kennesaw. 11 am, noon, 2 pm and 3 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/kemo |
6
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VA |
Wreath laying at Redoubt No. 6, 1015 Penniman Road, Williamsburg, commemorating the 1862 battle there. www.williamsburgcc.com/ civilwar/events |
| 6 |
VA |
Civil War Genealogy Workshop at the Martinsville/Henry County Heritage Center and Museum, 1 E Main St, Martinsville. 3 pm. 276-403-5361. |
| 6 |
VA |
Walking tour, "Civil War Manassas," begins at the Manassas Museum. 2 pm. $15. Registration: 703-368-1873 or www.manassasmuseum.org |
| 6 |
VA |
Book talk, "Mosby Men and Mosby's Keydet Rangers," at the Manassas Museum. 2 pm. Free. www.manassasmuseum.org |
| 6 |
VA |
Living history, artillery and infantry demonstrations at the Manassas National Battlefield Park. 1-2 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/mana |
| 6 |
VA |
Civil War Music at the Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park near Rice. 1-3 pm. Free. 804-561-7510. |
| 6 |
VA |
Living history, camps and demonstrations commemorating the anniversary of the Battle of the Wilderness at Ellwood Manor, near Routes 20 and 3 west of Fredericksburg on the Wilderness Battlefield. www.fowb.org. |
| 6 |
MD |
Lecture, "Louisiana Soldiers at Antietam," at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. 2 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/anti |
| 8 |
MS |
Music, "Songs and Stories of the Civil War," at the Southern Culture Heritage Auditorium, Crawford and Cherry streets, Vicksburg. 7-10 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/vick |
8
|
VA |
Car-caravan tour of the McDowell battlefield on the anniversary. Begins at the Highland County Museum, 161 Mansion House Road, McDowell. 4 pm. Free. www.shenandoahatwar.org. |
| 8 |
VA |
Lecture, "Battle of Chantilly," at Sully, 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly. 7 pm. $5. 703-437-1794. |
| 9 |
MD |
Lecture, "Two Great American Armies at Antietam," at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. 7 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/anti |
| 9 |
VA |
Lunch talk, "Jackson in the Valley," at Baine's Books and Coffee, 205 Main St, Appomattox. 12:15 pm. Free. www.moc.org. |
9-12
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VA |
Living history, music, panel discussion, dance and more at the Chesterfeild Central Library, 9501 Lori Road, Chesterfield (south of Richmond). Kicks off commemoration of the Battle of Drewry's Bluff. Free. Complete schedule: www.OnToRichmond.com |
| 10 |
NC |
Confederate Memorial Day with living history at Bennett Place State Historic Site in Durham. 10 am-4 pm. Free. www.bennettplacehistoricsite.com. |
| 10 |
VA |
Living history, "Sewing Circle," life in the 1860s at the Bushong House on the New Market Battlefield State Park. 10 am-4 pm. Free with park admission. 866-515-1864. |
| 10 |
VA |
Lecture, "The Seven Days Battles: War at the Gates of Richmond," at the Old Manassas Courthouse, 9248 Lee Ave, Manassas. 7 pm. Free (donations welcome). 703-792-4754. |
| 10 |
VA |
Lecture, "Lead Like a General: Lessons for Today's Leaders from the Civil War," at Mount Zion Church, 40309 John Mosby Highway (Route 50), Aldie. 7 pm. $5. www.mosbyheritagearea.org. |
| 11 |
IL |
Living history, music and more a the Wheaton Civil War Fair, a recreation of the Sanitary Fair fundraiser fundraiser for the Center for History in Wheaton. 6:30 pm. $50/includes dinner. Details, reservations: www.wheatonhistory.org |
| 11 |
VA |
Lecture, "Civil War Women of Espionage," at the Loudoun Museum in Leesburg. 7 pm. $5. 703-777-7427. |
| 11 |
VA |
Play, "The Trumpet to the Cannon Spoke," short theatrical performances focusing on Civil War characters, during "Galleries at Night" at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley in Winchester. 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 pm. Free with admission. www.shenanodahmuseum.org |
| 12 |
SC |
Talks. "The Mystery of the H.L. Hunley," a tthe South Carolina State Museum in Columbia. 11 am, noon, 1, 2 and 3 pm. Free with admission. www.southcarolinastatemuseum.org |
| 12 |
NC |
"Civil War Veterans Recognition" in New Bern. Includes reception with last known son of a Civil War vet at the Attmore-Oliver House, 511 Broad St, at 2 pm followed by visits to local cemeteries. Free. www.newbernhistorical.org |
| 12 |
NC |
Confederate Memorial Day Service with speech at the Fort Fisher State Historic Site in Kure Beach. 4 pm. Free. 910-458-5538. |
| 12 |
MD |
Lecture, "The First Military Railroad," at the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore. Noon. Free with museum admission. www.borail.org |
| 12 |
MD |
Walking tour, "National Cemetery," at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. 11 am. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/anti |
| 12 |
MD |
Lecture, "The Battles of South Mountain and Antietam and Their 150th Anniversary Commemoration," at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick. 2 pm. Free with museum admission. www.civilwarmed.org or 301-695-1864. |
| 12 |
VA |
Lecture, "The Story of Alexandria's Civil War Crimean Ovens and Camp California," at the Fort Ward Museum in Alexandria. 1 pm. $10. www.fortward.org |
| 12 |
VA |
"Thinking of Mother," soldier letters home at the Petersburg National Battlefield. 10 am. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/pete |
| 12 |
VA |
Car-caravan tour, "Battle of Cedar Creek," meets at the battlefield visitor center, 8437 Valley Pike, south of Middletown. 2 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/cebe |
| 12 |
VA |
Living history, "Cavaliers, Courage and Coffee," tales from the Mosby Heritage Area at Mount Bleak in Sky Meadows State Park near Delaplane. 7:30 pm. www.mosbyheritagearea.org. |
| 12 |
VA |
Lecture, "Confederate Monuments," at the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort. 3 pm. Free. www.ncmaritimemuseums.com. |
12-13
|
NC |
Living history at Bennett Place State Historic Site in Durham focuses on enlistment. 10 am-4 pm Saturday, 10 am-3 pm Sunday. Free. bennettplacehistoricsite.com. |
| 12-13 |
VA |
Living history, "Fort Clifton Festival," camps, demonstrations, exhibits and more at Fort Clifton Park, Conduit Road and Brockwell Lane, Colonial Heights. 10 am-5 pm. Free. www.ontorichmond.com |
| 12-13 |
PA |
Living history at the Pennsylvania Memorial in the Gettysburg National Military Park. Free. www.nps.gov/gett |
12-15
|
VA |
Anniversary programs at Drewry's Bluff, part of the Richmond National Battlefield Park. Living history camps and demonstrations with ranger programs. Free. www.nps.gov/rich |
| 13 |
MD |
Lecture, "The Civil War Comes to Frederick's Churches — 150 Years Ago," part one at the Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ, 11 W Church St, Frederick. 9:30 am. Free. 301-662-2762. |
| 13 |
VA |
"Mother's Day 1860s Afternoon Tea," at Leesylvania State Park in Woodbridge. 1:30-3 pm. $4. 703-583-6004. |
| 13 |
VA |
Mother's Day at Ellwood Manor. Reading of soldier/family letters at Ellwood Manor, near Routes 20 and 3 west of Fredericksburg on the Wilderness Battlefield. www.fowb.org. |
15
 |
VA |
Lecture, "The Naval Battle of Drewry's Bluff: May 15, 1862," at Hanover Tavern, 13181 Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover. 7 pm. $3. www.hanovertavern.org |
| 15 |
VA |
Lecture, "Capture of New Orleans," at the Education Center, Pamplin Historical Park near Petersburg. 7 pm. Free. www.pamplinpark.org |
| 16 |
MO |
Lecture, "First Civil War Battle of Independence (MO)," at the Truman Memorial Buidling, 416 W Maple Ave, Independence. Noon. Free. 816-325-7419. |
| 16 |
OH |
Lecture, "Lincoln's Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation to his Cabinet," at the Heritage Village Museum in Sharon Woods Park, Sharonville. 7 pm. Free. www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org |
| 16-20 |
VA |
Living history and live-fire demonstrations at the North-South Skirmish Association Spring Nationals at Fort Shenandoah near Winchester. Free. Details, directions: www.n-ssa.org |
| 17-20 |
VA |
Bus tour, "Jackson's Valley Campaign," sponsored by Pamplin Historical Park. Details, reservations: www.pamplinpark.org or 804-861-2408. |
| 18 |
VA |
Book talk, The Iron Way: Railroads, the Civil War and the Making of Modern America, at the Virginia State Library, 800 E Broad St, Richmond. Noon. Free. www.lva.virginia.gov |
| 18 |
VA |
Lunch talk, "Joseph E. Johnston and the Battle of Seven Pines," at the Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond. Noon. Free. www.moc.org. |
| 18-20 |
VA |
Living history, camps and demonstrations at the Winter Hut Site on the grounds of Montpelier, James Madison's home near Orange. Camp set-up until 5 pm Friday. Camps open 9 am-5 pm Saturday, 9 am-2:30 pm Sunday. Ticket to Montpelier suggested. Event is free. www.montpelier.org |
| 18-20 |
KY |
Reenactment, "Battle of Sacramento" near Sacramento. Living history camps, music, night artillery firing (Friday). Battles at 2 pm Saturday and 1:45 pm Sunday. Camps open 9 am Saturday, 10 am Sunday. Schedule: www.battleofsac.com. |
| 18-20 |
WI |
Living history, "Rally ’Round the Flag!" at Maple Hill Cemetery and Levi Leonard Park in Evansville. Friday evening living history and memorial program at the cemetery. Camps, demonstrations, music and more beginning at 9 am each day at the park (15 Antes Drive). Civil War dinner and dance Saturday night. Most events free. Tickets for dinner and dance. 608-882-5528. |
| 19 |
LA |
Tour, "Artillery Ridge" 2-mile, ranger led hike at Port Hudson State Historic Site near Zachary. 10 am. Free with park admission. 225-654-3775. |
| 19 |
LA |
"Children's Games of the Civil War," special program at the Mansfield State Historic Site in Mansfield. 9:30 am. Free with park admission. 318-872-1474. |
| 19 |
KS |
Living history, "Daily Life of a Civil War Soldier," at the Mine Creek Battlefield State Historic Site near Pleasanton. 1-2:30 pm. $5. 913-352-8890. |
| 19 |
DC |
Living history walking tour, "Courage! The Civil War in Washington," see some famous Washington's landmarks and hear the stories. Tour meets at 10th and E St., NW. 11 am. $12/adult. www.historicstrolls.com |
| 19 |
WV |
Living history, train ride with McNeils Rangers from Romney to Ridgedale (built 1850). Tours and living history at the site. Train leaves from Romney 10 am. $35/adult. More info: 304-424-0736 or tickets at the Romney visitor center. |
| 19 |
PA |
Seminar, "1862: ‘All hell breaks loose,’" lecture and field program in Gettysburg. More info, registration: www.gettysburgfoundation.org |
| 19 |
MD |
Living history, "School of the Soldier," at the B&O Railorad Museum/Ellicott City Station in Ellicott City. 10 am-4 pm. Free with admission. www.borail.org |
| 19 |
MD |
Grand opening of renovation and new exhibits at Ferry Hill, historic home across the Potomac River from Shepherdstown (WV) and a landmark near the Antietam battlefield. 1 pm. Free. www.canaltrust.org |
| 19 |
MD |
Lecture, "Monument Dedications and Commemorations at Antietam," at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. 11 am. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/anti |
| 19 |
MD |
Victorian Garden Planting Party at the Pry House Field Hospital Museum in Keedysville. Help with the 19th-century medicinal plants. 9 am-3 pm. www.civilwarmed.org. |
19
|
VA |
Tours and talks, "Mr. Lincoln Visits Fredericksburg," based on Lincoln's May 23, 1862, visit. Based at Chatham. www.nps.gov/frsp |
19
|
VA |
Living history, "March of the Tigers and an Evening with Stonewall Jackson" at the Luray Valley Museum, 970 US 211 West (Luray Caverns) in Luray. 6 pm. Free. www.luraycaverns.com or www.shenandoahatwar.org. |
| 19 |
VA |
Car-caravan tour, "Brandy Station Battlefield: Buford Knoll & Yew Ridge," begins 10 am at the Graffiti House in Brandy Station. $10. www.brandystationfoundation.org |
| 19 |
VA |
Living history, "Civil War Day," in Falls Church. Camps and demonstrations, tours, period music and Civil War medical exhibit. 10 am-3 pm at Cherry Hill Park, 312 Park Ave. in Falls Church. Free. 703-248-5171. |
| 19 |
VA |
Book talk, "‘Hell is Being a Republican in Virginia,’ The Postwar Relationship Between John S. Mosby, and Ulysses S. Grant," at the Bristol Public Library, 701 Goode St, Bristol. 1 pm. Free. 276-645-8780. |
| 19 |
VA |
Walking tour, "Twilight Stories in Stone," at the Manassas Confederate Cemetery. 6:30 pm. $15. www.manassasmuseum.org |
| 19 |
VA |
Walking tour, "Follow the Cavalry," at the Five Forks Battlefield, part of the Petersburg National Battlefield. 7 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/pete |
| 19 |
VA |
Music, "Arlington Taps 150," commemorates the anniversary of the bugle call "Taps" at the Old Amphitheater in Arlington National Cemetery. 10 am-noon. Free. www.taps150.org |
| 19 |
VA |
Living history, "Hanover Heritage Day," Civil War camps and artillery demonstrations at Hanover Tavern, 13181 Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover. 10 am-3 pm. $3. www.hanovertavern.org |
| 19 |
VA |
Living history tours, "Soldier-led Tours of Fort Ward," at Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site in Alexandria. 10 am-4 pm. Free. www.fortward.org or 703-746-4848. |
| 19 |
VA |
Boat tour, "Potomac River Blockade," includes surviving batteries that enforced the Confederate blockade (September 1861-March 1862). 10 am-1 pm. $30 includes lunch. Reservations: 703-792-4754. |
| 19 |
VA |
Boat tour, "The Civil War on the James," includes Dutch Gap, Trent's Reach and more. Leaves from Deep Bottom Park, southeast of Richmond. 8-10 am, 10:30 am-12:30 pm and 1-3 pm. $45/person. Details, reservations: 804-938-2350. |
| 19 |
VA |
Living history, "Civil War Hut Construction," at the site of a winter Confederate camp on the grounds of Montpelier, home of James Madison, near Orange. 10 am-4 pm. www.montpelier.org or 540-672-2728. |
| 19 |
VA |
Kids Day, special games and activities at the Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park near Rice. 1-3 pm. Free. 804-561-7510. |
| 19 |
VA |
Walking tour, Fort Huger, 15080 Talcott Terrace in Isle of Wight County on the James River near Smithfield. 10 am. Free. 757-357-0115. |
| 19 |
VA |
Living history, "Songs and Remembrances" camps and music at Stratford Hall, 483 Great House Road, Stratford. Fee charged. www.stratfordhall.org. |
| 19 |
VA |
Van Tour, "Battle of Williamsburg," site associated with the 1862 battle. Begins at Lee Hall in Newport News. 9 am-3 pm. $45. www.leehall.org or 757-888-3371. |
| 19-20 |
MO |
House tour, "Antebellum Homes Tour," in Independence. Proceeds to Civil War monuments at the Little Blue River battlefield. $12. 816-225-7944. |
| 19-20 |
CA |
Reenactment at Gibson Ranch, 8556 Gibson Ranch Road, Elverta. Camps and living history 10 am-6:30 pm Saturday, 9 am-3 pm Sunday. Battles at 1 and 5:30 pm Saturday and 11 am and 2 pm Sunday. $7. www.gibson-ranch.com |
| 19-20 |
MS |
Ranger programs commemorating the anniversary of Grant's direct attacks on Vicksburg at the Vicksburg National Military Park. 9 am-4 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/vick |
| 19-20 |
OH |
Reenactment at the Heritage Village Museum in Sharon Woods Park, Sharonville. Camps and demonstrations 10 am-5 pm Saturday, 10 am-3 pm Sunday. Battles at 2 pm each day $7/adult. www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org |
| 19-20 |
GA |
Reenactment, "Battle of Reseca," north of Reseca, off US Hwy 41. Living history camps and demonstrations open 9 am with battles at 2 pm each day. $5. www.georgiadivision.org. |
19-20
|
WV |
Reenactment, "Battle of Lewisburg," living history and demonstrations plus street battle in Lewisburg. www.battleoflewisburg.org |
| 19-20 |
MD |
Living history, "Thunder on the Mountain," artillery demonstrations on South Mountain, Fox's Gap, Reno Monument Road, near Middletown. Firings Saturday at 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm; Sunday at 11 am and 1 pm. Free. 301-791-4767. |
| 19-20 |
PA |
Living history, camp and demonstrations at the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg. 10 am-4 pm Saturday, noon-4 pm Sunday. www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org |
| 19-20 |
PA |
Living history at Spangler's Spring in the Gettysburg National Military Park. Free. www.nps.gov/gett |
| 19-20 |
NY |
Reenactment, "Fire on the Genesee," at Letchworth State Park near Mt. Morris. Camps and demonstratons all weekend. Battles each day. www.fireonthegenesee.com |
| 19-20 |
VA |
Symposium, "Battle of Cedar Creek," includes opening and closing receptions and battlefield tour. Based in Strasburg. $225. www.cedarcreekbattlefield.org. |
| 19-20 |
VA |
Reenactment, annual event at Fort Pocahontas, on the James River off Route 5 between Richmond and Williamsburg. Living history camps and demonstrations with battles each day. Details, directions: www.fortpocahontas.org. |
| 19-20 |
VA |
Reenactment, "The Battles of Spotsylvania," 9019 Old Battlefield Road in Spotsylvania (near Fredericksburg). www.spotsylvania.org/2012.htm. |
| 19-20 |
VA |
Reenactment, "Battle of New Market," on the historic battlefield at the New Market Battlefield State Historical Park. Living history camps and demonstrations 10 am-5 pm each day. Battles at 2 pm. Saturday and 1:30 pm Sunday. www.vmi.edu/newmarket or 866-515-1864. |
| 20 |
TN |
Book talk, The Class of 1846 by Jack Waugh at the Fort Donelson National Battlefield near Dover. 6 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/fodo |
| 20 |
VA |
Car-caravan tour, "Battle of Cedar Creek," meets at the battlefield visitor center, 8437 Valley Pike, south of Middletown. 2 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/cebe |
| 20 |
MD |
Car-caravan tour, "Battle of Cedar Creek," meets at the battlefield visitor center, 8437 Valley Pike, south of Middletown. 2 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/cebe |
| 20 |
MD |
Book talk, A Rare Case of Two Brothers Who Actually Fought Against Each Other in the Civil War, at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. 11 am. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/anti |
| 20-24 |
DC
VA |
Ken Burns Civil War Event, includes exclusive guided visits to DC and area museums and sites including Arlington National Cemetery, the Manassas National Battlefield, Ford's Theatre and many more with a keynote and visit with filmmaker Burns. From $3,990 including hotel, some meals. Organized by Burns and Tauck Tours. www.tauck.com or 800-468-2825. |
| 21 |
MO |
Book discussion, The Class of 1846: From West Point to Appomattox: Stonewall Jackson, George McClellan and Their Brothers, at the Springfield-Greene County Library, 4653 S Campbell Ave, Springfield. 7 pm. Free. www.thelibrary.org |
| 21 |
GA |
Exhibit preview, "Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War," with music in the Atrium of the Social Sciences Building, Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw. 12:30 pm. Free. 770-423-6192. |
| 22 |
MS |
Ranger programs commemorating the anniversary of Grant's unsuccessful direct attacks on Vicksburg at the Vicksburg National Military Park. 9 am-4 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/vick |
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VA |
Car-caravan tour of the Front Royal battlefield. Orientation 1 pm, tour 2-4 pm. Begins at the Warren Heritage Society, 101 Chester St, Front Royal. $10. www.warrenheritagesociety.org or 540-636-0702. |
| 23 |
VA |
Gallery Walk, "An Artist's Story: Civil War Drawings by Edwin Forbes," at the Virginia Historical Society in Richmond. Noon. $6. www.vahistorical.org |
24
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VA |
Car-caravan tour of the running battle fought along the Valley Pike (Route 11) following the Battle of Front Royal. Begins at the NPS offices, 7718 ½ Main St, Middletown. 4 pm. Free. www.shenandoahatwar.org. |
24
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VA |
Discussion of the Civll War with author Adam Goodheart at the Fort Monroe Theater, 42 Tidball Road on Fort Monroe in Hampton. 7 pm. Free. 757-251-2754. |
24
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VA |
Confederate Memorial Day service and garden party in Alexandria. Service begins 6 pm at Christ Church, North Washington and Cameron streets. Free. Party follows at 806 Pine St. $25. Reservations: 703-217-7871. |
24
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VA |
Concert, Civil War-era tunes at Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site in Alexandria. 7 pm. Free. www.fortward.org or 703-746-4848. |
| 24 |
TN |
Book talk, The Class of 1846 by Jack Waugh at the Fort Donelson National Battlefield near Dover. 6 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/fodo |
| 24 |
TN |
Lecture, "How Long Must We Suffer: Bereavement and Mourning in the Civil War," at the McCracken County Public Library. 7 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/fodo. |
25
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VA |
Tour, "History at Sunset: The First Battle of Winchester," starts at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, 901 Amherst St, Winchester. 7 pm. Free. www.shenandoahatwar.org or 540-740-4545. |
25
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VA |
Car-caravan tour to sites associated with the First Battle of Winchester. Begins at the Winchester-Frederick County visitor center, 1400 S Pleasant Valley Road, Winchester. Orientation 1 pm, tour 2-4 pm. $10. www.shenandoahatwar.org. |
| 25-27 |
MI |
Living history, "Branch County Civil War Days," at Heritage Park in Coldwater. Friday train ride with Lincoln ($10). Camps and demonstrations all weekend. Military ball Saturday evening. Most activities free. civilwardays.webs.com. |
26
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VA |
Civil War balloon exhibit with emphasis on the Peninsula Campaign at the Yorktown Battlefield. 10 am-2 pm. www.visityorktown.org |
26
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VA |
Living history/driving tour of the Front Royal battlefield. Living history presentations at many stops on the 1862 self-guided battle driving tour. 10 am-4 pm. www.shenandoahatwar.org. |
| 26 |
VA |
Bus Tour, Shenandoah Valley Civil War sites 8 am-4 pm. $80. Begins at Mill Creek Church of the Brethren, 7600 Port Republic Road, Port Republic. Reservations: www.vbmhc.org or 540-438-1275. |
| 26 |
VA |
Luminaria, annual candle-lighted experience at the Fredericksburg National Cemetery near the Fredericksburg NPS visitor center, 1013 Lafayette Blvd. 8-11 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/frsp |
| 26 |
VA |
Living history and tours at Ellwood Manor, near Routes 20 and 3 west of Fredericksburg on the Wilderness Battlefield. www.fowb.org. |
| 26 |
DC |
Ranger talk, "Battleground National Cemetery," and the Battle at Fort Stevens, at the cemetery, 6600 block Georgia Ave, NW. 2 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/rocr |
| 26 |
PA |
Seminar, "1862: ‘All hell breaks loose,’" lecture and field program in Gettysburg. More info, registration: www.gettysburgfoundation.org |
| 26 |
PA |
"An Evening with the Painting," a special look at the famous Cyclorama at the Gettysburg National Military Park. 5 pm. $20. www.gettysburgfoundation.org |
| 26 |
MD |
Memorial Day activities in Sharpsburg and the Antietam National Cemetery and Battlefield. Parade follows 11 am ceremony in Sharpsburg, 3 pm event at the Antietam National Cemetery with speech and music. Free Civil War music concert at 7 pm at the Maryland Monument on the battlefield. www.nps.gov/anti |
| 26 |
MD |
Living history, "Confederate Surgeon and CSA Medical Practices," at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick. 11 am-4 pm. Free with museum admission. www.civilwarmed.org or 301-695-1864. |
| 26 |
NC |
Living history, "Memorial Day Remembrance," with "military through the ages" program at Bennett Place State Historic Site in Durham. 10 am-4 pm. Free. bennettplacehistoricsite.com. |
| 26 |
LA |
Living history, "Memorial Day Cannon Firing" camp and demonstrations at the Mansfield State Historic Site in Mansfield10 am-4 pm. Free with park admission. 318-872-1474. |
| 26 |
LA |
Living history, "Memorial Day Salute," artillery demonstrations at 1, 2 and 3 pm at Port Hudson State Historic Site near Zachary. Free with park admission. 225-654-3775. |
| 26 |
GA |
Walking tour, "Cheatham Hill," ranger-guided tour at the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. 11 am-1 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/kemo |
| 26 |
GA |
Living history, camps and demonstrations at Fort McAllister Historic Park near Richmond Hill. 9 am-5 pm. Park admission applies. 912-727-2339. |
26-27
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WV |
Living history, tours and more "Stonewall Jackson Stopped," 1862 Valley Campaign event at the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. 10 am-4 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/hafe |
| 26-27 |
PA |
Living history at Meade's Headquarters in the Gettysburg National Military Park. Free. www.nps.gov/gett |
| 26-27 |
VA |
Living history, infantry camp and demonstrations at the Manassas National Battlefield Park. 11 am-2 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/mana |
| 26-27 |
VA |
Living history, "General Grant and Mrs. Grant Return to City Point," at City Point (Hopewell) a unit of the Petersburg National Battlefield. 10 am-5 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/pete |
| 26-27 |
VA |
Living history, camps and demonstrations at George Washington's Boyhood Home (Ferry Farm), 268 Kings Highway, in Falmouth (near Fredericksburg) and Kenmore in Fredericksburg. 10 am-5 pm. Free with admission. www.ferryfarm.org and www.kenmore.org. |
| 26-27 |
TN |
Living history and ranger programs commemorating Memorial Day at the Shiloh National Military Park. 9 am-4 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/shil |
| 26-27 |
AL |
Reenactment at the Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park, 12632 Confederate Parkway, McCalla. Camps and demonstrations all weekend. Camps open 9 am each day. Battles at 2 pm each day. www.tannehill.org |
26-28
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VA |
Living history, "Civil War Weekend" at the Yorktown Battlefield. Camps and demonstrations all weekend with focus on Yorktown during the Peninsula Campaign. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/colo |
| 26-28 |
MD |
Flag display and focus on the history of Memorial Day at the Monocacy National Battlefield near Frederick. Free. www.nps.gov/mono |
| 26-28 |
MS |
Living history, "Military Thru the Ages," at the Vicksburg National Military Park. 9 am-4 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/vick |
| 27 |
TN |
Luminary at the Fort Donelson National Cemetery near Dover. 8 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/fodo |
| 27 |
TN |
Memorial Day service at the national cemetery in the Stones River National Battlefield in Murfreesboro. 1:30 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/stri. |
27
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VA |
Bus tour, "The Battle of Hanover Courthouse," covers the 1862 battle north of Richmond. Begins at Hanover Tavern, 13181 Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover. Noon-5 pm. $75 includes lunch. www.hanovertavern.org |
| 27 |
VA |
Lecture, "Generals in Bronze — Monuments and Memorials to Cavalry Commanders," at the Graffiti House in Brandy Station. 2 pm. Free, donations welcome. www.brandystationfoundation.org |
| 27 |
VA |
Living history, artillery camp and demonstrations at the Petersburg National Battlefield. 1-4:30 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/pete |
| 27 |
MD |
Lecture, "The Civil War Comes to Frederick's Churches — 150 Years Ago," part three at the Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ, 11 W. Church St, Frederick. 9:30 am. Free. 301-662-2762. |
| 27 |
MD |
Lecture, "James Hope," at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. 11 am. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/anti |
| 27-28 |
GA |
Living history, artillery demonstrations at the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park near Kennesaw. 11 am, noon, 2 pm and 3 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/kemo |
| 28 |
TN |
Memorial Day programs at the Shiloh National Military Park. Ceremony in the National Cemetery at 11 am followed by ranger-led tours of the battlefield. Free. www.nps.gov/shil |
| 28 |
TN |
Memorial Day commemoration at the Fort Donelson National Cemetery near Dover. 1 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/fodo |
| 28 |
GA |
Ranger program, "Fallen Leaders of Chickamauga," at the Chickamauga Battlefield. 2 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/chch |
| 28 |
VA |
"The Birth of Military Aviation," special Civil War balloon program at the Gloucester Main Street Library, 6920 Main St, Gloucester. 10 am-3 pm. www.visitgloucesterva.org |
| 28 |
VA |
Memorial Day observance at the Groveton Confederate Cemetery and New York Avenue at the Manassas National Battlefield Park. Begins noon at Groveton Cemetery. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/mana |
| 28 |
VA |
Car-caravan tour, "Battle of Cedar Creek," meets at the battlefield visitor center, 8437 Valley Pike, south of Middletown. 2 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/cebe |
| 31 |
ALL |
Park Day, nation-wide volunteer effort to clean up and restore Civil War battlefields and sites sponsored by the Civil War Trust. www.civilwar.org/parkday |
31
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VA |
Anniversary Battle of Seven Pines ranger talks and bus tour. Talks at the Sandston Library, 23 E Williamsburg Road, Sandston (east of Richmond) at 12:15, 4 and 5:30 pm. Free. Bus tour ($25) of the battlefield follows 5:30 talk (reservations by May 16: 804-771-2035). www.nps.gov/rich |
31
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VA |
Lecture, "Lee Takes Command" at the Virginia War Memorial Freedom Hall, 621 S Belvidere St, Richmond. 7 pm. Free. Reservations required: www.moc.org. |
| 31 |
VA |
Memorial Day service at the Confederate War Memorial Chapel with talk by John Quarstein, near the intersection of Grove Avenue and Boulevard in Richmond. 10 am. Free. www.myfamily.com/ group/confederatechapelcampno1 |
| 31 |
VA |
Living history, "Home Cookin,'" life in the 1860s at the Bushong House on the New Market Battlefield State Park. 10 am-4 pm. Free with park admission. 866-515-1864. |
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