| 1 |
LA |
“Firepower!” demonstrations of Civil War muskets and artillery at the Port Hudson State Historic Site near Zachary. 1–3 pm. Free with park admission. 225-654-3775. |
| 1 |
VA |
Preservation gala in honor of Laura Ratcliffe (Confederate spy) and the preservation of her home, Merrybrook, near Herndon. Ball 5-9 pm at the River Creek Country Club in Leesburg with music, speakers and dinner. Details: 703-953-3234 or 703-220-4541. |
| 1 |
PA |
Lecture, “The Great Central Fair in Philadelphia,” at the GAR Museum and Library, 4278 Griscom St, Philadelphia. 1:30 pm. Free (donations welcome). www.garmuslib.org or 215-289-6484. |
| 1 |
MD |
Living history, artillery and infantry demonstrations at Fort Washington Park near the Washington Beltway. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/fowa or 301-763-4600. |
| 3 |
MS |
Jefferson Davis birthday and grand reopening of Beauvoir in Biloxi. Living history, speeches, birthday celebration and tours of the home. 10 am. www.beauvoir.org. |
| 3 |
VA |
“Jefferson Davis’s 200th Birthday Celebration,” free admission, cake and a Davis reenactor at the Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond. Free all day. www.moc.org or 804-649-1861. |
| 3 |
VA |
Walking tour, “Jefferson Davis’s Richmond,” of the Confederate capital city as the Southern president might have known it with anecdotes about the chief executive. Begins at the Museum of the Confederacy. Noon–1 pm. $10. Reservations: www.moc.org or 804-649-1861 extension 37. |
| 3 |
VA |
Jefferson Davis birthday walking tours at Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond. 11 am and 2 pm. Free. 804-360-1771. |
| 5 |
TN |
Book discussion, "Between the Lines: Reading About the Civil War." Topic is the novel Cold Mountain and "Wartime Loyalty/Desertion" at the Heritage Center of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County, 225 W College St, Murfreesboro. 7 pm. Free. 615-217-8013. |
| 5 |
MO |
Film, "The General," at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum in Independence. 7 pm. Free. trumanlibrary.org. |
| 6 |
MS |
“Discovery Day,” at the Brice’s Crossroads battlefield near Baldwyn. Living history and activities for kids ages 8-13. 10 am-2 pm. www.bricescrossroads.com or 662-365-3969. |
| 6 |
VA |
Walking tour, “A Woeful Place Reclaimed: From Farm to Battlefield to Park – the Bloody Angle at Spotsylvania,” meets at Tour Stop 5 on the Spotsylvania battlefield. 7 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/frsp or 540-373-6122. |
| 6, 7 |
VA |
Walking tours, “Jefferson Davis’s Richmond,” guided tour of the Confederate capital city as the Southern president might have known it with anecdotes about the chief executive. Begins at the Museum of the Confederacy. Noon–1 pm. $10. Reservations: www.moc.org or 804-649-1861 extension 37. |
| 6-8 |
VA |
Living history, “A Gathering of Eagles,” major Civil War figures meet to discuss events at the Old Court House Museum in Winchester. More info, times and prices: courthousemuseum@verizon.net or 540-542-1145. |
| 7 |
LA |
Tour combining history and nature at the Confederate fortifications at Port Hudson State Historic Site near Zachary. 10 am. 225-654-3775. |
| 7 |
MS |
Living history and candlelight tour at the Brice’s Crossroads battlefield near Baldwyn. Demonstrations 10 am-7:30 pm. Candlelight tour of the Bethany Presbyterian Church begins at 7:30 pm. Free for living history. $3 evening tour. www.bricescrossroads.com or 662-365-3969. |
| 7 |
NC |
Living history, infantry and artillery demonstrations and encampments at the Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site near Fair Oaks. 10 am-4 pm. Free. 910-594-0789 or email bentonville@ncmail.net. |
| 7 |
GA |
“Jeff Davis Birthday Celebration,” living history, speakers and salutes at the Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site near Fitzgerald. 9 am-5 pm. $3/adult. 229-831-2335. |
| 7 |
MO |
Music, “Ray House Jamboree” at the Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield near Springfield. Traditional music and Ray House open for tours. 11 am-4 pm. Free with park admission. nps.gov/wicr or 417-732-2662 extension 224. |
| 7 |
TN |
Lantern tour, “Hallowed Ground: A Lantern Tour of Stones River National Cemetery,” ranger-guided tours feature soldier story. 7:30 pm. Free. Reservations required by the Monday before the event by calling 615-893-9501. |
| 7 |
VA |
Railway Festival, annual event in downtown Manassas. Includes living history, railroad displays and more. 10 am-5 pm. Free. manassasmuseum.org or 703-368-1873. |
| 7 |
VA |
Living history, "When the Bells Tolled on June 9," re-live the reaction of Petersburg citizens to a Union attack in 1864. At the South Side Railroad Depot in downtown Petersburg. Programs at 11 am, noon, 1:30, 2:30, 3 and 4 pm. Free. 804-732-3531 extension 205. |
| 7 |
VA |
"Churches under Siege: Soldiers' Aid Society Meeting," a program including living history vignettes, music and more portraying fund-raising activity at the 2nd Presbyterian Church, 419 W Washington St, Petersburg. 10 am–5 pm. Free. nps.gov/pete or 804-732-3531. |
| 7 |
VA |
Ball commemorates the anniversary of the Battle of Brandy Station at the Inn at Kelly’s Ford near Culpeper. Music, dinner, period dancing and more. 540-727-7718 or brandystationfoundation.com. |
| 7 |
PA |
Volunteer Work Day sponsored by the Gettysburg Foundation. Registration, information: 717-338-1243. |
| 7-8 |
PA |
Living history, infantry camp and demonstrations at the Pennsylvania Memorial and Pitzer Woods and the Sanitary Commission at the Cyclorama Center in the Gettysburg National Military Park. Free. 717-334-1124 extension 431 or www.nps.gov/gett. |
| 7-8 |
KY |
“Jefferson Davis Birthday Celebration” at the Davis State Historic Park near Fairview. Commemorating the 200th birthday of the Confederate president at his birthplace with speakers, living history and more. 270-889-6100. |
| 7-8 |
VA |
Living history, camp, drills, demonstrations and more at the White Oak Museum, 985 White Oak Road, in Falmouth (east of Fredericksburg). 9 am-5 pm Saturday, 9 am-2 pm Sunday. Free for living history, small charge for museum. 540-371-4234. |
| 7-8 |
VA |
Artillery demonstration, “Thunder on Marye’s Heights,” near the Fredericksburg national park visitor center. Free. Details, times: www.nps.gov/frsp or 540-373-6122. |
| 7-8 |
GA |
“Cool History,” themed programs examine various aspects of Civil War naval history at the National Civil War Naval Museum at Port Columbus. www.portcolumbus.org or 706-327-9798. |
| 7-8 |
MD |
Living history, “Fire on the Mountain,” at the South Mountain State Battlefield (near Fox’s Gap) near Boonsboro. Six artillery pieces in action on the original battlefield. 301-432-8065. |
| 7-8 |
MD |
Living history, “Blue and Gray Days,” at the Point Lookout State Park near Scotland. 11 am–4 pm Saturday; 11 am–3 pm Sunday. Park fee charged. 301-872-5688. |
| 7-8 |
MD |
Living history, “Giving Aid and Comfort,” medical and relief efforts following the Battles of Monocacy and Antietam portrayed at the Monocacy National Battlefield (Gambrill Mill) in Frederick. Free. www.nps.gov/mono or 301-662-3515. |
| 8 |
DC-VA |
Tour, “The Peninsula Campaign,” with Ed Bearss leaves from Air and Space Museum. A Smithsonian Resident Associate Program. 7 am. $158/non-members. www.CivilWarStudies.org. |
| 10 |
MD |
Lecture, “Black Sailors in Navy Blue” at the USS Constellation in Baltimore Harbor. 2 pm. Free with admission. www.constellation.org or 410-539-1797. |
| 12 |
MO |
Film, "Shenandoah," at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum in Independence. 7 pm. Free. trumanlibrary.org. |
| 12 |
VA |
Lecture, "Moses Ezekiel: Civil War Soldier, Renowned Sculptor," at the Virginia Historical Society in Richmond. Noon. Free with admission. www.vahistorical.org or 803-359-4901. |
| 12 |
TN |
Book discussion, "Between the Lines: Reading About the Civil War." Topic is the novel Cold Mountain and "Women and the Home Front" at the Heritage Center of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County, 225 W College St, in Murfreesboro. 7 pm. Free. 615-217-8013. |
| 13 |
VA |
Walking tour, “In the Vortex: A Walk on the Slaughter Pen Farm,” on the Fredericksburg battlefield. 7 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/frsp or 540-373-6122. |
| 13, 14 |
VA |
Walking tours, “Jefferson Davis’s Richmond,” guided tour of the Confederate capital city as the Southern president might have known it with anecdotes about the chief executive. Begins at the Museum of the Confederacy. Noon–1 pm. $10. Reservations: www.moc.org or 804-649-1861 extension 37. |
| 13-15 |
TN |
Living history, camps and demonstrations at Mills Park in Gatlinburg. Free. www.eventsgatlinburg.com. |
| 13-15 |
PA |
Living history, “Lehigh Valley Civil War Days,” camps, music, skirmishes, Saturday evening lantern tour and demonstrations all weekend at the Whitehall Parkway Recreation Area in Whitehall. Battles each afternoon. Camps open 5 pm Friday and 9 am-10 pm Saturday, 9 am-3 pm Sunday. Free. Donations accepted. www.campgeiger.org. |
| 14 |
MD |
"Flag Day Show and Tell," historic flags in a "show-and-tell" format at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick. Free with admission. civilwarmed.org or 301-695-1864. |
| 14 |
MO |
Special program, “Civil War Photography,” at the Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield near Springfield. 2 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/wicr or 417-732-2662 extension 225. |
| 14 |
VA |
Tour, White House Landing on the Pamunkey River. Explore this rarely visited site. White House was the home of Rooney Lee and the site of the massive Union buildup for the 1862 Peninsula Campaign. Tour is part of the annual meeting of the Richmond Battlefields Association. Open to the public. 10 am–2 pm. Details, directions: saverichmondbattlefields.org. |
| 14 |
VA |
Father's Day event, "Father and Son Civil War Adventure at Mayfield Fort," in Manassas. Noon-3 pm. $40 for two tickets. Call 703-368-1873 or email manassasmuseum@ci.manassas.va.us for details. |
| 14 |
VA |
Walking tours of the First Kernstown battlefield at the KBA site off Route 11 south of Winchester. 10:30 am and 2 pm. Email kba@kernstownbattle.org. |
| 14 |
VA |
Driving tour, “Kelly’s Ford & Stevensburg” on the Brandy Station battlefield north of Culpeper. 10 am. $10. www.brandystationfoundation.com or 540-727-7718. |
| 14 |
VA |
Living history, “Manassas’s Own,” Confederate artillery at the Manassas National Battlefield. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/mana or 703-361-1339. |
| 14 |
VA |
"Father and Son Civil War Adventure at Mayfield Fort," Father's Day event in Manassas. Noon-3 pm. $40 for two tickets. Details: 703-368-1873 or email manassasmuseum@ci.manassas.va.us. |
| 14-15 |
IA |
Reenactment, living history demonstrations, kids’ games, battles, fashion show and Sunday church service at the Elk Horn Park in Elk Horn. Details, directions: www.elkhorncivilwar.org. |
| 14-15 |
TN |
“Artillery Weekend” at the Shiloh National Military Park. Camps and demonstrations. 8 am-5 pm. Free with park admission. |
| 14-15 |
TN |
Reenactment, “Battle of Parker’s Crossroads,” living history camps, demonstrations and battles at the Parker’s Crossroads Park, just off I-40 in Parkers Crossroads. parkerscrossroads.com or 731-986-2289. |
| 14-15 |
TN |
Reenactment, "Battle of Liberty Gap" near Wartrace. Military and civilian demonstrations, period games, horse race, period- dress dance and music. Camps open 9 am -5 pm each day. Battle 2 pm Saturday. Directions: Route 29 between Bell Buckle and Wartrace (exit 97 off I-24). $5. 931-389-6294. |
| 14-15 |
WV |
“Under Fire: The Battle of Harpers Ferry,” living history and ranger programs highlight the 1862 battle at the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Programs at noon, 2 pm and 3 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/hafe or 304-535-6029. |
| 14-15 |
PA |
Living history, artillery camp and demonstrations at Pitzer Woods and sharpshooters at Spanger’s Spring in the Gettysburg National Military Park. Free. 717-334-1124 extension 431 or www.nps.gov/gett. |
| 14-15 |
VA |
“Opening Assaults at Petersburg,” anniversary ranger programs at the Petersburg National Battlefield. Free with admission. www.nps.gov/pete or 804-732-3531. |
| 14-15 |
VA |
Living history, "Dixie Days," at Pole Green Park in Mechanicsville. Encampments and demonstrations, battles at 2 pm Saturday and noon Sunday. Open 10 am-4 pm Saturday, 10 am-2 pm Sunday. Free. www.dixiedays.com. |
| 14-16 |
MD |
Living history, “Artillery Weekend,” at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/anti or 301-432-5124. |
| 15 |
CA |
Living history, camps, military demonstrations and skirmishes at 10:30 am and 1 pm at Fort Tejon State Historic Park near Lebec. $5/adults. www.forttejon.org or 661-248-6692. |
| 19 |
TN |
Book discussion, "Between the Lines: Reading About the Civil War." Topic is the novel Cold Mountain and "Death, Destruction and Violence" at the Heritage Center of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County, 225 W College St, in Murfreesboro. 7 pm. Free. 615-217-8013. |
| 19 |
MO |
Film, "Ride with the Devil," at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum in Independence. 7 pm. Free. trumanlibrary.org. |
| 19-22 |
TN |
Symposium, “Why Franklin Matters” in Franklin. Includes speakers, roundtables, tours and other events. www.franklinscharge.com. |
| 20 |
WV |
West Virginia Day at Independence Hall in Wheeling. Tours, music and more. Ceremony 12:05 pm. Open 10 am–4 pm. Free. www.wvculture.org or 304-238-1300. |
| 20 |
WV |
Lecture, “The 35th Star – The Creation of West Virginia,” dinner and keynote sponsored by the Rich Mountain Battlefield Foundation in Beverly. $30. Reservations by June 13: 304-637-7424 or email richmt@richmountain.org. |
| 20 |
VA |
Walking tour, “Bloody Homecoming: David Kyle and the Ordeal of the Bulocks." Park on Hooker Drive on the Chancellorsville battlefield west of Fredericskburg. 7 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/frsp or 540-373-6122. |
| 20 |
VA |
Walking tour, “Jefferson Davis’s Richmond,” guided tour of the Confederate capital city as the Southern president might have known it with anecdotes about the chief executive. Begins at the Museum of the Confederacy. Noon–1 pm. $10. Reservations: www.moc.org or 804-649-1861 extension 37. |
| 20-22 |
IL |
Reenactment, “General Grierson Liberty Days,” at City Park in Jacksonville. Living history camps, demonstrations and battles each day. Free. Complete www.griersonsociety.com or 800-593-5678. |
| 20-23 |
VA |
Tour, “The Road to Appomattox,” visits sites from Petersburg to Appomattox with Chris Calkins. www.shencivilwar.org or 540-433-2275. |
| 21 |
NC |
Civil War Movie, "Great Locomotive Chase," at Bennett Place State Historic Site in Durham NC. 5:30 pm. Free. 919-383-4345 or email bennett@ncmail.net. |
| 21 |
NC |
Living history, artillery program at Fort Fisher State Historic Site near Wilmington. 910-458-5538. |
| 21 |
TN |
Living history, Civil War demonstration at the Andrew Johnson Homestead in Greeneville. www.nps.gov/anjo or 423-638-3551. |
| 21 |
TN |
Lantern tour, “Hallowed Ground: A Lantern Tour of Stones River National Cemetery,” ranger-guided tours feature soldier story. 7:30 pm. Free. Reservations required by the Monday before the event by calling 615-893-9501. |
| 21 |
PA |
Tour, "Free at Last: Juneteenth and the Civil War," at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia. 2 pm. $15. www.thelaurelhillcemetery.org or 215-228-8200. |
| 21 |
PA |
“Candlelight at Christ Church – Songs and Stories of a Civil War Hospital,” at Christ Lutheran Church in Gettysburg 7:30 pm. www.christgettysburg.org/ candlelight. |
| 21 |
PA |
Concert, the Wildcat Regimental Band presents music and a history of the American Brass Band Movement in conjunction with the related Gettysburg festival. At the NPS visitor center. Free. 717-334-1124 extension 431 or www.nps.gov/gett. |
| 21 |
VA |
Living history tours, "Rally 'Round Fort Ward," at Fort Ward Park in Alexandria. Soldier-led tours at 10 am and 2 pm. www.fortward.org or 703-838-4848. |
| 21 |
VA |
Bus tour of John Singleton Mosby sites in Northern Virginia. Details, registration: 703-971-4984 or email dhakenson@cox.net. |
| 21 |
VA |
Living history walking tour, “Cavaliers, Courage & Coffee… When Mosby Owned the Night!” lantern-light vignettes in Atoka, west of Middleburg off Route 50. 7:30 pm. $5/adult. www.mosbyheritagearea.org or 540-687-6681. |
| 21 |
VA |
Tour, “First Battle of Kernstown,” at Rose Hill near Winchester. Rarely opened property open 1-4 pm for self-guided tours. $5 or free with admission to the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley. www.shenandoahmuseum.org or 888-556-5799. |
| 21 |
VA |
Horseback tour of the Brandy Station Battlefield north of Culpeper. Begins 10 am. Space limited. Reservations: battlefield@ brandystationfoundation.com or 540-547-4106. |
| 21 |
VA |
Living history, "Anniversary of the Battle of Staunton River Bridge" with camps, demonstrations, music, speakers and much more at the state park near Clover. 9 am-3 pm. Free. 434-454-4312. |
| 21 |
VA |
Bus tour, "The Siege of Suffolk," day-long tour begins at Lee Hall Mansion in Newport News, Va. 8 am. $45. Reservations: 757-888-3371. |
| 21-22 |
IL |
Reenactment at Chaplin Creek Village, 1715 Whitney Road, Franklin Grove. Living history programs and camps, ladies tea, military and other demonstrations, church service and more. Camps open 9 am-4 pm Saturday, 9 am-3:30 pm Sunday. Battles at 2 pm Saturday and 1:30 pm Sunday. Saturday evening Civil War Ball and night firing. $10/adult per day at the gate. Advance discount tickets: www.chaplincreek.com or 815-990-5090. |
| 21-22 |
MO |
Living history, Union encampment and demonstrations at the Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield near Springfield. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/wicr or 417-732-2662 extension 225. |
| 21-22 |
KY |
Living history, “Morgan’s Raid at Georgetown,” at Cardome Centre, ½ mile north of Main Street in Georgetown on Route 25. Civilian and military camps and demonstations, socials and church services. Event is free, $3 parking fee. www.morgansraid.com or 502-863-1575 extension 101. |
| 21-22 |
VA |
“Civil War Weekend,” including special programs and tours, lectures, book signings, living history and much more at Pamplin Historical Park in Petersburg. Free with admission. www.pamplinpark.org or 877-PAMPLIN. |
| 21-22 |
PA |
Living history, sharpshooters camp and demonstrations at the Pennsylvania Memorial, artillery at Pitzer Woods and infantry at Spanger’s Spring in the Gettysburg National Military Park. Free. 717-334-1124 extension 431 or www.nps.gov/gett. |
| 22-28 |
PA |
Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College in Gettysburg. This year’s theme is “Abraham Lincoln.” Top-drawer speakers, panels and tours. www.gettysburg.edu/civilwar/institute. |
| 26 |
TN |
Book discussion, "Between the Lines: Reading About the Civil War." Topic is the novel Cold Mountain and "Memory and Literature" at the Heritage Center of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County, 225 W College St, in Murfreesboro. 7 pm. Free. 615-217-8013. |
| 26-28 |
PA |
Patriot Days in York includes Civil War play (Thursday evening) and living history camps and music at the Bonham House. www.yorkheritage.org or 717-848-1587 extension 232. |
| 26-29 |
VA |
Tour, "Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness and Spotsylvania," a Civil War Weekend tour. For details, see www.civilwarweekend.com or call 866-299-8687. |
| 26 |
VA |
Special program, “The Coming of the Seven Days Battles,” leaders and events leading up to the 1862 battles, Civil War Visitor Center at the Tredegar Iron Works in Richmond. 7 pm. Free. 804-226-1981 extension 30 or www.nps.gov/rich. |
| 27 |
MD |
Walking tour, highlights Civil War sites in Emmitsburg. Includes the grounds of the Daughters of Charity and other Gettysburg Campaign-related sites. Begins in the parking lot of the Emmitsburg Community Center. 7 pm. Free. Email 22ndvainfantry@pa.net for more info. |
| 27 |
VA |
Walking tour, “History Revealed: Civil War Secrets on the University of Mary Washington Campus” in Fredericksburg. 7 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/frsp or 540-373-6122 |
| 27 |
VA |
Anniversary guided walking tour through the Gaines’ Mill battlefield, part of the Richmond National Battlefield Park. 7 pm. Free. 804-226-1981 extension 30 or www.nps.gov/rich. |
| 27-28 |
KS |
“Territorial Days,” with living history, demonstrations, special tours and more at the Constitution Hall State Historic Site in Lecompton. 785-887-6520. |
| 27-29 |
MD |
Living history, “Corbit’s Charge Commemorative Weekend” in Westminster. Annual downtown event opens Friday evening with music and camps. Weekend activities include military and civilian demonstrations, music, tours and a Civil War Ball Saturday night. Free except the ball ($10). 410-876-5390 or www.pccwrt.addr.com. |
| 27-29 |
PA |
Reenactment, “March to Destiny,” in Shippensburg commemorating the town’s occupation during the Gettysburg Campaign. Living history and other demonstrations, battle scenarios and programs throughout the weekend. www.marchtodestiny.com. |
| 28 |
MO |
Living history, artillery demonstrations at the Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield near Springfield. 11 am-4 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/wicr or 417-732-2662 extension 225. |
| 28 |
GA |
Bicycle tour of the Chickamauga battlefield. Three-hour, 7- to 10-mile ride guided by a park ranger leaves from the park visitor center at 9:30 am. Reservations are required and bring your own bike (a limited number are available). 706-866-9241. |
| 28 |
VA |
“Juneteeth” celebration of the end of slavery at Grant’s Headquarters at City Point (Hopewell). Speakers, music and food. Free. www.nps.gov/pete or 804-732-3531. |
| 28 |
VA |
Driving tour, “Fleetwood Hill” on the Brandy Station battlefield north of Culpeper. 10 am. $10. www.brandystationfoundation.com or 540-727-7718. |
| 28 |
VA |
Special programs at the Kernstown battlefields at the KBA site off Route 11 south of Winchester. Walking tour of Second Kernstown battlefield at 10:30 am and talk on “Caught in the Maelstrom: The Pritchard Family’s Civil War” at 2 pm. Email kba@kernstownbattle.org. |
| 28 |
MD |
Living history, “Ship’s Company,” Civil War sailors on the USS Constellation in Baltimore Harbor. 10 am-5 pm. Free with admission. www.constellation.org or 410-539-1797. |
| 28 |
PA |
“Candlelight at Christ Church – Songs and Stories of a Civil War Hospital,” at Christ Lutheran Church in Gettysburg 7:30 pm. www.christgettysburg.org/candlelight. |
| 28-29 |
KY |
Living history weekend on the Mill Springs Battlefield near Nancy. Camps, demonstrations and more. $3/person, $10 maximum per family. www.millsprings.net or 606-636-4045. |
| 28-29 |
PA |
Reenactment, “At High Tide, Gettysburg 1863.” A small event for a limited number of advance ticket holders, sponsored by the Western Maryland Heritage Foundation to preserve land in the Gettysburg area. Information: www.wmhf.org or 301-432-0103. (Not to be confused with big July 4-6 event.) |
| 28-29 |
PA |
Living history, infantry camp and demonstrations at Pitzer Woods in the Gettysburg National Military Park. Free. 717-334-1124 extension 431 or nps.gov/gett. |
| 28-29 |
PA |
Civil War show, 250 tables of Civil War material for sale and show at the Allstar Events Complex in Gettysburg. Admission fee. www.uniondb.com or 717-334-2350. |
| 28-29 |
VA |
Special event, living history, guided tours and more commemorating the battle of Gaines’ Mill near Richmond. Saturday 10 am-5 pm; Sunday 10 am-4 pm. Free. 804-226-1981 extension 30 or www.nps.gov/rich. |
| 28-29 |
VA |
Living history, “Southern Grays,” Confederate living history at the Manassas National Battlefield. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/mana or 703-361-1339. |
| 29 |
VA |
Lecture, “The Union Executions at Beverly’s Ford,” at the Graffiti House on the Brandy Station battlefield north of Culpeper. 2 pm. $5. www.brandystationfoundation.com or 540-727-7718. |
| 29-July 6 |
PA |
Gettysburg Heritage Days, events throughout the Gettysburg community. Includes special tours, lectures and a reenactment. www.nps.gov/gett and www.gettysburg.travel. |
| 30 |
VA |
Anniversary guided walking tour through the Glendale (Frayser’s Farm) battlefield near Richmond. 7 pm. Free. 804-226-1981 extension 30 or www.nps.gov/rich. |
