| 2 |
KS |
Tour, “Dawn at Black Jack,” at the battlefield park near Baldwin City. Anniversary guided tour. 4:30 am. 785-883-2106. www.blackjackbattlefield.org. |
| 3 |
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. |
| 3-6 |
WV |
Living history and reenactment, “Blue and Grey Reunion,” in Philippi. Camps, demonstrations and talks during week with reenactment of the 1861 battle at 2 pm. Sunday. www.philippi.org. |
| 4 |
VA |
Book talk, "The Battle of Monocacy and Jubal Early's March on Washington, DC," at the Glenfiddich House, 205 N King St, Leesburg. 7 pm. $5. 703-777-7427. |
| 4 |
VA |
Civil War walking tour of Old Town Winchester begins at 2 N Cameron St. 6 pm. $5. Reservations required: 540-542-1326. |
| 4 |
MD |
Tour, “Civil War Emmittsburg,” begins at the Emmittsburg Community Center, 300 S Seaton Ave, Emmittsburg. 6:30 pm. $5. www.emmitsburg.net/montereypass. |
| 4-5 |
VA |
Tour, “Unseen Appomattox,” little known sites associated with the battle and surrender. $295. www. woodburyhistoricaltours.blogspot.com. |
| 4-6 |
VA |
Living history, "Gathering of Civil War Eagles," see major characters including Lee, Lincoln, Grant, Davis and many others discuss issues and battles at the Old Courthouse Civil War Museum in Winchester. Civilian programs also offered. www.civilwargatheringofeagles.com. |
| 5 |
KS |
Reenactment, “Battle of Black Jack,” at the battlefield park near Baldwin City. Living history, demonstrations, tours and a battle reenactment. 1-8 pm. 785-883-2106. www.blackjackbattlefield.org. |
| 5 |
NC |
Living history, infantry and artillery camps and demonstrations at the Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site near Four Oaks. 10 am-4 pm. Free. 910-594-0789. |
| 5 |
MD |
Walking tour of Civil War Annapolis, covers the sites and stories of the Maryland capital. $16. www.annapolistours.com or 800-569-9622. |
| 5 |
VA |
Guided ranger hike of the Sailor’s Creek Battlefield State Historical Park west of Amelia. 3-4:30 pm. Free. 804-561-7510. |
| 5 |
VA |
Court Days Festival in Harrisonburg. Recreates the 1850s town with music, arts and living history. Lecture series: “On the Election Trail with John T. Harris: What were the political discussions of the day that led to the American Civil War.” 10 am-2 pm at the Turner Pavilion and Park. Free. 540-432-8935. |
| 5 |
VA |
Walking tour, “From Belles to Battleaxes: The Women of Civil War Richmond,” downtown tour begins at the Bell Tower on Capitol Square, Ninth and Bank streets. 1 pm. $10. Reservations: 804-649-1861 extension 21. |
| 5 |
VA |
Living history, “Civil War Heritage Railway Festival,“ in downtown Manassas. Camps, railroad displays and much more. 10 am-4 pm. Free. www.manassasmuseum.org or 703-368-1873. |
| 5 |
VA |
Living history, “Lee Returns to the Dabbs House,” at the Dabbs House Museum near downtown Richmond. Robert E. Lee returns to his 1862 headquarters. 11 am-2 pm. Free. 804-652-3411. |
| 5 |
VA |
“Project Runway – The Civil War,” 19th-century fashion show at the American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar in Richmond. 2-4 pm. Free with admission. www.tredegar.org or 804-780-1865. |
| 5 |
VA |
Jefferson Davis memorial, speaker, music, living history and artillery salute at Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond. 10 am. Free. 804-346-4515. |
| 5 |
TN |
“Hallowed Ground: A Lantern Tour of Stones River National Cemetery,” in Murfreesboro. Tours begin 7:30 pm. Free. Reservations necessary, call 615-893-9501. Details: www.nps.gov/stri. |
| 5-6 |
NJ |
Living history and reenactment at the Dr. Wm. Robinson Plantation & Museum, 593 Madison Road, Clark NJ. Camps, skirmishes and demonstrations all weekend. More info: www.drrobinsonmuseum.org or 732-340-1571. |
| 5-6 |
PA |
Living history, infantry camp and demonstrations at the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg. 10 am-4 pm. www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org or 866-258-4729. |
| 5-6 |
PA |
Reenactment, “Civil War Reunion,” at Pennypacker Mills, 5 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville. Camps, living history demonstrations and battles each day. 10 am-5 pm Saturday, 10 am-4 pm Sunday. Free. www.civilwarreunion.org or 610-287-9657. |
| 5-6 |
MD |
Living history, “Shot, Shell and Surgeons,” artillery and field hospital demonstrations at the Monocacy National Battlefield in Frederick. Free. www.nps.gov/mono or 301-662-3135. |
| 5-6 |
VA |
Anniversary programs with living history, talks and tours at the Cold Harbor battlefield near Richmond. 10 am-5 pm Saturday, 10 am-3 pm Sunday. Music and candlelight tour Saturday night begins 8 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/rich or 804-771-2145. |
| 5-6 |
TN |
Living history, “There are Many Sides to a Story,” Civil War events from many perspectives at the Stones River National Battlefield in Murfreesboro. Programs 10 am-3 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/stri or 615-893-9501. |
| 6 |
VA |
Commemoration of the Battle of Harrisonburg at Turner Ashby Park, 1164 Turner Ashby Lane, in Harrisonburg (1 mile southeast of I-81). 5 pm. Free. |
| 6 |
MD |
Walking tour, “The Struggle of Crampton’s Gap,” on South Mountain near Burkittsville. Begins 2:30 pm at the Gathland State Park museum. Free. 301-432-8065. |
| 6 |
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. |
| 7-13 |
MD
OH
IN |
Bus tour, "Lincoln in Kentucky,” sponsored by the Surratt Society. Leaves from Clinton MD. www.surratt.org. |
| 8 |
MD |
Box lunch talk, “Monuments at Gettysburg,” 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 |
Tour and program at Blandford Church in Petersburg commemorating the 145th anniversary of the 1864 "Battle of Old Men and Boys." Cemetery tours begin at 3:30 pm followed by program with a speaker and music at 5 pm. Free. 804-733-2396. |
| 9 |
VA |
Book talk, "Lincoln and His Admirals," by Craig Symonds, at the Vista Point Club, Naval Station Norfolk. 11:30 am. $20. Reservations required: 757-322-3109. |
| 9-13 |
MS |
Tour, “Vicksburg Campaign,” a Smithsonian Journeys tour with Ed Bearss. Details: 877-338-8687 or www.smithsonianjourneys.org (search Civil War). |
| 10 |
DC |
“The Civil War in 3-D,” photography program at the William G. McGowan Theater in the National Archives. 7 pm. Free. www.archives.gov/calendar. |
| 10 |
VA |
Lecture, "Civil War Railroads," at the Civil War Interpretive Center at Historic Blenheim, 3610 Old Lee Hwy, Fairfax. 7:30 pm. Free. 703-385-8414. |
| 10 |
VA |
Lecture, “Take Care of the Living: Reconstructing Confederate Veteran Families in Virginia,” at the Virginia Historical Society in Richmond. Noon. $5. www.vahistorical.org or 804-358-4901. |
| 11 |
VA |
Walking tour, “Fredericksburg’s Forgotten Plain: Bernard’s Cabins and Latimer’s Knoll,” meets on South Lee Drive at the Bernard’s Cabins Trailhead, Fredericksburg Battlefield. 7 pm. Free. 540-373-6122 or www.nps.gov/frsp. |
| 11-12 |
IL |
Living history, medical encampment at the Old State Capitol in Springfield. Camp life and demonstrations. Free, donations accepted. 717-785-7960 or www.illianacivilwar.org. |
| 12 |
DC
PA
MD |
Tour, “The Confederate Retreat from Gettysburg,” a Smithsonian tour. Leaves from Holiday Inn Capitol, corner Sixth and C streets, Washington. $151. www.residentassociates.org click on “study tours.” |
| 12 |
NC |
“The Art of Archaeology: Remembering Bentonville Soldiers,” at the Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site near Four Oaks. 10 am-2 pm. Free. 910-594-0789. |
| 12 |
VA |
Talk and wreath laying, "The Battle of Vienna," at the historic marker on W&OD Trail at mile marker 11.5, about 100 yards north of where the trail crosses Park Street in Vienna. 4 pm. Free. 703-250-8705. |
| 12 |
VA |
Civil War walking tour of Old Town Winchester begins at 2 N Cameron St. 10 am. $5. Reservations required: 540-542-1326. |
| 12 |
VA |
Walking tour of the Battle of First Kernstown at the Pritchard-Grim Farm, off Route 11 south of Winchester. 10:30 am and 2 pm. $3. Email jnoyalas@lfcc.edu for more info. |
| 12 |
VA |
Car caravan tour, “Kelly’s Ford and Stevensburg,” on the Brandy Station battlefield. Begins at Graffiti House, 19484 Brandy Road, in Brandy Station. 10 am. $10. 540-727-7718 or www.brandystationfoundation.com |
| 12-13 |
TN |
Reenactment “Forrest’s Great Escape,” at the Parkers Crossroad Battlefield, just off I-40 in Parker’s Crossroads. Living history camps and battle scenarios both days. 9 am-5 pm Saturday, 10 am-4 pm Sunday. www.parkerscrossroads.com. |
| 12-13 |
OH |
Reenactment at the East Harbor State Park on Lake Erie. Camps, living history demonstrations, music and battles both days. Free, donations welcome. Details, directions: eastharborcwevent.bravehost.com. |
| 12-13 |
MD |
Living history, “Blue and Gray Days,” at Point Lookout State Park near Scotland. Camps and demonstrations at this former prisoner of war site. 10 am-4 pm Saturday, 11 am-3 pm Sunday. Park admission applies. 301-872-5688. |
| 12-13 |
MD |
Living history, artillery camp and demonstrations at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/anti or 301-432-5124. |
| 12-13 |
NY |
Reenactment, “Rally for Norlands,” at Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Road, near Livermore. Camps and living demonstrations. www.norlands.org. |
| 12-13 |
NY |
Living history, camps, demonstrations and tours in Peterboro. www.sca-peterboro.org. |
| 12-13 |
NY |
Reenactment, “Battle of Amelia Court House: The Road to Appomattox,” at the Amherst Museum in Amherst. Living history and battles each day. www.amherstmuseum.org. |
| 12-13 |
VA |
Living history and special programs at Chatham, across the river from downtown Fredericksburg. Artillery demonstrations and a variety of NPS ranger programs. Free. Details: www.nps.gov/frsp or 540-373-6122. |
| 12-13 |
VA |
Living history, “Digging the Dimmock Line,” life in the Petersburg trenches at the Petersburg National Battlefield. 10 am-5 pm Saturday, 9 am-2 pm Sunday. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/pete. |
| 12-13 |
VA |
Reenactment, “Battle of Trevilian Station,” on historic Bracketts Farm, E. Jack Jouett Road, off Route 15, 2 miles south of Route 22 in Louisa County. Three cavalry battles planned with living history and demonstrations all weekend. www.trevbattleva.com. |
| 12-13 |
PA |
Reenactment, "Lehigh Valley Civil War Days," at the Whitehall Parkway Recreational Area, South Church Street, Whitehall Township. Living history demonstrations; camps; battles at 2 pm Saturday, 1 pm Sunday. Candlelight tour Saturday evening. Camps open 9 am each day. Free. www.campgeiger.org. |
| 13 |
MD |
Walking tour, “The Struggle of Crampton’s Gap,” on South Mountain near Burkittsville. Begins 2:30 pm at the Gathland State Park museum. Free. 301-432-8065. |
| 13 |
VA |
Tour of Chapman/Beverly Mill with an emphasis on its Civil War history, including the 1862 Battle of Thoroughfare Gap, which directly preceded the Second Battle of Manassas. 11 am-4 pm. $5. The mill is located near I-66 west of Manassas. See www.chapmansmill.org for directions. |
| 13 |
VA |
Illustrated talk and walking tour, “John Quincy Marr: First Blood for the Confederacy,” at the Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center. Talk 2 pm, related walking tour 4 pm. Free. 703-385-8414. |
| 13 |
VA |
Historic church service at the Christ Episcopal Church in Brandy Station. Period service and music commemorate the Battle of Brandy Station. More info: www.brandystationfoundation.com. |
| 13-18 |
VA
MD
PA |
Tour, “Six Days with Blue and Gray,” includes Manassas, Gettysburg, Chancellorsville, Richmond-Petersburg, Antietam and others. Based in Manassas. $1,100. Details: www.civilwartours.org. |
| 15 |
GA |
Walking tour, “Cheatham Hill,” at the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park near Kennesaw. 11 am and 1 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/kemo or 770-427-4686 extension 0. |
| 15 |
VA |
Book signing, local Civil War authors sign books at Jimmy's Old Town Tavern, corner of Elden and Spring streets, Herndon. 6-9 pm. Free. 703-435-5467. |
| 16-19 |
PA |
Tour, “A Study in Command: Lee at Gettysburg,” based in Emmittsburg MD. www.blueandgrayeducation.org. |
| 17 |
VA |
Walking tour, “Heavy Loss: The Charge of the First Maine Heavy Artillery,” at the Petersburg National Battlefield. 7 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/pete. |
| 17 |
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. |
| 18 |
VA |
Walking tour, “Cavalry in the Streets: Dahlgren’s Raid into Fredericksburg,” meets at the city dock on Sophia Street in Fredericksburg. 7 pm. Free. 540-373-6122 or www.nps.gov/frsp. |
| 18 |
VA |
Walking tour, “Jefferson Davis’s Richmond,” downtown tour begins at the Museum of the Confederacy. Noon. $10. Reservations: 804-649-1861 extension 37. |
| 18-19 |
PA |
Tour, “Unseen Gettysburg,” little-known sites on the battlefield. $295. www.woodburyhistoricaltours.blogspot.com. |
| 18-20 |
AR |
Living history, “1861 Camp of Instruction,” at the Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park near Prairie Grove. 9 am-4 pm. $5. 479-846-2990. |
| 18-20 |
WV |
West Virginia Days Celebration include Civil War living history at Canaan Valley Resort State Park in Davis. www.canaanresort.com or 304-866-4121. |
| 18-20 |
MD |
Living history, camps and demonstrations at Gathland State Park (South Mountain) near Burkittsville. Free. 301-846-8065. |
| 18-24 |
DC
WV |
Tour Washington, Harpers Ferry and the West Virginia mountains with guides John C. Waugh and Dennis Frye. 866-956-4440 or www.customtravelconcepts.com. |
| 19 |
GA |
Bike tour, ranger-led tour of the Chickamauga battlefield. Begins at the park visitor center 9:30 am. Free. www.nps.gov/chch or 706-866-9241. |
| 19 |
TN |
“Hallowed Ground: A Lantern Tour of Stones River National Cemetery,” in Murfreesboro. Tours begin 7:30 pm. Free. Reservations necessary, call 615-893-9501. Details: www.nps.gov/stri. |
| 19 |
DC |
Walking tour, "Fort DeRussy Hike," ranger-led walk to this Washington DC fort attacked in 1864. Begins at the Nature Center, 5200 Gover Road NW, in Rock Creek Park. 2 pm. www.nps.gov/rocr or 202-895-6070. |
| 19 |
DC |
Movie, “Gettysburg,” at the William G. McGowan Theater in the National Archives. 7 pm. Free. www.archives.gov/calendar. |
| 19 |
SC |
Lecture, “Palmetto Day Speeches and the Rise of Southern Nationalism,” at Fort Moultrie visitor center, Sullivan’s Island. 2 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/fosu or 843-883-3123. |
| 19 |
NC |
“Support Our Troops!: Making Connections 1865–2010,” learn how local civilians supported the Civil War soldiers at Fort Fisher and how to support our troops today at Fort Fisher State Historic Site in Kure Beach. Free. 910-458-5538. |
| 19 |
MD |
Living history, “Juneteenth! A Celebration of Freedom,” at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine in Baltimore. Civil War living history, reading of Emancipation Proclamation and other programs. 2-4 pm. Free with admission. www.nps.gov/fomc or 410-962-4290. |
| 19 |
VA |
Tour, “Battle of Cedar Creek,” two-hour car-caravan tour of this 1864 Valley battlefield begins 11 am at the Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation headquarters, 8437 Valley Pike, south of Middletown. Free. 540-868-9176 or www.nps.gov/cebe. |
| 19 |
VA |
"The Crossing" marker dedication and remarks at the Historic Falmouth Park, 401 River Road, Falmouth. Historic markers here note the site of the route of escaped slaves. 10 am. Free. www.tourstaffordva.com (click on events). |
| 19 |
VA |
Talk and wreath laying at the grave of Confederate spy Frank Springfellow at the Ivy Hill Cemetery (section A lot 1 site 1)
2328 King St, Alexandria. 1 pm. Free. 703-250-8705. |
| 19 |
VA |
Walking tour, annual meeting of the Richmond Battlefields Association with an extensive tour of the Battle of Cold Harbor entrenchments. Meets at the NPS Cold Harbor visitor center, 5515 Anderson-Wright Drive, Mechanicsville. 9 am. Free. |
| 19 |
VA |
Civil War walking tour of Middletown begins at the Farmers’ Market, 2325 First St. 11 am. $5. Reservations: 202-213-5126. |
| 19 |
VA |
Living history, “Plantation Day,” at Magnolia Grange, 10020 Iron Bridge Road, in Chesterfield County, south of Richmond. Includes Civil War and other living history. 10 am-4 pm. Free. www.chesterfieldcounty.com. |
| 19 |
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. |
| 19 |
VA |
Van tour, “The Richmond Front, 1864,” leaves from Lee Hall Mansion in Newport News. 8 am-4 pm. $50. Reservations necessary. www.leehall.org or 757-888-3371. |
| 19 |
PA |
Free day at the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg plus living history camp. 10 am-5 pm. www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org or 717-260-1861. |
| 19 |
PA |
Gettysburg Festival Brass Band Concert at the Gettysburg National Military Park. Daytime concerts at the visitor center and evening performances at the Pennsylvania Memorial. Free. www.nps.gov/gett or 717-334-1124 extension 3251. |
| 19 |
PA |
“Stories and Songs of a Civil War Hospital,” music and firsthand accounts at Christ Lutheran Church, 44 Chambersburg St, Gettysburg. 7:30 pm. Free. www.candlelightatchrist.org or 717-334-5212. |
| 19-20 |
GA |
Living history, camp and demonstrations at the visitor center, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park near Kennesaw. Free. www.nps.gov/kemo or 770-427-4686 extension 0. |
| 19-20 |
TN |
Living history, artillery camp and demonstrations at the Shiloh National Battlefield. 8 am-5 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/shil or 731-689-5696. |
| 19-20 |
MO |
Living history, “Sigel’s Germans,” camp 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. |
| 19-20 |
PA |
Living history, infantry camp and demonstrations at the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg. 10 am-4 pm. www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org or 866-258-4729. |
| 19-20 |
WV |
Living history, “Carlin’s Battery D’s WV Birthday Celebration,” at Fort Boreman Park in Parkersburg. Camps, demonstrations, exhibit, CSS Hunley model, Saturday evening play and more at this Union fort 9 am until after the play Saturday, 9 am-4 pm Sunday. www.carlinsbatteryd.org or 304-488-2307. |
| 19-20 |
MA |
Reenactment at Daniels Farmstead in Blackstone. Living history camps and battles at 1:30 pm Saturday and 1 pm Sunday. Grounds open 9 am. www.danielsfarmstead.org. |
| 19-20 |
VT |
Living history and tours, "Marching through Brandon: One Vermont Village and the War against Slavery," in Brandon. artillery camp, Underground Railroad tours and a "lost" Lincoln film are highlights. $18 ticket covers most activities. See www.MarchingThroughBrandon.com for complete details. |
| 19-20 |
MD |
Living history, infantry camp and demonstrations at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/anti or 301-432-5124. |
| 19-20 |
VA |
Tours, “Focus on Fredericksburg,” themed walking and car-caravan tours all weekend. Free. www.nps.gov/frsp or 540-373-6122. |
| 19-20 |
VA |
Tour, “Sheridan in the Shenandoah: 1864 Valley Campaign.” $300. Details: www.civilwartours.org. |
| 19-20 |
VA |
Living history weekend at the Civil War Museum at the Exchange Hotel in Gordonsville. Camps, medical, military and civilian demonstrations. 10 am-4 pm. $6/adult. 540-832-2944. |
| 20 |
GA |
Walking tour, “Cheatham Hill,” at the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park near Kennesaw. 11 am and 1 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/kemo or 770-427-4686 extension 0. |
| 20 |
WV |
Living history, music and more commemorating West Virginia Day at West Virginia Independence Hall in Wheeling. 10 am-4 pm. Free. www.wvculture.org or 304-238-1300. |
| 20 |
WV |
West Virginia Day celebration at Prickett’s Fort State Park near Fairmont. $1 admission. 304-363-3030. |
| 20 |
PA |
“The Gettysburg Campaign to the Susquehanna River,” special program at the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg. 2 pm. Free with admission. www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org or 717-260-1861. |
| 20 |
VA |
Living history, artillery demonstration at the Manassas National Battlefield Park. Camps and demonstrations. 1 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/mana or 703-361-1339. |
| 23 |
DC |
Book talk and signing, Receding Tide: Vicksburg and Gettysburg, with Ed Bearss at the William G. McGowan Theater in the National Archives. 7 pm. Free. www.archives.gov/calendar. |
| 24 |
DC |
Panel Discussion, “Washington DC During the Civil War,” at the William G. McGowan Theater in the National Archives. 7 pm. Free. www.archives.gov/calendar. |
| 24 |
PA |
Lecture, "The Confederate Press and the 1860 Election," at the David Wills House in Gettysburg. 7 pm. $20. Registration: 717-334-2499. www.davidwillshouse.org. |
| 24-27 |
PA |
Seminar, “Petersburg: In the Trenches with the Common Soldier,” offered by the George Tyler Moore Center for the Study of the Civil War. Based in Petersburg. www.shepherd.edu/gtmcweb/seminars.html |
| 25 |
VA |
Walking tour, “Jackson & the Germans, May 2, 1863,” meets at Stop 8, Jacskon’s Flank Attack, Chancellorsville battlefield west of Fredericksburg. 7 pm. Free. 540-373-6122 or www.nps.gov/frsp. |
| 25 |
PA |
Brass band concerts in Gettysburg. Rupp House History Center at 2 pm and 5 pm at the Pennsylvania Monument. Free. www.nps.gov/gett or 717-334-3460. |
| 25 |
PA |
Walking tour, “Battle of Monterey Pass,” first three hours of the battle covered. Begins at the Hawley Memorial Presbyterian Church, 14753 Charmain Road, Blue Ridge Summit. 6:30 pm. $5. www.emmitsburg.net/montereypass. |
| 25 |
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. |
| 25-26 |
KS |
Living history, “Territorial Days,” at Constitution Hall State Historic Site in Lecompton. Civilian and military demonstrations. Free. 785-887-6520. |
| 25-27 |
WV |
Living history, Civil War medical camp and demonstrations at the Avalon Resort in Paw Paw. See www.avalon-resort.com for details. |
| 25-27 |
PA |
Reenactment, “March to Destiny,” at Shippensburg. Living history camps and demonstrations, street skirmish, music and much more downtown. Candlelight walk Friday evening. Ball Saturday night. Noon-11 pm Friday, 9 am-11 pm Saturday, 8 am-3 pm Sunday. www.marchtodestiny.org. |
| 25-27 |
DC
MD
VA |
Tour, “The Lincoln Assassination – Path of the Conspirators,” sponsored by Shenandoah Civil War Associates. Registration: 540-568-8043 or www.shencivilwar.org. |
| 26 |
TN |
Moccasin Bend Civil War interpretive program, led by NPS ranger at the Moccasin Bend National Archeological District Park (Blue Blazes Trailhead) in Chattanooga. 11 am. Free. www.nps.gov/chch or www.moccasinbendpark.org. |
| 26 |
TN |
Reenactment, "Petersburg Civil War Festival," in Petersburg. Living history, camps, music, demonstrations and battles at 11 am and 2 pm. Maps, details and more: www.tnrfest.com. |
| 26 |
IL |
Reenactment, "Battle of Chaplin Creek" at Chaplin Creek Village in Franklin Grove. Civilian and military living history demonstrations, Civil War Ball Saturday night and battles at 1:30 pm each day. Site opens 9 am each day. $10/adult daily. More info, discount coupon: www.battleofchaplincreek.com. |
| 26 |
MO |
Living history, artillery camp 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. |
| 26 |
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. |
| 26 |
MD |
Living history, artillery and infantry demonstrations at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/anti or 301-432-5124. |
| 26 |
VA |
Marker dedication and living history at the Glendale battlefield east of Richmond. Park at the Gravel Hill Baptist Church on Long Bridge Road. 11 am. Free. www.civilwar.org. |
| 26 |
VA |
“Juneteenth,” commemoration of the end of slavery in America at the Grant’s Headquarters unit of the Petersburg National Battlefield. Lectures, vendors and children’s program. 10 am-noon. www.nps.gov/pete. |
| 26 |
VA |
Civil War walking tour of Stephens City (south of Winchester) begins at the Newtown History Center, 5408 Main St. 10:30 am. $5. Reservations: 540-869-1700. |
| 26 |
VA |
Lecture, "The Laws of War," examines an 1863 Union effort to codify the rules of war, at Historic Blenheim & the Civil War Interpretive Center, 3610 Lee Highway, Fairfax. 2 pm. Free. 703-591-0560. |
| 26 |
VA |
Car caravan tour, “Fleetwood Hill,” on the Brandy Station battlefield. Begins at Graffiti House, 19484 Brandy Road, in Brandy Station. 10 am. $10. 540-727-7718 or www.brandystationfoundation.com. |
| 26 |
VA |
Living history, “Camp Day and Skirmish” at Fort Ward in Alexandria. Camps, drills, civilian and military demonstrations, and more. 10 am-5 pm. $5. www.fortward.org or 703-838-4848. |
| 26 |
VA |
Bus Tour, “Tears and Ashes,” covers a variety of Civil War topics in the Harrisonburg area. Sponsored by the Valley Brethren-Mennonite Heritage Center. Leaves from CrossRoads, 1921 Heritage Center Way, in Harrisonburg at 8 am. $65 includes lunch. Register: www.vbmhc.org or 540-438-1275. |
| 26 |
VA |
Walking tours, guided tours of the 1862 and 1863 battlefields at the Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park, 10708 Bristow Road, Bristow. Tours start on the hour 11 am-noon and 1-4 pm. $5. www.pwcgov.org/historicsites or 703-792-5546. |
| 26 |
PA |
“Stories and Songs of a Civil War Hospital,” music and firsthand accounts at Christ Lutheran Church, 44 Chambersburg St, Gettysburg. 7:30 pm. Free. www.candlelightatchrist.org or 717-334-5212. |
| 26-27 |
GA |
Living history and ranger programs commemorating the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain at the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park near Kennesaw. Free. www.nps.gov/kemo or 770-427-4686 extension 0. |
| 26-27 |
KY |
Living history, camps and demonstrations at the Mill Springs Batttlefield near Nancy. 10 am-4 pm Saturday, noon-3 pm Sunday. $3/person. www.millsprings.net or 606-636-4045. |
| 26-27 |
IN |
Living history, “Civil War Railroad Days,” at the Hesston Steam Museum in Hesston. Living history camps and reenactment of train raids. Gates open 11:30 am. Train raids noon-5 pm. www.hesston.org or 219-778-2783. |
| 26-27 |
VA
WV
MD |
Bus tour, “Harpers Ferry—John Brown’s Raid & Stonewall Jackson’s Triumph plus the Final Hours at Antietam,” with guide Ed Bearss. Leaves from Ballston VA. Fee charged. Reservation info: email crwt-dc@comcast.net or call 202-306-4988. |
| 26-27 |
NC |
Living history, “A Life of Dysentery and Death, The Story of the Civil War Surgeon,” at Bennett Place State Historic Site in Durham. 10 am-3 pm. Free. 919-383-4345. |
| 26-27 |
PA |
Civil War show at the AllStar Events Complext on Emmittsburg Road in Gettysburg. Details: 717-334-2350. |
| 26-27 |
PA |
Living history “timeline” event includes all American history, including Civil War, at the Old Mill Village Museum near New Milford. 10 am–5 pm. $5. www.oldmillvillage.org or 570-465-3448. |
| 26-27 |
MD |
Living history, “Recruit Weekend,” join the army at the Pry House Field Hospital Museum near Keedysville. 11 am–5 pm. Museum charge. www.civilwarmed.org or 301-416-2395. |
| 26-27 |
MD |
Living history with demonstrations, talks and more during Mountain Heritage Days at Fort Richie near Blue Ridge Summit (PA). www.emmittsburg.net/montereypass. |
| 26-27 |
MD |
Anniversary living history and tours, “The Battle of Westminster, Corbit’s Charge,” camps, demonstrations, tours of the battle site and more in downtown Westminster. All free. www.pccwrt.org. |
| 26-27 |
VA |
Tours, “Focus on Chancellorsville”, west of Fredericksburg on Route 3. Themed tours and presentations all weekend. Free. www.nps.gov/frsp or 540-373-6122. |
| 26-27 |
VA |
Anniversary programs with living history, talks and tours at the Gaines’ Mill battlefield near Richmond. 10 am-5 pm Saturday, 10 am-3 pm Sunday. Free. www.nps.gov/rich or 804-771-2145. |
| 27 |
VA |
Tour, “Battle of Cedar Creek,” two-hour car-caravan tour of this 1864 Valley battlefield begins 11 am at the Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation headquarters, 8437 Valley Pike, south of Middletown. Free. 540-868-9176 or www.nps.gov/cebe. |
| 27 |
VA |
Tour, “Battle of Cedar Creek,” two-hour car-caravan tour of this 1864 Valley battlefield begins 11 am at the Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation headquarters, 8437 Valley Pike, south of Middletown. Free. 540-868-9176 or www.nps.gov. |
| 27 |
VA |
Lecture, “It Started in Prince William County — JEB Stuart’s Controversial Ride to Gettysburg,” at the Graffiti House, 19484 Brandy Road, Brandy Station. 2 pm. Free. 540-727-7718 or www.brandystationfoundation.com. |
| 27 |
MD |
Civil War Music Day at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/anti or 301-432-5124. |
| 27-July 3 |
PA |
Conference, "The Election of 1860" sponsored by the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College. Lectures, panels and tours. $430 (tuition only). www.gettysburg.edu/civilwar/institute. |
| 28 |
PA |
Concert, Civil War-era music by the Band of the California Battalion, at the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg. 2 pm. www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org or 717-260-1861. |
