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VA |
Anniversary Battle of Seven Pines ranger talks and bus tours. Talks at the Sandston Library, 23 E Williamsburg Road, Sandston (east of Richmond) at 11 am and 4 pm. Free. Bus tours ($25) of the battlefield follow each talk (reservations by May 16: 804-771-2035). www.nps.gov/rich |
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VA |
Dinner, "Lee Takes Command," living history, music and the General's favorite foods at the Dorey Park Barn, 7200 Dorey Park Drive, Richmond. 6-8:30 pm. $15. Reservations begin Jan 21. 804-652-3411 or this link. |
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VA |
Living history lecture, "Eighth Virginia Infantry," at the Loudoun Museum in Leesburg. 7 pm. $5. 703-777-7427. |
| 1-3 |
NC |
Seminars and tours, "Civil War History Weekend," sponsored by Our State magazine, based in Wilmington. Includes talks and tours of Fort Fisher, dinner cruise, lodging and meals. $650/couple. Reservations: 910-791-9899. |
| 1-3 |
VA |
Living history, "Gathering of Eagles," Civil War leaders discuss events of 1862 at the Old Courthouse Museum in Winchester. www.civilwarmuseum.org |
| 1-3 |
MO |
Reenactment, "A Country Divided" in Kingston. Camps and demonstrations with recreations of local battles each day. Night firing Friday, candlelight tours Saturday evening. Free. Details, directions: www.caldwellcountymissouri.com/ civilwar. |
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VA |
Talk, "Bank's Fort and the Valley Campaign," in Strasburg. Learn this hilltop Union fort's role. Located at Bank's Fort Road and North Street. 10 am. Free. www.shenandoahatwar.org. |
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VA |
Bus/walking tour, "Lee Takes Command," anniversary of Lee taking command of the Army of Northern Virginia commemorated with tour of related sites in Richmond. Begins at the Dabbs House Museum (his headquarters). 9:30 am-4:30 pm. $30. Reservations begin Jan. 21. 804-501-5102 or this link. |
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VA |
Car-caravan, ranger-led tour of the Cedar Creek battlefield near Middletown. 2 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/cebe |
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VA |
Car-caravan tour, "Brandy Station Battlefield: Beverly Ford & St. James Church," begins 10 am at the Graffiti House in Brandy Station. $10. www.brandystationfoundation.org |
| 2 |
VA |
Railroad Festival in Old Town Manassas. Living history, music food and more. 10 am-4 pm Free. www.manassasmuseum.org |
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VA |
Living history, "Rebel Rose: A Thorn to the Yankees Comes South," Rose Greenhow at City Point (Hopewell), a unit of the Petersburg National Battlefield. 10:30 am, 1:30 and 3 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/pete |
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VA |
Walking tours, guided tours at the Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park near Rice. 1:30-3:30 pm. Free. 804-561-7510. |
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VA |
Living history, "Railroad Festival & Civil War Weekend," in Old Town Manassas. Free. www.manassasmuseum.org. |
| 2 |
VA |
Living history, "Court and Market Days," in Harrisonburg. Civil War demonstrations, walking tours, music, lectures and more. www.courtdaysfestival.org or 540-432-8922. |
| 2 |
VA |
"Civil War by Air, Land and Sea," at sites on the Peninsula. Tour from Lee Hall (Newport News) to Fort Huger to Fort Boykin (near Smithfield) then to the Mariners' Museum (Newport News). Fee TBA. 757-357-0115. |
| 2 |
WV |
Confederate Memorial Day with living history in Romney. Procession from Taggart Hall to Indian Mound Cemetery. Noon. 304-822-5118. |
| 2 |
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 |
| 2 |
KS |
Walking tour, "Dawn at Black Jack Battlefield" special tour at time of the battle at the Black Jack Battlefield near Baldwin City. 4:45-7 am. Free. www.blackjackbattlefield.org |
| 2 |
OK |
Living history, "Lawn Social," at the George Murrell Home in Park Hill. Civil War camp and demonstrations. Camp opens at noon. Free. 918-456-2751. |
| 2 |
GA |
"Two Navies, One Ship," sailors involved in the USS Water Witch raid in 1864, at the National Civil War Naval Museum in Columbus. www.portcolumbus.org |
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TN |
Hike, 5-mile guided walk along the 1861 earthworks at Fort Pillow State Park near Henning. Begins 9 am. 731-738-5581. |
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TN |
Lantern tour, "Hallowed Ground: Stones River National Cemetery" at the Stones River National Battlefield in Murfreesboro. 7:30 and 7:45 pm. Free. Reservations (beginning the Monday before the program) are necessary: 615-893-9501. Details: www.nps.gov/stri. |
| 2-3 |
LA |
Living history and ranger programs at Grant's Canal, part of the Vicksburg National Military park near Delta. 9 am-4 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/vick |
| 2-3 |
TN |
Living history, "Many Sides to the Story," civilian and military stories at the Stones River National Battlefield. Free. www.np.sgov/stri |
| 2-3 |
MD |
Reenactment, “Gilmore’s Raid,” at Jerusalem Mill Village, 2813 Jerusalem Road, in Kingsville. Camps, talks and demonstrations 9 am-5 pm Saturday, 10 am-3:30 pm Sunday. Batttles at 1 pm Saturday, 11 am Sunday. www.jerusalemmill.org |
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MD |
"'Our Line Moved Steadily On': The Pennsylvania Reserves at Frostown Gap," special programs on newly acquired land on the South Mountain Battlefield. Shuttle to site from the Washington Monument State Park near Boonsboro. Saturday 10 am-4 pm, Sunday 10 am-3 pm. 301-791-4767. |
| 2-3 |
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 |
| 2-3 |
PA |
Living history at the Pennsylvania Memorial and and Pitzer Woods in the Gettysburg National Military Park. Free. www.nps.gov/gett |
| 2-3 |
PA |
Reenactment, "Civil War Reunion," at Pennypacker Mills, 5 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville. Camps, music and demonstrations all weekend. Battles each day. Free, donations welcome. Lantern tours Saturday evening ($5). Complete details: www.civilwarreunion.org. |
| 2-3 |
VA |
Living history, Confederate camp and demonstrations at Aldie Mill, 39401 John Mosby Highway (Route 50), Aldie. Noon-5 pm. Free. www.nvrpa.org |
| 2-3 |
VA |
Reenactment, "Battle of Martinsville," at the Smith River Sports Complex, 1000 Irisburg Road, Axton. Camps, demonstrations and battles each day. $5. 276-358-1557. |
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VA |
Talks and ceremony at the Seven Pines National Cemetery in Sandston (east of Richmond). 7:30-9 pm. Free. Details: this link. |
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VA |
Lecture, "Civil War Firsts," at the Heritage Museum in Dayton. 2 pm. www.heritagecenter.com |
| 5 |
VA |
Living history, "Life on the Homefront," at the Virginia Quilt Museum, 301 Main St, Harrisonburg. Free. 540-433-3818. |
| 6 |
MS |
Anniversary ranger programs describe the Battle of Milliken's Bend at the Vicksburg National Military Park. 9 am-4 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/vick |
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VA |
Ceremony commemorating the death of Confederate Gen. Turner Ashby at the Ashby memorial site, just off Neff Avenue near Reservoir Street, Harrisonburg. Noon. Free. www.harrisonburgtourism.com/civilwar |
| 6 |
VA |
Living history, infantry and artillery demonstrations at the Manassas National Battlefield Park. 1 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/mana |
| 6 |
VA |
Tour, "Ride the War Wagon," wagon ride across the Staunton River Battlefield State Park near Randolph. 2 pm. $3/person, $8 max family. 434-454-4312. |
| 6 |
VA |
Living history and open house at the Stonewall Jackson Headquarters in Winchester. Camps, book signing and free admission. 10 am-4 pm. Also Confederate Memorial Day flags at the Stonewall Cemetery in Mt. Hebron Cemetery. Both free. www.winchesterhistory.org |
| 6 |
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. |
| 7 |
TN |
Lecture, "Occupied Nashville," at the Carter House in Franklin. 6 pm. Free. battleoffranklintrust.org |
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VA |
Lecture, "Stonewall's Narrow Escape," Jackson's June 8 escape from cavalry raid at Port Republic, at the Heritage Museum, 382 High St, Dayton. 7 pm. Free. www.heritagecenter.com. |
8
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VA |
Car-caravan tour of the Cross Keys Battlefield, begins at the Cross Keys-Mill Creek Ruritan Hall in Cross Keys. 4 pm. Free. www.shenandoahatwar.org. |
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VA |
Lecture, "Valley Campaign," with Robert K. Krick at the Turner Ashby High School, 800 N Main St, Bridgewater. 7 pm. Free. www.shenandoahatwar.org. |
| 8 |
VA |
Walking tour, “Fighting in the Streets,” NPS ranger-led tour begins 1200 Caroline St, Fredericksburg. 7 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/frsp or 540-373-6122. |
| 8 |
VA |
Car-caravan, ranger-led tour of the Cedar Creek battlefield near Middletown. 2 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/cebe |
| 8-10 |
IL |
Living history, "Civil War Medical Encampment" at the Old State Capitol in Springfield. Details: 217-785-7960. |
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VA |
Living history, camps and demonstrations at key sites on the Cross Keys and Port Republic battlefields southeast of Harrisonburg. 1-4 pm. Free. www.shenandoahatwar.org. |
9
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VA |
Car-caravan tour of the Port Republic Battlefield. Begins at the Port Republic Museum, 8691 Water St, Port Republic. 4 pm. Free. www.shenandoahatwar.org. |
9
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VA |
"‘If This Valley is Lost’: Remembering and Preserving the Legacy of Stonewall Jackson's Valley Campaign," with talks, music, living history and more at the Widow Pence Farm on Port Republic Road in Cross Keys (southeast of Harrisonburg). 6-8:30 pm. $20. Ticket info: www.shenandoahatwar.org. |
| 9 |
VA |
"When the Bells Rang," Petersburg militia respond to alarms. Special ranger program at the Petersburg National Battlefield. 11 am and 3 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/pete |
| 9 |
VA |
Bus tour, "Battles of Cross Keys and Port Republic," with living history. Leaves from Staunton visitor center, 35 S New St, at 11 am. $95. Reservations: www.stauntonguidedtours.com |
| 9 |
ALL |
Free Entrance Days at National Park Service sites. nps.gov. |
| 9 |
MD |
"Cigar and Whiskey Night" at the Pry House Field Hospital Museum on the Antietam Battlefield. Whiskey tasting, cigars, banjo music and stories. A benefit for the museum. 6:30-9:30 pm. $75. www.civilwarmed.org |
| 9 |
MD |
Lecture, "The Medicine of Andersonville Prison," at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick. 2 pm. Free with museum admission. www.civilwarmed.org or 301-695-1864. |
| 9 |
SC |
Talk, "The Mystery of the HL Hunley" at the South Carolina State Museum in Columbia. 11 am, noon, 1, 2 and 4 pm. Free with museum admission. www.scmuseum.org |
| 9 |
NC |
“Appalachian Civil War Music and Stories,” at the Zebulon B. Vance Birthplace State Historic Site near Weaverville. 10 am-4 pm. Free. 828-645-6706. |
| 9 |
NC |
Lectures, book signing and more, “Under Both Flags, Civil War in the Albemarle,” at the Museum of the Albemarle in Elizabeth City. 10 am-2 pm. Free. 252-335-1453. |
| 9 |
NC |
Lecture, “From Slave Life to Civil War Soldier: The Early Life of Richard Etheridge,” at the Outer Banks History Center, 1 Festival Park, Manteo. 2 pm. Free. 252-473-2655. |
| 9 |
NC |
Living history and model displays "Model Military: Visualizing History in Scale," includes cannon firings and tours at the Fort Fisher State Historic Site in Kure Beach. 10 am-4 pm. Free. 910-458-5538. |
| 9 |
NC |
Living history, "The Troops Come Marching," at the CSS Neuse State Historic Site in Kinston. 10 am-4 pm. Free. 252-522-2091. |
| 9 |
NC |
Living history, camps and demonstrations at the Bentonville Battlefield near Four Oaks. 10 am-4 pm. Free. 910-594-0789. |
| 9 |
NC |
Lecture, "North Carolina Ironclads," at the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort. 3 pm. Free. www.ncmaritimemuseums.com. |
| 9 |
MO |
Civil War Genealogy workshop at the Midwest Genealogy Center, 3440 S Lee’s Summit Road, Independence. 9:30 am. More info: 816-252-7228. |
| 9 |
MO |
"John Brown — Last Action Before Harpers Ferry," discussion and tour at the 1855 Harris-Kearney House, 4000 Baltimore, Kansas City. 2 pm. 816-561-1821. |
| 9 |
GA |
Bus tour, "The Great Locomotive Chase," includes visits to Allatoona Pass, Adairsville, Kingston and other sites associated with the April 1862 Andrews Raid. Begins at Emerson Elementary School, 54 Seventh St, Emerson. 9 am-5 pm. $40. www.visitcartersvillega.org/ eventcal/1499 |
| 9-10 |
OH |
Reenactment, “Jackson in the Valley,” at Beaver State Park in East Liverpool. Camps, demonstrations and music 9 am-7 pm Saturday, 9 am-3 pm Sunday. Battles at 2 pm each day. Free. www.1stbrigade.com/jackson-in-the-valley-reenactment.php |
9-10
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TN |
Living history, talks, music, lectures and more commemorate the 1862 Naval Battle of Memphis at Mud Island River Park in Memphis. 10 am-5 pm. Free with museum admission. www.mudisland.com |
| 9-10 |
MS |
Anniversary ranger programs describing Farragut's attempt to capture Vicksburg at the Vicksburg National Military Park. 9 am-4 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/vick |
9-10
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VA |
Reenactment, "The Battles of Cross Keys & Port Republic" held on the Cedar Creek battlefield near Middletown. Living history camps, demonstrations and battles. More info: www.cedarcreekbattlefield.org. |
| 9-10 |
VA |
Reenactment and living history, "Battle of Giles Court House" in Pearisburg. Camps and demonstrations, music and dance Saturday; reenactment Sunday afternoon. www.gilescountyhistorical.org |
| 9-10 |
VA |
Reenactment, "Battle of Jonesville," near Jonesville includes battles each day, demonstrations and more. 37thvirginia_inf.tripod.com/id6.html |
| 9-10 |
VA |
Reenactment, "Battle of Trevilian Station," at Bracketts Farm near Louisa. www.trevbattleva.com. |
| 9-10 |
MD |
Living history, “Blue and Gray Days,” at Point Lookout State Park near Scotland. Camps and demonstrations at the location of a Civil War prison camp. 10 am-4 pm Saturday, 10 am-3 pm Sunday. 301-872-5688. |
| 9-10 |
MD |
Living history, "Artillery Weekend," camps and demonstrations all weekend with special Saturday evening program (8:15 pm) at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/anti |
| 9-10 |
NY |
Living history, "Civil War Weekend," in Peterboro. Camps, demonstrations, Underground Railroad, John Brown exhibits and more. 10 am-5 pm Saturday, 10 am-4 pm Sunday. $7/adult. www.sca-peterboro.org. |
9-10
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PA |
Living history at the Pennsylvania Memorial and Little Round Top in the Gettysburg National Military Park. Free. www.nps.gov/gett |
9-10
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PA |
Reenactment, "Lehigh Valley Civil War Days," at Whitehall Parkway Recreation Area (Camp Geiger) in Whitehall. Living history camps and demonstrations all weekend with battles each day. Candlelight concert and night firing Saturday. Free, donations accepted. www.campgeiger.org. |
| 9-10 |
WI |
Living history, "Thunder in the Valley," at Fireman's Park on Exchange Street in Lone Rock. Military and civilian camps, demonstrations and music. 9 am-5 pm Saturday, 9 am-3 pm. Sunday. Free. 608-370-6433. |
| 9-10 |
OR |
Reenactment at Joseph Stewart State Recreation Area on Route 62, 35 miles from Medford. Camps and demonstrations 9 am-5 pm.. Battles at 11 am and 3 pm each day. $5. www.oregonstateparks.org/park_30.php and www.ccws.us |
| 10 |
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 |
10
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VA |
Living history, music and more commemorating "Stuart's Ride Around McClellan" at the Dabbs House Museum, 3812 Nine Mile Road, near Richmond. Noon-4 pm. Free. Details: this link. |
10
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VA |
Memorial program at "The Coaling" on the Port Republic Battlefield on US 340 at Route 708 near Port Republic. 10 am. Free. www.shenandoahatwar.org. |
10
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VA |
"The Flags of Five Forks," special ranger program at the Five Forks Battlefield, a unit of the Petersburg National Battlefield. 11 am and 2 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/pete |
10
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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. Noon-2 pm and 1:30-4:30 pm. $45/person. Details, reservations: 804-938-2350. |
| 10 |
MD |
Lecture, "Compassion and Caring the Crucible of War," at the Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ, 15 W Church St, Frederick. 9:30 am. Free. 301-662-2762. |
| 10 |
MD |
Concert, "An Afternoon on the Civil War Homefront," at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. 2:30 pm. $5. www.wcmfa.org |
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VA |
"Coffee with the Curator" explores artifacts from the "Collecting the Civil War" before the exhibit opens at the Manassas Museum in downtown Manassas. 9:30 am. Free. Reservations necessary: 703-257-8552. |
12-14
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VA |
Living history camp, "Along the Path of Lee and Jackson," for kids 7-12 in Waynesboro. Morning activities include music, drills and traditional Civil War activiites. Sponsored by the Waynesboro Heritage Foundation. More info: 540-943-3943. |
| 13 |
OH |
Lecture, "Shadow Wars: The Uncivil War in the Free States," at the Heritage Village Museum in Sharon Woods Park, Sharonville. 7 pm. Free. www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org |
| 10 |
MD |
Lecture, "Kentucky Artillery Battery at Antietam," at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. 2 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/anti |
| 12 |
MD |
Lecture, "Barbara Fritchie and Other Flag-Waving Tales," at the Museum of Frederick County History, 24 E. Church St., in Frederick. 7 pm. Free. www.hsfcinfo.org |
| 13 |
NC |
Lecture, "History a la Carte: Preserving the Past," focus is Civil War flag conservation at the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh. 12:10 pm. Free. www.ncmuseumofhistory.org |
| 13 |
VA |
Lecture, "The Confederate Flags of 1861: From Secession to War," at the Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond plus tour of the museum's flag vault and refreshments. 6:30-8:30 pm. $15. Register: www.moc.org or 855-649-1861 extension 143. |
| 13 |
VA |
Lunch talk, "Joel Sweeney," at Baine's Books and Coffee, 205 Main St, Appomattox. 12:15 pm. Free. www.moc.org |
| 14 |
OK |
Living history Memorial Service at the Honey Springs Battlefield near Checotah. Reenactment units present rifle, cannon anniversary salutes on the 1863 battlefield. 10:30 am. Free. 918-473-5572. |
| 14 |
DC |
Music, "Civil War Music by Bob Schiefer and Honky Tonk Confidential," outside the Star Spangled Banner exhibit at the National Museum of American History on the National Mall. 11 am. Free. americanhistory.si.edu |
| 14 |
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. |
| 15 |
MD |
Book signing, Dennis Frye signs his September Suspense: Lincoln's Union in Peri at the Hagerstown-Washington County visitor center, 6 N Potomac St, Hagerstown. 11:30 am-1:30 pm. Free. 301-791-3246. |
| 15 |
MD |
Civil War Ball opening the new exhibit “Valley of the Shadow” at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in Hagerstown. 7-11 pm. $40. www.wcmfa.org |
15
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VA |
Lunch talk, "Gaines‘ Mill: The Largest Confederate Attack of the War," at the Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond. Noon. Free. www.moc.org. |
| 15 |
VA |
Walking, car-caravan tour, "'A Bad Place for a Fight,' Exploring Civil War Entrenchments at Cedar Creek." Begins at the CCBF visitor center, 8437 Valley Pike, Middletown 7 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/cebe |
| 15 |
VA |
Walking tour, “Falmouth – Occupied!” NPS ranger-led tour begins 224 Washington St, Famouth. 7 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/frsp or 540-373-6122. |
| 15 |
VA |
Civil War camp cooking at the Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park near Rice. Free. 804-561-7510. |
| 15-17 |
IL |
Living history, "General Grierson Civil War Reenactment," in Jacksonville's City Park. Camps and demonstrations, Civil War baseball game, tea and ball. Sunday afternoon battle. www.griersonsociety.com |
| 16 |
KS |
"Turning Points: Mine Creek, The Election of 1864 and Hope for the Union," special program at the Mine Creek Battlefield State Historic Site near Pleasanton. 1-2:30 pm. $5/adult. 913-352-8890. |
| 16 |
TN |
Lantern tour, "Hallowed Ground: Stones River National Cemetery" at the Stones River National Battlefield in Murfreesboro. 7:30 and 7:45 pm. Free. Reservations (beginning the Monday before the program) are necessary: 615-893-9501. www.nps.gov/stri. |
| 16 |
DC |
Living history walking tour, "Courage! The Civil War in Washington," buildings, stories and characters. Meets at 10th and E streets, NW (Cosi Coffee). 11 am. $12/adult. www.historicstrolls.com |
| 16 |
WV |
Music, Civil War-era tunes at the Beverly Heritage Center during Chenoweth Day activities in Beverly. 10 am-6 pm. Free. www.beverlyheritagecenter.org |
| 16 |
PA |
Concert, the Wildcat Regimental Band performs at the Gettysburg National Military Park visitor center and at the Pennsylvania Memorial (evening). Free. Times, details: www.nps.gov/gett or 717-334-1124 extension 8023. |
| 16 |
PA |
"Songs and Stories of a Civil War Hospital," Civil War music and diary readings at Christ Church, 30 Chambersburg St, Gettysburg. 8 pm. Free. 717-334-5212. |
16
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VA |
Living history, "Stuart's Ride," riders willl gather at New Kent Winery to commemorate the 1862 JEB Stuart cavalry's ride around MCClellan's army. Demonstrations, music and more. Living history event is free. Wine tasting tickets $15. Ticket info, directions: www.newkentwinery.com |
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VA |
Living history, music and, talks and more — a closing program for the 1862 Valley Campaign anniversary at Grand Caverns in the Town of Grottoes.10 am-6 pm. Free. Candlelight tours and ball inside the caverns 6-8 pm. $25. Reservations required: 540-249-5705. www.shenandoahatwar.org. |
| 16 |
VA |
Lecture, “CSS Virginia: Before, During and After the Battle of Hampton Roads,” at the Old Firestation #3 restaurant, 3988 University Drive, Fairfax. 7 pm. Free. 703-250-8705. |
| 16 |
VA |
Living history/tours, "Rendezvous at Rector's Crossroads," a small-town view of the Civil War at the Rector House, 1461 Atoka Road, Marshall. 11 am-5 pm. www.mosbyheritagearea.org. |
| 16 |
VA |
"Juneteenth at City Point," living history, ceremonies, music and more at City Point (Hopewell) a unit of the Petersburg National Battlefield. 10 am-2 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/pete |
| 16 |
VA |
Walking tour, "Marble Men," discover the stories of the men in Poplar Grove National Cemetery, part of the Petersburg National Battlefield. 7 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/pete |
| 16 |
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. |
| 16 |
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. |
| 16 |
VA |
Van Tour, "The Seven Days Battles," around Richmond. Begins at Lee Hall in Newport News. 8 am-4 pm. $50. www.leehall.org or 757-888-3371. |
16
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VA |
Walking tour, "From Belles to Battleaxes," women in Civil War Richmond. Begins at the Bell Tower on Capitol Square in Richmond. 10:30 am. $9. More info, tickets: www.moc.org. |
| 16-17 |
IN |
Living history, “Civil War Days” at the Lanier Mansion, 601 W First St, Madison. Camps, demonstrations and talks 10 am-4 pm both days. $3/adult. www.indianamuseum.org/ sites/lanispec.html |
| 16-17 |
TN |
Living history, "Cannon to Roar," artillery camp and demonstrations at the Shiloh National Military Park. 11:30 am-4:30 pm Saturday, 11:30-3 pm. Sunday. Free. www.nps.gov/shil |
| 16-17 |
WI |
Living history, Civil War activities including Union camps and demonstrations, visits by Lincoln and Sunday reenactment (11 am) in Columbus. Part of the Columbus Horse & Carriage Festival. www.columbuscarriagefestival.org |
| 16-17 |
MD |
Living history, "First Call," Civil War Expo at City Park in Hagerstown. Living history demos, music and more. 301-739-8577. |
| 16-17 |
VA |
Living history, "The Long March North to Gettysburg: Major Gen. Hancock's Field Headquarters," at Mt. Zion Church Historic Park, 40309 John Mosby Highway (US 50), Aldie. Camps and demonstrations. 9 am-5 pm Saturday, 10:30 am-3 pm Sunday. $5/adult. www.nvrpa.org |
| 16-17 |
VT |
"Vermont in the Civil War," is the theme for this year's Vermont History Expo at the Tunbridge World's Fairgrounds. Exhibits, living history and demonstrations. www.vermonthistory.org/expo |
| 16-17 |
PA |
Living history, Confederate camp and demonstrations at the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg. 10 am-4 pm Saturday, noon-4 pm Sunday. www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org |
| 16-17 |
PA |
Living history at Pitzer Woods and Spangler's Spring in the Gettysburg National Military Park. Free. www.nps.gov/gett |
| 16-17 |
PA |
Reenactment, "Lee Takes Command," at Stone Gables Barn, 1 Hollinger Lane, in Elizabethtown. Battles at 1 and 7 pm Saturday, 11 am Sunday. www.leetakescommand.com |
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VA |
Walking tour, "Richmond: Life in the Confederate Capital City in the Summer of 1862" begins at the Virginia State Capitol. 2 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/rich |
| 17 |
MD |
Book talk, "Shepherdstown: Last Clash of the Antietam Campaign," at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. 2 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/anti |
| 17 |
GA |
Walking tour, "Cheatham Hill," ranger-guided tour at the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. 11 am-1 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/kemo |
| 19 |
MO |
Living history talk, "Battle of Lone Jack," at the Midwest Genealogy Center. 3440 S Lee's Summit Road, Independence. 10 am. 816-252-7228. |
| 19 |
VA |
"Rangers, Raiders and Spies, Oh My!" special program with refreshments at Green Springs Gardens, 4603 Green Springs Road, Alexandria. 7 pm. $12. More info: 703-642-5173 |
| 19 |
VA |
Lecture, "The Civil War at a Crossroads: The Seven Days," at the Virginia Historical Society in Richmond. 5:30 pm. Free. www.vahistorical.org |
| 20 |
VA |
Living history, "An Evening with a Soldier," meets at Walney visitor center, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 5040 Walney Road, Chantilly. 7:30 pm. Free. 703-631-0013. |
| 21 |
VA |
"Fireside Stories at Ben Lomond: Seven Days!" historians discuss the 1862 battles around Richmond, at Ben Lomond Historic Site, 10321 Sudley Manor Drive, Manassas. 6-7 pm. Free (donations welcome). 703-367-7872. |
| 22 |
VA |
Car-caravan tour, "The Valley Pike: Thoroughfare to Frontier, Prosperity and War," meets at the Wayside Inn, 7783 Main St, Middletown. 7 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/cebe |
| 22 |
VA |
Walking tour, “Voices and Footsteps: The Bloody Angle,” NPS ranger-led tour begins Tour Stop 5 on the Spotsylvania battlefield west of Fredericksburg. 7 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/frsp or 540-373-6122. |
| 22-23 |
KS |
Living history, "Territorial Days," at Constitution Hall in Lecompton. 9 am-5 pm. Free. 785-887-6520. |
| 22-24 |
PA
MD
VA |
Bus tour, "Lee's Retreat from Gettysburg," includes Monterey Pass, Falling Waters and more. Based in Harrisonburg (VA). www.shencivilwar.org |
| 22-24 |
PA |
Reenactment, tours and living history "March to Destiny," in Shippensburg. Camps and demonstrations open 6 pm Friday, 8 am Saturday and Sunday. Special tours and talks all weekend. Illumination Friday evening. Street battle 3 pm Saturday. www.marchtodestiny.org |
| 22-24 |
VA |
"Birth of an American Tradition," commemorates the birth of the bugle call "Taps" at Berkeley Plantation, 12602 Harrison Landing Road, in Charles City (Route 5 between Richmond and Williamsburg). Military concerts and re-dedication of the Taps monument on the grounds (11 am Saturday). www.taps150.org. |
22-26
|
PA |
Conference, "The Civil War in 1862" at Gettysburg College. Speakers with tours including Fredericksburg, Second Manassas and Antietam. More info, registration: www.gettysburg.edu/cwi/conference. |
23
|
OH |
Living history, parade and demonstrations honoring the Andrews Raiders, who captured a train in Georgia 150 years ago this year, in McComb. Parade to McComb Union Cemetery at 10 am. Living history at the American Legion Hall plus showings of "The Great Locomotive Chase." Complete details: www.honoringandrewsraiders.org |
| 23 |
GA |
Talk, "Confederate Generals' Campaign Furniture," recreating the originals, in Building 22, Auditorium 1021, at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw. 7 pm. Free. www.kennesaw.edu/ civilwarera/calendar.shtml |
| 23 |
MD |
Music, songs of the Civil War at Lockhouse 25 on the C&O Canal at Edward's Ferry in Montgomery County. 2-4 pm. Free. Lockhouse open for tours. www.canaltrust.org |
| 23 |
MD |
Civil War Model Train Layout Tour at the B&O Railroad Museum/Ellicott City Station in Ellicott City. Talk about updates and army camps in the area. 1 pm. Free with museum admission. www.borail.org |
23
|
VA |
"Voices from the Storm, Richmond 1862" outdoor multimedia program at the Tredegar Iron Works in Richmond. 8:30 pm. Free. (Rain date June 24.) www.nps.gov/rich |
| 23 |
VA |
Car-caravan tour, "Battle of Third Winchester" begins off Route 7, opposite the Frederick-Winchester Service Authority plant east of Winchester. 9-11 am. Free. www.shenandoahatwar.org |
| 23 |
VA |
Living history, "Following the Plume," Confederate cavalry camp and demonstrations at the CCBF visitor center, 8437 Valley Pike, south of Middletown. Demonstrations 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm. Free. 540-869-2064. |
| 23 |
VA |
Lecture, "Firearms in the Civil War," at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico. 1 pm. Free. www.usmcmuseum.com |
| 23 |
VA |
Canoe trip, "Civil War Canoe Float" guided tour on the Rappahannock River from Germanna to Ely's Ford near Fredericksburg. 9 am-4 pm. $30. Details, reservations: www.riverfriends.org |
| 23 |
VA |
Lecture, "Seen Through the Eyes of German-American Caricaturists: The American Civil War," at Historic Blenheim Civil War Interpretive Center in Fairfax. 2 pm. Free. 703-385-8414. |
| 23 |
VA |
Walking tour, "Hollywood Cemetery: Civil War," at meets at the cemetery entrance, Cherry and Albemarle streets, Richmond. 2-4 pm. $10. www.richmondhistorycenter.com |
| 23 |
VA |
Bus tour, "John S. Mosby," day-long tour visits related sites in Northern Virginia. Begins at the Truro Rectory in Fairfax. $75. Details, registration: 703-971-4984. |
| 23 |
VA |
Walking tour, "Battle of Fort Stedman," on the Petersburg National Battlefield. 7 pm. www.nps.gov/pete |
| 23 |
VA |
Living history, anniversary commemoration of the Battle of the Staunton River Bridge at the state park near Randolph. Camps and demonstrations, speakers and tours. Free. 434-454-4312. |
| 23 |
PA |
"Songs and Stories of a Civil War Hospital," Civil War music and diary readings at Christ Church, 30 Chambersburg St, Gettysburg. 8 pm. Free. 717-334-5212. |
| 23-24 |
NY |
Reenactment, “Marilla’s Civil War Days” at the Marilla Town Park in Marilla. Camps, living history demonstrations 10 am-5 pm Saturday, 11 am-3 pm Sunday. Battles at 3 pm Saturday, 12:30 pm Sunday. Complete schedule, directions: www.94nyh.com |
23-24
|
VA |
Living history, special anniversary programs at the Gaines' Mill battlefield, part of the Richmond National Battlefield Park. Ranger programs, camps and demonstrations. Free. www.nps.gov/rich |
| 23-24 |
VA |
Living history, "Union Encampment and Field Hospital," at the Mt Zion Church Historic Park, 40309 John Mosby Hwy, Aldie. 9 am-5 pm. Free. www.nvrpa.org |
| 23-24 |
VA |
Living history, tours and more during Winchester's Civil War Weekend. Open house with living history camps plus free admission at the Stonewall Jackson Headquarters, 10 am-4 pm Saturday, noon-4 pm. Sunday. Book signings, special tours and more planned. www.visitwinchesterva.com |
23-24
|
WV |
Living history, "Under Fire: The Battle of Boliver Heights 1862," at the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Firing demos at 1,2 and 3 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/hafe |
| 23-24 |
PA |
Living history, Union camp and demonstrations at the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg. 10 am-4 pm Saturday, noon-4 pm Sunday. www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org |
| 23-24 |
PA |
Living history at three locations in the Gettysburg National Military Park. Free. www.nps.gov/gett |
| 23-24 |
MD |
Music, Civil War Music Weekend with Wildcat Band on Saturday at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/anti |
| 23-24 |
MD |
Living history, tours, music and more at the Corbit's Charge Commemoration in Westminster. Most events free. www.pccwrt.org. |
| 23-24 |
MO |
Living history, "The US Soldier at Wilson's Creek," at the Wilson's Creek National Battlefield near Springfield. 11 am-4 pm. Free with entry fee. www.nps.gov/wicr |
| 23-24 |
IN |
Living history, "Civil War Train Raids," spectators ride in a steam-engine-pulled train while soldiers raid and defend it at the Hesston Steam Museum in Hesston. Camps, exhibits also on site.Train ride/reenactments noon-5 pm. www.hesston.org |
| 23-24 |
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 |
| 23-25 |
MS |
Anniversary ranger programs describing the explosion of the 3rd LA Redan at the Vicksburg National Military Park (Tour Stop 3). 9 am-4 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/vick |
| 24 |
IL |
Bus/walking tour, "Chicago Civil War Cemetery Tour," covers Civil War burials and monuments in Chicago area cemeteries. Begins at the DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 Wesley Ave, Wheaton. 8 am-6 pm. $45. Reservations by June 8. 630-510-4941. |
24
|
VA |
Bus tour, "The Seven Days Battles," leaves from the Richmond National Battlefield Park Visitor Center at Chimborazo, 3215 E Broad St, Richmond. 9 am-5 pm. $40. Reservations by June 6: 804-771-2035. More info: www.nps.gov/rich |
| 24 |
VA |
House tour, "In the Shadow of the enemy: An Afternoon at Avenel," a visit to this historic home near The Plains with many Civil War stories. Sponsored by the Mosby Heritage Area. 5-7 pm. $40. Details: www.mosbyheritagearea.org. |
| 24 |
VA |
Lecture, "Confederate Veterans of Fauquier County," at the Graffiti House in Brandy Station. 2 pm. Free, donations welcome. www.brandystationfoundation.org |
| 24 |
PA |
"High Tea with the Ladies of Gettysburg" on the Rupp House lawn, 451 Baltimore St, in Gettysburg. 1-2:30 pm. $26.95. Tickets: 877-874-2478. |
26
|
VA |
Walking tours, special anniversary, ranger-led tours at the Beaver Dam Creek battlefield, part of the Richmond National Battlefield Park. Free. www.nps.gov/rich |
27
|
VA |
Walking tours, special anniversary, ranger-led tours at the Gaines' Mill battlefield, part of the Richmond National Battlefield Park. Free. www.nps.gov/rich |
| 27-29 |
PA |
Conference, "Women in the Civil War: Sacrifice and Service," at Duquesne University in Pittsburg. Workshops, speakers, field trip and more. www.swcw.org |
| 28 |
TN |
Book talk, The Battle of Fort Donelson, with James Knight at the Fort Donelson National Battlefield. 6 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/fodo |
| 28 |
VA |
Lecture, "Civil War in Northern Virginia," at the Arlington Central Library, 1014 N Quincy St, Arlington. 7 pm (book signing at 6:30 pm). Free. 703-228-5990. |
| 28 |
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. |
| 28 |
VA |
Lecture, "September Suspense: The Union Uncertain," the Maryland Campaign with Dennis Frye at the Old Manassas Courthouse, 9248 Lee Ave, Manassas. 7 pm. Free (donations welcome). 703-792-4754. |
29
|
VA |
Bus tour, "The Seven Days Battles," leaves from the Richmond National Battlefield Park Visitor Center at Chimborazo, 3215 E Broad St, Richmond. 9 am-5 pm. $40. Reservations by June 6. 804-771-2035. www.nps.gov/rich |
| 29 |
VA |
Walking tour, "'Recorded in Scriptured Stone,' the 8th Vermont Monument at Cedar Creek," meets at 7718 ½ Main St, Middletown. 7 pm Free. www.nps.gov/cebe |
| 29 |
VA |
Walking tour, “Lost Then Found: The Evolution and Reclamation of Fredericksburg’s Sunken Road and Willis Hill,” NPS ranger-led tour begins at the Fredericksburg national park visitor center. 7 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/frsp or 540-373-6122. |
29
|
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 |
29-July 1
|
PA |
Lecture series and book signings at the Gettysburg National Military Park visitor center. Free. Times, details: nps.gov/gett or 717-334-1124 extension 8023. |
| 30 |
VA |
Lecture, “The Confederate Search for a National Anthem,” at the Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond. 11 am. Free with museum admission. www.moc.org |
| 30 |
VA |
Grand re-opening of Arlington House, the Robert E. Lee Memorial, at Arlington National Cemetery following a six-year restoration. Living history, ranger talks, period dancing and more. 11 am-5 pm. Free. Opening may be delayed. Check website: www.nps.gov/arho |
| 30 |
MD |
Living history, "Union Artillery at Antietam," camp and demonstrations at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/anti |
| 30 |
MD |
Living history, music and ceremony with the descendants of the POWs at the Confederate Memorial Park at Point Lookout. 10 am-3 pm. www.plpow.com |
| 30 |
MD |
Lecture, "Victors, Not Victims: The United States Colored Troops' Role in the American Civil War," at the Surratt House Museum in Clinton. 4 pm. Free. www.surratt.org. |
| 30 |
PA |
"Songs and Stories of a Civil War Hospital," Civil War music and diary readings at Christ Church, 30 Chambersburg St, Gettysburg. 8 pm. Free. 717-334-5212. |
| 30-July 1 |
WI |
Liviing history, "Cambridge Heritage Days," military and civilian camps and demonstrations, talks, exhibits, music and more near Madison. www.historic-cambridge.org |
| 30-July 1 |
TN |
Reenactment, "Battle of Mossy Creek" at the River Glen Equestrian Park, 1979 London Road, in New Market. Camps open 9 am Saturday, 10 am Sunday. Battles at 2 pm each day. $10/adult. www.river-glen.com |
| 30-July 1 |
ME |
Living history, Civil War cannon firings at Fort Knox State Historic Site in Prospect. 10 am-4 pm. Free with admission. fortknox.maineguide.com |
| 30-July 1 |
WV |
"Celebrating the Glorious Fourth 1860," living history and ranger programs at the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. 11 am-4 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/hafe |
| 30-July 1 |
PA |
Living history at the Pennsylvania Memorial and Spanger's Spring in the Gettysburg National Military Park. Free. www.nps.gov/gett |
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