| 1 |
NC |
Tour, “The Confederate Cemetery: Gettysburg – 145 Years After,” at the Historic Oakwood Cemetery in Raleigh. 3-5 pm. Free. www.historicoakwoodcemetery.com or 919-832-6077. |
| 1 |
VA |
Anniversary guided walking tour through the Malvern Hill battlefield near Richmond. 7 pm. Free. 804-226-1981 extension 30 or www.nps.gov/rich. |
| 1-3 |
PA |
Special anniversary tours and battle walks at the Gettysburg National Military Park. Times TBA. Free. 717-334-1124 extension 431 or www.nps.gov/gett. |
| 1-6 |
PA |
Gettysburg Heritage Days, events throughout the Gettysburg community. Includes special tours, lectures and a reenactment. www.nps.gov/gett and www.gettysburg.travel. |
| 3 |
MD/
PA |
Reenactment, "Stuart's Ride." Events near the border between Maryland and Pennsylvania recall the 145th anniversary of Confederate JEB Stuart's ride to Gettysburg. Union Mills Homestead north of Westminster MD hosts a public pancake breakfast ($6) with the troopers 7-10 am. The cavalry then rides north crossing the Pennsylvania border to the Sheppard Farm near Hanover. Gates open there to living history and reenactment at 11 am. Reenactment at 6 pm. $10/adult for the reenactment. Tickets: 717-334-2828 or www.lcacnet.org. |
| 4 |
GA |
Living history including military and civilian demonstrations, children’s games at Fort McAllister near Richmond Hill. 10 am-4 pm. $4 adults. 912-727-2339. |
| 4 |
MD |
Independence Day Deck Party aboard USS Constellation in Baltimore Harbor. 7-10 pm. Reservations required, fee charged. www.constellation.org or 410-539-1797. |
| 4-5 |
MO |
Civil War living history and other programs at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum in Independence. Free with admission. trumanlibrary.org. |
| 4-5 |
PA |
Living history, “Voices of the Confederacy,” encampment at General Lee’s Headquarters in Gettysburg. 9 am-3 pm. 717-334-3141 or www.civilwarheadquarters.com. |
| 4-6 |
PA |
Reenactment, annual Gettysburg event attracting 10,000-15,000 reenactors. Cavalry and infantry battles, demonstrations, music, other activities each day. Complete lineup and ticket info: www.gettysburgreenactment.com or 717-338-1525. |
| 5 |
WV |
“America’s Picnic: Celebrating the Glorious Fourth,” living history and music at the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. 11 am-5 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/hafe or 304-535-6029. |
| 5 |
MD |
“Antietam Salute to Independence Celebration,” annual fireworks display and concert at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. 7:30 pm. Visitor center and some park roads close at 3 pm. www.nps.gov/anti or 301-432-5124. |
| 5 |
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. |
| 5 |
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. |
| 5 |
PA |
Living history, "Confederates Take the Shriver House — Two Killed!" Confederate reenactors "take over" this downtown Gettysburg home (309 Baltimore St) as they did in 1863. 5-9 pm. $7.95. www.shriverhouse.org or 717-337-2800. |
| 5 |
KY |
Living history, “Abe Lincoln: His Kentucky Roots,” a lifetime of Lincoln family stories at the Wilderness Road Campgound Amphitheater, Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. 8 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/cuga or 606-248-2817. |
| 5 |
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. |
| 5 |
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. |
| 5-6 |
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. |
| 5-6 |
GA |
Living history including musket and cannon firings, a Civil War baseball game and patriotic music at the Fort Pulaski National Monument near Savannah. $3/adult. 10 am-4 pm. www.nps.gov/fopu or 912-786-5787. |
| 6 |
PA |
Lecture, “The Battle of New Market,” at the GAR Museum and Library, 4278 Griscom St, Philadelphia. 1:30 pm. Free (donations welcome). www.garmuslib.org or 215-289-6484. |
| 6 |
MD |
Living history, artillery demonstrations at Fort Washington Park near the Washington Beltway. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/fowa or 301-763-4600. |
| 11 |
VA |
Walking tour, “First Blood at Chancellorsville: A Walk on the May 1 Battlefield,” west of Fredericksburg on Route 3. 7 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/frsp or 540-373-6122. |
| 11-13 |
VA |
Reenactment and living history, "Battles at Wise." Parade on Main Street Friday evening followed by Civil War Ball (spectators welcome). Camps open noon Saturday. Battles 6 pm Saturday (Main Street at Courthouse) and 2:30 pm Sunday (Lake Street). Free. Complete schedule: www.battlesatwise.com. |
| 12 |
MO |
“Ladies Sentiment/Victorian Tea,” at the Battle of Lexington State Historic Site in Lexington. Displays, “manners” lessions 10 am-4 pm. Tea in the historic Anderson House 1-4 pm. www.mostateparks.com/lexington or 660-259-4654. |
| 12 |
MO |
Special program, “Tracing Your Ancestor,” Civil War genealogy at the Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield near Springfield. 2 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/wicr or 417-732-2662 extension 226. |
| 12 |
VA |
Driving tour, “Buford Knoll & Yew Ridge” on the Brandy Station battlefield north of Culpeper. 10 am. $10. www.brandystationfoundation.com or 540-727-7718. |
| 12 |
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. |
| 12 |
MD |
Lecture, “Naval Blockade: Success or Failure,” at the USS Constellation in Baltimore Harbor. Free with admission. www.constellation.org or 410-539-1797. |
| 12 |
NC |
Civil War Movie, "Gettysburg," at Bennett Place State Historic Site in Durham NC. 5:30 pm. Free. 919-383-4345 or email bennett@ncmail.net. |
| 12 |
PA |
Living history and open house at the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg. Encampment, demonstrations and more with free admission to musuem. 10 am-5 pm. www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org or 866-258-4729. |
| 12 |
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. |
| 12-13 |
PA |
Living history, infantry camp and demonstrations at Pitzer Woods and sharpshooters at Spangler’s Spring in the Gettysburg National Military Park. Free. 717-334-1124 extension 431 or www.nps.gov/gett. |
| 12-13 |
KY |
Living history, “Civil War Days,” camps, demonstrations, Morgan’s Raid reenactment and more at Riverfront Park in Bradenburg. Free. www.meadereads.org or 270-422-2094. |
| 12-13 |
WV |
“Giving Aid and Comfort: Medical and Relief Word during the Civil War,” and other programs at the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. 11 am-4 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/hafe or 304-535-6029. |
| 12-13 |
MD |
Annual Civil War Encampment at Rose Hill Manor Park, 1611 N Market St, Frederick. The camp recreates 1862 and 1863 camps on the site with demonstrations and evening candlelight tours. www.rosehillmuseum.com or 301-600-1646. |
| 12-13 |
MD |
Living history and other anniversary activities at the Monocacy National Battlefield in Frederick. Camps and demonstrations each day. 10 am-5 pm Saturday, 8:30 am-3:30 pm Sunday. Free. www.nps.gov/mono or 301-662-3515. |
| 12-13 |
WI |
Living history, “Civil War Days: The Road to Freedom,,” at the Civil War Museum, 5400 First Ave, Kenosha. 10 am-4 pm. Free. www.kenosha.org/civilwar. |
| 12-13 |
VA |
Artillery Weekend on the Spotsylvania Court House battlefield near Fredericksburg. Free. Details, times: www.nps.gov/frsp or 540-373-6122. |
| 16-18 |
DC |
10th anniversary celebration of the unveiling of the Spirit of Freedom Memorial at the African American Civil War Memorial Freedom Foundation and Museum, 1200 U St NW. Thousands of United States Colored Troops descendants are expected and special programs are planned. www.afroamcivilwar.org. |
| 17 |
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. |
| 18 |
VA |
Walking tour, “Through the Streets, Into the Maelstrom: In the Footsteps of a Union Regiment,” in Fredericksburg. 7 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/frsp or 540-373-6122. |
| 18 |
VA |
“Kriegspiel: War Games” at the Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond. Day-long event pits teams against each other in a war games competition. $25 includes lunch. www.moc.org or 804-649-1861. |
| 19 |
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. |
| 19 |
VA |
Living history, "Hard Liquor and Women," off-duty soldiers in downtown Petersburg at the South Side Station. Programs at 11 am, noon, 1:30, 2:30, 3 and 4 pm. Free. 804-732-3531 extension 205. |
| 19 |
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. |
| 19 |
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. |
| 19 |
VA |
Van tour, “Campaign of First Manassas,” includes Centreville, Bull Run fords, and the Manassas National Battlefield Park. $80 includes lunch and admissions. Information, reservations: 703-365-7895. |
| 19 |
VA |
Living history, “Aftermath of Battle – Anniversary of the Battle of First Manassas,” at the Ben Lomond Historic Site, 10321 Sudley Manor Drive, Manassas. Focus is role of Confederate hospital after the battle. Free. 703-367-7872. |
| 19 |
VA |
Bus tour, "Dahlgren's Raid," day-long tour begins at Lee Hall Mansion in Newport News, Va. 8 am. $45. Reservations: 757-888-3371. |
| 19 |
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. |
| 19 |
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. |
| 19-20 |
TN |
Living history “Artillery Battery Programs,” at Stones River National Battlefield in Murfreesboro. Free. www.nps.gov/stri or 615-893-9501. |
| 19-20 |
WV |
Beverly Heritage Days, includes living history downtown and activities at the Rich Mountain Battlefield Civil War Site and Visitor Center. Details: www.historicbeverly.org. |
| 19-20 |
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 and 3 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/hafe or 304-535-6029. |
| 19-20 |
WV |
“Roundhouse Rail Days, “ in Martinsburg. Includes tours of the famous B&O RR roundhouse, Civil War living history and more. 11 am-5 pm both days. $5. www.martinsburgroundhouse.com or 304-264-4842. |
| 19-20 |
VA |
Living history and other programs, "Anniversary of First Manassas," at the Manassas National Battlefield Park. Artillery and infantry camps, ranger programs and more. Free with admission. www.nps.gov/mana or 703-361-1339. |
| 19-20 |
VA |
Living history, Confederate camp on the grounds of the Graffiti House on the Brandy Station battlefield north of Culpeper. 540-727-7718 or www.brandystationfoundation.com. |
| 19-20 |
MD |
Living history, “Gilmor’s Raid,” at Jerusalem Mill Village near Kingsville. Camps, demonstrations, music, medical exhibits, baseball game, photography program and reenactment of the 1864 raid. Admission to Jerusalem Mill applies. www.jerusalemmill.org/gilmors.htm or 410-877-3560. |
| 19-20 |
MD |
Living history, "Battlefield Embalmer," at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick. 11 am–3 pm. Free with admission. www.civilwarmed.org or 301-695-1864. |
| 19-20 |
MD |
Living history at Union Mills Homestead, 3311 Littlestown Pike near Westminster. Camps, demonstrations and reenactments commemorate events here before and after the Battle of Gettysburg. 10 am-4 pm. Fee charged. 410-848-2288. |
| 19-20 |
NC |
Living history, "Union Occupation in the Carolinas," at Bennett Place State Historic Site in Durham. 5:30 pm. Free. 919-383-4345 or email bennett@ncmail.net. |
| 19-20 |
PA |
Living history, infantry camp and demonstrations at Pitzer Woods and Spangler’s Spring and sharpshooters at Little Round Top in the Gettysburg National Military Park. Free. 717-334-1124 extension 431 or www.nps.gov/gett. |
| 20 |
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. |
| 20 |
VA |
Lecture, the life and correspondence of Theodore Lyman, aide to Gen. George Meade, at the Tredegar Visitor Center in Richmond. 2 pm. Free. 804-771-2145 or www.nps.gov/rich. |
| 23-27 |
PA |
Seminar, “The Gettysburg Experience,” talks, battlefield tours, panels and more based in Chambersburg. www.chambersburgcivilwarseminars.org or 717-264-7101. |
| 24-27 |
VA |
Bus tour, "Road to Appomattox," from Petersburg to the surrender. A Civil War Weekend tour. www.civilwarweekend.com or 866-299-8676. |
| 25 |
VA |
Walking tour, “Homefolk and Heroes: A Walk through Fredericksburg’s City and Confederate Cemetery. 7 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/frsp or 540-373-6122. |
| 26 |
TN |
Living history, Civil War demonstration at the Andrew Johnson Homestead in Greeneville. www.nps.gov/anjo or 423-638-3551. |
| 26 |
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. |
| 26 |
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. |
| 26 |
VA |
Walking tours of the Second Kernstown battlefield at the KBA site off Route 11 south of Winchester. 10:30 am and 2 pm. Email kba@kernstownbattle.org. |
| 26 |
VA |
Driving tour, “Beverly Ford & St. James Church” on the Brandy Station battlefield north of Culpeper. 10 am. $10. www.brandystationfoundation.com or 540-727-7718. |
| 26 |
VA |
Children’s program, “Bedlam Broke Loose: The Davis Children,” at the Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond. 10 am–noon. $8 (parents free with combination ticket). Reservations: www.moc.org or 804-649-1861 extension 21. |
| 26-27 |
PA |
Living history, infantry camp and demonstrations at the Pennsylvania Memorial and Frederick Ladies Relief Society and the Christian Commission at the Cyclorama Center in the Gettysburg National Military Park. Free. 717-334-1124 extension 431 or nps.gov/gett. |
| 26-27 |
PA |
Living history, encampment and demonstrations at the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg. Noon-5 pm. 866-258-4729 or www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org. |
| 26-27 |
MD |
Living history, infantry demonstrations at South Mountain State Battlefield (Fox’s Gap) near Boonsboro. 301-432-8065. |
| 26-27 |
MD |
Living history, infantry demonstrations and camp at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/anti or 301-432-5124. |
| 26-27 |
NC |
Living history, military and civilian demonstrations at Fort Macon State Park, Atlantic Beach. 10 am-4 pm. Free. 252-726-3775. |
| 26-27 |
VA |
“The Battle of the Crater,” anniversary ranger programs and tours at the Petersburg National Battlefield. Free with admission. www.nps.gov/pete or 804-732-3531. |
| 26-27 |
WV |
“A Soldier’s City: Harpers Ferry 1864,” demonstrations and scenarios at the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. 11 am-4 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/hafe or 304-535-6029. |
| 27 |
NC |
Living history and guided tours of the arsenal, “Artillery Expo” at the Museum of the Cape Fear in Fayetteville. 1-5 pm. Free. 910-486-1330. |
| 27 |
VA |
Lecture, “The Rebirth of the Tredegar Gun Foundry,” at the Tredegar Visitor Center in Richmond. 2 pm. Free. 804-771-2145 or www.nps.gov/rich. |
| 27 |
VA |
Lecture, “West Point at the Outset of the War – The Class of 1863,” at the Graffiti House on the Brandy Station battlefield north of Culpeper. 2 pm. $5. www.brandystationfoundation.com or 540-727-7718. |
