| 1 |
MD |
Lecture, “’Mother’ Bickerdyke,” at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick. 7:30 pm. Free. 301-695-1864. |
| 1 |
PA |
Living history and tours commemorate the Battle of Hunterstown in Hunterstown near Gettysburg. Begins 11 am. www.hunterstown1863.com. |
| 1-3 |
PA |
Ranger programs, special anniversary walks and “real-time” tours at the Gettysburg National Military Park. Free. Schedule: www.nps.gov/gett or 717-334-1124 extension 8023. |
| 2 |
VA |
Walking tour, “The Red Badge’s Bloody Morning: Chancellorsville and the Red Badge of Courage” meets at the Chancellorsville Visitor Center west of Fredericksburg. 7 pm. Free. 540-373-6122 or www.nps.gov/frsp. |
| 2 |
VA |
Civil War walking tour of Old Town Winchester begins at 2 N Cameron St. 6 pm. $5. Reservations required: 540-542-1326. |
| 2 |
PA |
Living history, “Debates on the Square,” downtown Gettysburg. Sponsored by the David Wills House. Free. www.davidwillshouse.org or 866-486-5735. |
| 2-4 |
PA |
“A Sacred Trust: Gettysburg Perspectives,” authors, historians and NPS rangers offer talks at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center. Free. www.gettysburgfoundation.org or 717-338-1243. |
| 2-5 |
PA |
Reenactment, “Gettysburg Civil War Battle Reenactment,” near Gettysburg. Annual big event with battles each day, demonstrations, camps, lectures and more. Details, order tickets: www.gettysburgreenactment.com. |
| 3 |
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. |
| 3 |
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. |
| 3 |
DC
VA |
Tour, “Battle of North Anna,” a Smithsonian tour with Ed Bearss. Leaves from the Holiday Inn Capitol, corner Sixth and C streets, Washington. $147. www.residentassociates.org click on “study tours.” |
| 3 |
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. |
| 3 |
VA |
Walking tour, “Such a Prize Within Reach,” the Glendale battlefield, near Richmond. Meets at the Glendale National Cemetery, 8301 Willis Church Road. 7 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/rich. |
| 3 |
PA |
Living history, “Confederates Take the Shriver House,” special tours and programs at this downtown Gettysburg house museum, 309 Baltimore St. 717-337-2800 or www.shriverhouse.org. |
| 3 |
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. |
| 3 |
MD |
“Salute to Independence,” at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. Concert begins 7:30 pm followed by fireworks. Visitor center, some park roads closed after 3 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/anti or 301-432-5124. |
| 3-4 |
TN |
Living history, camp and demonstrations at Point Park on Lookout Mountain near Chattanooga. 9 am-4:30 pm. $3/adult. www.nps.gov/chch or 706-866-9241. |
| 3-4 |
VA |
Tours, “Focus on Spotysylvania,” near Fredericksburg. Themed car-caravan driving tours at 10 am, 1:45 pm and 4:45 pm. Free. Details: www.nps.gov/frsp or 540-373-6122. |
| 3-5 |
OR |
Reenactment at Willamette Mission State Park (exit 263 off I-5) near Salem. Camps, music, demonstrations and battles each day. Fee charged. Details, directions: www.nwcwc.org/events.html. |
| 4 |
WV |
Living history, "Celebrating the Glorious Fourth 1860," with music, games, demonstrations and more at the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. 11 am-4 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/hafe or 304-535-6029. |
| 4 |
GA |
Living history, artillery demonstrations at the visitor center, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park near Kennesaw. Free. www.nps.gov/kemo or 770-427-4686 extension 0. |
| 4 |
GA |
Living history, “July Fourth Celebration,” military demonstrations, period games and more at Fort McAllister Historic Park in Richmond Hill. 10 am-4 pm. Free with admission. www.gastateparks.org/FtMcallister or 912-727-2339. |
| 6 |
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. |
| 7 |
VA |
Tour and luncheon, "The Battle of Belle Grove or Cedar Creek," with Ed Bearss, at Belle Grove near Middletown. 9 am-1 pm. $50. Reservations: 540-869-2028. |
| 7 |
PA |
Musical production and a performance by actor Stephen Lang ends the 2010 Civil War Institute at the Gettysburg College Union Building Ballroom. Evening begins with “Civil War Voices,” a musical, followed by readings from Lang. 7 pm. Doors open 6:30 pm. Free and open to the public. www.palincoln.org. |
| 8 |
MD |
Lecture, “African American Civil War Experience,” at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick. 7:30 pm. Free. 301-695-1864. |
| 9 |
VA |
Walking tour, “History Revealed: Civil War Secrets on the University of Mary Washington Campus,” meets at the UMW parking lot at the corner of William St. and Sunken Road. 7 pm. Free. 540-373-6122 or www.nps.gov/frsp. |
| 9 |
VA |
Walking tour, “Civil War in Harrisonburg,” covers sites related to 1862 Valley Campaign, hospitals and “The Burning.” Begins at the Harrisonburg visitor center, 212 S. Main St. 3 pm. $10. 540-908-3496. |
| 9-11 |
MD |
Living history, tours and talks, “Retreat through Williamsport,” at several locations in Williamsport. Film Friday evening (7:30 pm). Living history, demonstrations, talks and tours all weekend at Springfield Farm, 14 Springfield Lane, and at River Bottom Park. Sunday morning 5-mile walk with living history to the Battle of Falling Waters site (10 am). Much more planned. Details: 301-223-7229 or email joaneknode@msn.com. |
| 10 |
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. |
| 10 |
DC |
Battle anniversary ranger programs during "Fort Stevens Day" at Fort Sevens, a Civil War Washington fort at 13th and Quackenbos streets NW. 11 am-3 pm. Related Fort DeRussy Hike at 3 pm. Free. Details: www.nps.gov/cwdw or 202-426-7732. |
| 10 |
NC |
“Life on Fort Fisher’s Waterways,” Civil War living history, music, demonstrations and more at Fort Fisher State Historic Site in Kure Beach. Free. 910-458-5538. |
| 10 |
NC |
“Tricks of the Trade: 19th-Century Artisans,” at the Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site near Four Oaks. 10 am-4 pm. Free. 910-594-0789. |
| 10 |
MD |
Walking tour of Civil War Annapolis, covers the sites and stories of the Maryland capital. $16. www.annapolistours.com or 800-569-9622. |
| 10 |
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. |
| 10 |
VA |
Living history and candlelight tours (with Civil War emphasis) at Chapman/Beverly Mill west of Haymarket. 6-9 pm. Hors d'oeuvres and wine. Adults only. 6-9 pm. $15. Reservations: 540-253-5888. Directions: www.chapmansmill.org. |
| 10 |
VA |
Walking tour, “Fort Brady: A Photographic Tour,” meets at the fort’s parking lot, 9960 Hoke Brady Road, east of Richmond. 7 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/rich. |
| 10 |
VA |
Civil War walking tour of Old Town Winchester begins at 2 N Cameron St. 10 am. $5. Reservations required: 540-542-1326. |
| 10 |
VA |
Car caravan tour, “Buford Knoll & Yew Ridge,” 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. |
| 10-11 |
RI |
Living history weekend at Historic Fort Adams in Newport. Camps and demonstrations. www.fortadams.org or 401-841-0707. |
| 10-11 |
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. |
| 10-11 |
VA |
Tours, “Focus on the Wilderness,” “Encounter in the Wilderness” driving tour 2:45 pm Saturday; “Chess Match in the Wilderness,” driving tour 2:45 pm Sunday. Free. Details: www.nps.gov/frsp or 540-373-6122. |
| 10-11 |
VA |
Living history, “Headquarter Day” at Violet Bank Museum, 303 Virginia Ave, Colonial Heights. Camp, music, demonstrations and more at one of Robert E. Lee’s headquarters locations near Petersburg. 10 am-5 pm. Free. 804-520-9395. |
| 10-11 |
VA |
Living history, talks and tours at the Malvern Hill battlefield near Richmond. Free. 10 am-5 pm Saturday, 10 am-3 pm Sunday. Free. www.nps.gov/rich or 804-771-2145. |
| 10-11 |
MD |
Living history, “Confederates on Turner’s Gap,” off Alt. Route 40 between Boonsboro and Frederick. Camps, demonstrations and more. Free. 301-432-8065. |
| 10-11 |
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. |
| 10-11 |
MD |
Reenactment and living history weekend, “Gilmor’s Raid,” at Jerusalem Mill Village, Gunpowder Falls State Park, Kingsville. Camps and demonstrations including reenactment of the raid. www.jerusalemmill.org. |
| 10-11 |
MD |
Living history, anniversary activities at the Monocacy National Battlefield in Frederick. Artillery and infantry demonstrations. Free. www.nps.gov/mono or 301-662-3135. |
| 10-11 |
MD |
Living history, Civil War encampment at Rose Hill Manor Park in Frederick. Demonstrations, camps and more. Details, directions: www.rosehillmuseum.com or 301-600-1646. |
| 14 |
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. |
| 14 |
VA |
Illustrated talk, "Richmond Taken Again," Civil War photography in and around Richmond, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 110 N Union St, Petersburg. 6:30 pm. Free. 804-732-2096. |
| 14-18 |
WV |
Living history, camps and demonstrations at the Tomlinson Run State Park near New Manchester. www.tomlinsonrunsp.com or 304-564-3651. |
| 15 |
VA |
Concert, Civil War music at Sandusky in Lynchburg. 7 pm. $10/adult. www.historicsandusky.org or 434-832-0162. |
| 15 |
VA |
Living history, "Staff Officers at the Dabbs House," a look at Lee's staff in the field at his headquarters, 3812 Nine Mile Road near downtown Richmond. 2 pm. Free. 804-652-3411. |
| 15 |
MD |
Lecture, “Infectious Diseases in the Civil War,” at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick. 7:30 pm. Free. 301-695-1864. |
| 16 |
VA |
Walking tour, “Horror on the Plank Road,” park on Longstreet Drive, across Route 621 from Hill-Ewell Drive, Wilderness Battlefield west of Fredericksburg. 7 pm. Free. 540-373-6122 or www.nps.gov/frsp. |
| 16 |
VA |
Walking tour, “Civil War in Harrisonburg,” covers sites related to 1862 Valley Campaign, hospitals and “The Burning,” begins at the Harrisonburg visitor center, 212 S. Main St. 3 pm. $10. 540-908-3496. |
| 16 |
VA |
Walking tour, “Jefferson Davis’s Richmond,” downtown tour begins at the Museum of the Confederacy. Noon. $10. Reservations: 804-1861 extension 37. |
| 16 |
PA |
Living history, “Debates on the Square,” downtown Gettysburg. Sponsored by the David Wills House. Free. www.davidwillshouse.org or 866-486-5735. |
| 16-17 |
PA |
Special evening living history campfire program, "Battle Studies: Stories from the Students of Pennsylvania College," at the Gettysburg National Military Park. 8:30 pm each evening at the amphitheater in Pitzer Woods. Free. www.nps.gov/gett. |
| 16-18 |
WV |
Reenactment, living history camps, demonstrations and battles at Laurel Hill near Belington. Directions: www.battleoflaurelhill.org. |
| 16-18 |
WV |
Reenactment, “The Battle of Barboursville,” at the Barboursville Community Park. Living history, camps, lectures and battles on Saturday and Sunday. www.barboursville.org or 304-762-2657. |
| 17 |
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. |
| 17 |
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. |
| 17 |
SC |
Lecture, “The Nullification Crisis of 1832” at at Fort Moultrie visitor center, Sullivan’s Island. 2 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/fosu or 843-883-3123. |
| 17 |
NC |
Living history and demonstrations, “Load, Ready, Fire” artillery at Fort Fisher State Historic Site in Kure Beach. Free. 910-458-5538. |
| 17 |
PA |
Living history, talks and exhibits at the Blue Ridge Summit Library, 15055 Summit Plaza, Blue Ridge Summit. Free. www.emmitsburg.net/montereypass. |
| 17 |
PA |
Photography excursion, “Sunset Battlefield Photo Safari” at the Gettysburg National Military Park. Register or more information: www.gettysburgfoundation.org or 877-874-2478. |
| 17 |
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. |
| 17 |
VA |
Walking tour of Fort Huger, a James River Confederate fortification near Smithfield (15080 Talcott Terrace, Smithfield). 10 am. Free. 757-357-0115. |
| 17 |
VA |
Walking tour. "Stories in Stone: A Twilight Tour of the Manassas City Cemetery," includes Civil War content. 8 pm. $15. Reservations required 703-368-1873 or www.manassasmuseum.org. |
| 17 |
VA |
Walking tour, “Cold Harbor: Triumph at Twilight,” meets at the NPS visitor center, 5515 Anderson-Wright Drive, near Mechanicsville. 7 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/rich. |
| 17 |
VA |
Civil War walking tour of Middletown begins at the Farmers’ Market, 2325 First St. 11 am. $5. Reservations: 202-213-5126. |
| 17 |
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. |
| 17 |
VA |
Van tour, “Wistar’s Raid & the Confederate Volunteer Coast Guard,” leaves from Lee Hall Mansion in Newport News. 9 am-3 pm. $50. Reservations necessary. www.leehall.org or 757-888-3371. |
| 17-18 |
PA |
“19th-Century Base Ball Tournament,” at Hickory Hollow Horse Farm in Gettysburg. See what the game was like during the war. Matches start 10 am, noon and 2 pm Saturday and 10 am and noon Sunday. 717-334-0349. Directions: www.hickoryhollowfarm.com. |
| 17-18 |
PA |
Living history, recruiting station at the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg. 10 am-4 pm. www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org or 866-258-4729. |
| 17-18 |
VA |
Tours, “Focus on Fredericksburg,” themed walking and car-caravan tours all weekend. Free. www.nps.gov/frsp or 540-373-6122. |
| 17-18 |
VA |
Living history at the White Oak Museum, 985 White Oak Road, Falmouth. Camps and demonstrations. 9 am-5 pm Saturday, 9 am-2 pm Sunday. Event is free, small charge for the museum. Details, directions: www.whiteoakmuseum.com or 540-371-4234. |
| 17-18 |
VA |
Anniversary commemoration at the Manassas National Battlefield Park. First battle anniversary activities include living history with camps and demonstrations 10 am-4 pm Saturday, 10 am-2 pm Sunday plus special ranger talks and tours. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/mana or 703-361-1339. |
| 17-18 |
MD |
Living history, “Confederates at Turner’s Gap,” camps and demonstrations at this South Mountain State Battlefield site near Boonsboro. Free. 301-846-8065. |
| 17-18 |
MD |
Living history, Civil War Encampment at Union Mills, 3311 Littlestown Pike, Westminster. 410-848-2288 or www.unionmills.org. |
| 17-18 |
MD |
Reenactment, “Battle of Funkstown,” at the Funkstown Community Park. Camps, music and street and field battles planned. 10 am-dark. 301-739-4212. |
| 17-18 |
MD |
Open house, free guided tours of the Surratt House Museum in Clinton. 1-4 pm. www.surratt.org or 301-868-1121. |
| 17-18 |
NC |
Living history with camps, demonstrations and a reenactment of the fort’s capture at Fort Macon State Park in Atlantic Beach. 10 am-4 pm. Free. 252-726-3775. |
| 17-18 |
NC |
Living history, “Union Occupation of the Carolinas,” Union camp and discussions at Bennett Place State Historic Site in Durham. 10 am-4 pm Saturday, 10 am-3 pm Sunday. Free. 919-383-4345. |
| 17-18 |
IN |
Living history, "Camp Allen Muster," civilian and military camps and demonstrations at Historic Fort Wayne, 1201 Spy Run Ave, Fort Wayne. 11 am–8 pm Saturday, 11 am–4 pm Sunday. www.oldfortwayne.org or 260-460-4763. |
| 17-18 |
TN |
Living history, artillery programs at the Stones River National Battlefield in Murfreesboro. Programs at 8 am, noon, 1:30 pm and 4 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/stri or 615-893-9501. |
| 18 |
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. |
| 18 |
DC |
Ranger program, "The Battle of Fort Stevens," at Fort Sevens, a Civil War Washington fort at 13th and Quackenbos streets NW. 2 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/rocr. |
| 21 |
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. |
| 21 |
DC |
Book talk and signing, "Faces of Discord: The Civil War Era at the National Portrait Gallery," with James Barbor at the National Portrait Gallery museum shop. Noon. Free. www.npg.si.edu. |
| 21-24 |
PA
VA |
Seminar, “From Cedar Mountain to Antietam,” includes speakers, panels and bus tour with Ed Bearss. Based in Chambersburg PA. Registration, details: www.chambersburgcivilwarseminars.org. |
| 22 |
MD |
Lecture, “CSS Hunley, the First Submarine!” at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick. 7:30 pm. Free. 301-695-1864. |
| 23 |
VA |
Walking tour, “Belle Grove and Its Place in the History of the Shenandoah Valley,” includes Civil War stories, at Belle Grove, south of Middletown. 7 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/cebe or 540-869-3051. |
| 23 |
VA |
Walking tour, “A New Way of Fighting: Upton’s Attack at Spotsylvania” meets on Grant Drive, Stop 2, Spotsylvania Battlefield west of Fredericksburg. 7 pm. Free. 540-373-6122 or www.nps.gov/frsp. |
| 23 |
PA |
Living history, “Debates on the Square,” downtown Gettysburg. Sponsored by the David Wills House. Free. www.davidwillshouse.org or 866-486-5735. |
| 23-25 |
ME |
Reenactment, “Battle at Fort Knox,” in Prospect. Land and naval battles planned plus living history demonstrations. More info: ftknox.mainemilitia.com. |
| 23-25 |
NC |
Conference, “Antebellum Antecedents of War,” annual conference on Women and the Civil War, at Peace College in Raleigh. Lectures, demonstrations and field trips. Details: swcw.org. |
| 24 |
MO |
Dedication ceremony, living history and BBQ fundraiser for interpretive sign, the first marker on the U.S. Grant Trail, at the Pacific Station Plaza, First and Orleans streets, in Pacific. 4-6 pm. Dedication at 5 pm. 877-221-3133 or www.mocivilwar.org. |
| 24 |
NC |
“Coded Communication in the Civil War,” special staff program at Fort Fisher State Historic Site in Kure Beach. Free. 910-458-5538. |
| 24 |
PA |
Living history, “A Confederate Picket Post,” at the Rolando Woods Lions’ Club Park (Monterey Pass battlefield), Chairmain Road, just north of Route 16, Waynesboro. Camps, demonstrations and talks. 10 am-4 pm. Free. www.emmitsburg.net/montereypass. |
| 24 |
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. |
| 24 |
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. |
| 24 |
MD |
Living history, infantry and artillery demonstrations at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/anti or 301-432-5124. |
| 24 |
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. |
| 24 |
VA |
Walking tour, “Cold Harbor: A Fortnight of Misery” meets at the NPS visitor center, 5515 Anderson-Wright Drive, near Mechanicsville. 7 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/rich. |
| 24 |
VA |
Shenandoah Moonlight Ball, Victorian dancing and music in front of the Old Frederick County Courthouse in downtown Winchester. Dance instruction provided. 6-10 pm. Free. www.VisitWinchesterVA.com or 540-542-1326. |
| 24 |
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. |
| 24 |
VA |
Car caravan tour, “Beverly Ford and St. James Church,” on the Brandy Station battlefield. Begins at Graffiti House, 19484 Brandy Road, Brandy Station. 10 am. $10. 540-727-7718 or www.brandystationfoundation.com. |
| 24 |
VA |
Lecture, "The War Years in Fairfax," at Historic Blenheim and the Civil War Interpretive Center, 3610 Lee Highway, Fairfax. 2 pm. Free. 703-591-0560. |
| 24 |
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. |
| 24 |
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. |
| 24 |
TN |
Living history, "Union Journeys in East Tennessee," at the Andrew Johnson Homestead in Greenville. First-person impressions, dramatic performances, concert (6 pm) and more, 10 am-8 pm. Free. www.etcwc.org or 423-620-7483. |
| 24 |
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. |
| 24 |
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. www.nps.gov/stri. |
| 24-25 |
GA |
Living history, camp and demonstrations at the Chickamauga Battlefield. 9:30 am-4 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/chch or 706-866-9241. |
| 24-25 |
ME |
Living history and naval reenactment during the Busksport Bay Festival. Encampment and demonstrations at Fort Knox with river reenactment at 2:30 pm Saturday. www.bucksportchamber.org/festivalevents |
| 24-25 |
WV |
Living history, "Medical Weekend: Giving Aid and Comfort 1864." at the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. 11 am-4 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/hafe or 304-535-6029. |
| 24-25 |
WV |
Living history, music, tours and more during the Beverly Heritage Days. Details: www.historicbeverly.org. |
| 24-25 |
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. |
| 24-25 |
VA |
Living history, “Pringle House Hospital,” learn about this Confederate hospital following the Battle of First Manassas, at the Ben Lomond Historic Site, www.pwcgov.org/historicsites or 703-367-7872. |
| 25 |
NC |
Living history, Civil War encampment at the Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex in Fayetteville. Demonstrations and recruiting drive. 1-5 pm. Free. 910-486-1330. |
| 25 |
MD |
Living history, artillery demonstrations at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. Free with admission. www.nps.gov/anti. |
| 26-30 |
PA |
Tour, “The Ultimate Gettysburg Tour,” based in Gettysburg. $800. Details: www.civilwartours.org. |
| 27 |
VA |
Walking tour, “Wright’s Georgia Brigade at the Battle of the Crater,” at the Petersburg National Battlefield. 7 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/pete. |
| 28 |
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. |
| 29 |
MD |
Lecture, “Antietam and Gettysburg National Parks,” at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick. 7:30 pm. Free. 301-695-1864. |
| 30 |
VA |
Walking tour, “Recorded in Stone,” the 8th Vermont Monument and its story at the Cedar Creek battlefield. Meets at NPS park headquarters, 7718 ½ Main St, Middletown. 7 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/cebe or 540-869-3051. |
| 30 |
VA |
Walking tour, “Where Valor Sleeps: Explorations in Fredericksburg National Cemetery,” meets at Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center. 7 pm. Free. 540-373-6122 or www.nps.gov/frsp. |
| 30 |
VA |
Walking tour, “Civil War in Harrisonburg,” covers sites related to 1862 Valley Campaign, hospitals and “The Burning,” begins at the Harrisonburg visitor center, 212 S. Main St. 3 pm. $10. 540-908-3496. |
| 30 |
PA |
Living history, “Debates on the Square,” downtown Gettysburg. Sponsored by the David Wills House. Free. www.davidwillshouse.org or 866-486-5735. |
| 31 |
NC |
“Running the Blockade,” with music and stories at Fort Fisher State Historic Site in Kure Beach. Free. 910-458-5538. |
| 31 |
VA |
Book talk, "Ghosts of Virginia," with LB Taylor at Sandusky in Lynchburg. Includes tour of site and admission to museum. 1 pm. $5. Reservations: www.historicsandusky.org or 434-832-0162. |
| 31 |
VA |
Bike tour, “Fort Harrison,” east of Richmond. Ranger-led easy tour. Meets at NPS visitor center, 8621 Battlefield Park Road. 7 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/frsp. |
| 31 |
VA |
Family Fun Day, “Spies!” at the Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond. Activities for all ages. 10 am-4 pm. Free with museum admission. www.moc.org or 804-649-1861 extension 21. |
| 31 |
VA |
Living history in downtown Occoquan commemorating the 1860 destruction of a liberty pole (Lincoln campaign) by local citizens. Includes military demonstrations, talks, displays, music and narrated boat rides. 11 am-5 pm (pole cutting 12:30 pm). Most events free. 703-491-4045. |
| 31 |
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. |
| 31 |
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. |
| 31 |
PA |
“An Evening with the Painting,” a history of the Cyclorama painting at the Gettysburg National Military Park’s Museum and Visitor Center. 6-8:30 pm. Tickets: www.gettysburgfoundation.org or 877-874-2478. |
| 31-Aug 1 |
WV |
Living history, "I Will Follow Them to the Death: Sheridan's Soldiers 1864," at the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. 11 am-4 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/hafe or 304-535-6029. |
| 31-Aug 1 |
VA |
Tours, “Focus on Spotysylvania,” near Fredericksburg. Themed car-caravan driving tours at 10 am, 1:45 and 4:45 pm. Free. Details: www.nps.gov/frsp or 540-373-6122. |
| 31-Aug 1 |
VA |
Anniversary of the Battle of the Crater commemorative weekend at the Petersburg National Battlefield. Military and civilian living history, special tours and more. 9 am-5 pm Saturday, 9 am-3 pm Sunday. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/pete. |
| 31-Aug 1 |
MD |
Living history, infantry camp and demonstrations at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. Free with admission. www.nps.gov/anti. |
| 31-Aug 1 |
MD |
Living history, “Signal Corps Weekend,” at the Pry House Field Hospital Museum near Keedysville. 11 am-5 pm. Museum charge. www.civilwarmed.org or 301-416-2395. |
