| 1 |
SC |
Lecture, "The Confederates' Best Friend (The Union Generals vs. Charleston)" at the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, 122 E Bay St, Charleston. 6 pm. $10 (proceeds to the Friends of the Old Exchange). www.oldexchange.com. |
| 2 |
VA |
Special tours of the White House of the Confederacy in Richmond: “The Confederacy and the World,” focus on Confederate foreign policy and diplomacy. 11:30 am. Regular White House tour fees apply. www.moc.org. |
| 3 |
VA |
Civil War walking tour of Old Town Winchester begins at 2 N Cameron St. 6 pm. $5. Reservations required: 540-542-1326. |
| 3-5 |
WV |
Living history, “Jackson’s Mill Jubilee,” at the historic site near Weston. Includes Civil War living history. 800-287-8206. |
| 4 |
GA |
Family program, opening of the "With Malice Toward None" Abraham Lincoln exhibit at the Atlanta History Center, 130 West Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta. 10:30 am-4:30 pm. Free with museum admission. www.atlantahistorycenter.com |
| 4 |
GA |
Living history, “Labor Day,” civilian and military demonstrations at Fort McAllister Historic Park in Richmond Hill. 10 am-4 pm. Free with admission. www.gastateparks.org/FtMcallister or 912-727-2339. |
| 4 |
TN |
“Hallowed Ground: A Lantern Tour of Stones River National Cemetery,” in Murfreesboro. Tours begin 6:45 pm. Free. Reservations necessary, call 615-893-9501. Details: www.nps.gov/stri. |
| 4 |
FL |
Living history, "Union Garrison," at Fort Clinch State Park near Fernandia. 9 am-5 pm Saturday, 9 am-noon Sunday. $2. 904-277-7274. |
| 4 |
VA |
Music, storytelling and more at this “Gateway to Freedom” event at Aquia Landing Park, 2846 Brooke Road, Stafford. New marker tells the history of the escape to freedom by slaves here. 10 am-1 pm. Free. www.tourstaffordva.com |
| 4 |
VA |
Tour, “Battle of Cedar Creek,” two-hour car-caravan tour of this 1864 Valley battlefield begins 10:30 am am at the Cedar Creek Battlefield
Foundation headquarters, 8437 Valley Pike, south of Middletown. Free.
540-868-9176 or www.nps.gov/cebe. |
| 4 |
VA |
Walking tour, "Petersburg's Black Community from the Courthouse to High Street," 19th-century slaves and free blacks highlighted. Begins at the Old Courthouse on Sycamore Street. 11 am, 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm. Free. Reservations necessary. 804-732-3531 extension 200. |
| 4 |
VA |
Car caravan tour, “Buford Knoll and Yew Ridge,” on the Brandy Station battlefield. Begins at Graffiti House, 19484 Brandy Road, Brandy Station. 10 am. $10. 540-727-7718 or www.brandystationfoundation.com. |
| 4 |
MD |
Walking tour of Civil War Annapolis, covers the sites and stories of the Maryland capital. $16. www.annapolistours.com or 800-569-9622. |
| 4 |
MD |
Bus tour, John Wilkes Booth Escape Route,” the original 12-hour tour presented by the Surratt Society. Leaves from the Surratt House Museum in Clinton. $70. Information about reservations: www.surratt.org or 301-868-1121. |
| 4 |
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. |
| 4-5 |
MD |
Living history, US Sanitary Commission at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. Free with admission. www.nps.gov/anti. |
| 4-5 |
TN |
Living history, camp and demonstrations at Point Park on Lookout Mountain near Chattanooga. 9 am-4:30 pm. $3/adults. www.nps.gov/chch or 706-866-9241. |
| 4-5 |
AL |
Reenactment, “Battle of Decatur,” at Point Mallard Park, in Decatur. Camps, demonstrations and battles at 2 pm each day. Free. www.decaturcvb.org. |
| 4-6 |
OR |
Reenactment at Fort Stevens in Astoria. Camps, music, demonstrations and battles each day. Fee charged. Details, directions: www.nwcwc.org/events.html. |
| 5 |
VA |
Tour, “Battle of Cedar Creek,” two-hour car-caravan tour of this 1864 Valley battlefield begins 10:30 am am at the Cedar Creek Battlefield
Foundation headquarters, 8437 Valley Pike, south of Middletown. Free.
540-868-9176 or www.nps.gov/cebe. |
| 6 |
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. |
| 8 |
VA |
Film and talk, “Danger Between the Lines, Civil War History of Hunter Mill Road Uncovered,” at the Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, in Great Falls. 7 pm. Free. 703-757-8560. |
| 8-14 |
WV |
Tour, “Civil War in West Virginia,” sponsored by Pamplin Historical Park. Based in Charles Town. www.pamplinpark.org. |
| 9 |
MO |
Lecture with music and artifacts, “Slavery, Border Wars and Civil War,” at the South Independence Branch of Mid-Continent Library, 13700 E. 35th St., Independence. 7 pm. 816-461-2050. |
| 9 |
VA |
Special tours of the White House of the Confederacy in Richmond: “The Confederacy and the World,” focus on Confederate foreign policy and diplomacy. 11:30 am. Regular White House tour fees apply. www.moc.org. |
| 9 |
SC |
Lecture, "Carnival of Destruction – The Burning of Columbia" at the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, 122 E Bay St, Charleston. 6 pm. $10 (proceeds to the Friends of the Old Exchange). www.oldexchange.com. |
| 10 |
VA |
Book talk and signing, “Petersburg, Then and Now,” features Civil War era photos compared to modern-day views, at Centre Hill Mansion in Petersburg. 6-8 pm. 804-733-2401. |
| 10 |
VA |
"Sunset at Sandusky," food, music and more at this Lynchburg landmark. 6-9 pm. $35. www.historicsandusky.org or 434-832-0162. |
| 10-12 |
OH |
Civil War Days at Ambassador Park, Fort Recovery, with skirmishes, vintage baseball, military drills, period music, grand ball Saturday, church service Sunday, and more. www.fortpull.com/civil_war.htm. |
| 11 |
GA |
Bus tour, “Great Locomotive Chase & Battle of Tunnel Hill,” based at the Southern Museum in Kennesaw. Includes visit to the Tunnel Hill reenactment. $75. www.southernmuseum.org. |
| 11 |
VA |
Tours of the Chapman/Beverley Mill near Haymarket, fundraiser with Civil War living history and music. Wine and refreshments available. 6-9 pm. $15/person. Reservations: 540-253-5888. See www.chapmansmill.org for directions. |
| 11 |
VA |
Walking tour, "Civil War Trails tour of Old Town Manassas," begins at the Manassas Museum. 2 pm. $15. Registration required: www.manassasmuseum.org or 703-368-1873. |
| 11 |
VA |
Living history, "1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry," camps and demonstrations at Fort Ward in Alexandria. 10 am-4 pm. Free. www.fortward.org or 703-746-4848. |
| 11 |
VA |
Walking tour of Fort Huger, a James River Confederate fortification near Smithfield (15080 Talcott Terrace, Smithfield). 10 am. Free. 757-357-0115. |
| 11 |
VA |
Civil War walking tour of Old Town Winchester begins at 2 N Cameron St. 10 am. $5. Reservations required: 540-542-1326. |
| 11 |
VA |
Living history lantern tours at Meadow Farm, 3400 Mountain Road, Glen Allen. Tours leave every 15 minutes 7:15-8:30 pm. Free. 804-501-2130. |
| 11 |
MD |
Bus tour, John Wilkes Booth Escape Route,” the original 12-hour tour presented by the Surratt Society. Leaves from the Surratt House Museum in Clinton. $70. Information about reservations: www.surratt.org or 301-868-1121. |
| 11-12 |
IN |
Living history and reenactment, “Civil War Days” at Lafayette Park in Princeton. Camps, music, demonstrations, ladies’ tea and dance (Saturday), and church service (Sunday). Battles at 3 pm Saturday and 1 pm Sunday. Camps open 9 am-5 pm. Free. 812-385-3752. |
| 11-12 |
PA |
Tour, “Gettysburg: The Second Day,” based in Gettysburg. $300. Details: www.civilwartours.org. |
| 11-12 |
MD |
Living history, tours and more during “Boonsboro Days” and the “Fire on the Mountain” events. Guided walking tours with living history at Fox’s Gap (South Mountain State Battlefield) begin at 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm Saturday and 11 am and 1 pm Sunday. Free. Details, directions: 301-846-8065. |
| 11-12 |
VA |
Reenactment, the Battles of Front Royal and Fisher's Hill, at the Luray Valley Museum site at Luray Caverns in Luray. Camps, living history and demonstrations open at 9 am each day. Battles at 2 pm Saturday, 1:30 pm Sunday. $10/adult each day. www.luraycaverns.com or 540-743-6551. |
| 11-12 |
VA |
Living history at the Historic Shelton House, scene of fighting during the May 1864 Battle of Totopotomoy Creek near Richmond. Ranger talks, tours and demonstrations. 10 am-5 pm Saturday, 10 am-3 pm Sunday. Free. www.nps.gov/rich or 804-771-2145. |
| 11-12 |
TN |
Living history, “Fighting for Home and Hearth,” military and civilian at the Stones River National Battlefield in Murfreesboro. Free. www.nps.gov/stri or 615-893-9501. |
| 11-12 |
GA |
Reenactment, “Battle of Tunnel Hill,” at the Tunnel Hill Heritage Center near Dalton. Camps, demonstrations, tours and battles. 9 am-4 pm. Battles 2 pm. $5/adult. www.tunnelhillheritagecenter.com or 706-876-1571. |
| 11-13 |
WV |
Living history, “Hampshire Heritage Fest,” includes Civil War activities, in Romney. www.hampshireheritagefest.com or 304-813-3363. |
| 12 |
VA |
Living history, "Forward March," a Civil War soldier on the road at Sky Meadows State Park near Delaplane. 1-3 pm. Parking fee charged. 540-592-3556. |
| 12 |
VA |
Living history, “Civil War Day” at Meadow Farm, 3400 Mountain Road, Glen Allen. Noon-3 pm. Free. 804-501-2130. |
| 13 |
GA |
Book talk and signing, “No Greater Courage,” the Battle of Fredericksburg, at the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park near Kennesaw. 7 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/kemo or 770-427-4686 extension 0. |
| 14 |
KS |
Lecture, “Lawrence: Survivors of Quantrill’s Raid,” at the Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St., Lawrence.7 pm. 785-843-3833. |
| 15 |
SC |
Lecture, "Secession, 1860" at the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, 122 E Bay St, Charleston. 6 pm. $10 (proceeds to the Friends of the Old Exchange). www.oldexchange.com. |
| 16 |
VA |
Lecture, “Jed Hotchkiss at Mossy Creek: A Yankee Becomes a Rebel,” at the the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Museum, 382 High St, Dayton. 7 pm. Free. www.heritagecenter.com or 540-879-2681. |
| 16 |
VA |
Special tours of the White House of the Confederacy in Richmond: “The Confederacy and the World,” focus on Confederate foreign policy and diplomacy. 11:30 am. Regular White House tour fees apply. www.moc.org. |
| 16 |
VA |
"Echoes of the Past: The Civil War on Commercial Recordings," early recordings by Civil War vets at the Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond. 6 pm. $5. www.moc.org or 804-649-1861. |
| 16-19 |
GA |
Tour, ”The Battle of Chickamauga,” includes campaign and little-known battle sites. $295. www. woodburyhistoricaltours.blogspot.com. |
| 17-19 |
VA |
Civil War living history, music, lectures and displays during the Edinburg Ole Time Festival in Edinburg. Event opens 5:30 pm Friday and continues through the weekend. Saturday night Civil War Dance ($10). 540-984-8521. |
| 18 |
MO |
Moonlight tour with living history at the Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield near Springfield. 6:45-10 pm. $5 tickets required. Event usually sells out. See www.nps.gov/wicr or call 417-732-2662 extension 385 for ticket information. |
| 18 |
SC |
Lecture, “The Citadel,” at Fort Moultrie visitor center, Sullivan’s Island. 2 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/fosu or 843-883-3123. |
| 18 |
VA |
Living history, "Citizens of the Siege," Civil War-era personalities at the Siege Museum in Petersburg. 11 am, 1 pm and 2-5 pm. Free with admission. Details: 804-733-2404. |
| 18 |
VA |
“Old Time Games,” 19th-century entertainment at the Hillsman House on the Sailor’s Creek Battlefield State Historical Park west of Amelia. 2-5 pm. Free. 804-561-7510. |
| 18 |
VA |
Civil War walking tour of Middletown begins at the Farmers’ Market, 2325 First St. 11 am. $5. Reservations: 202-213-5126. |
| 18 |
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. |
| 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 |
VA |
Living history, “1850s-Style Sunday Picnic,” at the New Market Battlefield State Historical Park in New Market. 11 am-4 pm. Free with admission. www.vmi.edu/newmarket or 866-515-1864. |
| 18 |
MD |
Bus tour, John Wilkes Booth Escape Route,” the original 12-hour tour presented by the Surratt Society. Leaves from the Surratt House Museum in Clinton. $70. Information about reservations: www.surratt.org or 301-868-1121. |
| 18-19 |
MO |
Living history “Thunder on the Border – Missouri Town 1855,” in Fleming Park, 8010 E Park Road, Lee’s Summit. 9 am-4:30 pm. $5/adult. 816-503-4860. |
| 18-19 |
KY |
Reenactment, “Battle of Barbourville,” near Barbourville. Camps with living history all weekend. Battles at 5:30 pm Saturday and 2 pm Sunday. Camps open 10 am-10 pm Saturday, 10 am-4 pm Sunday. $2. Map, more info: www.battleofbarbourvilleky.com. |
| 18-19 |
MA |
Reenactment, “Battle of Windy Knoll,” at the Alta Vista Bison Farm, 80 Hillside Road,Rutland. Camps, demonstrations and battles each afternoon. $10/carload. twelvega.tripod.com/id34.html. |
| 18-19 |
MD |
Tour, “Antietam: McClellan’s Masterpiece,” based in Hagerstown. $300. Details: www.civilwartours.org. |
| 18-19 |
MD |
Anniversary weekend at at the Antietam National Battlefield and the Pry House Field Hospital Museum near Sharpsburg. Living history, music, special ranger programs and more. Park events free with admission. Museum charge. www.nps.gov/anti or 301-432-5124. |
| 18-19 |
MD |
Living history, including field hospital camp at the Pry House Field Hospital Museum near Keedysville. 11 am-5 pm. Museum charge. www.civilwarmed.org or 301-416-2395. |
| 18-19 |
NC |
Reenactment, “Allison Woods Living History,” in Statesville. Camps, military and civilian demonstrations. Camps open 9 am-5 pm Saturday, 9 am-4 pm Sunday. Civil War battles 3:30 pm Saturday, 1:30 pm Sunday. $10/adult. Lantern tours (Saturday) $8/adult. Details, directions: 704-873-5976 or www.allisonwoodslivinghistory.org. |
| 18-19 |
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. |
| 18-19 |
VA |
Civil War Weekend at various locations in and around Winchester. Camps, demonstrations, tours and music. Details: www.shenandoahatwar.org. |
| 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. |
| 22 |
SC |
Lecture, "History of Fort Sumter" at the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, 122 E Bay St, Charleston. 6 pm. $10 (proceeds to the Friends of the Old Exchange). www.oldexchange.com. |
| 22 |
PA |
Lecture, "Lincoln, the Press and Censorship," at the David Wills House in Gettysburg. 7 pm. $20. Registration: 717-334-2499. www.davidwillshouse.org. |
| 23 |
VA |
Special tours of the White House of the Confederacy in Richmond: “The Confederacy and the World,” focus on Confederate foreign policy and diplomacy. 11:30 am. Regular White House tour fees apply. www.moc.org. |
| 24 |
VA |
Conference, "Race, Slavery and the Civil War: The Tough Stuff of American History and Memory," the Virginia Sesquicentennial Signature Conference at Norfolk State University. Sold out. Live webcast at www.virginiacivilwar.org. |
| 24-26 |
PA |
Seminar, “Lee: An Examination of One of America’s Great Commanders,” speakers, panels and bus tour with Ed Bearss. Based in Chambersburg. Registration, details: www.chambersburgcivilwarseminars.org. |
| 25 |
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. |
| 25 |
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. |
| 25 |
PA |
Special programs, “Understanding the Common Soldier of the Civil War” and “Women on the Homefront,” at the Blue Ridge Summit Library, 15055 Summit Plaza, Blue Ridge Summit. 6:30 pm. Free. www.emmitsburg.net/montereypass. |
| 25 |
VA |
Lecture, "The Battle of Tom's Brook – October 9, 1864," at the Hottel-Keller Homestead, 11523 Back Road, Tom's Brook. 11:30 am and 2 pm. Free, but $5 for parking. Part of the First Annual GermanFest. www.germanfestva.org. 540-465-5570. |
| 25 |
VA |
Tour, "Unflinching Heroism: The Battle of New Market Heights." Tours leave from the Fort Harrison visitor center, part of the Richmond National Battlefield Park. Noon and 2 pm. Free. Details: 804-652-3411. |
| 25 |
VA |
Lecture/luncheon, “Jed Hotchkiss, Stonewall Jackson’s Topographical Engineer,” at the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Heritage Center, 382 High St, Dayton. Noon. $15. www.heritagecenter.com or 540-879-2681. |
| 25 |
VA |
Bus tour of battles in the Hanover Courthouse area, includes rarely open private property. Leaves from Hanover Tavern, 13181 Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover. 8:30 am-noon. $75 includes light breakfast and lunch at the tavern. Reservations: 804-537-5050 or www.hanovertavern.org. |
| 25 |
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. |
| 25 |
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. |
| 25-26 |
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. |
| 25-26 |
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. |
| 25-26 |
OR |
Reenactment at McIver State Park near Estacada. Camps, music, demonstrations and battles each day. Fee charged. Details, directions: www.nwcwc.org/events.html |
| 25-26 |
MO |
Reenactment, “Battle of Pilot Knob,” at Fort Davidson State Historic Site near Pilot Knob. www.mostateparks.com or 573-546-3454. |
| 25-26 |
FL |
Reenactment, "Battle of Marianna," features Saturday morning battle on original battlefield downtown and afternoon battles Saturday and Sunday on the banks of the Chipola River. Details, directions: www.mariannareenactment.info. |
| 25-26 |
WV |
Reenactment with living history demonstrations and daily battles at Chief Logan State Park, northwest of Logan. 304-792-7125. |
| 25-26 |
PA |
Reenactment, “Civil War Remembered,” special train rides begin at the Middletown & Hummelstown Railroad, 136 Brown St, Middletown. Features skirmishes outside train car window. Trains leave 11 am and 2:30 pm Saturday, 11 am Sunday. Details, reservations: 717-944-4435 extension 18 or email traingal@mhrailroad.com. |
| 25-26 |
NC |
Living history, “Road to Secession,” civilian and military activities with audience participation at Bennett Place State Historic Site in Durham. 10 am-4 pm Saturday, 10 am-3 pm Sunday. Free. 919-383-4345. |
| 25-26 |
VA |
Anniversary programs at Chaffin’s Farm/Fort Harrison near Richmond. Living history, ranger talks and tours at this 1864 battlefield. 10 am-5 pm Saturday, 10 am-3 pm Sunday. Music program 8 pm Saturday evening. Free. www.nps.gov/rich or 804-771-2145. |
| 25-Oct 2 |
KS
MO |
Tour, Bleeding Kansas and the Missouri Frontier, based in Kansas City, led by Neil Mangum for HistoryAmerica Tours. Reservations: historyamerica.com or 800-628-8542. |
| 26 |
MD |
Living history, artillery demonstrations at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. Free with admission. www.nps.gov/anti. |
| 26 |
VA |
Lecture, “The Memory of the Civil War,” at the Graffiti House, 19484 Brandy Road, Brandy Station. 2 pm. Free. 540-727-7718 or www.brandystationfoundation.com. |
| 28-Oct 4 |
GA |
Tour, “The Struggle for Atlanta,” a Smithsonian Journeys tour with Ed Bearss. Details: 877-338-8687 or www.smithsonianjourneys.org (search Civil War). |
| 29 |
SC |
Lecture, "Gate of Hell – The Campaign against Morris Island" at the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, 122 E Bay St, Charleston. 6 pm. $10 (proceeds to the Friends of the Old Exchange). www.oldexchange.com. |
| 29-Oct 3 |
VA |
Living history, North-South Skirmish Association’s live-fire national competition at Fort Shenandoah near Winchester. Spectators welcome. Free. Details, directions: www.n-ssa.org. |
| 30 |
VA |
Lecture, “Showdowns in Virginia: The Debates over Slavery and Secession 1832 and 1861,” by William Freehling, at the Keller Hall Reception Room at the University of Richmond. Free, registration required. Online registration: www.moc.org/site/Calendar/779717755?view=Detail&id=103161 or call 804-649-1861 extension 31. |
| 30 |
VA |
Special tours of the White House of the Confederacy in Richmond: “The Confederacy and the World,” focus on Confederate foreign policy and diplomacy. 11:30 am. Regular White House tour fees apply. www.moc.org. |
| 30-Oct 3 |
KY |
Living history, “Salute to the Equine Warrior,” at Camp Nelson Heritage Park. 6614 Danville Road, Nicolasville. Features a variety of military drills and competitions. www.campnelson.org or 859-881-5716. |
