| 1–5 |
VA |
National Skirmish hosted by the North-South Skirmish Association at Fort Shenandoah near Winchester. Live-fire demonstrations with period weapons. Public is invited. Directions: www.n-ssa.org. |
| 2 |
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. |
| 2-5 |
MD |
Tour, "Antietam," a Civil War Weekend tour. For details, see www.civilwarweekend.com or call 866-299-8687. |
| 3-4 |
VA |
Conference, “Art of Command in the Civil War: Antietam,” sponsored by the Mosby Heritage Area. www.mosbyheritagearea.org or 540-687-6681. |
| 3-5 |
MD |
Conference, “Civil War Medicine,” in Baltimore. Includes lectures and downtown tour. 301-695-1864 or www.civilwarmed.org. |
| 3-5 |
VA |
Seminar, Civil War Photography, sponsored by the Center for Civil War Photography at Pamplin Historical Park in Petersburg. Sessions will focus on Civil War Petersburg. www.civilwarphotography.org or email gadelman@historyassociates.com. |
| 3-5 |
PA |
Seminar, “The Men Stood Like Iron, the Iron Brigade from Second Manassas to Gettysburg,” based in Chambersburg. Includes visits to Manassas, South Mountain, Antietam and Gettysburg. chambersburg civilwarseminars.org or 717-264-7101. |
| 4 |
MO |
Moonlight Tour with living history at the Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield near Springfield. 6:45-10 pm. Timed tickets required (sales begin 9/6). $5. www.nps.gov/wicr or 417-732-2662 extension 385. |
| 4 |
MS |
Music, “Rebstock, A Festival of Civil War Music” at the Old Court House Museum in Vicksburg, Free. oldcourthouse.org or 601-636-0741. |
| 4 |
WV |
“Mr. Lincoln Returns to Harpers Ferry,” with Jim Getty as Lincoln at the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. 1 and 3 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/hafe or 304-535-6029. |
| 4 |
NC |
Living history, civilian programs and demonstrations at the Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site near Fair Oaks. 10 am-4 pm. Free. 910-594-0789 or email bentonville@ncmail.net. |
| 4-5 |
TN |
“Artillery Weekend” at the Shiloh National Military Park. Camps and demonstrations. 8 am-5 pm. Free with park admission. |
| 4-5 |
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. |
| 4-5 |
PA |
Living history, sharpshooter camp and demonstrations at Pitzer Woods and infantry at the Pennsylvania Memorial in the Gettysburg National Military Park. Free. 717-334-1124 extension 431 or www.nps.gov/gett. |
| 4-5 |
VA |
Reenactment, annual living history event at Laurel Hill, birthplace of J.E.B. Stuart, near Stuart, Va., and Mt. Airy, NC. Details and maps to the site: www.jebstuart.com. |
| 4-5 |
VA |
Living history, encampment, demonstrations and guided tours at Drewry’s Bluff, part of the Richmond National Battlefield Park. Free. 804-226-1981 extension 30 or www.nps.gov/rich. |
| 5 |
MD |
Living history, artillery and infantry demonstrations at Fort Washington Park near the Washington Beltway. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/fowa or 301-763-4600. |
| 5 |
PA |
Lecture, “Last Days of Notables of the Civil War,” at the GAR Museum and Library, 4278 Griscom St, Philadelphia. 1:30 pm. Free (donations welcome). www.garmuslib.org or 215-289-6484. |
| 10-12 |
VA |
Living history, “Bristoe Station Anniversary,” at the newly preserved park off Route 28 near Manassas. Camps, demonstrations and march to the battlefield planned. More info: 703-257-5243. |
| 11 |
WV |
“Election Day 1860” at the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. 11 am-5 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/hafe or 304-535-6029. |
| 11 |
VA |
“To Take Tea,” Victorian-era tradition examined at the Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond. 1 pm. $15. Reservations: www.moc.org or 804-649-1861 extension 32. |
| 11-12 |
NC |
Living history, "Soldiers and Civilians, Life in the Carolinas During the Civil War," military and civilian demonstrations at Bennett Place State Historic Site in Durham NC. 5:30 pm. Free. 919-383-4345 or email bennett@ncmail.net. |
| 11-12 |
TN |
Reenactment, “The Battle of Blue Springs,” commemorates the Oct. 10, 1863 battle. Event located next to the Brown Springs Baptist Church in Mosheim. Living history throughout the weekend with battles each afternoon. Complete details: www.battleofbluesprings.com. |
| 11-12 |
IL |
Reenactment, “Shadows of the Blue and Gray,” at City-County Park in Princeton. Camps and demonstrations, music and battles each day. www.shadowsbluegray.com. |
| 11-12 |
KY |
Reenactment, Battle of Perryville, at the Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site near Perryville. Camps, demonstrations and battles each day. www.perryvillereenactment.org or 859-332-8631. |
| 11-12 |
KY |
Reenactment, “Civil War Days at Columbus,” at the Columbus-Belmont State Park. Camps, demonstrations, music and more all weekend with battles at 2 pm each day. 270-677-2327. |
| 11-12 |
PA |
Living history, infantry camp and demonstrations at the Pennsylvania Memorial and U.S. Sanitary Commission at Pitzer Woods in the Gettysburg National Military Park. Free. 717-334-1124 extension 431 or www.nps.gov/gett. |
| 11-12 |
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. |
| 12 |
WV |
“At All Times Ready” with the marines who captured John Brown and his raiders at the Engine House at the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. 11 am-4 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/hafe or 304-535-6029. |
| 16-19 |
KY |
Tour, "Kentucky 1862," a Civil War Weekend tour. For details, see www.civilwarweekend.com or call 866-299-8687. |
| 17 |
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. |
| 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. |
| 17-19 |
VA |
Symposium, “Naval and Combined Operations in the Civil War,” topics include the CSS Virginia, the campaign for Wilmington and more. www.pamplinpark.org or 877-PAMPLIN. |
| 18 |
GA |
“1860s Halloween Carnival” at the Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site near Fitzgerald. 5-9 pm. $1.50. 229-831-2335. |
| 18 |
GA |
Living history candle lantern tour of Fort McAllister near Richmond Hill, Ga. 7 pm. $4 adults. 912-727-2339. |
| 18 |
GA |
Bicycle tour of the Chickamauga battlefield. Three-hour, 7- to 10-mile ride guided by a park ranger leaves from the park visitor center at 9:30 am. Reservations are required and bring your own bike (a limited number are available). 706-866-9241. |
| 18 |
VA |
Van Tour, “Richmond Civil War Sampler,” sponsored by the Valentine Richmond History Center. 1-5 pm. Price, details: www.richmondhistorycenter.com or 804-649-0711 extension 301. |
| 18 |
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. |
| 18 |
VA |
“Photography in the Civil War,” Appomattox Regional Library, 209 E Clawson St, in Hopewell. 2 pm. Free. nps.gov/pete or 804-732-3531 extension 200. |
| 18 |
MD |
Battlefield hikes at the Monocacy National Battlefield in Frederick. Two-hour, ranger-led hikes feature different parts of the field at 8:30 and 11 am and 1:30 pm. Free. Reservations required. nps.gov/mono or 301-662-3515. |
| 18-19 |
MS |
Living history, “Fall Muster,” camps, demonstrations and battles each day at the Harrison County Fairgrounds, Gulfport. Free. 800-570-3818. |
| 18-19 |
WV |
“Family Life 1860 in Harpers Ferry” at the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Noon-4 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/hafe or 304-535-6029. |
| 18-19 |
PA |
Living history, camps and demonstrations at the Pennsylvania Memorial and Pitzer Woods in the Gettysburg National Military Park. Free. 717-334-1124 extension 431 or www.nps.gov/gett. |
| 18-19 |
VA |
Reenactment, "The Battle of Cedar Creek," on the historic battlefield near Middletown, south of Winchester. Living history camps, military and civilian demonstrations, music and much more. Battles each afternoon. 888-628-1864 or www.cedarcreekbattlefield.org. |
| 18-19 |
VA |
Exhibit, “Civil War Photography at City Point,” at the Appomattox Regional Library, 209 E Clawson St, Hopewell. Free. www.nps.gov/pete or 804-732-3531 extension 200. |
| 24-25 |
MS |
Tour, "Ghosts and Legends," in Columbus. Includes Civil War sites and stories. Tours begin 6 pm each evening. $10. Details: 800-327-2686 or www.columbus-ms.org. |
| 24-25 |
VA |
Living history, “Ghost Walk,” Civil War and other characters at Endview Plantation in Newport News. 7-9:30 pm. $7. www.endview.org or 757-887-1862. |
| 25 |
AR |
Haunted Battlefield Tour at the Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park in Prairie Grove. Tours depart every 20–30 minutes 7–10 pm. Free. Timed tickets available the day of the tour. 479-846-2990. |
| 25 |
MO |
Tour, living history tour of the Machpelah Cemetery in Lexington. www.mostateparks.com/lexington or 660-259-4654. |
| 25 |
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. |
| 25 |
VA |
Living history, “Spirits of New Market,” lantern tours of the New Market battlefield in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley with ghostly Civil War characters. 7-10 pm. $10 adults. 866-515-1864 or www.vmi.edu/newmarket. |
| 25-26 |
AR |
"Civil War Weekend," at DeGray Lake Resort State Park near Bismarck. Living history, camps and demonstrations. www.degray.com or 501-865-2801. |
| 25-26 |
MD |
Living history, “Battlefield Embalmer,” at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick. www.civilwarmed.org or 301-695-1864. |
| 25-26 |
PA |
Living history, sharpshooter camp and demonstrations at Little Round Top in the Gettysburg National Military Park. Free. 717-334-1124 extension 431 or www.nps.gov/gett. |
| 25-26 |
VA |
“Old Time Fair,” mid-19th-century entertainment at Pamplin Historical Park in Petersburg. Free with admission. www.pamplinpark.org or 877-PAMPLIN. |
| 26 |
VA |
Lecture, “The Disinterment of Will Farley,” at the Graffiti House on the Brandy Station battlefield north of Culpeper. 2 pm. $5. www.brandystationfoundation.com or 540-727-7718. |
| 26-27 |
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 pm and 3 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/hafe or 304-535-6029. |
| 30-Nov 2 |
TN |
Tour, "Shiloh," a Civil War Weekend tour. For details, see www.civilwarweekend.com or call 866-299-8687. |
