2
 |
NC |
Reception for the opening of the exhibit, "The Civil War Comes to Roanoke Island: Fishers, Fighters, and Freedmen," at the Outer Banks History Center located in the Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo. 5:30-7:30 pm. Free. 252-473-2655. |
2
|
VA |
Brown bag lunch, "Battle of Hampton Roads," at the Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond. Noon. Free. www.moc.org. |
| 2 |
VA |
Book talk, "Civil War Northern Virginia, 1861" at the Loudoun Museum in Leesburg. 7 pm. $5. 703-777-7427. |
| 3 |
MO |
"Civil War Songs from the Western Border," at the Arrow Rock State Historic Site in Arrow Rock. 10 am-noon. Free. 660-837-3330. |
| 3 |
VA |
"Jack Tars and Virginia Boatmen on the James and Appomattox Rivers," at the City Point unit (Hopewell) of the Petersburg National Battlefield. 10 am, 2 pm and 3:30 pm. Registration required. 804 732-3531 extension 205. Free. www.nps.gov/pete |
3
|
VA |
Living history, "Loathsome Departure" recreates the departure of the 17th Mississippi Regiment at Morven Park, 17263 Southern Planter Ln., in Leesburg. Camps, demonstrations and tours. 11 am-4 pm. Free. www.morvenpark.org |
| 3 |
VA |
Living history, talks, music and more commemorating the Battle of Waynesborough at the Plumb House Museum, 1012 W Main St, Waynesboro. 9 am-4 pm. Free. www.waynesboro heritagefoundation.com |
| 3 |
VA |
Seminar, "1862: A Year of Battles," at Longwood University (Jarman Auditorium) in Farmville. Annual series of lectures by top state historians. 9 am-4 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/apco and www.longwood.edu. |
| 3 |
VA |
Van tour, "Howlett Line (1864) Tour," begins at Henricus Historical Park, 251 Henricus Park Road, Chesterfield (south of Richmond). 10 am-2 pm. $15. Register: www.chesterfieldhistory.com. |
| 3 |
VA |
Conference, "1862 Valley Campaign," at Shenandoah University in Winchester. $20. More info, registration: www.shenandoahatwar.org. |
| 3 |
VA |
Van tour, "Defending the Southside," the Confederate defense of the James River. Begins at Lee Hall in Newport News. 9 am-5 pm. $50. leehall.org or 757-888-3371. |
| 3 |
NC |
Living history, recreation of Sherman's 1865 march through the area and the burning of the railroad station at the Robeson County History Museum, 101 S. Elm St, Lumberton. www.robesoncountyhistory.org |
| 3-4 |
TN |
Reenactment, "Battle of Fort Donelson," 3169 TN 149 near Erin. Camps and demonstrations open 9 am each day. Battles 2 pm Saturday and 2 and 3 pm Sunday. Night artillery duel Saturday evening. www.fortdonelson.org |
| 3-4 |
MS |
Civil War Relic & Militaria Show and Sale at the Crossroads Arena in Corinth. 9 am-5 pm both days. $5. www.battleofcorinth.com. |
| 3-4 |
SC |
Reenactment, "Battle of Broxton Bridge" on the Broxton Bridge Plantation near Ehrhardt. Camps and demonstrations open 9 am-8 pm Saturday, 9 am-4 pm Sunday. Battles at 1:30 pm each day. $6/adult. www.broxtonbridge.com |
| 3-4 |
FL |
Reenactment, "Battle of Natural Bridge," at the Natural Bridge Battlefield State Historic State Park near Woodville. Camps and demonstrations with battles at 2:30 pm. 10 am-4 pm both days. $3 donation. 850-922-6007 or www.nbhscso.com/gpage1.html |
| 3 |
VA |
Lecture, "Confederate Blockade of the Potomac," at the Old Manassas Courthouse, 9248 Lee Ave, Manassas. 7 pm. Free (donations welcome). 703-792-4754. |
| 4 |
DC
VA |
Bus tour, "Politics and Society in Civil War Richmond," with Ed Bearss. A Smithsonian Tour. Leaves from DC 7 am. $175. residentassociates.org (click on study tours). |
| 4 |
VA |
Living history, "A Woman's View in 1860 Richmond," Civil War spies, shortages, more at Walkerton Tavern, 2892 Mountain Road, Glen Allen (north of Richmond). 1-4 pm. Free. 804-501-2130. |
| 4 |
VA |
"Basement to Attic Tour" of Liberia Plantation (Civil War headquarters) in Manassas. 10 am and 1 pm. $15. Reservations: 703-368-1873. |
| 4 |
PA |
Lecture, "Fredericksburg," at the Gettysburg NMP visitor center. 1:30 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/gett. |
| 5 |
VA |
Dinner/lecture, "Battle of the Ironclads," at the American Legion Post 24, 400 Cameron St, Alexandria. 6:15 pm. $25. Reservations: 703-299-1725. |
| 6 |
MD |
Lecture, "Artillery in the Civil War," at the Carroll Community College in Westminster. 6:30 pm. $35. Details, register: 410-386-8100. |
7
|
VA |
Lecture, "D.H. Hill and the Confederate Withdrawal from Northern Virginia," at Mount Zion Church, 40309 John Mosby Highway (Route 50), Aldie. 7 pm. $5. www.mosbyheritagearea.org. |
| 7-9 |
KY |
Living history, "Meet Mr. Lincoln," at the Mill Springs Battlefield Visitor Center and Museum near Nancy. www.millsprings.net. |
| 8 |
VA |
Lecture, "Confederate Blockade of the Potomac," at the Old Manassas Courthouse, 9248 Lee Ave, Manassas. 7 pm. Free (donations welcome). 703-792-4754. |
| 9 |
SC |
Walking tour, "Batteries Pringle & Tynes," part of the Charleston Confederate defenses, with Charleston Museum curator. 1:30 pm. $20. Register: www.charlestonmuseum.org. |
9-10
|
NC |
Symposium, "Thunder in the East: The Civil War in Eastern North Carolina," in New Bern. Reception Friday evening at the Attmore-Oliver House, symposium 9 am-5 pm Saturday at Tryon Palace. Fee charged. www.newbernhistorical.org or 252-638-8558. |
9-11
|
AR |
Anniversary commemoration of the Battle of Pea Ridge at the Pea Ridge National Military Park and in Bentonville. Living history (10:30 am, free) and concert (7 pm) in Bentonville Friday. Living history camps and demonstrations, exhibits and more Saturday and Sunday on the battlefield. Luminary Saturday evening 6-8 pm. $5/adult, $10/max carload. Detailed schedule: nps.gov/peri. |
9-11
|
VA |
Battle of Hampton Roads Weekend commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Ironclads, at the Mariners' Museum (home of the Monitor Center) in Newport News. Conference, living history and more. marinersmuseum.org. |
| 10 |
KY |
Living history, "Rebel in the White House," at the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park visitor center. 2 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/cuga |
| 10 |
SC |
Talk, "The Mystery of the H.L. Hunley," the Confederate submarine discussed at the South Carolina State Museum in Columbia. 11 am, noon and 1, 2 and 3 pm. Free with museum admission. www.scmuseum.org |
10
|
FL |
Reenactment, "Naturecoast" located on US Highway 19, 7 miles north of Crystal River. Gates open 9 am Saturday and Sunday for camps and demonstrations with battles each day at 2 pm. $5/adult. crystalriverreenactment.org/wordpress |
| 10 |
FL |
Civil War show, period arms and artifacts for sale at the Volusia County Fairgrounds in Deland. 9 am-4 pm. www.delandcivilwarshows.com. |
| 10 |
PA |
Lecture, "Gettysburg: Official Language: Cover-ups Hidden in Gettysburg After-Action Reports," at the Gettysburg NMP visitor center. 1:30 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/gett. |
| 10 |
NC |
Living history and hands-on activities at the Museum of the Cape Fear in Fayetteville. 11 am-4 pm. Free. 910-486-1330. |
| 10 |
NC |
Lecture, "Women and Mourning Customs," at the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort. 3 pm. Free. www.ncmaritimemuseums.com. |
| 10 |
VA |
"Quilts of the Civil War," special program at Sandusky, 757 Sandusky Drive, Lynchburg. 1 pm. $15. Quilt appraisal ($10 per quilt) follows. www.historicsandusky.org |
| 10 |
VA |
Book talk, "Civil War in Northern Virginia 1861" at the Winchester Book Gallery, 185 N Loudoun St, Winchester. 11 am. Free. www.winchesterbookgallery.org |
| 10 |
VA |
Tour, "Hampton's Beefsteak Raid," covers Gen. Wade Hampton's raid on Union cattle during the siege of Petersburg. Begins at the Prince George Regional Heritage Center, 6406 Courthouse Road, Prince George. 9 am-4 pm. $30 includes lunch. Register: 804-863-0212. |
| 10 |
VA |
Lunch/lecture, "The Rise of the Confederate Sharpshooter," at the Heritage Museum in Dayton. Noon-2 pm. $15. www.heritagecenter.com |
| 10 |
VA |
"Civil War Women at City Point," special presentations 9 am-5 pm at the City Point unit (Hopewell) of the Petersburg National Battlefield. Free. www.nps.gov/pete |
| 10 |
VA |
Workshop, "Tracing Your Civil War Ancestor," at Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site in Alexandria. 1 pm. $10. Reservations necessary. www.fortward.org or 703-746-4848. |
| 10 |
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 |
VA |
Walking tour, "Civil War Leesburg," leaves from the Thomas Balch Library, 208 W Market St, at 10 am. 703-737-7195. |
| 10 |
VA |
Lecture, "A Fallen Star: General John B. Magruder," at the Dabbs House Museum, 3812 Nine Mile Road, Henrico (near Richmond). 1 pm. Free. 804-652-3406. |
10-11
|
NC |
Special Civil War programming at Tryon Palace in New Bern. 9 am-5 pm Saturday, 1-5 pm Sunday. www.tryonpalace.org |
10-11
|
MO |
Living history, "The Occupation of New Madrid," at the Hunter Dawson State Historic Site in New Madrid. More info: 537-748-5340. |
10-11
|
AZ |
Reenactment, "Civil War in the Southwest," at the Picacho Peak State Park near Eloy. The battles of Glorieta and Valverde and a skirmish at Picacho Peak. azstateparks.com/parks/pipe. |
| 10-11 |
GA |
Living history, life in the infamous prison camp at Andersonville at the Andersonville National Historic Site near. www.nps.gov/ande. |
11
|
NC |
Living history at the New Bern Battlefield Park and other Civil War sites in the city. Memorial service at the battlefield 9:30 am. www.newbernhistorical.org or 252-638-8558. |
| 11 |
NC |
Lectures about local soldiers and artificial limbs related to the Civil War in Albemarle exhibit at the Museum of the Albemarle in Elizabeth City. 2-4 pm. Free. www.museumofthealbemarle.com. |
| 11 |
DC |
Walking tour, "Defenders of Washington," at Fort Stevens, part of Rock Creek Park, 1000 Quackenbos St NW. 10 am. Free. www.nps.gov/rocr |
| 11 |
VA |
Living history, "Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley," confidant of Mary Todd Lincoln, at the Dinwiddie County Courthouse, Routes 1 and 619 in Dinwiddie. 3 pm. Free. 804-469-5346. |
| 11 |
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. |
| 11 |
PA |
Lecture, "No Provisions Had Been Made of Such. 'Wholesale Slaughter' and the Medical Corps and the Campaigns of 1862," at the Gettysburg NMP visitor center. 1:30 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/gett. |
| 11-12 |
IL |
Abraham Lincoln Symposium in Springfield. Several activities free. See abrahamlincolnassociation.org for details. |
| 13 |
VA |
Lecture, "Unionist Civilians in Northern Virginia," at Cabell's Mill, 5235 Walney Road, Centreville. 7 pm. Books signing follows. $5. 703-437-1794. |
14
|
NC |
Anniversary tours at the New Bern Battlefield Park, east of the city off US 70. www.newbernhistorical.org or 252-638-8558. |
| 14 |
PA |
Book Talk, "The Battle of Antietam: The Bloodiest Day," with Ted Alexander at the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg. 7 pm. Free. www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org |
| 14 |
VA |
Talk, "Battle of the Ironclads," at Baines Books and Coffee, 205 Main St, Appomattox. 12:15 pm. Free. www.moc.org. |
15
|
NM |
Lecture, "Bloody Valverde and Glorieta Pass," at the Fort Union National Monument near Waltrous. 7 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/foun |
| 15 |
AR |
Lecture, "Archaeologies of the Civil War in Arkansas," at the Old State House Museum in Little Rock. Noon. Free. www.oldstatehouse.com |
| 15 |
IL |
Lecture, "Women on the Battlefield in the Civil War," at the Center for History, 315 W Front St, Wheaton. 7 pm. Free with museum admission. www.wheatonhistory.org |
| 15 |
DC |
Lecture, "Confederate Reckoning: Power and Politics in the Civil War South," at the Lincoln Cottage. Reception 6 pm, lecture 6:30 pm. $10 reception/$10 lecture. www.lincolncottage.org. |
| 16 |
LA |
Walking tour, "Ghost Ships on the River," ranger-led hike to Fort Desperate with artillery night firing commemorating the 1863 Union attack on the Confederate river batteries at the Port Hudson State Historic Site. 6:30 pm. Free with admission. 225-654-3775. |
| 16-17 |
AL |
Historic Homes Tour in Mobile includes the house where Confederate Admiral Franklin Buchanan watched the Battle of Mobile Bay and other antebellum homes. www.historicmobile.org |
| 16-17 |
IL |
Conference, "The Civil War and Sacred Ground: Moral Reflections on War," at the Center for Applied Christian Ethics at Whaton College. $35. www.ravenfoundation.org/the-civil-war |
| 16-18 |
MD |
Symposium, "Law and Order, L.A. (Lincoln's Assassination)" sponsored by the Surratt House Museum in Clinton. $160 (bus tours not included). Registration: www.surratt.org. |
| 17 |
LA |
Symposium commemorating the 1863 Union attack on the Confederate river batteries at the Port Hudson State Historic Site near Zachery. 10 am-noon. Free with admission. 225-654-3775. |
| 17 |
MS |
Special exhibits and programs celebrating Women's History Mobnth at the Vicksburg National Military Park (Tour Stop 2). 1-4 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/vick |
| 17 |
GA |
Symposium, "Paddy Goes to Sea," the Irish in Civil War navies at the National Civil War Naval Museum in Columbus. www.portcolumbus.org |
| 17 |
GA |
Ranger program, "Privations and Petticoats — Women at Chickamauga," at the Chickamauga Battlefield. 2 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/chch |
| 17 |
MD |
Battlefield hike, "Irish Brigade at Antietam," ranger-led walk at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. 1:30-3:30 pm. www.nps.gov/anti |
| 17 |
MD |
"Telegraph Talk," the use of the technology during the Civil War at the Ellicott City Station, 2711 Maryland Ave, Ellicott City. Noon. Free with museum admission. 410-461-1945. |
| 17 |
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 |
| 17 |
VA |
Lecture, "Irish Civil War Soldiers," at the Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park near Rice. 1 pm. Free. 804-561-7510. |
| 17 |
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. |
| 17-18 |
NC |
Living history, anniversary activities at the Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site near Four Oaks. Camps and demonstrations 10 am-4 pm each day. Free. Special medical living history tour of the Harper House Saturday evening 7-10:30 pm. $5. Details for all: www.nchistoricsites.org/bentonvi |
| 17-18 |
VA |
Living history, "Military Through the Ages," includes Civil War, at Jamestown Settlement, 2110 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg. Free with admission. www.historyisfun.org. |
| 18 |
NC |
"Dr. Mary Walker: Union Army Physician," special program at the Museum of the Cape Fear in Fayetteville. 2 pm. Free. 910- 486-1330. |
| 18 |
PA |
Living history, camp and artillery demonstrations at the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg. Noon-4 pm. www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org |
| 18 |
PA |
Music, "Federal Volunteer Brigade Fife and Drum Band," at the Gettysburg National Military Park visitor center. 1-4 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/gett |
| 18 |
DC |
Hike, covering Fort Stevens battlefield beginning at Battleground Cemetery, 6600 block of Georgia Avenue NW. 1 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/cwdw or 202-426-7723. |
| 18 |
VA |
Living history, "Spring Drill Day," infantry and artillery training at the Manassas National Battlefield Park. 10 am-3 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/mana |
| 18 |
VA |
Walking tour, Fort Boykin, 7410 Fort Boykin Trail in Isle of Wight County on the James River near Smithfield. 3 pm. Free. 757-0115. |
| 19 |
VA |
Lecture, "The Forts of Isle of Wight County," at the Isle of Wight Museum in Smithfield. 7 pm. Free. 757-356-1223. |
| 20 |
VA |
Digitization, "Civil War 150 Legacy Project," scanning local Civil War related items, at the Indian River Library, 2320 Old Greenbrier Road, Chesapeake. 10 am-4 pm. 757-410-7003. |
| 20 |
VA |
Lecture, "Making the Civil War News," the war in a new light with Ed Ayers, at Hanover Tavern, 13181 Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover. 7 pm. $3 donation. www.hanovertavern.org |
| 22 |
VA |
Conference, "Leadership and Generalship in the Civil War," annual Virginia signature event, at the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington. See virginiacivilwar.org
for registration info. |
| 22 |
VA |
Lecture, "Return to Return to Bull Run – An Author's Reflections on the Battle and the Book," with John Hennessy, at the Old Manassas Courthouse, 9248 Lee Ave, Manassas. 7 pm. Free (donations welcome). 703-792-4754. |
23
|
VA |
Anniversary guided tours of the Kernstown battlefield south of Winchester. Meet at the Pritchard-Grim Farm (610 Battle Park Drive, Winchester) at 1 pm; Rose Hill (1850 Jones Road, Winchester) at 4 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/cebe. |
23
|
VA |
"The Valley Campaign in a Box," NPS ranger program tells the story of the 1862 campaign at the Pritchard-Grim Farm, 610 Battle Park Drive, on the Kernstown battlefield south of Winchester. Noon. Free. www.nps.gov/cebe. |
| 23 |
VA |
Tours and lectures, "Lexington's Civil War," special tours of Lexington's Civil War sites including VMI and the Stonewall Cemetery with related talks. 9 am-5 pm. VMI Dress Parade at 4:30 pm. All free. www.stonewalljackson.org. |
| 23 |
DC |
Book signing, "Abraham Lincoln Traveled This Way — The America Lincoln Knew," at Ford's Theatre Center for Education and Leadership, 514 10th St NW. 5:30 pm. No tickets required. www.fords.org |
| 23-24 |
GA |
Symposium, "1862: The Path to Freedom," sponsored by the Civil War Center at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw. Reception at the Southern Museum Friday evening, lectures begin at 9 am at Building 22, Auditorium 1021, on campus. Free. www.kennesaw.edu/civilwarera. |
| 23-24 |
VA |
Reception and "Heart of Dixie Ball" at the Museum of the Confederacy and the Bolling Haxall House in Richmond. Reception at the museum Friday evening with ball at the Bolling Haxall House Saturday night. Details, registration info: 866-808-1861. |
| 23-24 |
VA |
Symposium, annual Stonewall Jackson event based in Lexington includes Friday evening lecture and Saturday tour of Cross Keys and Port Republic battlefields. $175. www.stonewalljackson.org or 540-463-2552. |
| 23-25 |
GA |
Conference, annual event sponsored by the Society of Civil War Surgeons in Columbus. www.civilwarsurgeons.org |
| 24 |
MO |
"A House Divided: Your Ancestors in the Civil War," at the National Archives/Kansas City, 400 W Pershing Road, Kansas City 10 am-2 pm. Free. Reservations: 816-268-8000. |
| 24 |
NJ |
Lecture, "When Will This Cruel War Be Over: The Failure of Peace Negotiations during the Civil War," with James McPherson, Room 006 Friend Center, Princeton University. 10 am. Free. www.njcivilwar.org |
| 24 |
PA |
Seminar, "Following the Trolley Bed of History: The Gettysburg Electric Railway," at the Gettysburg park. Morning lecture, afternoon tour. $85. Register at www.friendsofgettysburg.org |
| 24 |
MD |
Symposium, "The Latest in Lincoln Scholarship" at the National Archives, 8601 Adelphi Road, Silver Spring. 9 am-6 pm. Free. www.lincoln-institute.org/symposia/sym2012 |
| 24 |
MD |
Medal of Honor Remembrance Service for Sgt. Decatur Dorsey, USCT, at the Quinn AME Church, 106 E Third St, Frederick. Recognized for heroism during 1864 Battle of the Crater. 10 am. Free. 301-662-1687. |
| 24 |
MD |
Conference, "Maryland and the Civil War," at Carroll Community College in Westminster. 9 am-3 pm. Details, registration: hscc.carr.org/calendar/civilwar.htm |
| 24 |
NC |
Lecture, "Between Heaven and Hell: Raleigh and the End of the Civil War," at the historic State Capitol, One East Edenton St., in Raleigh. 1 pm. Free. 919-733-4994. |
| 24 |
NC |
Lecture, "Guerrilla Warfare and Remembrance," at the Zebulon Vance Birthplace in Weaverville. 2 pm. $5. 828-645-6706. |
| 24 |
NC |
Living history, "TARHEELS: Soldiers of the Old North State," camp and demonstrations at the Bennett Place State Historic Site in Durham. 10 am-4 pm Saturday, 10 am-3 pm Sunday. Free. www.bennettplacehistoricsite.com. |
24
|
VA |
Living history and talk, "The Union Army Comes to Fairfax: Soldiers at Blenheim in March 1862,"includes stories of those who signed their names at Blenheim at the Civil War Interpretive Center, 3610 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. Noon-4 pm. Free. 703-591-0560. |
24
|
VA |
Living history, tours and more on the Rose Hill section of the Kernstown battlefield (1850 Jones Road, Winchester). 10 am-4 pm. $5. www.shenandoahmuseum.org. |
24
|
VA |
Bus/walking tour of the First Kernstown battlefield south of Winchester. Begins on the Pritchard-Grim Farm, 610 Battle Park Drive, south of Winchester, then continues to the Rose Hill section of the battlefield. 9 am–4 pm. $65 includes lunch and booklet. Reservation deadline March 10. www.kernstownbattle.org. |
24
|
VA |
Candlelight ceremonies at two Winchester cemeteries honoring the Battle of Kernstown dead. Begins at the Stonewall Cemetery (in Mt. Hebron Cemetery) at 7 pm and continues at the nearby National Cemetery at 8 pm. Free. www.kernstownbattle.org. |
| 24 |
VA |
Car-caravan tour, "Military Engineering, PhD," advanced look at the fortifications at the Petersburg National Battlefield. 9:30 am-3:30 pm. Reservations: 804-732-3531 extension 205. www.nps.gov/pete |
| 24 |
VA |
Special tour, "Women in the Civil War," at Ben Lomond Historic Site, 10321 Sudley Manor Drive, Manassas. 11 am-4 pm (tours begin on the hour). $5. 703-367-7872. |
| 24 |
VA |
"Churches Remember," day-long event moves from church to church in downtown Fredericksburg telling collective and individual stories of their Civil War congregations. www.nps.gov/frsp |
| 24 |
VA |
"Women of Liberia Tour" of Liberia Plantation (Civil War headquarters) in Manassas. 10 am and 1 pm. $15. Reservations: 703-368-1873. |
| 24 |
VA |
Van tour, "1864 Bermuda Hundred Campaign," begins at Henricus Historical Park, 251 Henricus Park Road, Chesterfield (south of Richmond). 10 am-2 pm. $15. Register: www.chesterfieldhistory.com. |
| 24 |
TN |
"A Visit by Edwin Bearss," talk with the legendary tour guide/historian at the Fort Donelson National Battlefield near Dover. 1-4 pm. Free. nps.gov/fodo. |
24-25
|
NC |
Living history, tours and more commemorating the occupation by Union troops of Beaufort and area. Living history in downtown Beaufort with camps and drills Saturday 10 am-8 pm, Sunday10 am-3 pm. Bus and walking tours plus night artillery firing from Fort Macon Saturday. More tours and music Sunday. Complete details, schedules: www.ncmaritimemuseums.com or 252-728-7317. |
| 24-25 |
SC |
Reenactment, "Battle of Charleston," at Legare Farms, 2620 Hanscombe Point Road, Johns Island (near Charleston). Camps, music and living history demonstrations 9 am-5:30 pm Saturday and 9 am-3 pm Sunday. Battles at 2 pm each day. www.battleofchas.com |
| 24-25 |
FL |
Reenactment, "Battle of Norcoossee Mill," at 4700 Chisholm Park Trail, St. Cloud. Camps and demonstrations $5/adult. www.jacobsummerlin.org |
24-25
|
NM |
Living history, "Battle of Glorieta Commemoration," at the Pecos National Historical Park in Pecos. Camps and demonstrations. Opens 9 am each day. Battlefield tours available with registration, 505-757-7241. www.nps.gov/peco |
| 24-25 |
LA |
Living history, "The Siege of Port Hudson," camps and demonstrations commemorating the 1863 siege at the Port Hudson State Historic Site near Zachary. 9 am-5 pm. Free with admission. 225-654-3775. |
| 24-25 |
CA |
Reenactment, "Knight's Ferry Civil War Days," at the Historic Knights Ferry Covered Bridge Park, on Route 108/120 near Oakdale. Camps and living history 9 am-5 pm. Battles at 1 and 4 pm Saturday, 11 am and 2 pm Sunday. www.acwa.org |
| 24-25 |
TN |
24-25 Living history, "Murfreesboro's Civil War," at the Stones River National Battlefield in Murfreesboro. Artillery and infantry demonstrations throughout the day. Free. www.nps.gov/stri. |
| 24-25 |
AL |
Reenactment, "Siege at Bridgeport," off Highway 72 outside Bridgeport. Camps and demonstrations with battles each afternoon. www.siegeatbridgeport.com. |
| 25 |
MD |
Battlefield hike, "'Seven Hours Continuous Fighting' George Greene's Division at Antietam," ranger-led walk at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. 1:30-3:30 pm. www.nps.gov/anti |
| 25 |
DC |
"Women of the Civil War," special program at the Nature Center at Rock Creek Park, 5200 Glover Road NW. 10 am. Free. www.nps.gov/rocr |
| 25 |
VA |
Lecture, "Everyday Life Between the Lines — 1860–1861: Baltimore, Washington and Fairfax," at the Civl War Interpretive Center at Historic Blenheim in Fairfax. 2 pm. Free. 703-591-0506. |
| 25 |
VA |
Walking tour on the anniversary of the Battle of Ft. Stedman on the Petersburg National Battlefield. Ranger-led walk 7-8:30 am. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/pete |
| 25 |
VA |
Lecture, "The Potomac Frontier: The Mosby Heritage Area in the Winter of 1861-62" at Mount Zion Church, 40309 John Mosby Highway (Route 50), Aldie. 3 pm. $5. www.mosbyheritagearea.org. |
| 27 |
MO |
Lecture, "Missouri at War: The Battle of Lexington," at the National Archives/Kansas City, 400 W Pershing St, Kansas City. 6:30 pm. Free. 816-268-2010. |
30-April 1
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TN |
Reenactment, "Battle of Shiloh," at a site near the historic battlefield. Living history camps and demonstrations. Battles at 2 pm Saturday and noon Sunday. shiloh150.org |
30-April 1
|
TN |
Reenactment, "Battle of Shiloh," another event near the battlefield. www.shiloh150th.com |
| 31 |
AR |
"Civil War Archeology in Northwest Arkansas," at the Prairie Grove Chamber of Commerce, 306 E Buchanan St. 2-4 pm. 479-846-2990. |
| 31 |
PA |
Seminar, "Following the Trolley Bed of History: The Gettysburg Electric Railway," at the Gettysburg park. Morning lecture, afternoon tour. $85. Register at www.friendsofgettysburg.org |
| 31 |
MD |
Hike, "The Opening Guns," at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. 1:30 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/anti |
| 31 |
MD |
Lecture, "Death of Gen. Mansfield," at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. 11 am. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/anti |
| 31 |
MD |
Special program "The Impact of the Civil War in Howard County," at the B&O Railroad Museum: Ellicott City Station in Ellicott City. 11 am and 4 pm. 1 pm guided tour of the HO model train layout with Civil War sites. Free with museum admission. www.borail.org |
| 31 |
MD |
Living history and special programs at the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore. Special tours of the "The War Came by Train" exhibit at 10 am and 4 pm. Clara Barton living history at noon. Free with museum admission. www.borail.org |
| 31 |
MD |
Corbit's Charge Civil War Ball in Westminster. Period music and dancing. $20. Proceeds benefit the annual June commemoration event. 410-857-9072. |
31
|
VA |
Walking tour, "Freedom's Fortress in the Spring of 1862," ranger-guided tour of Fort Monroe National Monument in Hampton. Begins East Gate, near beach parking area. 10:30 am and 2 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/fomr |
| 31 |
VA |
Symposium, "Archaeology of the Civil War," at the James Lee Center in rhe Monroe Gymnasium, 2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church. Includes talks on Antietam and Fredericksburg as well as local sites. Day-long event begins 9:15 am. Free but seating limited. 703-534-3881 extension 404. |
| 31 |
VA |
Walking tour, "The Breakthrough," follows the 1865 Union breakthrough at Petersburg at Pamplin Historical Park. Begins pre-dawn. Fee charged. Reservations: www.pamplinpark.org or 804-861-2408. |
| 31 |
VA |
Grand opening of the Museum of the Confederacy/Appomattox. Activities all day. Free. www.moc.org. |
| 31 |
VA |
Walking tour, "Butler's Offensive at Point of Rocks," meets below main parking lot at Point of Rocks Park, 201 Enon Road, Chesterfield (south of Richmond). 10 am-noon. $8. Register: www.chesterfieldhistory.com. |
31-
April 1 |
VA |
Living history, "Southside Virginia Heritage Days," at Fork Inn, on US 460 in Sutherland (west of Petersburg). Camps and demonstrations plus tours of 1803 plantation house. 9 am-5 pm Saturday, 9 am-3 pm Sunday. www.petersburgarea.org |
31-
April 1 |
VA |
Living history, camps and demonstrations at Poplar Forest, Thomas Jefferson's retreat, 1542 Bateman Bridge Road, Forest. Reenactment of a Civil War family funeral 1:30 pm Sunday. Free with site admission. www.poplarforest.org |
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