| 1 |
VA |
Lecture and book signing, “The Bloody Shirt, Terror After Appomattox” by Stephen Budiansky, at the Library of Virginia in Richmond. Noon. Free. www.lva.lib.va.us or 804-692-3592. |
| 2 |
VA |
Walking tours, “Chaos in the Night: the Wounding of Stonewall Jackson,” at the Chancellorsville visitor center on Route 3 west of Fredericksburg. Tours begin at 8, 8:30 and 9 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/frsp or 540-373-6122. |
| 2-3 |
AL |
Living history, “Recall LaGrange Reenactment,” living history re-creation of the 1863 burning of LaGrange College. Encampments, demonstrations, skirmishes and more near Tuscumbia. 10 am-4 pm. Free. recall-lagrange.00me.com or 256-446-9324. |
| 3 |
LA |
Guided walking tour of the Mansfield battlefield at the Mansfield State Historic Site. 11 am and 2 pm. Free with park admission. 888-677-6267. |
| 3 |
MD |
Season opening of the Pry House Field Hospital Museum on the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. 11 am-5 pm. www.civilwarmedmuseum.org |
| 3 |
WV |
Living history and ranger programs, “The Eyes of the Army: The Cavalry Factor,” at the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. 11 am-4 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/hafe or 304-535-6029. |
| 3 |
VA |
Demonstrations of the medical care Stonewall Jackson received after his wounding at Chancellorsville at Ellwood near the intersection of US 3 and Route 20 west of Fredericksburg. Demonstrations at noon, 2 and 4 pm. Details, directions: www.fowb.org |
| 3 |
VA |
Bus tour, "Early Civil War Sites," leaving from Fort Ward in Alexandria. Includes the First Manassas battlefield and Ball's Bluff. Leaves 7:30 am. Registration by April 30. 703-838-4848 or www.fortward.org. |
| 3 |
VA |
Driving tour, “Fleetwood Hill” on the Brandy Station battlefield north of Culpeper. 10 am. $10. www.brandystationfoundation.com or 540-727-7718. |
| 3 |
VA |
Walking tour, “Jefferson Davis’s Richmond,” 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. |
| 3-4 |
AR |
Reenactment, Battle of Chalk Bluff, north of Piggott. 145th anniversary event located on the actual battle site. Living history and other activities each day. Battles at 2 pm each day. Camps open 9 am Saturday and 10 am Sunday. Free. 870-926-2985. |
| 3-4 |
TN |
Living history, “Nineteenth US Infantry,” programs and demonstrations at Stones River National Battlefield in Murfreesboro. Free. www.nps.gov/stri or 615- 893-9501. |
| 3-4 |
PA |
Living history, infantry camp and demonstrations at the Pennsylvania Memorial, artillery at Pitzer Woods and sharpshooters at Little Round Top in the Gettysburg National Military Park. Free. 717-334-1124 extension 431 or www.nps.gov/gett. |
| 3-4 |
AL |
Heritage Weekend at the Blountsville Historical Park, 2 miles north of Blounstville on Route 231 North. 9 am-5 pm. Free. 205-429-2338. |
| 3-4 |
MD |
Special Civil War medical programs at the Washington Monument State Park near Boonsboro. 10 am-3 pm. Parking fee. 301-432-8065. |
| 3-4 |
MD |
Spring open house at the Surratt House Museum in Clinton. Free admission. Noon-4 pm. www.surratt.org or 301–868–1121. |
| 3-4 |
MD |
Living history camps and exhibits Saturday. Music, house tours, childrens’ programs and demonstrations Sunday. All at the Captain Salem Avery House Museum, 1418 EW Shady Side Road in Shady Side. Grounds open 10 am-dusk Saturday, 11 am-4 pm Sunday. Saturday free, Sunday $3 or $10/family. Saturday evening Tavern Night (6-9:30 pm, $10). 410-867-4486. |
| 3-4 |
VA |
“Southern Grays,” Confederate living history at the Manassas National Battlefield. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/mana or 703-361-1339. |
| 3-4 |
VA |
Tours and living history, ranger-led walking and driving tours cover different phases of the Battle of Chancellorsville west of Fredericksburg near Route 3. Programs range from the opening shots to Jackson’s Flank Attack. Times and places: www.nps.gov/frsp or 540-373-6122. |
| 3-4 |
VA |
Reenactment, “Battle of Chancellorsville,” on Plank Road west of Fredericksburg Lectures, living history and more. Battles noon each day. Open 9 am-5 pm Saturday, 10 am-2 pm Sunday.$8 (good for both days) Parking locations, ticket information, complete schedule: www.spotsylvania.org. |
| 4 |
LA |
“Firepower!” demonstrations of Civil War muskets and artillery at the Port Hudson State Historic Site near Zachary. 1–3 pm. Free with park admission. 225-654-3775. |
| 4 |
PA |
Lecture, “Col. Frederick Boland, 72nd PA,” at the GAR Museum and Library, 4278 Griscom St, Philadelphia. 1:30 pm. Free (donations welcome). www.garmuslib.org or 215-289-6484. |
| 4 |
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. |
| 4 |
MD |
Battlefield hike, “Sunken Road,” at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. Begins at tour stop 9. 1:15 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/anti or 301-432-5124. |
| 6 |
DC |
Seminar, “Grant and Lee: A New Perspective,” at the S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW in Washington. A Smithsonian Resident Associate Program. 6:45 pm. $35/non-member. www.CivilWarStudies.org. |
| 6 |
NC |
Lecture, “Ocean Perspectives: Running the Blockade,” at the Cape Fear Museum in Wilmington. 6:30 pm. Free. Limited seating. Call for tickets 910-798-4362. |
| 9 |
WV |
Lecture, “The Death of Stonewall,” at the Beverly Heritage Center in Beverly. 7 pm. $10. 304-637-7424 or email richmt@richmountain.org. |
| 9 |
MD |
“Ladies Tea,” at the Gambrill Mansion on the Monocacy National Battlefield in Frederick. Focus on civilian life in the area. Tours and refreshments. www.nps.gov/mono or 301-662-3515. |
| 9 |
VA |
“Candlelight Tour of Stonewall Jackson’s Final Evening,” at the Stonewall Jackson Shrine, south of Fredericksburg. Take I-95 exit 118 and follow signs. 8 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/frsp or 540-373-6122. |
| 9-11 |
VA |
“Politics and Personalities: A Wilderness Battlefield Conference,” panel discussions, battlefield tour and more. Sponsored by the Friends of the Wilderness Battlefield. Email fowb@fowb.org for details. |
| 10 |
DE |
Tour, “Dover Divided – The Civil War,” at First State Heritage Park, 152 S State St, Dover. 2 pm. Free. 302-739-9194. |
| 10 |
MO |
Bus tour, "Battle of the Little Blue (part of the Battle of Westport)," begins at the Blue and Grey Book Shoppe, 106 Walnut, Independence. 9 am. $30. Reservations necessary. 816-478-7648 or littlebluebattlefield@comcast.net. |
| 10 |
WV |
“Heritage Day,” free admission, living history and more at the Belle Boyd House in Martinsburg. 304-267-4713 or www.bchs.org. |
| 10 |
NC |
Confederate Memorial Day at Fort Fisher State Historic Site near Wilmington. www.nchistoricsites.org/fisher or 910-458-5538. |
| 10 |
MD |
Special program, “Civil War Medicine at Sea,” at the USS Constellation in Baltimore Harbor. 2 pm. Free with admission. www.constellation.org or 410-539-1797. |
| 10 |
VA |
Mother’s Day Tea at Liberia Mansion in Manassas. Formal event for mothers and daughters in the former Confederate headquarters. 1 pm. $35. www.manassasmuseum.org or 703-368-1873. |
| 10 |
VA |
Lecture, "The Civil War in Loudoun – The Railroad Goes to War," at Claude Moore Park in Sterling. 10 am. $5. Reservations suggested. 571-258-3703. |
| 10 |
VA |
"The Blue and Gray Ball" benefits the John Singleton Mosby Museum Foundation. Music, living history and more at the Inn at Kelly's Ford near Remington. $90/person. Reservations by April 30: 540-347-0607. |
| 10 |
VA |
“Stonewall Jackson’s Last Breath,” program details his last day, at the Stonewall Jackson Shrine south of Fredericksburg. Take I-95 exit 118 and follow signs. 3:45 pm. Free www.nps.gov/frsp or 540-373-6122. |
| 10 |
VA |
Tours on the Spotsylvania Battlefield near Fredericksburg. Two-hour tour, “A Different Way of Fighting: Upton’s Attack on Doles’ Salient,” begins at 10 am at Tour Stop 2. “Bloody Angle” tours begin 1 and 4 pm at Stop 3. Free. www.nps.gov/frsp or 540-373-6122. |
| 10 |
VA |
Special program for mothers and daughters, “Hello Dolly: Dolls and Paper Dolls in the South,” at the Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond. $15/singles, $25/mother-daughter. 1 pm. Reservations: www.moc.org or 804-649-1861 extension 32. |
| 10-11 |
PA |
Living history, infantry camp and demonstrations at Spanger’s Spring, artillery at Pitzer Woods and the Pennsylvania Memorial in the Gettysburg National Military Park. Free. 717-334-1124 extension 431 or www.nps.gov/gett. |
| 11 |
VA |
"A Tribute to Civil War Mothers," by NPS ranger Greg Mertz at Ellwood near the intersection of US 3 and Route 20 west of Fredericksburg. Programs at 1 and 3 pm. Details, directions: www.fowb.org. |
| 11 |
VA |
Special two-hour tour, “The Struggle for the Bloody Angle,” on the Spotsylvania Battlefield near Fredericksburg. Begins at 1 pm at Tour Stop 3. Free. www.nps.gov/frsp or 540-373-6122. |
| 11-12 |
VA |
Living history, Civil War encampments and demonstrations, part of the Fort Clifton Arts, Music & Craft Festival in Colonial Heights (5501 Conduit Road). Free. Details, directions: www.colonial-heights.com/FortCliftonFestival.htm. |
| 12 |
GA |
Lecture, “Atlanta Campaign Artillery,” at the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park near Kennesaw. 7 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/kemo or 770-427-4686 extension 0. |
| 14-18 |
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. |
| 15 |
MO |
Lecture, "The Battle of Westport," at the Kansas City Public Library Plaza Branch, 4801 Main St. 6:30 pm. Free. 816-701-3407. |
| 15-18 |
VA |
Tour, “1864 Shenandoah Valley Campaign,” six major battlefields and a tour of Lexington are included in this event organized by Pamplin Historical Park in Petersburg. www.pamplinpark.org or 877-PAMPLIN. |
| 15-18 |
GA
TN |
Tour, "Chattanooga and Chickamauga," a Civil War Weekend tour. For details, see www.civilwarweekend.com or call 866-299-8687. |
| 16 |
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. |
| 16-17 |
PA |
Seminar, “Lincoln and his Era,” based in Chambersburg. www.chambersburg civilwarseminars.org or 717-264-7101. |
| 16-18 |
KY |
Reenactment, “Battle of Sacramento,” on the original 1861 battlefield near Sacramento. Friday evening living history, music; camps, demonstrations and more all weekend; battles each weekend afternoon. 270-736-5114 or www.battleofsac.com. |
| 17 |
TN |
Living history, Civil War demonstration at the Andrew Johnson Homestead in Greeneville. www.nps.gov/anjo or 423-638-3551. |
| 17 |
OK |
Living history, Civil War non-combat demonstrations at Honey Springs Battlefield near Checotah, Okla. 1–4 pm. Free. 918-473-5572 or www.honeysprings.org. |
| 17 |
MD |
Lecture, "The Civil War Came by Train," at the B&O Railroad Museum: Ellicott City." 2 pm. Free with admission. www.ecborail.org or 410-461-1945. |
| 17 |
MD |
Living history and multi-media presentation, “Voices from the Front and Homefront,” about a local family’s experience in the war at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick. 2 pm. www.civilwarmed.org or 301-695-1864. |
| 17 |
NC |
Living history, infantry and artillery demonstrations and encampments at the Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site near Fair Oaks. 10 am-4 pm. Free. 910-594-0789 or email bentonville@ncmail.net. |
| 17 |
NC |
Living history, “Civil War Maritime,” on the Chowan County Courthouse Green in Edenton. 10 am-4 pm. Free. 800-775-0111. |
| 17 |
GA |
Archaeological Day at the Pickett’s Mill Battlefield State Historic Site near Dallas. 10 am-4 pm. $3/adult. www.gastateparks.org/info/picketts or 770-443-7850. |
| 17 |
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. |
| 17 |
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. |
| 17 |
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. |
| 17 |
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. |
| 17 |
VA |
Bus tour, "North Anna and Cold Harbor," day-long tour begins at Lee Hall Mansion in Newport News, Va. 8 am. $45. Reservations: 757-888-3371. |
| 17 |
PA |
Living history, Civil War and Victorian programs at Bonham House in York. Opens 10 am. 717-848-1587 extension 232. |
| 17-18 |
MO |
Reenactment, "Stand of Colors: Reenacting the Missouri/Kansas Campaign of 1864," at Jerry Smith Park, 139th and Holmes, Kansas City. Saturday: battle scenarios and living history throughout the day with main battle at 2 pm; candlelight tour begins 7 pm. Sunday: living history throughout the day, battle at 1:30 pm, event closes 3 pm. www.standofcolors.com. |
| 17-18 |
MD |
Civil War living history at the Point Lookout State Park near Scotland. 11 am–4 pm Saturday and 11 am–3 pm Sunday. Park fee charged. 301-872-5688. |
| 17-18 |
PA |
Living history – camps and demonstrations – at the Royer Mansion located 5 miles south of Williamsburg on Route 866. Free, donations suggested. 814-695-8087 or www.blairhistory.org |
| 17-18 |
PA |
Living history, infantry camp and demonstrations at the Pennsylvania Memorial, artillery at Pitzer Woods and Spangler’s Spring in the Gettysburg National Military Park. Free. 717-334-1124 extension 431 or www.nps.gov/gett. |
| 17-18 |
GA |
Reenactment, “Battle of Resaca,” on part of the original battlefield (near I-75 exit 320). Camps, military and civilian demonstrations and battles at 2 pm each day. Camps open 9 am each day. $5. www.georgiadivision.org. |
| 17-18 |
WV |
Reenactment, “The Battle of Lewisburg,” camps, demonstrations, tours, 4 pm Saturday street skirmish, Saturday night lantern tour, 2 pm Sunday street battle reenactment in Lewisburg. Commemorates the 1862 battle here. www.battleoflewisburg.org or 800-833-2068. |
| 17-18 |
VA |
Reenactment, Battle at Fort Pocahontas on the James River, off Route 5 between Richmond and Williamsburg. Encampments, demonstrations, Saturday evening programs, tours of the fort and battles at 1 pm each day. $10/adults each day. www.fortpocahontas.org or 804-829-9722. |
| 17-18 |
VA |
Reenactment, annual Battle of New Market, on the historic battlefield in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. Camps open 9 am-5 pm. Battles and other demonstrations each day. Fee charged. 866-515-1864 or www.vmi.edu/newmarket. |
| 18 |
CA |
Living history, camps, military demonstrations and skirmishes at 10:30 am and 1 pm at Fort Tejon State Historic Park near Lebec. $5/adult. www.forttejon.org or 661-248-6692. |
| 18 |
OK |
Living history, non-combat military roles during the Civil War at the Honey Springs Battlefield near Checotah. 1-4 pm. Free. www.honeysprings.org or 918-473-5572. |
| 20 |
NC |
Confederate Memorial Day observance with living history at Bennett Place State Historic Site in Durham NC. 5:30 pm. Free. 919-383-4345 or email bennett@ncmail.net. |
| 22 |
MO |
Film, "Lincoln and the War Within," at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum in Independence. 7 pm. Free. trumanlibrary.org. |
| 22 |
VA |
Lecture, "Lee and the Historians in the Age of the Anti-Hero," at the Virginia Historical Society in Richmond. Noon. Free with admission. www.vahistorical.org or 803-359-4901. |
| 23-24 |
AL |
Reenactment at the Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park near McCalla. Music, encampments, demonstrations and battles (2 pm) each day. Camps open 9 am-3 pm. $5/adults. www.tannehill.org or 205-477-5711. |
| 23-25 |
DE |
Civil War encampment and demonstrations are part of the Seaford Heritage Weekend at the Governor Ross Plantation, North Pine Street Extended, Seaford. Battles weekend afternoons. Free. www.seafordchamber.com/ heritage.html or 410-829-7060. |
| 23-25 |
KY |
Living history, “Bushwacking on the Russell Fork,” demonstrations and ladies’ tea in Elkhorn City. 11 am-6 pm. 606-754-7150. |
| 23-26 |
GA |
Special tours of the Chickamauga battlefield. Ranger-led car-caravan tours at 10 am and 1:30 pm More info: nps.gov/chch. |
| 24 |
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. |
| 24 |
NC |
Memorial Day observance with Union living history at Bennett Place State Historic Site in Durham NC. Free. 919-383-4345 or email bennett@ncmail.net. |
| 24 |
GA |
“Civil War Medicine,” at the A.H. Stephens Historic Park near Crawfordville. 11 am-2 pm. $3/adults. 706-456-2602. |
| 24 |
GA |
Living history, military encampment and demonstrations at Fort McAllister near Richmond Hill. 10 am-5 pm. $4 adults. 912-727-2339. |
| 24 |
GA |
Special events at the Chickamauga Battlefield. “Pyramids” tour at 2 pm; living history talks at 9:30, 10:15, 11 and 11:45 am and 1:30, 2:15, 3 and 3:45 pm. nps.gov/chch. |
| 24 |
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. |
| 24 |
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. |
| 24 |
VA |
"Civil War Telegraphy" at the Petersburg National Battlefield. Free program with park admission. www.nps.gov/pete or 804-732-3531 extension 202. |
| 24 |
VA |
"Who Will Defend Us?" Visitors are invited to become members of the Petersburg militia at the Modern Central Park, South Sycamore Street in Peterburg. Programs at 11 and 11:45 am, 1:30, 2:15, 3 and 3:45 pm. 804-732-3531 extension 205. |
| 24 |
VA |
Walking tour, "A Pedestrian's View of Confederate Richmond," 90-minute tour of the Confederate capital with Robert E.L. Krick. Begins at the Virginia Holocaust Museum, 2000 E. Cary St. Sonsored by the Museum of the Confederacy. 1 pm. $10. www.moc.org or 804-649-1861. |
| 24 |
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. |
| 24 |
VA |
Music and special program, "The Last Days of Stonewall Jackson," at Ellwood near the intersection of US 3 and Route 20 west of Fredericksburg. Demonstrations at noon, 2 pm and 4 pm. Details, directions: www.fowb.org. |
| 24 |
VA |
Luminaria and Memorial Day program at the Fredericksburg National Cemetery. Special program at 1 pm. Candles burning that evening for the more than 15,000 soldiers buried here. 8-11 pm. Expect large crowds. Rain date May 25. Free. www.nps.gov/frsp or 540-373-6122. |
| 24 |
VA |
Medical demonstrations and more at Ellwood on the Wilderness Battlefield near the intersection of Routes 3 and 20 west of Fredericksburg. www.nps.gov/frsp or 540-373-6122. |
| 24 |
DC-VA |
Tour, “First Battle of Manassas,” with Ed Bearss leaves from Air and Space Museum. A Smithsonian Resident Associate Program. 8 am. $135/non-members. www.CivilWarStudies.org. |
| 24 |
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. |
| 24-25 |
VA |
Living history, Civil War encampment and demonstrations at Ferry Farm, George Washington's boyhood home across the river from downtown Fredericksburg. 10 am-4 pm Saturday, 10 am-1 pm Sunday. Free with admission. www.kenmore.org or 540-373-3381. |
| 24-25 |
VA |
Living history, “Civil War Weekend” at the Yorktown Battlefield. Encampment, demonstrations and Confederate field hospital. Free with park admission. 757-898-2410 or www.nps.gov/colo. |
| 24-25 |
VA |
Living history, “14th Brooklyn Militia, 1861,” Union infantry at the Manassas National Battlefield. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/mana or 703-361-1339. |
| 24-25 |
WV |
Special programs, living history and exhibits, “Defend and Protect: Arming America’s Soldiers,” highlighting the Harpers Ferry Armory 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 |
“Civil War Weekend” with camps, demonstrations, lantern tours and more at Mountwood Park, 1014 Volcano Road, Waverly. 9 am-9 pm Saturday, 10 am-3 pm Sunday. www.mountwoodpark.org or 304-679-3611. |
| 24-25 |
GA |
Living history with cannon firings and other demonstrations opens the summer season at the Fort Pulaski National Monument near Savannah. 9 am–7 pm. $3/adult. Details: www.nps.gov/fopu or 912-786-5787. |
| 24-25 |
PA |
Living history, infantry camp and demonstrations at Meade’s Headquarters and Spangler’s Spring in the Gettysburg National Military Park. Free. 717-334-1124 extension 431 or www.nps.gov/gett. |
| 25 |
LA |
Tour and salute followed by weapons demonstration at Port Hudson State Historic Site near Zachary. 10 am. 225-654-3775. |
| 25 |
VA |
Walking tour of the Confederate campsite and Freedman’s Farm at Montpelier, the home of President James Madison near Orange. 2 pm. Free with admission. www.montpelier.org or 540-672-9272. |
| 25 |
VA |
Lecture, “The Atlanta Campaign,” at the Graffiti House on the Brandy Station battlefield north of Culpeper. 2 pm. $5. www.brandystationfoundation.com or 540-727-7718. |
| 25 |
TN |
Memorial Day service at Stones River National Battlefield in Murfreesboro. Free. www.nps.gov/stri or 615- 893-9501. |
| 25 |
DC-VA |
Tour, “Dranesville, Ball’s Bluff and Monocacy,” with Ed Bearss leaves from Air and Space Museum. A Smithsonian Resident Associate Program. 8:30 am. $145/non-members. www.CivilWarStudies.org. |
| 26 |
KY |
Memorial Day Observances at the Mill Springs National Cemetery (11 am) and Zollicoffer Park (12:30 pm) on the Mill Springs battlefield near Nancy. www.millsprings.net or 606-636-4045. |
| 26 |
PA |
Memorial Day observance, annual parade and ceremony at the Soldiers’ National Cemetery. Parade begins 2 pm. 717-334-1124 extension 431 or www.nps.gov/gett. |
| 26 |
AR |
Memorial Day Tribute, music and address, at the Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park in Prairie Grove. 5-7 pm. Free. 479-846-2990. |
| 26 |
VA |
Memorial Day program at the Fort Harrison National Cemetery near Richmond. Noon. Free. 804-226-1981 extension 30 or www.nps.gov/rich. |
| 28-31 |
VA |
Shenandoah Valley Civil War Conference and Tour in Winchester. A Civil War Education Association event. Details: www.cwea.net or 800-298-1861. |
| 29 |
MO |
Film, "Glory," at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum in Independence. 7 pm. Free. trumanlibrary.org. |
| 29 |
NC |
Special program on “Underwater Archaeology,” including the Monitor and other North Carolina explorations, at the Museum of the Cape Fear in Fayetteville. 7 pm. Free. 910-486-1330. |
| 29 |
MD |
Lecture, “Researching the Civil War,” at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick. Noon. www.civilwarmed.org or 301-695-1864. |
| 29-June 1 |
WV |
Reenactment, “Blue and Gray Reunion,” in Philippi. Parade 7 pm Friday with activities all weekend, Civil War Ball, ladies’ tea at Adaland Mansion. Battles at 2 pm Saturday and Sunday. Much more. 304-457-4265. |
| 29-June 1 |
PA |
Tour, "Gettysburg," a Civil War Weekend tour. www.civilwarweekend.com or 866-299-8687. |
| 30 |
TN |
Memorial Day service at the Andrew Johnson National Cemetery. Time TBA. Free. www.nps.gov/anjo or 423-638-3551. |
| 30-June 1 |
DC-VA |
Tour, “Averasboro and Bentonville,” with Ed Bearss. A Smithsonian Resident Associate Program. $468/non-members. www.CivilWarStudies.org or 202-633-3030. |
| 31 |
KS |
Anniversary commemoration, Battle of Black Jack, near Baldwin City. Period music, tours of the battlefield and more. Free admission but supper is $15 at gate. 4:30–8:30 pm. Details, directions: info@blackjackbattlefield.org. |
| 31 |
WV |
Living history, camps, demonstrations including Irish Road Bowling, food and more at Fort Hill in Petersburg. 10 am-10 pm. $5/person, proceeds to fort restoration. www.forthillmotel.com or 304-257-4717 or 202-387-1680. |
| 31 |
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. |
| 31 |
VA |
Living history, “Civil War Camp Day,” military and civilian demonstrations at Fort Ward in Alexandria. 10 am-5 pm. $2/adults. Reservations: 703-838-4848. |
| 31-June 1 |
PA |
Living history, infantry camp and demonstrations at the Pennsylvania Memorial and Spangler’s Spring and Pitzer Woods in the Gettysburg National Military Park. Free. 717-334-1124 extension 431 or www.nps.gov/gett. |
| 31-June 1 |
VA |
Living history, military demonstrations and guided tours commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of Cold Harbor, part of the Richmond National Battlefield Park. Concert and candlelight tours Saturday evening. Saturday 10 am-5 pm; Sunday 10 am-4 pm. Free. 804-226-1981 extension 30 or www.nps.gov/rich. |
| 31-June 1 |
VA |
Living history, Civil War Confederate hospital reenactment at the Exchange Hotel in Gordonsville. Medical demonstrations, encampment and more. Details www.hgiexchange.org or 540-672-4482. |
