| 1 |
30-Jun-2008 Walking tour, “Bloody Dawn: Fairview in the Maelstrom,” meets at Stop 10 on the Chancellorsville battlefield west of Fredericksburg. 7 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/frsp or 540-373-6122. |
| 2 |
Lecture, “Sharpshooter,” at Port Hudson State Historic Site near Jackson. 1 pm. Free with park admission. 888-677-3400. |
| 2 |
AL |
Special event, “Battle of Mobile Commemorative Day,” at Fort Gaines on Dauphin Island. Cannon salutes followed by 30-Jun-2008.dauphinisland.org">www.dauphinisland.org or 251-861-6992. |
| 2 |
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. |
| 2 |
DE |
“Civil War Cooking, “special program at Fort Delaware State Park near Delaware City. $5. www.visitthefort.com or 302-834-7941. |
| 2 |
DC
MD |
Tour, "The Civil War Battle of South Mountain," with Ed Bearss. A Smithsonian Associates event. Leaves Washington 7:30 am. www.CivilWarStudies.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 |
PA |
“Candlelight at Christ Church – Songs and Stories of a Civil War Hospital,” at Christ Lutheran Church in Gettysburg 7:30 pm. www.christgettysburg.org/candlelight. |
| 2-3 |
WV |
“I Will Follow Them to the Death: Sheridan’s Soldiers 1864,” military and civilian programs at the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. 11 am-4 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/hafe or 304-535-6029. |
| 2-3 |
PA |
Living history, infantry camp and demonstrations at the Pennsylvania Memorial in the Gettysburg National Military Park. Free. 717-334-1124 extension 431 or www.nps.gov/gett. |
| 2-3 |
GA |
Living history, “Common Soldier” at the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park near Kennesaw Free. 770-427-4686 extension 0 or www.nps.gov/kemo. |
| 2-3 |
GA |
“Cool History,” themed programs examine various aspects of Civil War naval history at the National Civil War Naval Museum at Port Columbus. www.portcolumbus.org or 706-327-9798. |
| 2-3 |
MD |
Living history, "Signal Corps Weekend," at the Pry House Field Hospital Museum (Antietam battlefield) and the South Mountain State Battlefield. Displays, talks and demonstrations of Civil War communication. 11 am-5 pm. www.civilwarmed.org or 301-416-2395. |
| 2-3 |
MD |
“The Confederate Occupation of Frederick in 1862.” Living history and ranger programs at the Monocacy National Battlefield in Frederick. Free. www.nps.gov/mono or 301-662-3515. |
| 3 |
Living history, Civil War weapons demonstrations at Port Hudson State Historic Site near Jackson. 1-3 pm. Free with park admission. 888-677-3400. |
| 3 |
DC
MD |
Tour, "The Battle of Antietam," with Ed Bearss. A Smithsonian Associates event. Leaves Washington 7:30 am. www.CivilWarStudies.org. |
| 3 |
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. |
| 3 |
VA |
Walking tour, Virginia State Capitol and grounds (Richmond) during the Civil War. Begins at the Bank Street entrance to the Capitol. 2 pm. Free. 804-771-2145 or www.nps.gov/rich. |
| 3 |
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. |
| 3 |
PA |
Tour, "Gettysburg and Beyond: Laurel Hill's Civil War," at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia. 2 pm. $15. www.thelaurelhillcemetery.org or 215-228-8200. |
| 3 |
PA |
Lecture, “How Grant Won and Lee Lost 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. |
| 4 |
DC |
Lecture, "The Inner World of Abraham Lincoln," at the S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 6:45 pm. $30. www.CivilWarStudies.org. |
| 5 |
GA |
Walking tour, Cheatham Hill,” at the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park near Kennesaw. 11 am and 1 pm. Free. 770-427-4686 extension 0 or www.nps.gov/kemo. |
| 7 |
MD |
Lecture, “Flags of the Civil War,” at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick. 7:30 pm. Free. Seating is limited. www.civilwarmed.org or 301-695-1864. |
| 8 |
VA |
Walking tour, “Lens on History: The Photography of the Sunken Road,” on the Fredericksburg battlefield. 7 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/frsp or 540-373-6122. |
| 9 |
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. |
| 9 |
DE |
Tours, “Behind the Scenes at Fort Delaware,” how the restoration work is going. $5. www.visitthefort.com or 302-834-7941. |
| 9 |
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. |
| 9 |
PA |
“Candlelight at Christ Church – Songs and Stories of a Civil War Hospital,” at Christ Lutheran Church in Gettysburg 7:30 pm. www.christgettysburg.org/candlelight. |
| 9 |
VA |
Walk and talk, “Laboring on the Homefront,” expanding roles of blacks and women during the war,” begins at the Tredegar Visitor Center in Richmond. 2 pm. Free. 804-771-2145 or www.nps.gov/rich. |
| 9 |
VA |
Driving tour, “Kelly’s Ford & Stevensburg” on the Brandy Station battlefield north of Culpeper. 10 am. $10. www.brandystationfoundation.com or 540-727-7718. |
| 9-10 |
NY |
Reenactment, "Pierce Creek 2008" in Binghamton. Military and civilian living history and demonstrations, including marines and a gunboat, with battles each day. Barn dance, ladies tea, music and much more. Details, directions: www.piercecreek.com. |
| 9-10 |
VA |
Tour, “Stonewall Jackson’s Great Train Robbery,” includes sites in the Shenandoah Valley, Harpers Ferry. Based in Winchester. A Civil War Education Association event. www.cwea.net or 800-298-1861. |
| 9-10 |
MO |
Living history and anniversary activities at the Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield near Springfield. Military demonstrations all weekend. Ceremony 10 am Sunday. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/wicr or 417-732-2662 extension 225. |
| 9-10 |
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. |
| 9-10 |
MD |
Living history, Signal Corps demonstrations at Washington Monument State Park near Boonsboro. Parking fee. 301-432-8065. |
| 9-10 |
MD |
“Technology of War Weekend,” at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. Begins at the visitor center. 1:15 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/anti or 301-432-5124. |
| 9-10 |
GA |
Living history, “Common Soldier” at the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park near Kennesaw. 11 am, noon, 2 pm, and 3 pm. Free. 770-427-4686 extension 0 or www.nps.gov/kemo. |
| 9-10 |
PA |
Living history, artillery camp and demonstrations at the Pennsylvania Memorial and infantry at Pitzer Woods in the Gettysburg National Military Park. Free. 717-334-1124 extension 431 or www.nps.gov/gett. |
| 9-10 |
PA |
Living history, infantry encampment at the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg. 10 am-5 pm Saturday, noon-4 pm Sunday. www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org or 866-258-4729. |
| 14 |
MD |
Lecture, “Technology of the Civil War Era,” at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick. 7:30 pm. Free. Seating is limited. www.civilwarmed.org or 301-695-1864. |
| 15 |
DE |
“Candlelight Ghost Tour” at Fort Delaware State Park near Delaware City. 6:30 pm. $16. Reservations: 302-834-7941. Park info: www.visitthefort.com. |
| 15 |
VA |
Walking tour, “Beyond the Big House: Slaves and Slavery at Chatham,” Union headquarters mansion across the river from Fredericksburg. 7 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/frsp or 540-373-6122. |
| 15 |
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. |
| 15-17 |
IA |
Reenactment and living history in East Park in Mason City. Camp tours open 4 pm Friday and 9 am Saturday and Sunday. Concert Friday night. Living history and demonstrations all weekend. Night firing Saturday night. Battles at 3 pm Saturday and 1:30 pm Sunday. www.civilwariowa.org. |
| 16 |
GA |
Lectures, “Civil War Medicine” 11 am; “Women in the Civil War” noon; “Mountain Top Talk” 2:10 pm; and “Sherman’s March through Georgia” 3 pm. The Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park near Kennesaw. Free. 770-427-4686 extension 0 or www.nps.gov/kemo. |
| 16 |
GA |
Tour, guided battlefield tour at the Pickett’s Mill Battlefield State Historic Site near Dallas. 2-4 pm. $3/adult. www.gastateparks.org/info/picketts or 770-443-7850. |
| 16 |
AR |
Living history and skirmish at the Mammoth Spring State Park. Camps and demonstrations 9:30 am-3 pm. Skirmish at 2 pm. Free. 870-625-7364 or email mammothspring@arkansas.com. |
| 16 |
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. |
| 16 |
NC |
Civil War Movie, "Red Badge of Courage," at Bennett Place State Historic Site in Durham NC. 5:30 pm. Free. 919-383-4345 or email bennett@ncmail.net. |
| 16 |
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. |
| 16 |
VA |
Walk and talk, “A Soldier’s Fate in Belle Isle Prison,” begins at the Tredegar Visitor Center in Richmond. 2 pm. Free. 804-771-2145 or www.nps.gov/rich. |
| 16 |
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.shenandoah museum.org or 888-556-5799. |
| 16 |
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. |
| 16-17 |
WV |
“A Summer of Fire: Harpers Ferry 1862,” civilian and military programs at the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. 11 am-5 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/hafe or 304-535-6029. |
| 16-17 |
PA |
Living history, medical camp and demonstrations at the Pennsylvania Memorial and artillery at Pitzer Woods in the Gettysburg National Military Park. Free. 717-334-1124 extension 431 or www.nps.gov/gett. |
| 16-17 |
PA |
Living history, infantry encampment at the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg. 10 am-5 pm Saturday, noon-4 pm Sunday. www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org or 866-258-4729. |
| 16-17 |
MD |
Living history, Union and Confederate infantry demonstration and camps at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/anti or 301-432-5124. |
| 16-17 |
VA |
Reenactment, Battle of Saltville, living history camps, demonstrations, church service and more on the west outskirts of Saltville. Camps open 10 am. Battles at 2 pm each day. $5. www.saltville.org or 276-496-5342. |
| 16-17 |
VA |
Living history and other activities at several locations in Fredericksburg including NPS sites. www.nps.gov/frsp, 540-373-6122 or www.visitfred.com. |
| 17 |
GA |
Living history, artillery demonstrations at the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park near Kennesaw. 11 am, noon, 2 pm, and 3 pm. Free. 770-427-4686 extension 0 or www.nps.gov/kemo. |
| 19 |
GA |
Walking tour, Cheatham Hill,” at the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park near Kennesaw. 11 am and 1 pm. Free. 770-427-4686 extension 0 or www.nps.gov/kemo. |
| 20 |
DE |
“Help Find a Key to Delaware’s History.” Join archaeologists at Fort Delaware State Park near Delaware City. www.visitthefort.com or 302-834-7941. |
| 21 |
MD |
Lecture, “Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address,” at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick. 7:30 pm. Free. Seating is limited. www.civilwarmed.org or 301-695-1864. |
| 22 |
DE |
“Candlelight Ghost Tour” at Fort Delaware State Park near Delaware City. 6:30 pm. $16. Reservations: 302-834-7941. Park info: www.visitthefort.com. |
| 23 |
VA |
Walk and talk, “Tredegar Iron Works,” begins at the Tredegar Visitor Center in Richmond. 2 pm. Free. 804-771-2145 or www.nps.gov/rich. |
| 23 |
VA |
Driving tour, “Fleetwood Hill” on the Brandy Station battlefield north of Culpeper. 10 am. $10. www.brandystationfoundation.com or 540-727-7718. |
| 23 |
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. |
| 23 |
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. |
| 23 |
PA |
“Annual Civil War Music Muster,” brass bands, fife and drum and more at the Gettysburg National Military Park. Free. 717-334-1124 extension 431 or www.nps.gov/gett. |
| 23 |
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. |
| 23-24 |
NC |
Living history, "Soldiers of the Old North State," visit Confederate soldiers at Bennett Place State Historic Site in Durham NC. 5:30 pm. Free. 919-383-4345 or email bennett@ncmail.net. |
| 23-24 |
GA |
Living history, “Common Soldier,” at the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park near Kennesaw. 11 am, noon, 2 pm, and 3 pm. Free. 770-427-4686 extension 0 or www.nps.gov/kemo. |
| 23-24 |
MD |
Living history, Confederate camp at the Pry House Field Hospital Museum on the Antietam battlefield. 11 am-5 pm. www.civilwarmed.org or 301-416-2395. |
| 23-24 |
VA |
Tour, car-caravan, ranger-led tour of the Battles of Reams Station and Weldon Railroad. Begins at Poplar Grove Cemetery near Petersburg. Free. Details: www.nps.gov/pete or 804-265-8244. |
| 23-24 |
PA |
Living history, infantry camp and demonstrations at Spangler’s Spring, the Pennsylvania Memorial and Pitzer Woods in the Gettysburg National Military Park. Free. 717-334-1124 extension 431 or www.nps.gov/gett. |
| 23-24 |
WV |
“Miners and Sappers: The US Engineer Corps,” at the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. 11 am-4 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/hafe or 304-535-6029. |
| 24 |
GA |
Walking tour, “Cheatham Hill,” at the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park near Kennesaw. 11 am and 1 pm. Free. 770-427-4686 extension 0 or www.nps.gov/kemo. |
| 28 |
MD |
Lecture, “Civil War Quilting,” at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick. 7:30 pm. Free. Seating is limited. www.civilwarmed.org or 301-695-1864. |
| 28 |
NC |
Special program, “Arsenal Archaeology,” explores the remains of the North Carolina Arsenal at the Museum of the Cape Fear in Fayetteville. 7 pm. Free. 910-486-1330. |
| 30 |
DC
VA |
Tour, "Lee's Retreat: Petersburg to Appomattox," with Ed Bearss. A Smithsonian Associates event. Leaves Washington 7 am. www.CivilWarStudies.org. |
| 30 |
VA |
Van tour, “Campaign of Second Manassas,” includes Catlett and Bristoe stations, Manassas Junction, and the Manassas National Battlefield Park. $80. Reservations: 703-365-7895. |
| 30 |
GA |
Guided Hike of the Kennesaw Mountain at the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park near Kennesaw. 1 pm. Free. 770-427-4686 extension 0 or www.nps.gov/kemo. |
| 30 |
GA |
Living history including civilian and military demonstrations, children’s games and more at Fort McAllister near Richmond Hill. 10 am-4 pm. $4/adult. 912-727-2339. |
| 30 |
GA |
Living history, civilian homefront camps and demonstrations at the Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site near Fitzgerald. 9 am-5 pm. $3/adult. 229-831-2335. |
| 30 |
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. |
| 30-31 |
MD |
Living history, “The United States Sanitary Commission at Antietam,” at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/anti or 301-432-5124. |
| 30-31 |
TN |
Living history, “Fighting for Home and Hearth,” Confederate infantry program at Stones River National Battlefield in Murfreesboro. Free. www.nps.gov/stri or 615- 893-9501. |
| 30-31 |
GA |
Living history, “Blue and Gray,” marks the end of the summer season at the Fort Pulaski National Monument near Savannah. Military demonstrations and drills 10 am-4 pm. Civil War baseball game 11 am. $3/adult. www.nps.gov/fopu or 912-786-5787. |
| 30-31 |
AL |
Reenactment, “Battle of Decatur,” at Point Mallard Park near Decatur. More info: www.decaturcvb.org or 800-524-6181. |
| 30-31 |
VA |
Living history and other programs, "Anniversary of Second Manassas," at the Manassas National Battlefield Park. Artillery and infantry camps, ranger programs and more. Free with admission. www.nps.gov/mana or 703-361-1339. |
| 30-31 |
VA |
Living history, “Meet General and Mrs. Grant,” at Grant’s Headquarters at City Point (Hopewell).. Free. www.nps.gov/pete or 804-732-3531 extension 200. |
| 30-Sept 1 |
AR |
Living history during a “Clothesline Fair” with sales, music and more at the Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park in Prairie Grove. $4 parking fee. 479-846-2990. |
| 30-Sept 1 |
PA |
Living history, artillery camp and demonstrations at Pitzer Woods in the Gettysburg National Military Park. Free. 717-334-1124 extension 431 or www.nps.gov/gett. |
| 31 |
GA |
Living history, artillery demonstrations at the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park near Kennesaw. 11 am, noon, 2 pm, and 3 pm. Free. 770-427-4686 extension 0 or www.nps.gov/kemo. |
| 31 |
VA |
Lecture, “Cavalry Fights in Fauquier County,” at the Graffiti House on the Brandy Station battlefield north of Culpeper. 2 pm. $5. www.brandystationfoundation.com or 540-727-7718. |
