| 1 |
VA |
"In the Shadow of the Baobab Tree: Folktales from the Civil War Era," African-American program at the Museum of the Confederacy in Appomattox. 1 pm. Free with museum admission. www.moc.org |
| 1 |
MD |
Walking tour, "National Cemetery," at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. 7 pm. www.nps.gov/anti |
| 2 |
MD |
Discussion, "President Lincoln and President Obama," at the Calvert Library, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick. 7 pm. Free. calvert.lib.md.us/lincoln.html |
| 3 |
NC |
Civil War Symposium at the High Country Festival of the Book at the Meadowbrook Inn in Blowing Rock. 9 am-4 pm. $50 includes lunch. www.highcountryfestivalofthebook.com for presenter list, details. |
| 3 |
VA |
Lecture, book signing "Escape Across the Potomac," from Harpers Ferry in 1862, at the Loudoun Museum. 7 pm. $5. 703-777-7427. |
| 3 |
VA |
Premier performance and reception "Marching Through Culpeper," at Eastern View High School, 16332 Cyclone Way, Culpeper. 7:30 pm. Reception with Dr. James Robinson 5-7 pm at the Daniel Technology Center, 18121 Technology Drive, Culpeper. $95 covers all. Play $18/adult. Details: www.marchingthroughculpeperonstage.com |
| 3 |
VA |
Ranger program, "Stonewall Jackson's Shenandoah Valley Campaign: An Overview," at Belle Grove, 336 Belle Grove Road, Middletown. 7 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/cebe |
| 3 |
VA |
Walking tour, “The Bone Collectors,” NPS ranger-led tour begins at the Fredericksburg national park visitor center. 7 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/frsp or 540-373-6122. |
3-5
 |
MO |
Reenactment, "Battle of Kirksville," at the Kirksville Rotary Park, Mills Road and Highway 63 in Kirksville. Civil War stories and music Friday evening, living history camps 8 am-9 pm Saturday, 9 am-3:30 pm Sunday. Battles at 3 pm Saturday, 1 pm Sunday. www.mocivilwar150.com |
| 3-5 |
VA |
Reenactment, "The Battle of Second Manassas" at the Cedar Creek Battlefield near Middletown. Fee charged. www.cedarcreekbattlefield.org. |
| 4 |
AL |
Living history, "Battle of Mobile Bay Commemorative Day," at Fort Gaines on Dauphin Island near Mobile. Cannon salutes at 9:45 am, 12:45 pm and 3:45 pm. Talks and living history programs in between. 9 am-5 pm. www.dauphinisland.org |
| 4 |
GA |
"Inventing a New Navy," technological innovation during the Civil War , at the National Civil War Naval Museum in Columbus. www.portcolumbus.org |
| 4 |
TN |
Lantern tour, "Hallowed Ground: Stones River National Cemetery" at the Stones River National Battlefield in Murfreesboro. 7:15 and 7:30 pm. Free. Reservations (beginning the Monday before the program) are necessary: 615-893-9501. www.nps.gov/stri. |
| 4 |
MD |
Lecture and book signing, Dennis Frye and September Suspense: Lincoln's Union in Peril, at the Frederick Visitor Center, 151 S East St, Frederick. 11 am. Free. www.fredericktourism.org |
| 4 |
MD |
Panel Discussion, "Discovery of Special Orders 191," Lee's orders discovered by Union soldiers on the eve of the Battle of Antietam, at the Frederick visitor center, 151 S East St, Frederick. 1 pm. Free. Opening of related special exhbiit at the nearby Monocacy National Battlefield at 3 pm. www.nps.gov/mono |
| 4 |
MD |
Workshop, "How to Find Your Family's Civil War History," at the Calvert Library, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick. 10 am-noon. Free. calvert.lib.md.us/lincoln.html |
| 4 |
MD |
Lecture, "North Carolina Regiments at Antietam and the Maryland Campaign," at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. 2 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/anti |
| 4 |
NC |
Conference, "The Civil War in the Yadkin Valley," at the Iredell County Agricultural Center, 444 Bristol Drive, Statesville. 8 am–5 pm. $20 at door. Registration form: rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ncyadvha or 336-428-8471. |
| 4 |
NC |
Roundtable, "The Civil War in NC as Portrayed in Fiction," at the Zebulon Vance Birthplace State Historic Site in Weaverville. 2 pm. Free. 828-645-6706. |
| 4 |
PA |
"Songs and Stories of a Civil War Hospital," Civil War music and diary readings at Christ Church, 30 Chambersburg St, Gettysburg. 8 pm. Free. 717-334-5212. |
| 4 |
VA |
Walking tour, "Sabers and Spurs at Lewis Field," cavalry at Second Manassas, at the Manassas National Battlefield. Begins at Stop 11. 7 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/mana |
| 4 |
VA |
Walking tour, "Butler's Offensive at Point of Rocks," begins at Dodd Park, 201 Enon Church Road, Chester. 10 am-noon. $8. Register: www.chesterfieldhistory.com |
| 4 |
VA |
Living history, at Salubria (1757) near Culpeper. Camp and demonstrations on the grounds (free). Tours of the historic home. 11 am-5 pm. $10. www.germanna.org/salubria |
| 4 |
VA |
Living history tour, "City Point's Tom Sawyer," a kid's eye view of the City War at City Point (Hopewell), part of the Petersburg National Battlefield. 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/pete |
| 4 |
VA |
Walking tour of Civil War Culpeper. Begins at the Depot Visitor Center. 9:30-11:30 am. $10/adult. Reservations suggested. 540-825-9147. |
| 4 |
VA |
Luncheon talk with Dr. James Robertson at the Inn at Kelly's Ford, 16589 Edwards Shop Road, near Remington. 12;30 pm. Benefits Friends of the Cedar Mountain Battlefield. $40. Reservations: www.friendsofcedarmountain.org or 540-825-5549 (before 8 pm). |
| 4 |
VA |
Living history, "Cavaliers, Courage and Coffee," tales from the Mosby Heritage Area at the Burwell-Morgan Mill in Millwood. 7:30 pm. www.mosbyheritagearea.org. |
| 4-5 |
TN |
Living history, "The Slaughter Pen," camps and demonstrations stories at the Stones River National Battlefield. Free. www.np.sgov/stri |
| 4-5 |
WV |
Living history, "Union Garrison," at Fort Clinch State Park near Fernandia Beach. Camps and demonstrations 9 am-5 pm Saturday, 9 am-noon Sunday. $2. 904-277-7274. |
| 4-5 |
WV |
Living history, "Under Fire: The Battle of Boliver Heights 1862," at the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Firing demos at 1,2 and 3 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/hafe |
| 4-5 |
PA |
Reenactment, "Battle of Yellow House," at the Museums of Rural Life, 436 Walnut St, Girard. Camps and demonstrations all weekend, with battles. Candlelight tours ($5/adult) Saturday evening. Free for living history. www.eriecountyhistory.org |
| 4-5 |
PA |
Living history at Spangler's Spring and Pitzer Woods in the Gettysburg National Military Park. Free. www.nps.gov/gett |
| 4-5 |
PA |
Living history, "Federal Generals Corps," at the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg. 10 am-4 pm Saturday, noon-4 pm Sunday. www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org |
| 4-5 |
MD |
Living history, "Confederates Occupy Turner's Gap," at Dahlgren Chapel, Alt. Route 40 on South Mountain near Boonsboro. Camps and demonstrations Saturday 10 am-4 pm, Sunday 10 am-3 pm. Free. 301-791-4767. |
| 4-5 |
MD |
Living history, "Signal Corps Weekend," camp, talks and demonstrations at the Pry House Field Hospital Hospital Museum in Keedysville. 11 am-5 pm. www.civilwarmed.org or 301-695-1864. |
| 4-5 |
VA |
Bus Tour, "Confederates Invade the North! Robert E. Lee's Campaign of Second Manassas to Antietam." Two-day tour covers Second Manassas, Chantilly, South Mountain, Antietam and related sites. $325 with hotel, $250 without. Details, reservations: 703-367-7872. |
| 5 |
GA |
Walking tour, "Cheatham Hill," ranger-guided tour at the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. 11 am-1 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/kemo |
| 5 |
GA |
Living history, artillery demonstrations at the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park near Kennesaw. 11 am, noon, 2 pm and 3 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/kemo |
| 5 |
VA |
Book talk, "Stonewall Jackson & Winchester," at the Manassas Museum in Old Town Manassas. 2 pm. Free. www.manassasmuseum.org |
| 5 |
DC
PA |
Bus tour, "Three Decisive Days at Gettysburg: Day Three," with Ed Bearss. A Smithsonian tour. 8 am-7 pm. $171. Tickets: residentassociates.org (click Civil War). |
7
|
VA |
Tour, "General George McClellan's Civil War Headquarters at Harrison's Landing," special tour of Berkeley Plantation, 12602 Harrison Landing Road in Charles City. 9 am-11 am. Fee charged. Reservations required: 888-466-6018 or www.berkeleyplantation.com. |
| 8 |
VA |
Lunch talk, "The Battle of Second Manassas," at Baine's Books and Coffee, 205 Main St, Appomattox. 12:15 pm. Free. www.moc.org |
| 8 |
MD |
Walking tour, "National Cemetery," at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. 7 pm. www.nps.gov/anti |
| 9 |
MD |
Living history, "Clara Barton," at the Calvert Library, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick. 7 pm. Free. calvert.lib.md.us/lincoln.html |
9
|
VA |
Symposium, "Battle of Cedar Mountain," at the Daniel Technology Center, 18121 Technology Drive, Culpeper. Anniversary speakers highlight the battle and battlefield preservation. Begins 8:45 am. $45 includes lunch. Registration, info, email: lmml@comcast.net |
9
|
VA |
Walking tours, music, talks and living history, "An Evening on the Cedar Mountain Battlefield." Begins 6:30 pm on the battlefield south of Culpeper. $10/vehicle parking fee. www.friendsofcedarmountain.org. |
9
|
VA |
Living history, "Sewing Circle," life in the 1860s at the Bushong House on the New Market Battlefield State Park. 10 am-4 pm. Free with park admission. 866-515-1864. |
| 10 |
MO |
Anniversary commemoration of the Battle of Wilson's Creek at the Wilson's Creek National Battlefield near Springfield. 10 am. Free. www.nps.gov/wicr |
| 10 |
VA |
Car-caravan tour, "The Historic Long Meadow Farm," on the Cedar Creek battlefield. Begins Belle Grove, 336 Belle Grove Road, Middletown. 7 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/cebe |
| 10 |
VA |
“A Soldier’s Nightfall: A Campfire Program” meets at the Fredericksburg national park visitor center. 8 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/frsp or 540-373-6122. |
10-12
|
VA |
Living history, special anniversary camps, demonstrations and exhibits on the Cedar Mountain battlefield just off Route 15 south of Culpeper. 9 am-dusk each day. Free. friendsofcedarmountain.org |
11
|
VA |
Living history walking tours of historic Culpeper. 10 am-4 pm. Sponsored by the Culpeper Museum. www.culpepermuseum.com or 540-829-1749. |
| 11 |
VA |
Lecture, "Civil War Railroads," at the Museum of the Confederacy in Appomattox. 11 am and 2 pm. Free with museum admission. www.moc.org |
| 11 |
VA |
"Scarlett's Clothing was Hollywood Fiction: What Women Really Wore," special program at the Museum of the Confederacy in Appomattox. 11 am and 3 pm. Free with museum admission. www.moc.org |
| 11 |
VA |
Car-caravan tour, "Brandy Station Battlefield: Kelly's Ford & Stevensburg," begins 10 am at the Graffiti House in Brandy Station. $10. brandystationfoundation.org |
11
|
MD |
Lecture, "Frederick, One Vast Hospital," at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick. 2 pm. Free with museum admission. www.civilwarmed.org or 301-695-1864. |
| 11 |
MD |
Lecture, "Rhode Island Artillery, Cavalry and Infantry Units in the Antietam and the Maryland Campaign," at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. 2 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/anti |
| 11 |
MD |
Film, "Hollywood and the Civil War: The Red Badge of Courage," at the Surratt House Museum in Clinton. 6 pm. Free. Reservations: www.surratt.org. |
| 11 |
PA |
"Songs and Stories of a Civil War Hospital," Civil War music and diary readings at Christ Church, 30 Chambersburg St, Gettysburg. 8 pm. Free. 717-334-5212. |
| 11 |
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 |
| 11 |
NC |
"Exploring Fort Anderson," construction and significance of this Cape Fear fort at Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson in Winnabow. 10 am-4 pm. Free. 910-371-6613. |
| 11 |
NC |
Lecture, "‘They Fought Like Demons’ – Women Soldiers of the Civil War," special program at the CSS Neuse State Historic Site in Kinston. 2 pm. Free. 252-522-2091. |
| 11 |
NC |
Living history, "Child's Play: Toys and Games of the Civil War," at the Bentonville Battleground near Four Oaks. 10 am-4 pm. Free. 910-594-0789. |
| 11 |
NC |
Living history, exhibits and more, "Battleship 101: Blue and Gray Navies," at the Battleship USS North Carolina in Wilmington. 9 am-6 pm. Free with site admission. 910-251-5797. |
| 11 |
NC |
"Capitol Family Game Day," 1860s activities for entire family at the State Capitol, 1 E Edenton St, Raleigh. 10 am-1 pm Free. 919-733-4994. |
| 11 |
NC |
Lecture, "The Importance of the Battle of Roanoke Island," at the Outer Banks History Center in Manteo. 1 pm. Free. 252-473-2665. |
| 11 |
NC |
Lecture, "North Atlantic Blockading Squadron," at the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort. 3 pm. Free. www.ncmaritimemuseums.com. |
| 11 |
NC |
Talks, tours, "Spies, Signals and Secrets: Civil War Communication and Fort Fisher," at the Fort Fisher State Historic Site in Kure Beach. 4 pm. Free. 910-458-5538. |
11
|
MO |
Tours, "First Battle of Independence," battlefield tours include covered wagon tours of battlefield landmarks at 9 am, 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm. Chuck wagon tour (with barbeque) at 4:45 pm. $30/$40 adult. More info, reservations: www.pioneertrailsadventures.com |
| 11-12 |
MO |
Living history, "The Southern Soldier at Wilson's Creek," at the Wilson's Creek National Battlefield near Springfield. 11 am-4 pm. Free with entry fee. www.nps.gov/wicr |
11-12
|
MD |
Living history, "Before the Storm," programs focused on the civilians in the Sharpsburg area prior to the Battle of Antietam. Programs on the battlefield. in Sharpsburg and South Mountain. Includes artillery demonstrations. www.nps.gov/anti |
| 11-12 |
NC |
Living history, "War Comes to the Mountains: The Civil War in Western NC," camps and demonstrations, talks and book signings at the Gov. Zebulon Vance Birthplace in Weaverville. 10 am-4 pm Saturday and 1-4 pm Sunday. Free. 828-645-6706. |
| 11-12 |
NC |
Living history and book talks, "Authors of North Carolina and Tar Heel Soldiers," camps, demonstrations and book talks and signings at Bennett Place in Durham. 10 am-4 pm Saturday, 10 am-3 pm Sunday. Free. 919-383-4345. |
| 11-12 |
PA |
Living history, Confederate camp and demonstrations at the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg. 10 am-4 pm Saturday, noon-4 pm Sunday. www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org |
| 11-12 |
PA |
Living history at Pitzer Woods in the Gettysburg National Military Park. Free. www.nps.gov/gett |
| 11-12 |
VA |
Living history, "Digging the Dimmock Line," constructing the Confederate line at Petersburg at the Petersburg National Battlefield. 9 am-5 pm Saturday, 9 am-noon Sunday. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/pete |
| 13 |
NC |
Lecture, "Bringing in the Dead: The NC Civil War Atlas and Death Study," at the State Archives, 109 E Jones St, Raleigh. 10:30 am. Free. 919-807-7310. |
| 13-21 |
KS |
Living history, tours, talks and more during the annual "Civil War on the Western Frontier" in Lawrence. Details, schedule: www.visitlawrence.com |
| 15 |
MD |
Lecture, "The Story of John Wilkes Booth," at the Calvert Library, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick. 7 pm. Free. http://calvert.lib.md.us/lincoln.html |
| 15 |
MD |
Walking tour, "National Cemetery," at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. 7 pm. www.nps.gov/anti |
| 16 |
MO |
Lecture, "Kansas and Missouri Border War, 1854-1861," at the Midwest Genealogy Center, 3440 S Lee's Summit Road, Independence. 7 pm. Free. Registration: 816-252-7228. |
| 16 |
MO |
Living history talk, "Battle of Lone Jack," at the Mid-Continent Public Library, Lone Jack branch, 211 N. Bynum Road, Lone Jack. 7 pm. Free. 816-697-2528. |
17
|
VA |
Lunch talk, "The Long Hot Summer of 1862," at the Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond. Noon. Free. www.moc.org. |
| 17-18 |
KS |
Tours, talks and more commemorating the 1863 Quantrill Raid in Lawrence. Friday evening cemetery tour 8 pm (reservations 785-832-7920). Saturday walking tours 8:30 and 11 am. Concert 4 pm. Most events meet at Watkins Museum, 1047 Massachusetts St. 785-841-4109. |
| 17-18 |
PA |
Music, annual Civil War Music Muster in Gettysburg at the Gettysburg National Military Park visitor center and the Dobbin House Courtyard with evening concerts on the battlefield. Free. www.nps.gov/gett |
| 17-19 |
KY |
Living history, camps, demonstrations and skirmish at the Old Bardstown Village, 310 E Broadway, Bardstown. 10 am-5 pm. $4/adult. 800-638-4877. |
| 17-19 |
VA |
Living history and tours during the Civil War Weekend at Montpelier, home of James Madison, near Orange. Camps, demonstrations, skirmishes and tours of Confederate winter campsite on the grounds. Free with admission. www.montpelier.org or 540-672-2728. |
| 18 |
TN |
Lantern tour, "Hallowed Ground: Stones River National Cemetery" at the Stones River National Battlefield in Murfreesboro. 7 and 7:15 pm. Free. Reservations (beginning the Monday before the program) are necessary: 615-893-9501. Details: www.nps.gov/stri. |
18
|
VA |
Living history, parade, camps and demonstrations on Main Street in Orange commemorating the Aug 2, 1862, battle. 10:30 am-1:30 pm. Free. www.visitorangevirginia.com |
18
|
VA |
Bus tour, "Stonewall Jackson's Bold Sweep: Second Manassas," a tour of this critical movement to the Second Manassas battlefield, includes Marshall, Thoroughfare Gap and Bristoe Station. 8 am-5 pm. $85. Reservations: 703-367-7872. |
18
|
VA |
Walking tour, "War so Terrible: Richmond 1862," Begins at the Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond. 10:30 am. $9. More info, tickets: www.moc.org. |
18
|
VA |
Living history, "Civil War Blacksmith" at Historic Blenheim, 3610 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. 2 pm. Free. 703-591-0506. |
18
|
VA |
Living history, "Civil War Day" at the Winery at Bull Run, 15950 Lee Highway, Centreville, with music and book signings. 11 am-7 pm. www.wineryatbullrun.com |
18
|
VA |
"Burial Practices of the Civil War," ranger program at the Petersburg National Battlefield. 1 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/pete |
18
|
VA |
Living history, "Jacob Bushong's Birthday Party," life in the 1860s at the Bushong House on the New Market Battlefield State Park. 11 am-3:30 pm. Free with park admission. 866-515-1864. |
18
|
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. |
| 18 |
VA |
Boat tour, "Potomac River Blockade," includes surviving batteries that enforced the Confederate blockade (September 1861-March 1862). 10 am-1 pm. $30 includes lunch. Reservations: 703-792-4754. |
18-19
|
MO |
Reenactment, "Battle of Lone Jack," on the Lone Jack Battlefield, 301 S Bynum Road, Lone Jack. Candlelight tour, battles, camps and living history planned. www.historiclonejack.org. |
| 18-19 |
KS |
Walking tour, "John Brown Returns to Black Jack Battlefield," at the Black Jack Battlefield near Baldwin City. 1 pm. Free. www.blackjackbattlefield.org |
| 18-19 |
MN |
Living history, Civil War Weekend at Historic Fort Snelling in St. Paul. Military demonstrations and more. 10 am-5 pm. $11/adult. www.historicfortsnelling.org |
| 18-19 |
MD |
Living history, "Thunder on the Mountain," artillery demonstrations on South Mountain, Fox's Gap, Reno Monument Road, near Middletown. Firings at 11 am, 1 and 3 pm Saturday, 11 and 1 pm Sunday. Free. 301-791-4767. |
| 18-19 |
PA |
Living history, Confederate camp and demonstrations at the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg. 10 am-4 pm Saturday, noon-4 pm Sunday. nationalcivilwarmuseum.org |
| 18-19 |
PA |
Living history at Pitzer Woods and Spangler's Spring in the Gettysburg National Military Park. Free. www.nps.gov/gett |
| 18-19 |
NH |
Living history, camps, music and demonstrations at the New Hampshire Veterans Association property, Lakeside and New Hampshire avenues, Weirs Beach. www.theNHVA.org |
| 18-19 |
WV |
Reenactment, "Battle of Dry Creek," at the Greenbrier State Forest, White Sulphur Springs. Camps and living history all weekend. Tactical battle Saturday morning, Battle of Dry Creek 2 pm. www.battleofdrycreek.org |
| 18-19 |
VA |
Living history, "Civil War Weekend," at Sully Historic Site, 3650 Historic Sully Way, in Chantilly. Camps, music and civilian and military demonstrations. 10 am-4 pm Saturday, 10 am-3 pm Sunday. $9/adult. 703-437-1794. |
| 18-19 |
VA |
Reenactment, "Battles of Orange Court House and Cedar Mountain," at the Luray Valley Museum (Luray Caverns) in Luray. www.lurayreenactment.com. |
| 19 |
GA |
Living history, artillery demonstrations at the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (Cheatham Hill) near Kennesaw. 11 am, noon, 2 pm and 3 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/kemo |
| 19 |
MD |
Kayak tour, Civil War/Antietam Creek guided tour includes Burnside bridge and other battlefield landmarks. Price includes brunch. $110. 301-695-5177 or www.rivertrail.com |
| 19 |
MD |
Book talk, "Escape Across the Potomac," at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. 2 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/anti |
| 19 |
VA |
Anniversary commemoration of the Battle of the Weldon Railroad, ranger program at the Petersburg National Battlefield (Western Front Stop 3). 11 am and 3 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/pete |
| 20 |
iL |
Lecture, "Illinois Fights the Civil War," at the Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 Raymond Ave, Oak Lawn. 7 pm. Free. 708-422-4990. |
| 21 |
MO |
Living history, "Meet the Past: William Clarke Quantrill," at the Kansas City Public Library, Central Branch, 14 W 10th St, Kansas City. 6 pm. Free. 816-701-3400. |
| 21 |
SC |
Book Talk, "The 13th South Carolina Infantry," at the S.C. Archives and History Center, 8301 Parklane Road, Columbia. Noon. Free. 803-896-6196. |
| 22 |
iL |
Lecture, "Abraham Lincoln and the Triumph of an Anti-Slavery Nationalism," at the Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 Raymond Ave, Oak Lawn. 7 pm. Free. 708-422-4990. |
| 22 |
OH |
Lecture, "Living Like Kings: Soldiers from Southwest Ohio," at the Heritage Village Museum in Sharon Woods Park, Sharonville. 7 pm. Free. www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org |
| 22 |
MD |
Walking tour, "National Cemetery," at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. 7 pm. www.nps.gov/anti |
| 23 |
VA |
Fireside Stories at Ben Lomond: "With Fire in His Young Eye," the life of a soldier wounded at Second Manassas. Ben Lomond Historic Site, 10321 Sudley Manor Drive, Manassas. 6-7 pm. Free (donations welcome). 703-367-7872. |
24-26
|
VA |
Living history, tours and more at Liberia Plantation, Union headquarters, 8601 Portner Ave, Manassas. 9 am-8 pm Friday and Saturday and Sunday 9 am-4 pm. www.manassasmuseum.org |
24-26
|
VA |
Free admission and authors' tent at the Manassas Museum. www.manassasmuseum.org |
24-26
|
VA |
Commemoration of the Battle of Second Manassas in Old Town Manassas. Living history, tours of the Confederate Cemetery, lectures and tours of Liberia Plantation. Friday and Saturday bonfires. Blue and Gray Ball Saturday night. www.manassasbullrun.com |
| 24-27 |
MI
MD |
Bus tour, "Michigan at Antietam," originates in Michigan. Includes tours of the battlefield, Shepherdstown and visits to other Civil War sites in the area. More info, reservations: 734-946-7021. |
| 25 |
MO |
Kids’ program, "Untold Stories of the Battle of Wilson’s Creek," at various locations on the Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield. 9 am-4 pm. Free with park admission. 417-732-2662. |
| 25 |
AR |
Seminar, "A Divided Arkansas," at the Old State House Museum in Little Rock. Topics include political dissent in Confederate Arkansas and the origins of guerrilla warfare. Doors open 9 am. Free but registration needed before Aug. 22. 501-324-8641. |
| 25 |
NC |
Living history, "A Day in the Life of a Civil War Soldier," at the Bentonville Battleground near Four Oaks. 10 am-4 pm. Free. 910-594-0789. |
| 25 |
PA |
"High Tea with author of The Jennie Wade Story: A True and Complete Account of the Only Civilian Killed during the Battle of Gettysburg" on the Rupp House lawn, 451 Baltimore St, Gettysburg. 11:30 am–1 pm. $26.95. Tickets: 877-874-2478. |
25
|
MD |
Living history, "Crossing of the Potomac River," at Dickerson Regional Park, 20700 Martinsburg Road, Dickerson. Annual recreation of the Confederate crossing Sept 4-6, 1862, at White's Ford. 11:30 am-2:30 pm. Public invited. Reservations for meal ($11): 301-538-1232. |
| 25 |
MD |
Lecture, "Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War, Secession and Civil Liberties" at the Kepler Center Hagerstown Community College (11400 Robinhood Drive) in Hagerstown. 10 am. Free. www.hagerstowncc.edu |
| 25 |
VA
MD |
Bus tour, "Strategic Civil War Crossings of the Upper Potomac," includes actual foot crossing of the river. Tour begins 8:30 am 550 C St SW, Washington DC. A Smithsonian tour. $166. smithsonianassociates.org (click on Civil War). |
25
|
VA |
Lectures, "US Grant vs. Robert E. Lee" at 10 am and 1 pm; first-person Elizabeth Keckley at 11 am; and John Hennessy on "Bacchanalia, Battle and Escape, Jackson at Second Manassas" at 2 pm. All at the Candy Factory, 9419 Battle St, Manassas. Free. www.manassasbullrun.com |
25
|
VA |
Bus tour, "In the Steps of Stonewall Jackson: Prelude to Second Manassas," offered by the Manassas National Battlefield. $50 includes lunch. Reservations, more info: 703-361-6549 extension 2. |
25
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VA |
Luminary, "Anniversary of the Battle of Kettle Run," walking tour at the Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park, off Iron Brigade Unit Avenue in Bristow (near Manassas). 8-10 pm. $10. 703-366-3049. |
| 25 |
VA |
Car-caravan tour, "Brandy Station Battlefield: Fleetwood Hill," begins 10 am at the Graffiti House in Brandy Station. $10. brandystationfoundation.org |
| 25 |
VA |
Living history, tours, "Telegrams – Not Texts," a look at the "new" technology used during the war at the Dabbs House Museum, 3812 Nine Mile Road, near Richmond. 1-4 pm. Free. Details: this link. |
25-26
|
VA |
Living history and special tours, "Battle of Kettle Run," 150th anniversary commemoration of the Aug. 27, 1862, battle. Activities at the Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park, Iron Brigade Unit Ave, in Bristow. 11 am-4 pm Saturday, 11 am-3 pm Sunday. Free. 703-367-7872. |
25-26
|
VA |
Living history, tours, talks and music at Chapman/Beverley Mill Historic Site, 17504 Beverly Mill Road, Broad Run, on the Thoroughfare Gap battlefield. 10:30 am-3 pm Saturday, 11 am-3 pm Sunday. Free. 540-253-5888 or www.chapmansmill.org |
25-26
|
VA |
Living history, "Clara Barton at St. Mary of Sorrows and Fairfax Station," tending the wounded of Second Manassas, those sites in Fairfax Station. Service and luminary Friday night, living history, forums and music Saturday. Free. www.fairfax-station.org |
25-26
|
VA |
Tours, "War on the Home Front," at Oatlands Historic House and Gardens near Leesburg. 11 am and 1 pm Saturday, 1 pm Sunday. Fee charged. www.oatlands.org |
| 25-26 |
MD |
Living history, "Artillery at Antietam," camps and demonstrations at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/anti |
| 25-26 |
PA |
Living history, Confederate camp and demonstrations at the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg. 10 am-4 pm Saturday, noon-4 pm Sunday. nationalcivilwarmuseum.org |
25-26
|
PA |
Living history at Pitzer Woods in the Gettysburg National Military Park. Free. www.nps.gov/gett |
25-26
|
KY |
Reenactment, "Battle of Richmond," in Richmond. Living history demonstrations and more. Camps open 10 am-4 pm. Battles at 2 pm each day. www.battleofrichmond.org. |
25-26
|
MI |
Reenactment, "Civil War Muster," held at 1401 Brown St, Jackson. Camps and demonstrations with battles each day. www.civilwarmuster.org |
26
|
VA |
Walking tour, "Thoroughfare Gap," includes ruins of Chapman's Mill. 3 pm. www.nps.gov/mana |
26
|
VA |
Lecture, "Manassas Junction and Its Railroads: From Union Lifeline to Confederate Prize," at the Manassas Museum. 7 pm. Free. |
| 26 |
VA |
Lecture, "The Campaign of Second Manassas," at the Graffiti House in Brandy Station. 2 pm. Free, donations welcome. brandystationfoundation.org |
| 28 |
MO |
Lecture, "Civil War Archeology," at the Kansas City Public Library, Central Branch, 14 W 10th St, Kansas City. 6:30 pm. Free. 816-701-3400. |
| 28 |
NC |
Lecture, "Zouaves: The First and the Brave," at the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in Hatteras. 2 pm. Free. 252-986-2995. |
28-30
|
VA |
Anniversary ranger-led tours covering various parts of the Second Manassas battlefield at the Manassas National Battlefield Park. Times focus on historic battle events. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/mana |
| 29 |
MD |
Walking tour, "National Cemetery," at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. 7 pm. www.nps.gov/anti |
| 30 |
AR |
Lecture, "Jacksonport in the Civil War," at the Old State House Museum in Little Rock. Noon. Free. www.oldstatehouse.com |
| 30 |
IL |
Lecture, "Women of the Civil War," at the Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 Raymond Ave, Oak Lawn. 7 pm. Free. 708-422-4990. |
| 30 |
VA |
Lecture, "Comparing American Soldiers in the Civil War, Revolutionary War and WWII," at the Arlington Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St, Arlington. 6:30 pm. Free. 703-228-5990. |
31
|
VA |
Tour and service relating to the Battle of Second Manassas at Sudley Methodist Church, 5308 Sudley Road (Route 234, north of the battlefield). Ranger-led tour begins 6 pm followed by service at the church. www.nps.gov/mana |
31-
Sept 2 |
MS |
Reenactment, "Battle of Iuka," at locations in and near Iuka. Living history and illumination Friday evening at historic sites in town. Weekend living history camps and demonstrations at reenactment site off Snowdown Road. Skirmish 4 pm Saturday, reenactment of the battle 2 pm Sunday. www.battleofiuka.com or www.tishomingofunhere.org |
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