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NC |
Living history, music and more commemorating the Emancipation Proclamation at the Craven County Courthouse in New Bern. Noon. Free. visitnewbern.com |
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DC |
Special display of the orginal Emancipation Proclamation at the National Archives (East Rotunda Gallery) 10 am-5 pm Sunday, 10 am-noon Monday and 10 am-5 pm Tuesday. Free. archives.gov |
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DC |
Dramatic reading of the Emancipation Proclamation at the National Archives. 9 am (limited to first 100 guests in line by 8:15 am) at the National Archives. Family day programs scheduled 11 am-2 pm. archives.gov |
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TN |
Anniversary programs commemorating the Battle of Stones River at the Stones River. Talks and tours at the Stones River National Battlefield in Murfreesboro. Free. nps.gov/stri |
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DC |
Panel Discussion, "The Impact of the Emancipation Proclamation," at President Lincoln's Cottage, Upshur Street and Rock Creek Church Road NW. 3-5 pm. Free. Reservations: lincolncottage.org |
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LA |
Ranger program, "Civil War Surgery and Medicine," at the Mansfield State Historic Site near Mansfield. 2 pm. Free with park admission. 318-872-1474. |
5
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DC |
Symposium, "The Emancipation Proclamation: Past, Present and Future Significance," at the Martin Luther King Library, 901 G St NW in Washington. 1-4 pm. Free. lincolngroup.org |
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VA |
"Pausing to Remember the Emancipation Proclamation," at Oatlands Plantation near Leesburg. 4 pm. Fre. visitloudoun.org/events |
| 5 |
VA |
Tours, "Emancipation Proclamation at City Point," walking tours focus on African Americans at City Point, part of the Petersburg National Battlefield in Hopewell. 10 am-4 pm. Free. nps.gov/pete |
| 5 |
VA |
"A Celebration of Freedom," living history, music, dramatic readings and more commemorating the Emancipation Proclamation, at the Clarke County High School Auditorium, 303 Josephine St, Berryville. 2 pm. Free. 540-955-5512. |
| 5 |
PA |
Lecture, "The Vicksburg Campaign, Part 3: The Siege," at the Gettysburg NMP Visitor Center. 1:30 pm. Free. nps.gov/gett |
| 5-6 |
LA |
Ranger talk, "Emancipation Proclamation & Louisiana," at the Barataria Preserve, 6588 Batataria Blvd, Marrero. 2 pm each day. Free. 540-689-3690. |
| 5-6 |
SC |
Civil War show and sale at the Omar ShrineTemple, 176 Patriots Point St, Charleston. 9 am-5 pm Saturday, 9 am-3 pm Sunday. $8. mkshows.com |
| 6 |
GA |
Living history and memorial service at Gen. James Longstreet's grave in Alta Visita Cemetery in Gainesville. 2 pm. Free. 770-539-9005. |
| 6 |
PA |
Lecture, "1863 – The Strategic Dilemma." at the Gettysburg NMP Visitor Center. 1:30 pm. Free. nps.gov/gett |
| 6 |
VA |
Lecture, "Women's Clothing in the Civil War Era," at the Artlington Central Library, 1015 N Quincy St, Arlington. 5 pm. Free. 703-228-6334. |
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MO |
Living history, talk and marker dedication, "Battle of Springfield," at Park Central Square in Springfield. Noon. Free. springfieldmo.org/event/ 2013/01/08/day |
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MO |
Battle of Springfield anniversary lectures, tours and other programs at the Library Center, 4633 S Campbell Ave, Springfield. Various times. Free. Schedule: thelibrary.org/programs/branch/tlc.cfm |
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AR |
Lecture, "The Battle of Arkansas Post," at the Old State House Museum in Little Rock. Noon. Free. oldstatehouse.com |
9
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VA |
"The Emancipation Proclamation" at Baine's Books and Coffee, 205 Main St, Appomattox. 12:15 pm. Free. moc.org. |
10
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VA |
Lecture, "Cause and Effect, the Richmond Homefront in 1863," at the Old Manassas Courthouse, 9248 Lee Ave, Manassas. 7 pm. Free. 703-792-4754. |
| 10 |
SC |
Curator-led tour of the exhibit "City Under Siege: Charleston and the Civil War" at the Charleston Museum. 10:30 am. Free with admission. charlestonmuseum.org |
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DC |
Lecture, "Envisioning Emancipation: Black Americans and the End of Slavery," at the McGowan Theater in the National Archives. Noon. Free. archives.gov |
11
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TX |
Tour, "Historic Galveston Harbor," begins at the Texas Seaport Museum, 2100 Harborside Drive, Galveston. 2:30 pm. $12/adult. 409-765-7834 or galvestonhistory.org/ Battle_Special_Events.asp |
| 12 |
KY |
"Emancipation Proclamation Observance" at the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace NHP near Hodgenvile. 1 pm lecture, 2 pm living history. Free. nps.gov/abli |
| 12 |
MO |
Lecture and exhibit, "The Battle of Marshall," at the Windmill Gallery, 467 S Odell Ave, Marshall. 1 pm Free. battleofmarshall.org/schedule |
| 12 |
SC |
Talks, "Mystery of the H.L. Hunley" at the South Carolina State Museum in Columbia. 1, 2 and 3 pm. Free with museum admission. museum.state.sc.us |
| 12 |
PA |
Lecture, "Despair, Defeat, Redemption & Determination: The Army of the Potomac in 1863," at the Gettysburg NMP Visitor Center. 1:30 pm. Free. nps.gov/gett |
12-13
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TX |
Living history, talks, tours and more, "The Battle of Galveston," in historic downtown Galveston. 10 am-6 pm Saturday, 10 am-4 pm. Sunday. Free. galvestonhistory.org/ Battle_Special_Events.asp |
| 13 |
DC |
Walking tour, "Fort DeRussy Hike," begins at the Nature Center, Rock Creek Park. 10 am. Free. nps.gov/rocr |
| 13 |
VA |
Walking tour of Fort Boykin, Confederate fort on the James River at 7410 Fort Boykin Trail near Smithfield. 3 pm. Free. 757-357-0115. |
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VA |
Lecture, "The Beau Ideal of a Soldier and Commander: Williams Wickham and the 4th Virginia Cavalry," at Hanover Tavern in Hanover Court House. 7 pm. Details, directions: hanovertavern.org |
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PA |
Music, "Turning Point," original compositions at the Rosenbach Museum and Library, 2008 Delancy Place, Philadelphia. 6 pm. $20. rosenbach.org |
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AR |
Lecture, "Occupation, Guerrillas and Murder: January 1863 in Madison County," at the Old State House Museum in Little Rock. Noon. Free. oldstatehouse.com |
| 17 |
NC |
Lecture, "The Emancipation Proclamation," at Cullman Hall in the NC History Center/Tryon Palace in New Bern. 7 pm. Free. tryonpalace.org |
| 17 |
VA |
Lecture, "In Her Own Words: Civil War Stories of Brethren & Mennonite Women in the Shenandoah Valley," at the Heritage Museum in Dayton. 7 pm. Free. 540-879-2616. |
| 17 |
MD |
Lecture, "Battle of Chancellorsville," at the Carroll Community College, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster. 6:30-9:30 pm. $35. 410-386-8100. |
| 18 |
VA |
Talk, "The Alabama Lowers the Boom on the USS Hatteras," at the Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond. Noon. Free. moc.org |
| 18 |
VA |
Symposium: "Lee-Jackson." Speakers on historical importance and character of Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson as well as their ongoing significance and the controversial aspects of their legacies. 1-6 pm, Lexington Holiday Inn Express, 880 N Lee Hwy, Lexington. leejacksonday.webs.com |
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MN |
Lecture, "War Within War: Lincoln and the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862," at the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul. 10 am and 2 pm. $14. Reservations: 651-259-3015. More info: mnhs.org/civilwar |
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MD |
Commemoration of the anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation with special readings at the Monocacy National Battlefield in Frederick. 2 pm. Free. nps.gov/mono |
| 19 |
PA |
Music, "Turning Point," original compositions at the Rosenbach Museum and Library, 2008 Delancy Place, Philadelphia. 1 and 7 pm. $20. rosenbach.org |
| 19 |
PA |
Lecture, "If These Things Could Talk," items from the museum at the Gettysburg NMP Visitor Center. 1:30 pm. Free. nps.gov/gett |
| 19 |
NC |
Living history, "Sheppard's Battery: Confederates Defending the Left Flank," anniversary event at Fort Fisher State Historic Site in Kure Beach. 10 am-4 pm. Free. 910-458-5538. |
| 19 |
VA |
Living history, talks, van and boat tours, "Battle of Trent's Reach," at Henricus Historical Park on the James River south of Richmond. 10 am-5 pm. $8 admission to site. Van tours ($10) at 10 and 11 pm. Boat tours ($30) at 1 and 2 pm. Talks at 11 am, 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm. Register for tours: 804-318-872. henricus.org |
| 19 |
VA |
"19th-Century Games Tournament" and fee-free day at the Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond. Begins 10:30 am. Sign up for games: 855-649-1861, extension 203. moc.org |
| 19 |
VA |
Lee-Jackson Day in Lexington. Free events: 10 am wreath laying at Stonewall Cemetery, 11 am parade, memorial service in Lee Chapel at noon. Ticketed events: Luncheon and ball also scheduled. leejacksonday.webs.com |
| 19 |
LA |
Ranger program, "Women Who Donned the Uniform," at the Mansfield State Historic Site near Mansfield. 2 pm. Free with park admission. 318-872-1474. |
| 19 |
KY |
Anniversary activities commemorating the Battle of Mill Springs in Nancy. 1 pm. millsprings.net |
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AR |
Reenactment: Battle of Arkansas Post. Living history, talks 10 am–1 pm Saturday and 10 am–noon Sunday. Battles at 2 pm Saturday and 1 pm Sunday. Arkansas Post Museum State Park, 5530 U.S. 165, Gillett. arkansasstateparks.com /arkansaspostmuseum |
| 19-20 |
FL |
Reeactment, "The Brooksville Raid," at the Sand Hill Scout Reservation, Hwy. 50 near Brooksville. Camps, demonstrations and battles. $8/adults brooksvilleraidreenactment.com |
| 20 |
KY |
Book talk, "Midnight Rising" the John Brown Raid story, at the Calloway County Library in Murray. 3 pm. Free. nps.gov/fodo |
| 20 |
PA |
Lecture, "'On Campaign with Fighting Joe' — Joseph Hooker and the Army of the Potomac in 1863," at the Gettysburg NMP Visitor Center. 1:30 pm. Free. nps.gov/gett |
| 21 |
VA |
Stonewall Jackson Birthday Celebration. Open house, free tours of the house, cake and ice cream at the Stonewall Jackson House in Lexington. 9 am-5 pm. stonewalljackson.com |
| 23 |
VA |
"100 Days to Freedom: The Emancipation Proclamation and Watch Night," at the Third Street Bethel AME Church, 614 N Third St, Richmond. Music and storytelling. 7 pm. Free. 804-771-2017 extension 22. |
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DC |
Panel Discussion, "Freedom National: The Destruction of Slavery in the United States, 1861-1865," at the McGowan Theater in the National Archives. 7 pm. Free. archives.gov |
| 24 |
VA |
Living history, "Ghost Watch," annual event at Centre Hill Mansion in Petersburg. Tours begin at 6 pm and continue every 15 minutes. Last tour at 8:45 pm. $7/adult. Reservations: 804-733-2401. |
| 24 |
VA |
Talk, "The Embattled Emblem," with John Coski at the Museum of the Confederacy in Appomattox. 6:30 pm. $5. Reservations: moc.org or 855-649-1861 extension 203. |
| 25 |
MN |
Living history Civil War tour of the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul sponsored by the Minnesota Historical Society. 7 pm. $9/adult. Reservations required: mnhs.org/civilwar |
| 26 |
GA |
Living history and other special programs, "Night Museum" at the Andersonville National Historic Site near Andersonville. Experience the museum and prison site in a winter setting. 6-9 pm. Free. nps.gov/ande |
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VA |
Lecture, "The First Rendezvous: Mosby at Mt. Zion," on the date and place of the first meeting of Mosby's Rangers before a raid, at Mt. Zion Church, 40309 John Mosby Highway (Route 50) in Aldie. 11 am. $5/adult. mosbyheritagearea.org |
| 26 |
VA |
Lecture, "Conserving the Monitor: 25 years and Counting," at the Mariners' Museum in Newport News. 1 pm. Free with museum admission. marinersmuseum.org |
| 26 |
VA |
Music, "Civil War Songs," by the City Singers Children's Choirs at the Ginter Park Presbyerian Church, 3601 Seminary Ave, Richmond. 4 pm. Free. www.citysingerschoir.org |
| 26 |
VA |
Civil War Ball at Gadsby's Tavern in Alexandria. Annual music, dance event. 8-11 pm. $45. Reservations: 703-746-4242. |
| 26 |
VA |
Book Talk, Civil War in Northern Virginia 1861 by William Connery, 10 am. Civil War Interpretive Center at Historic Blenheim, 3610 Old Lee Hwy, Fairfax. 703-591-0560. |
| 26 |
DC |
Bike tour, "Civil War Defenses of Washington," follows off-road trails to remains of the city's fortifications. Begins at Fort Dupont Park, Fort Dupont Drive SE, Washington. 10 am. Free. Sign up: 202-426-7723. |
| 26 |
PA |
Lecture, "Gettysburg Understood Through Etymology, Metaphor and Personification," at the Gettysburg NMP Visitor Center. 1:30 pm. Free. nps.gov/gett |
| 27 |
MS |
Ranger program, "Hidden History of Ship Island," at Gulf Islands National Seashore visitor center near Ocean Springs. Prisoners and their guards during the Civil War. 2 pm. Free. 228-875-9057. |
| 27 |
KS |
Lecture, "Kansas' First Territorial Elections & the Lecompton Constitution," at Constitution Hall State Historic Site in Lecompton. 2 pm. $3. kshs.org |
| 27 |
PA |
Lecture, "'We are having a grand time right now!' The Army of Northern Virginia in 1863" at the Gettysburg NMP Visitor Center. 1:30 pm. Free. nps.gov/gett |
| 27 |
VA |
Living history, "Artillery Demonstrations," at the Petersburg National Battlefield near Petersburg. 1-4 pm. Free with park admission. nps.gov/pete |
| 27 |
VA |
Curator's talk, "Civil War in Isle of Wight County," at the Isle of Wight County Museum, 103 Main St, Smithfield. 2:30 pm. Free. 757-356-1223. |
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DC |
Panel discussion, "A Declaration of Freedom: Lincoln, the Emancipation Proclamation and Its Legacy of Liberty," at the McGowan Theater in the National Archives. Noon. Free. archives.gov |
| 31 |
DC |
Lecture, "The Civil War at Sea," at President Lincoln's Cottage, Upshur Street at Rock Creek Church Road NW. Reception 6 pm ($10), lecture 6:30 pm ($10). Reservations: 202-829-0463. |
| 31 |
TN |
Book talk, "Midnight Rising" the John Brown Raid story, at the Fort Donelson National Battlefield near Dover. 6 pm. Free. nps.gov/fodo |
