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PA
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Grand opening, "Seminary Ridge Museum," 111 Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg. Details: seminaryridgemuseum.org |
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PA
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Gettysburg Commemorative event with dinner, celebrity talks, exhibits and more at the Gettysburg NMP visitor center. $100-150. gettysburgfoundation.org |
| 1 |
PA |
"Songs and Stories of a Civil War Hospital: Candlelight at Christ Church," 30 Chambersburg St, Gettysburg. 8 pm. Free. 717-334-5212. |
| 1-3 |
WI |
Talks, "The Battle of Gettysburg," at the Civil War Museum in Kenosha. Noon. 1 pm each day. Free with museum admission. kenosha.org/civilwar |
| 1-3 |
MN |
Living history, music and other special programs, "Gettysburg Anniversary Commemoration" at the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul. mnhs.org/civilwar |
1-4
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PA |
Anniversary commemoration at the Gettysburg National Military Park with living history camps, special ranger tours and talks plus family programs and more. Complete details: nps.gov/gett |
2
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PA
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Walking tour, living history and more, "Battle of Hunterstown," in Hunterstown. Walking tour 11 am. Full details: hunterstown1863.com |
2
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PA
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Reenactment, "Battle of Hanover," cavalry action at the Sheppard Farm in Adams County. lcacnet.org |
3
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MS |
Lecture, "Surrender of Vicksburg" at the Old Capitol Museum in Jackson. Noon. Free. 601-576-6998. |
3
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MS |
Luminary, 20,000 candles will be placed in the Vicksburg National Military Park and downtown Vicksburg commemorating the casualties during the Vicksburg campaign. 7-10 pm. nps.gov/vick |
3-4
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MS |
Ranger programs, "Vicksburg Campaign and Siege, Surrender of Vicksburg," anniversary interpretive programs at the Vicksburg National Military Park. nps.gov/vick |
| 4 |
TN |
Living history, artillery demonstrations at Lookout Mountain battlefield park in Chattanooga. 9 am-4 pm. $3 fee for Point Park. nps.gov/chch |
4
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PA |
Tour, "Gettysburg Aftermath in 4D — The Rose Farm," at the Gettysburg NMP. The story behind the famous photographs. 7-9 am. Free. Park along South Sickles Avenue and Ayers Avenue on the battlefield. nps.gov/gett |
4-7
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PA |
Living history, "The Battle of Monterey Pass," camps, exhibits and more at the Monterey Pass Battlefield Park near Route 16 and Charmian Road, near Blue Ridge Summit. Free. montereypassbattlefield.org |
4-7
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PA |
Reenactment, "Battle of Gettysburg" at a site near town. Annual event includes living history, talks and multiple battles each day. Complete schedule, order tickets: gettysburgreenactment.com |
5
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PA |
Music, "Cornets and Cannon Brass Band Performances," on Steinwehr Avenue near the Lincoln Train Museum in Gettysburg. 7 pm. Free. gettysburg.travel |
| 5-7 |
PA |
Book talks and signing at the Gettysburg National Military Park visitor center. Free. Details: 717-339-2109. |
| 6 |
MO |
Living history, "Artillery at Wilson's Creek," camp and demonstrations at the Wilson's Creek National Battlefield near Springfield. 11 am-4 pm. Free with park admission. nps.gov/wicr |
| 6 |
WI |
Living history, "General Ulysses S. Grant," at the Civil War Museum in Kenosha. 1 and 3 pm. Free with museum admission. kenosha.org/civilwar |
| 6 |
TN |
Walking tour, "Hallowed Ground: A Lantern Tour of Stones River National Cemetery," in Murfreesboro. Tours leave at 7:30 and 7:45 pm. Reservations necessary. Call 615-893-9501 starting on the Monday before the tour. Free. nps.gov/stri |
| 6 |
VA |
Ranger program, "Photo Tour of Fort Brady," at the Fort Brady unit of the Richmond National Battlefield Park (in Varina, southeast of Richmond). 10:30 am. Free. nps.gov/rich |
| 6 |
VA |
Ranger program, "Photo Tour of Fort Harrison," at the Fort Harrison unit of the Richmond National Battlefield Park (in Varina, southeast of Richmond). 2 pm. Free. nps.gov/rich |
| 6 |
VA |
Living history talks, "Who is Holding Down the Fort? D.H. Hill and the July 1863 Defense of Richmond," at the Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond. 11 am and 2 pm. Free with museum admission. moc.org |
| 6 |
MD |
"Antietam Salute to Independence Celebration," popular party with fireworks and concert at the Antietam National Battlefield. 7:30 pm. Some park roads and visitor center close at 3 pm. Free, donations accepted: nps.gov/anti. View from the Pry House Field Hospital Museum near Keedysville: civilwarmed.org |
6
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PA
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Living history, "Confederates Take the Shriver House," at the Shriver House Museum in Gettysburg. 5-9 pm. $10/adult. |
| 6 |
PA |
"Songs and Stories of a Civil War Hospital: Candlelight at Christ Church," 30 Chambersburg St, Gettysburg. 8 pm. Free. 717-334-5212. |
6-7
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WV |
Living history, "A Fine State of Things: West Virginia Enters the Union," ice cream social and other activities at the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. 11 am-4 pm. Free with park admission. nps.gov/hafe |
| 6-7 |
MD
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Living history, anniversary program at the Monocacy National Battlefield visitor center near Frederick. nps.gov/mono |
| 10 |
VA |
Talk, "Gettysburg," at Baine's Books and Coffee, 205 Main St, Appomattox. 12:15 pm. Free. moc.org |
| 11 |
AR |
Lecture, "Eternal Separations: The Civil War Letters of the Witten Family," at the Old State House Museum in Little Rock. Noon. Free. OldStateHouse.com |
| 11 |
LA |
Lecture, "The 4th Louisiana at the Battle of Baton Rouge," at the West Baton Rouge Museum, 845 N Jefferson Ave, Port Allen. Noon. Free. 225-336-2422. |
| 11 |
MD
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Lecture, "Antietam Remembered," at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive in City Park, Hagerstown. 6-8 pm. $25 with dinner, $5 lecture only (7 pm). wcmfa.org |
| 12 |
WI |
Lecture, "Reflections on the Battle of Gettysburg, 150 Years Later," at the Civil War Museum in Kenosha. Noon. Free. kenosha.org/civilwar |
12
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VA |
Car-caravan tour, "The Valley Pike: Route of Invasion," meets at the Wayside Inn in Middletown at 7 pm. Free. 540-868-9176. |
12-14
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MD |
Reenactment and anniversary living history, "Retreat Through Williamsport," at Springfield Farm and the C&O Canal Cushwa Basin in Williamsport. Camps, demonstrations, music talks and battles. williamsportretreat.com |
13
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IN |
Bus tour, "John Hunt Morgan Commemorative Tour," of related southern Indiana sites. Leaves 8:15 am from the USDA Service Center, SR 56 and 62 in Hanover. $40. Registration by July 5: 812-689-4107. |
13
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OH |
Reenactment, "Morgan's Raid," in Harrison. Lectures, music and living history plus 1 pm reenactment on Harrison Avenue and City Park on Hill Street. Camps open 10 am-6 pm. ohiocivilwar150.org |
| 13 |
MS |
Living history and talks, "Fight at Old Town Creek," demonstrations, walking tours with dedication of new interpretation at 3454 Mt Vernon Road, Tupelo. Begins 3 pm. finalstands.com |
| 13 |
DC
VA |
Bus tour, "The Battle of Spotsylvania Court House," with Ed Bearss. Smithsonian tour leaves from 550 C St SW, Washington. 8 am-7 pm. $165. smithsonianassociates.org (click on Civil War). |
| 13 |
WV |
Music, living history, "West Virginia 1863," at the Beverly Heritage Center in Beverly. Free. beverlyheritagecenter.org |
| 13 |
VA |
Ranger program, "History and How (We Think) We Know It: Rural Plains, the Shelton House and the Totopotomoy Creek Battlefield," at the Rural Plains unit of the Richmond National Battlefield Park. 11 am. Free. nps.gov/rich |
| 13 |
VA |
Ranger program, "‘Hard War?’ ‘Just War?’ Rethinking the Battle of Cold Harbor and the Overland Campaign," at the Cold Harbor unit of the Richmond National Battlefield Park. 3 pm. Free. nps.gov/rich |
| 13 |
VA |
Living history, "Civil War Base Ball," at the Appomattox Court House National Historical Park. Free with park fee. nps.gov/apco |
| 13 |
VA |
Living history, "Meet William Henry Scott," escaped slave and Union soldier, at the Petersburg National Battlefield. 7 pm. Free. nps.gov/pete |
| 13 |
VA |
Walking tour, "The Struggle for Survival: Richmond 1863" begins at the Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond. 10:30 am. $10. moc.org |
| 13 |
MD
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Talk, "Birth and Growth of Inscribed Quilts," at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick. 2 pm. Free with museum admission. civilwarmed.org |
13-14
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IN |
Reenactment, "Battle of Corydon," at the Hayswood Nature Reserve and downtown Corydon. Camps and demonstrations commemorating this June 7 Morgan's Raid battle. corydonbattlepark.com |
| 13-14 |
IL |
Living history, "Civil War Days," at the Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 N Forest Preserve Road, Wauconda. 10 am-5 pm Saturday, 9 am-3 pm Sunday. lcfpd.org/civilwar |
| 13-14 |
WV |
Living history, "Under Fire: The Battle of Boliver Heights, 1862," at the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Demonstrations at noon, 1 and 2 pm. Free with park admission. nps.gov/hafe |
| 13-14 |
VA |
Living history, "Confederate States Marine Corps," at the Museum of the Confederacy in Appomattox. 10 am-5 pm. Free with museum admission. moc.org |
| 13-14 |
MD
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Reenactment, camps and living history at Rose Hill Manor Park in Frederick. rosehillmuseum.com |
| 13-14 |
MD
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Open House at the Surratt House Museum in Clinton. Noon-4 pm. Free admission and tours. surratt.org |
| 14 |
GA |
Living history, artillery demonstration at the Kennesaw National Battlefield Park near Kennesaw. 11 am, noon, 2 pm and 3 pm. Free. nps.gov/kemo |
| 15 |
VA |
Van tour, "Howlett Line," Confederate defenses during the Bermuda Hundred Campaign, begins at Henricus Park, 251 Henricus Park Road, Chester (south of Richmond). 10 am-2 pm. $15. Registration: 804-751-4946 or chesterfieldhistory.com |
| 16 |
DC |
Lecture, "Are We Still Fighting the Civil War?" at the Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW, Washington. 6:45-8:45 pm. $42. smithsonianassociates.org (click on Civil War). |
| 18 |
WI |
Exhibit opening, dinner/lecture, "The Campaigns of '63: Gettysburg and Vicksburg," at the Civil War Museum in Kenosha. 5:30 pm dinner, 7:30 pm program. $35 dinner and program, $15 lecture only. kenosha.org/civilwar |
| 18 |
VA |
Lecture, "Status and Advances and the Valley Surgeon, Hunter Holmes McGuire," at the Heritage Museum in Dayton. 7 pm. Free. 540-879-2681. |
| 19 |
VA |
Talk, "Pickett's Charge," at the Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond. Noon. Free with admission. moc.org |
| 20 |
MO |
Living history, "Artillery at Wilson's Creek," camp and demonstrations at the Wilson's Creek National Battlefield near Springfield. 11 am-4 pm. Free with park admission. nps.gov/wicr |
| 20 |
TN |
Walking tour, "Hallowed Ground: A Lantern Tour of Stones River National Cemetery," in Murfreesboro. Tours leave at 7:30 and 7:45 pm. Reservations necessary. Call 615-893-9501 starting on the Monday before the tour. Free. nps.gov/stri |
| 20 |
GA |
Living history, artillery demonstrations at the Chickamauga battlefield. 9 am-4 pm. Free. nps.gov/chch |
| 20 |
DC
VA |
Bus Tour, "The Battle of North Anna," with Ed Bearss. Smithsonian tour leaves from 550 C St SW, Washington. 8:15am-7:15 pm. $165. smithsonianassociates.org (click on Civil War). |
| 20 |
MD |
Lecture, "The Rise of Jubal Early," at the Thomas House on the Monocacy Battlefield near Frederick. 1:30 pm. Free. Reservations required: 301-662-3515. |
| 20 |
VA |
Symposium, "Contraband, Freedmen and Community – The African American Experience in the Union-occupied South during the Civil War," at the Shiloh Baptist Church, 11053 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown. 8:30 am-5 pm. $15. nps.gov/colo (events section). |
| 20 |
VA |
Living history, "Civil War Hut Reconstruction," at Montpelier, home of James Madison, near Orange. Take the trail across from the old Montpelier train station on Route 20. 10 am-4 pm. More info: 540-672-2728 or montpelier.org |
| 20 |
VA |
Living history, "Civil War Surgeon," at Ellwood, near the intersection of Routes 3 and 20 west of Fredericksburg. 11 am-4:30 pm. Free. fowb.org |
| 20 |
VA |
Living history walking tours, "City Point's Tom Sawyer," another side of life at the huge Union supply base, at the City Point unit (Hopewell) unit of the Petersburg National Battlefield. 10:30 am, 1 and 3 pm. Free. nps.gov/pete |
| 20 |
VA |
Walking tour of Fort Huger, Confederate fort on the James River at 15080 Talcott Terrace near Smithfield. 10 am. Free. 757-357-0115. |
| 20 |
PA |
Living history, "Civil War Saturday," at Fort Mifflin, Fort Mifflin and Hog Island roads, Philadelphia. Camps and demonstrations. Free with fort admission. 10 am-4 pm. fortmifflin.us |
| 20 |
PA |
"Songs and Stories of a Civil War Hospital: Candlelight at Christ Church," 30 Chambersburg St, Gettysburg. 8 pm. Free. 717-334-5212. |
| 20-21 |
WV |
Living history, "I Will Follow Them to the Death: Sheridan's Soldiers, 1864," at the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. 11 am-4 pm. Free with park admission. nps.gov/hafe |
| 20-21 |
MD |
Living history, camps and demonstrations at Union Mills Homestead, 3311 Littlestown Pike, near Westminster. 9 am-4 pm. $3 per vehicle. unionmills.org |
20-21
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OH |
Anniversary commemoration of Morgan's Raid and the Battle of Buffington Island," at the state historic site in Meigs County. morgan150.com |
| 20-21 |
TN |
Living history, "Artillery Saves the Day," camps and firing demonstrations at the Stones River National Battlefield in Murfreesboro. Begins 10 am each day. Free. nps.gov/stri |
| 20-21 |
PA |
Living history, infantry camps and demonstrations at Spangler Spring, Gettysburg battlefield. Free. nps.gov/gett |
| 20-21 |
MD |
"Children's Experience Weekend," 19th-century toys and more at the Pry House Field Hospital Museum, on the Antietam Battlefield near Keedysville. 11 am-5 pm. Donation requested. civilwarmed.org |
| 20-21 |
VA |
Anniversary activities commemorating the Battle of First Manassas at the Manassas National Battlefield Park. Living history, ranger talks and tours. nps.gov/mana |
| 20-21 |
VA |
Living history, "Pringle House Hospital Weekend," at Ben Lomond Historic Site in Manassas. Special tours on the hour 11 am-4 pm. $5. 703-367-7872. |
| 21 |
VA |
Boat tours, "Civil War on the James River," two-hour tours leave from Deep Bottom Park east of Richmond. 9 and 11:30 am. $50. Reservations, details: 804-938-2350. |
| 21 |
PA |
"An Evening with the Painting," special two-hour, after-hours view of and talks about the Gettysburg Cyclorama. 6 pm. $20/adult. Tickets: gettysburgfoundation.org |
23
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VA |
Tour, "Wapping Heights," anniversary tour of the battlefield near Front Royal. Updates: shenandoahatwar.org |
| 23-28 |
PA |
Seminar and tours, "Gettysburg and Beyond," based in Gettysburg. Details, registration: civilwarseminars.org |
| 27 |
WI |
Living history, "A Soldier's Life," at the Civil War Museum in Kenosha. Noon-4 pm. Free with museum admission. kenosha.org/civilwar |
| 27 |
AR |
Symposium, "Red River Heritage: The Home Front," at Historic Washington State Park in Washington. 1-8 pm. $30/includes dinner. historicwashingtonstatepark.com |
| 27 |
MN |
Living history, Civil War Encampment and Gettysburg Address," at Historic Forestville in Preston. 11 am-5 pm. $7/adult. mnhs.org/civilwar |
| 27 |
VA |
Lecture, "Unknown or Unfamiliar Civil War Incidents in Fairfax County," at the Civil War Interpretive Center at Historic Blenheim in Fairfax. 2 pm. Free. 703-591-0560. |
| 27 |
VA |
Lecture, "The Little Engines That Could(n't): Monitor's Worthington Steam Pumps," at the Mariners' Museum in Newport News. 1 pm. Free with museum admission. marinersmuseum.org |
| 27 |
VA |
Living history, "The Civil War at Dutch Gap," at Henricus Historical Park on the James River south of Richmond. 10 am-5 pm. Free with park admission. See henricus.org for directions. |
| 27 |
VA |
Living history, ranger programs, "Anniversary of the Battle of the Crater," at the Petersburg National Battlefield. 9 am-5 pm. Free with park admission. nps.gov/pete |
| 27 |
VA |
Ranger programs, "From Battle to Grave," at the Petersburg National Battlefield visitor center. 11 am and 2 pm. Free with park admission. nps.gov/pete |
| 27 |
VA |
Ranger program, "Richmond's Civil War Railroads," at the Richmond National Battlefield Park visitor center at the Tredegar Iron Works in Richmond. 10:30 am. Free. nps.gov/rich |
| 27 |
VA |
Ranger program, "The First Pickett's Charge: Confederate Attack at Gaines' Mill," at the Gaines' Mill unit of the Richmond National Battlefield Park. 2 pm. Free. nps.gov/rich |
| 27 |
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 in Washington. 10 am. Free. Sign up: 202-426-7723. |
| 27 |
PA |
"Songs and Stories of a Civil War Hospital: Candlelight at Christ Church," 30 Chambersburg St, Gettysburg. 8 pm. Free. 717-334-5212. |
| 27-28 |
IL |
Living history, "Sweet's Civil War Encampment at Four Seasons Park in Lombard. Camps and demonstrations. Free. Details: lombardhistory.org |
| 27-28 |
PA |
Living history, Hancock Society at the Pennsylvania Memorial and sharpshooter camp at Spangler Spring, Gettysburg battlefield. Free. nps.gov/gett |
| 27-28 |
WV |
Living history, "Medical Weekend: Giving Aid and Comfort," at the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. 11 am-4 pm. Free with park admission. nps.gov/hafe |
| 27-28 |
MD |
Living history, camps and weapons firing demonstrations at the Antietam National Battlefield. Free with park admission. nps.gov/anti |
| 27-28 |
VA |
Living history, Civil War camp and demonstrations at Sky Meadows State Park near Delaplane. Details: 540-592-3556. |
| 28 |
TN |
Living history "Base Ball Game," Civil War-era game at Carnton Plantation in Franklin. Noon-3 pm. Free. battleoffranklintrust.org |
| 28 |
GA |
Living history, artillery demonstration at the Kennesaw National Battlefield Park near Kennesaw. 11 am, noon, 2 pm and 3 pm. Free. nps.gov/kemo |
| 28 |
VA
DC |
Bus tour, "The Battle of Cold Harbor," with Ed Bearss. Smithsonian tour leaves from 550 C St SW, Washington. 7:30 am-7:30 pm. $165. smithsonianassociates.org (click on Civil War). |
| 28 |
VA |
Living history, "Eyewitness to War," tours of the Mt. Zion Church and cemetery in Aldie. 1-5 pm. Free, donations welcome. 703-327-9777 or nvrpa.org/park/mt_zion |
| 30 |
VA |
Walking tour, "Remember the Glorious Dead: The Battle of the Crater," at Blandford Cemetery in Petersburg. 6:30 pm. Free. nps.gov/pete |
