| 1 |
VA |
Civil War walking tour of Old Town Winchester begins at 2 N Cameron St. 6 pm. $5. Reservations required: 540-542-1326. |
| 1-2 |
PA |
Symposium, “Meet Mr. Lincoln,” sponsored by the Seminary Ridge Preservation Foundation in Gettysburg. 717-338-3030 or www.seminaryridge.org. |
| 1-3 |
MD |
Conference, "Civil War Medicine," at the Sheraton Baltimore North hotel in Towson. Includes report on CSS Hunley sinking. Details: 301-695-1864 or or email museum@civilwarmed.org. |
| 1-3 |
PA |
Seminar "Image of War," in Gettysburg. Annual Center for Civil War Photography event includes talks and photo-related Gettysburg tours. More info: www.imageofwar.org. |
| 1-3 |
VA |
Conference, “Art of Command: The Battle of Fredericksburg,” in Middleburg and Fredericksburg. Lectures Friday and Saturday plus Sunday tour of the Fredericksburg battlefield. $400 covers lectures, tour, reception and some meals. Details and registration: 540-687-6681 or www.mosbyheritagearea.org. |
| 2 |
VA |
Bus tour, "Grapes of Wrath: The 1864 Shenandoah Valley Campaign," leaves from Fort Ward in Alexandria. Tour and narrative combined with tastings at Valley wineries. Early registration suggested: 703-746-4848. |
| 2 |
VA |
Symposium, "A Day with Mosby," a discussion of Confederate John S. Mosby at the Winchester-Frederick County Conservation Club, 500 Siler Road, Winchester. Talks, music and more. 10 am-4 pm. $18. More info: 540-664-7820. |
| 2 |
NC |
Living history, “On the Homefront: Life at Home during the Civil War,” Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site near Four Oaks. 10 am-4 pm. Free. 910-594-0789. |
| 2 |
WV |
Living history, “Lincoln Returns to Harpers Ferry,” at the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Presentations at 1 and 3 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/hafe or 304-535-6029. |
| 2 |
PA |
“Civil War Letters by Campfire,” at the Rolando Woods Lions’ Club Park (Monterey Pass battlefield), Chairmain Road, just north of Route 16, Waynesboro. 7:30 pm. Free. www.emmitsburg.net/montereypass. |
| 2 |
TN |
“Hallowed Ground: A Lantern Tour of Stones River National Cemetery,” in Murfreesboro. Tours begin 6 pm. Free. Reservations necessary, call 615-893-9501. Details: www.nps.gov/stri. |
| 2-3 |
GA |
Living history and tours at the Allatoona Pass Battlefield near Cartersville. Camps, demonstrations and tours of the pass. 9 am-5 pm Saturday, 9 am-3 pm Sunday. Directions: Take I-75 exit 283, then east, cross railroad and continue 1.5 miles to site. Shuttle service at the Allatoona Landing Marina, just beyond the event site. www.notatlanta.org/eventcal/695 or 770-975-0055. |
| 2-3 |
TN |
Living history, “Fortress Rosecrans Encampment,” at this unit of the Stones River National Battlefield in Murfreesboro. 9:30 am-3:30 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/stri or 615-893-9501. |
| 2-3 |
KY |
Reenactment, "The Horse Soldiers – Cavalry in the Civil War,” on the Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site. Camps, living history demonstrations, music and much more. Latest details: 859-332-8631 www.perryvillebattlefield.org. |
| 2-3 |
PA |
Living history, military and civilian demonstrations with battles scheduled each day at the Old Mill Village Museum near New Milford. 10 am-5 pm. $5. www.oldmillvillage.org or 570-465-3448. |
| 2-3 |
MD |
Living history, infantry camp and demonstrations at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/anti or 301-432-5124. |
| 2-3 |
VA |
Living history, camps and demonstrations at Drewry’s Bluff, a unit of the Richmond National Battlefield. 10 am-5 pm Saturday, 10 am-4 pm Sunday. Free. www.nps.gov/rich or 804-771-2145. |
| 6 |
SC |
Lecture, "The Battle of Port Royal," at the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, 122 E Bay St, Charleston. 6 pm. $10 (proceeds to the Friends of the Old Exchange). www.oldexchange.com. |
| 7 |
VA |
Living history, “Sewing Circle,” 19th-century techniques at the Bushong House in the New Market Battlefield State Historical Park in New Market. 10 am-4 pm. Free with admission. www.vmi.edu/newmarket or 866-515-1864. |
| 8-10 |
PA |
Tour, “Riding with Custer & Stuart: Gettysburg Cavalry Actions and Pickett’s Charge,” based in Gettysburg. $400. Details: www.civilwartours.org. |
| 8-10 |
KY |
Civil War Days at the Columbus-Belmont State Park in Columbus. Camps, demonstrations, music and battles at 2 pm Saturday and Sunday. Ghost walk Friday evening. Civil War ball Saturday night. www. parks.ky.gov or 270-677-2327. |
| 8-11 |
VA |
"Antebellum and Civil War Artifact Forum," in Petersburg. Tours of Petersburg-area sites, lectures, exhibits and more. More information, schedule and fees: www.wearlooms.net or 845-674-2104. |
| 9 |
VA |
Tour, “Jed Hotckiss (Stonewall Jackson’s mapmaker) Sites,” includes current exhibit in Dayton and sites in Augusta County and Staunton. 9:30 am-5:30 pm. $65/includes lunch. Reservations: 540-879-2681. |
| 9 |
VA |
Civil War walking tour of Old Town Winchester begins at 2 N Cameron St. 10 am. $5. Reservations required: 540-542-1326. |
| 9 |
WV |
Living history and special programs, "Election Day 1860," at the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. 11 am-4 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/hafe or 304-535-6029. |
| 9 |
MD |
Point Lookout Memorial begins 11 am at monument to Confederate prisoners who died in the prison camp near Scotland. Living history and historical talks expected. cvccamp1359@comcast.net. |
| 9-10 |
GA |
Seminar, "From Manassas to Appomattox: James Longstreet, Civil War General," in Gainesville. Includes lectures, tour of Longstreet-related sites, meals and more. $155. Details: www.longstreet.org or 914-381-2147. |
| 9-10 |
KY |
Reenactment, “Battle of Lancaster,” at the Garrard County Fairgrounds, 7786 Lexington Road, Lancaster. Camps, demonstrations and battles at 4 pm Saturday and 2 pm Sunday. battleoflancasterky.tripod.com. |
| 9-10 |
FL |
Living history, "Confederate Garrison," at Fort Clinch State Park near Fernandia. 9 am-5 pm Saturday, 9 am-noon Sunday. $2. 904-277-7274. |
| 9-10 |
MA |
Reenactment, “Sayler’s Creek” in Wincherdeon. Details: twelvega.tripod.com/id35.html. |
| 9-10 |
WV |
Reenactment, “The Battle of Droop Mountain,” at the Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park near Hillsboro. 304-653-4254 or www.droopmountainbattlefield.com. |
| 9-10 |
VA |
Living history, camps and demonstrations at the Appomattox Court House National Historic Site. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/apco. |
| 11 |
VA |
Lecture, “Remembering Robert E. Lee: The Man in the Middle,” by William C. Davis at the Lee Chapel auditorium in Lexington. 12:15 pm. Free. 540-458-8768. |
| 13 |
SC |
Lecture, "Civil War Music," at the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, 122 E Bay St, Charleston. 6 pm. $10 (proceeds to the Friends of the Old Exchange). www.oldexchange.com. |
| 15 |
VA |
Tour, “The Tragic Deaths of Stephen Ramseur and Charles Lowell: Examples of a Generation Lost,” car-caravan tour of part of the Cedar Creek battlefield, meets at the Belle Grove parking lot south of Middletown. 5 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/cebe or 540-869-3051. |
| 15-17 |
VA |
Symposium, “The 1860 Presidential Election and the Coming of the Civil War,” at Pamplin Historical Park in Petersburg. Reservations and fee required. 877-PAMPLIN or www.pamplinpark.org. |
| 16 |
GA |
Bike tour, ranger-led tour of the Chickamauga battlefield. Begins at the park visitor center 9:30 am. Free. www.nps.gov/chch or 706-866-9241. |
| 16 |
SC |
Lecture, “The Mexican War,” at Fort Moultrie visitor center, Sullivan’s Island. 2 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/fosu or 843-883-3123. |
| 16 |
WV |
Living history, "At All Times Ready: The U.S. Marines," John Brown's raid and its aftermath at the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. 11 am-4 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/hafe or 304-535-6029. |
| 16 |
VA |
Walking tour of Fort Huger, a James River Confederate fortification near Smithfield (15080 Talcott Terrace, Smithfield). 10 am. Free. 757-357-0115. |
| 16 |
VA |
Civil War walking tour of Middletown begins at the Farmers’ Market, 2325 First St. 11 am. $5. Reservations: 202-213-5126. |
| 16 |
VA |
Self-guided tours of the First Battle of Kernstown at Rose Hill, a critical part of that battlefield near Winchester. Site at 1850 Jones Road is open 1-4 pm. $5. www.shenandoahmuseum.org or 540-662-1473 extension 235. |
| 16 |
VA |
Anniversary tours of the Bristoe Station Battlefield at the Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park, 10708 Bristow Road, Bristow. Tours start on the hour 11 am-3 pm. $5. www.pwcgov.org/historicsites or 703-792-5546. |
| 16-17 |
VA |
Reenactment, "Battle of Cedar Creek," near Middletown. Big annual event includes camps, demonstrations, lectures, music and battles each day. Details, ticket info: www.cedarcreekbattlefield.org. |
| 16-17 |
VA |
Living history, "Belle Grove Remembers," special civilian and military programs, at Belle Grove near Middletown. Held in conjunction with annual Cedar Creek reenactment. Separate ticketing: $10/adult for Belle Grove event. 540-869-2028. |
| 16-17 |
KY |
Reenactment at Camp Wildcat near London. Camps, speakers, civilian and military demonstrations and battles each day. Camps open 10 am-4 pm both days. Free, donations welcome. Details, directions: www.wildcatreenactment.org. |
| 16-17 |
MS |
Living history, Annual Fall Muster at Beauvoir, Jefferson Davis’s home in Biloxi. Camps and demonstrations. Fee charged. www.beauvoir.org or 228-388-4400. |
| 17-24 |
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LA |
Sesquicentennial tour Montgomery to New Orleans. Guide: John C. Waugh. Details: 866-956-4440 or www.customtravelconcepts.com. |
| 18 |
GA |
Lecture, “Labor Pains: The Birth of the US Army Signal Corps,” at the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park near Kennesaw. 7 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/kemo or 770-427-4686 extension 0. |
| 19-23 |
MS |
Tour, “Corinth 1862, The Forgotten Campaign,” based in Corinth. www.blueandgrayeducation.org. |
| 21 |
NC |
Lecture, "Emancipation Communities: North Carolina Contraband/Refugee Camps during the American Civil War," at Tryon Palace in New Bern. 7 pm. Free. 800-767-1560 or www.tryonpalace.org. |
| 21 |
VA |
Living history, “Foodways Program,” 19th-century techniques at the Bushong House in the New Market Battlefield State Historical Park in New Market. 10 am-4 pm. Free with admission. www.vmi.edu/newmarket or 866-515-1864. |
| 23 |
GA |
Living history and candle lantern tours at Fort McAllister Historic Park in Richmond Hill. 7-8 pm. Free with admission. www.gastateparks.org/FtMcallister or 912-727-2339. |
| 23 |
VA |
Civil War walking tour of Stephens City (south of Winchester) begins at the Newtown History Center, 5408 Main St. 10:30 am. $5. Reservations: 540-869-1700. |
| 23 |
VA |
Ghost walk at Civil War Museum at the Exchange Hotel in Gordonsville. 7-9 pm. $6/adult. 540-832-2944. |
| 23 |
MD |
Battlefield hikes on the Monocacy National Battlefield in Frederick. Guided two-hour walks at 9 am, 11:30 am and 2 pm. Free. Reservations required: www.nps.gov/mono or 301-662-3515. |
| 23 |
PA |
Photography excursion, “Sunrise Battlefield Photo Safari” at the Gettysburg National Military Park. Register or more information: www.gettysburgfoundation.org or 877-874-2478. |
| 23 |
PA |
Living history, “Press Corp,” at the David Wills House in Gettysburg. Explore the newspaper business of the era. Free with admission. www.daviswillshouse.org or 866-486-5735. |
| 23-24 |
SC |
Reenactment at Historic Brattonsville near McConnells. Details, directions: www.6thregimentsc.org/brattonsville.htm |
| 23-24 |
MD |
Living history, infantry camp and demonstrations at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/anti or 301-432-5124. |
| 25-26 |
MO |
Reenactment, “Battle of Pilot Knob,” at Fort Davidson State Historic Site near Pilot Knob. Details: www.mostateparks.com or 573-546-3454. |
| 29-30 |
MD |
Living history, “Spirits of Point Lookout,” at Point Lookout State Park near Scotland. Spooky tours of the former prisoner of war site. Details: 301-872-5688. |
| 27 |
VA |
Lecture, "Those I Left Behind: Society at Home During the War," at Hanover Tavern,13181 Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover. 7 pm. $5. Reservations: 804-537-5050 or www.hanovertavern.org. |
| 30 |
MD |
Living history, “Ship’s Company,” life in the Civil War navy at the USS Constellation in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. 10 am-4 pm. Free with admission. www.historicships.org or 410-539-1797. |
| 30 |
VA |
Seminar and tour, “’A Theme of the Poet, A Scene for the Painter’: The Third Battle of Winchester,” at the Lord Fairfax Community College in Middletown. Includes lecture and tour of the battlefield. $20. 540-868-7191. |
| 30 |
VA |
Living history, “Spirits of New Market,” popular lantern tours of the “aftermath” of the Battle of New Market at the New Market Battlefield State Historical Park. Tours begin 7 pm and leave every 15 minutes until 8:45 pm. www.vmi.edu/newmarket or 866-515-1864. |
| 30-31 |
WV |
Living history, "Under Fire: The Battle of Harpers Ferry 1862," at the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. 11 am-4 pm. Artillery demonstrations noon, 2 pm and 3 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/hafe or 304-535-6029. |
| 30-31 |
NC |
Living history, camps, demonstrations, exhibits and more at the Averasboro battlefield near Dunn. www.averasboro.com. |
| 30-31 |
MD |
Living history, infantry camp and demonstrations at the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/anti or 301-432-5124. |
| 31 |
VA |
Lecture, “The Battle of Rappahannock Station,” at the Graffiti House, 19484 Brandy Road, in Brandy Station. 2 pm. Free. 540-727-7718 or www.brandystationfoundation.com. |
