| 2 |
WV |
Debate, "Freedom Fighter vs. Traitor," a discussion of John Brown at the Charles Town Library. 7 pm. 304-725-9610 or www.harpersferrywv.net/NAACP.htm. |
| 2 |
WV |
John Brown Observance, procession from the Charles Town Jail to the site of the hanging in Charles Town. Begins 11 am. 304-725-9610 or www.harpersferrywv.net/NAACP.htm. |
| 3-5 |
NC |
Special exhibit and “A Civil War Christmas.” Full-size model of the CSS Hunley (Confederate submarine) is on exhibit at the Averasboro battlefield museum near Dunn. 10 am-4 pm. $5 parking fee. Plus Sunday Civil War Christmas program. www.averasboro.com or 910-891-5019. |
| 4-5 |
VA |
Candlelight tours of Stonewall Jackson’s Headquarters in Winchester. 7–9 pm Friday, 1–5 pm Saturday. 540-667-3242 or www.winchesterhistory.org. |
| 5 |
MI |
Living history walking tour, Gen. George A. Custer's Birthday Celebration and tour of downtown Monroe. Includes lunch and tour of Custer exhibit at the Monroe County Historical Museum. $35. www.hometownhistory.com |
| 5 |
AL |
Living history, “Christmas Through the Ages,” at Fort Gaines, Dauphin Island. Soldiers, including Civil War, demonstrate holiday activities. 9 am-5 pm. Free with park admission. www.dauphinisland.org. |
| 5 |
GA |
Living history, “1860s Christmas.” at the Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site near Fitzgerald. Candlelight tours of the site. Period Santa visit. 6-8 pm. Park fees apply. 229-831-2335. |
| 5 |
MD |
Illumination of the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg. In the annual event, 23,000 candles represent the battle casualties. Driving tour begins 6 pm. Parts of the battlefield and visitor center close at 3 pm. Living history and exhibits at the Pry House Field Hospital Museum 11 am-5 pm. Free. Rain date Dec. 12. Expect crowds. www.nps.gov/anti or 301-432-5124. |
| 5 |
VA |
Living history, “Christmas on the Farm,” at the New Market Battlefield State Historical Park. 11 am–4 pm. Free with park admission. www.vmi.edu/newmarket or 866-515-1864. |
| 5 |
NC |
Lecture, "History of James City," a settlement established for freed slaves opposite New Bern. 2 pm at the New Bern-Craven County Library. 2 pm. Free. newbern.cpclib.org. |
| 5 |
NC |
“Christmas at Fort Branch" near Hamilton. Candlelight tours, Christmas scenes and caroling around the campfire. 7 pm. www.fortbranchcivilwarsite.com. |
| 5 |
NC |
Open House, civilian and military living history at the Harper House at the Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site near Newton Grove. 10 am-4 pm. Free. 910-594-0789. |
| 5-6 |
TN |
Civil War Show at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds in Nashville. Hundreds of tables of items for show and sale. 9 am-5 pm Saturday, 9 am-3:30 pm Sunday. $8/adult. www.mikekentshows.net |
| 5-6 |
AR |
Christmas Open House at the Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park. Period demonstrations and tours of the historic buildings. Free. 479-846-2990 or www.arkansasstateparks.com/prairiegrovebattlefield |
| 5-6 |
WV |
Living history, “Prospects for Peace: A Soldier’s Prayer,” holiday programs at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. 11 am-5 pm. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/hafe or 304-535-6029. |
| 5-6 |
FL |
Living history, “Union Garrisons,” at Fort Clinch State Park, Fernandina Beach. Camps and demonstrations. Park fees apply. 904-277-7274. |
| 5-6 |
MD |
Victorian Christmas Celebration at the Dr. Samuel Mudd Home in Waldorf. Civil War living history, decorations, music and refreshments. 11 am–8 pm. $7/adult. 301-274-9358. |
| 5-6 |
VA |
Living history and reenactments, “Christmas in the Field,” camps, demonstrations and battles each day at Heritage Park, 21311 Courthouse Highway in Windsor. 10 am–4 pm. $5. 757-357-0115. |
| 5-6 |
VA |
Mulberry Hill (19th-century plantation house) Christmas Open House at the Staunton River Bridge Battlefield State Park near Clover. 1–4 pm. $5. 434-454-4312. |
| 6 |
VA |
Holiday living history at the Sailor's Creek Battlefield Historical State Park between Amelia and Farmville. Historic house open, civilian and military living history, and a period Santa Claus. Noon–5 pm. Free. 434-315-0349. |
| 6 |
VA |
Lecture, "Revisiting John Brown in the Age of Obama," at the Thomas Balch Library in Leesburg. 2 pm. Free. 703-737-7195. www.leesburgva.gov/ThomasBalchLibrary. |
| 6 |
VA |
Living history, “Christmas in Camp,” at the Civil War Interpretive Center at Historic Blenheim in Fairfax. 10 am-2 pm. Free. 703-591-0560. |
| 10-11 |
VA |
Living history, “St. Nick at Endview,” 1861 Christmas at this Newport News site. A Toys-for-Tots program. $3/child. Reservations, more info: www.endview.org or 757-887-1862. |
| 11-12 |
GA |
“Candlelantern” tours of Fort Pulaski at Fort Pulaski National Monument near Savannah. 6-10 pm. Reservations required: call 912-786-5787 between Nov. 1 and Dec. 8. $5/adult. www.nps.gov/fopu. |
| 11-12 |
VA |
“Christmas Through the Ages at Liberia Plantation,” in Manassas, includes 1862 presentation. 5-8:30 pm. $15/advance, $20/at door. www.manassasmuseum.org or 703-368-1873. |
| 11-12 |
VA |
Living history, “Christmas at Riddick’s Folly,” in Suffolk. Interactive production represents the holiday from 1860 through Reconstruction. 7 and 10 pm. $3.50/person, $5/family. www.riddicksfolly.org or 757-934-0822. |
| 11-13 |
NC |
Reenactment, Battle of Goldsborough Bridge on the original battlefield south of Goldsboro. www.goldsboroughbridge.com. |
| 12 |
MO |
Memorial Illumination at the Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield near Republic. 5:15–9:30 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/wicr or 417-732-2662 extension 224. |
| 12 |
GA |
Winter Muster, battle and candle lantern tour at Fort McAllister Historic Park near Richmond Hill. Living history and special tours. 8 am-5 pm. Park fee charged. 912-727-2339. |
| 12 |
PA/
MD |
Tour, “Lee’s Retreat from Gettysburg and the Battle of Falling Waters,” with Ed Bearss. A Smithsonian tour. Leaves from Washington DC at 7 am. $151. www.civilwarstudies.org or 202-633-3030. |
| 12 |
VA |
Living history, “Christmas in Camp,” includes refreshments, Santa Claus, and other seasonal programs at Fort Ward in Alexandria. $2/adult, $1/child donation suggested. Noon-4 pm. www.fortward.org or 703-838-4848. |
| 12 |
VA |
Living history, “Christmas at Appomattox Plantation,” at the Grant’s Headquarters unit of the Petersburg National Battlefield in Hopewell. Free. www.nps.gov/pete or 804-458-9504. |
| 12-13 |
TN |
Living history, “Remembering the Battle of the Cedars,” at the Stones River National Battlefield in Murfreesboro. Programs at 11 am, 1 pm and 2 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/stri or 615-893-9501. |
| 12-13 |
VA |
Reenactment, "Christmas in the Field," at Heritage Park, 21311 Courthouse Highway, Windsor. Camps, demonstrations and battles each day. 10 am-4 pm. $5. 757-357-0115. |
| 12-13 |
VA |
Living history, “Winter in the Trenches” at the Petersburg National Battlefield. Free with park admission. www.nps.gov/pete or 804-732-3531 extension 200. |
| 12-13 |
VA |
Living history, “Santa Visits Ben Lomond,” at the historic home in Manassas. Civil War Santa plus decorations and hands-on activities. Free but fee for photo with Santa. 11 am-4 pm. 703-367-7872. |
| 12-13 |
NC |
Reenactment, "Battle of Goldsborough Bridge," on the original battlefield, near Route 117 south of Goldsboro. Camps, demonstrations and battles. Complete details: www.goldsboroughbridge.com. |
| 12-13 |
NC |
Living history, “Christmas in the Carolinas During the Civil War,” decorations, caroling and refreshments at Bennett Place State Historic Site in Durham. 10 am–4 pm. Free. 919-383-4345. |
| 13 |
VA |
Holiday Open House at the Miller-Kite House (Stonewall Jackson's headquarters), 310 E Rockingham St, Elkton. Living history, tours, demonstrations, tours and much more. Noon-5 pm. Free. 540-578-3046. |
| 13 |
VA |
Open house at Appomattox Court House National Historical Park. Holiday decorations and free admission to park. www.nps.gov/apco or 434-352-8987 extension 26. |
| 13 |
VA |
Battle of Fredericksburg commemoration. Wreath laying and speech at the Kirkland Monument at the Sunken Road near the main Fredericksburg NPS visitor center. 2 pm. Free. www.nps.gov/frsp or 540-373-6122. |
| 13 |
VA |
Court End Christmas, free admission to several Richmond museums including the Museum of the Confederacy. Noon-5 pm. www.moc.org. |
| 16 |
WV |
Observance and Procession commemorating the hanging of John Brown raiders Green and Copeland. Begins 11 am at the Courthouse lawn in Charles Town. 304-725-9610 or www.harpersferrywv.net/NAACP.htm. |
| 19 |
MD |
Living history, “The Legend of Santa,” at the Surratt House Museum in Clinton. 1 pm. Free. www.surratt.org or 301-868-1121. |
26–
Jan 3 |
TN |
Anniversary activities at the Stones River National Battlefield in Murfreesboro. Ranger talks, tours, demonstrations and much more. Details: www.nps.gov/stri or 615-893-9501. |
| 31 |
PA |
General Meade’s Birthday Celebration at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia. Living history with toast to the general at noon. Free. www. www.thelaurelhillcemetery.org or 215-228-8200. |
