Events Section
Events Section — April 2016
Originally published April 2016 · pp. 36–42
“Appomattox” exhibit at West Point Museum with artifacts from significant participants in the April 1865 surrender and related items. Open free daily 10:30-4:15 except Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s. For information, 845-938-3590 or visit on Facebook.
Through April, Tennessee. Blacks & Civil War
“Gateway to Freedom” at Chattanooga African American Museum located at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center. Focus on African American involvement in the Civil War, including United States Colored Troops stationed in Chattanooga & lasting legacy after war. Co-sponsored by Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park & Mary Walker Historical and Education Foundation. For information, 423-266-8658.
To May 1, Pennsylvania. 1865
“1865: The End of the Civil War & Lincoln Assassination” exhibit at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia. Focus on notable 1865 participants at Laurel Hill. To October 2017, District of Columbia. Immigration Opening reception, walking tour, May 17, 1 p.m. with Andy Waskie & Russ “American by Belief” special exhibit at President Lincoln’s Cottage on LinDodge. Free by registration, 215-228-8200, [email protected] coln’s little known immigration policies. Info: www.lincolncottage.org
“Wounds Healed, Wounds Inflicted: Post-Civil War Virginia” exhibit guest curated by John Hennessy at Manassas Museum in Manassas. From postwar-1902. For information, 703-368-1873; www.manassasmuseum.org
To May 30, New York. Künstler Exhibit
“Mort Künstler: The Art of Adventure: exhibit at Long Island Museum, Stony Brook. Civil War, other works from artist’s 60-year career. Open Thursday-Saturday, 10-5, Sunday, 12-5 p.m. For information, 631-751-0066.
Through May, Pennsylvania. Robert Smalls
“The Life and Times of Congressman Robert Smalls” traveling exhibit with artifacts, images, documents about the former slave and Civil War ship pilot at National Civil War Museum, Harrisburg. Opening reception June 19, free showing June 20. For information, 717-260-1861; www.nationalcivilwarmusuem.org
To June 1, North Carolina. CSS Neuse
“Treasures from the Vault” at CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center, Kinston. Items not previously shown and recent donations. For information, 252-526-9600, [email protected]; www.nchistoricsites.org/neuse
June 3-Aug. 28, Virginia. John S. Mosby
“John Singleton Mosby: Lawyer, Soldier, Statesman,” guest curated by David Goetz at Manassas Museum in Manassas. Honoring 100th anniversary of Mosby’s death. May 22 panel discussion, 1:30 p.m. For information, 703368-1873; www.manassasmuseum.org
“Faces of the Iron Brigade – A Social Network of Soldiers” exhibit at the Civil War Museum Kenosha. Words, images, equipment of the Iron Brigade. For information, 262-653-4141; www.TheCivilWarMuseum.org
Through 2016, Pennsylvania. Vice & Virture
“Tell Mother I’ve Been Good: Vice & Virtue in the Civil War” exhibit at National Civil War Museum, Harrisburg. Stories, images, artifacts about moral challenges faced by servicemen. Info: www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org
Through 2016, Virginia. Union Aid Groups
“Union Aid Organizations during the Petersburg Campaign” at Grant’s Headquarters at City Point in Hopewell. Photos, original and reproduction artifacts, documents highlighting U.S. Sanitary Commission & Christian Commission, Northern state relief agents’ work during May 1864-spring 1865 Petersburg Campaign. For information, www.nps.gov/pete
– Civil War Events Through June – Exhibits Through April, New York. Appomattox
Events April 1-2, Indiana. Show
6th Annual Crossroads of America Civil War & Political Show at Beech Grove High School, Beech Grove, Friday 4-8, Saturday 9-4. $3 admission for both days over age 13. All proceeds benefit Beech Grove High School Incentive Fund. For information, Harvey W. Warrner, 317-784-2617; www.ironbrigaderelics.com
Annual Civil War Trust Park Day for volunteers to help clean and restore parks across the country. All ages, abilities & new sites welcome. For information, www.civilwar.org
April 2, National. Park Day
April 2, North Carolina. Living History
Civilian’s Role in the Civil War and Social Norms at CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center, Kinston, 10-4. Includes period social norms & etiquette. Info: 252-526-9600, [email protected]; www.nchistoricsites.org/neuse
April 2, Pennsylvania. Preservation Ball
12th Annual Civil War Preservation Ball in rotunda, Pennsylvania Capitol Building, Harrisburg, 7-10. Music by Philadelphia Brigade Band, dance instruction by Victorian Dance Ensemble. $35 single, $65 couple. Tickets limited, no sales at the door. Free dance classes offered Jan. 10, Feb. 7. For information, 717-732-5330, [email protected]; www.CivilWarDance.org
April 2, Virginia. Real-Time Tour
Petersburg Breakthrough 151st anniversary real-time walking tour at Pamplin Park, Petersburg, 5 a.m. Covers the decisive engagement that ended the Petersburg Campaign and led to Army of Northern Virginia surrender. Reservations required. Info: 804-861-2408; www.pamplinpark.org/events
April 2, Virginia. Hill Ceremony
151st anniversary of death of Lt. Gen. A.P. Hill memorial ceremony at the deathsite across from Pamplin Park entrance, Petersburg, 12 p.m. with Patrick Falci & friends. For information, 718-525-3446
April 2-3, Missouri. Battle for the Veterans
The Turner Brigade Warrensburg Reenactment. MCWRA Maximum. The 10th Missouri Artillery Reenactors of the Missouri Civil War Reenactors’ Association (MCWRA) are proud to host the 1st Annual Battle for the Veterans. The event will consist of a battle on Saturday, a Saturday evening dance, and women’s fashion show and second general battle on Sunday. For information, 641-895-3007, [email protected] or find the event on Facebook or http://www.mcwra.org/events.html
April 3, Maryland. Guided Tour of the Historic Tudor Hall
Tour the grounds and first floor of historic Tudor Hall, home of Maryland’s famous family of Shakespearian actors including Edwin Booth and John Wilkes Booth. Tour starts at 1 pm and lasts about 45 minutes. Located at 17 Tudor Lane, Bel Air, MD 21015. $5.00 cash for those age 13 and older. For information, 443-619-0008, [email protected]; http://spiritsoftudorhall.blogspot.com
Located at 17 Tudor Lane, Bel Air, MD 21015. $5.00 cash for those age 13 and older for each tour. For information 443-619-0008, [email protected]; http://spiritsoftudorhall.blogspot.com
Tour the grounds and first floor of historic Tudor Hall, home of Maryland’s famous family of Shakespearian actors including Edwin Booth and John Wilkes Booth. Tours at 1 pm and 2 pm and lasts about 45 minutes for each tour.
April 3, Maryland. Rosalie Booth: The Eldest Sister of John Wilkes Booth
Presented by Dave Taylor, who is the creator and administrator of the popular Boothiebarn.com. He is also an avid Lincoln Assassination and Booth researcher, writer and speaker. Talk starts at 2 pm and lasts about 45 minutes. Located at 17 Tudor Lane, Bel Air, MD 21015. $5.00 cash for those age 13 and older. For information, 443-619-0008, [email protected]; http://spiritsoftudorhall.blogspot.com
April 6-9, Georgia. Conference
“Atlanta, the Shenandoah, and the Turn to Total War,” Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation National Conference in Atlanta. Tours, programs, receptions, special events, speakers Dr. James. I. “Bud” Robertson, Charlie Crawford, Richard McMurry, Jeffry D. Wert, Brian Steel Wills. For information, registration, 540-740-4545; www.shenandoahatwar.org
April 7-10, Pennsylvania. Symposium
“Ed Bearss Symposium: Military Leadership & Combat” Chambersburg Civil War Seminars & Tours, Chambersburg. Speakers & guides include Bearss, Lt. Col. Ralph Peters, Tom Clemens, Dana Shoaf, Steve Bockmiller. Tours of Gettysburg Day 2 & Brandywine Battlefield. For information, www.CivilWarSeminars.org
April 8-10, Connecticut. Book Institute
New England Great Books Spring Institute “Making Sense of the Civil War” at Wisdom House, Litchfield. $360 registration includes room, meals, 4 discussion books. For information, http://greatbooksdiscussionprograms.org/ negbspringretreat
April 8-10, North Carolina. Symposium
19th Annual Salisbury Confederate Prison Symposium in Salisbury. Friday Banquet, lecture, music, door prizes. Saturday lectures, displays, books. Sunday 10 a.m. Memorial Service at Salisbury National Cemetery & 11 a.m. service at the Old Lutheran Cemetery. Tour of Prison site. Registration $65 by March 18, $75 after. Sponsored by Robert F. Hoke Chapter 78, UDC. For information, 704-637-6411, [email protected]. checks to Hoke Chapter, P.O. Box 83, Salisbury, NC 28145-0083
April 8-10, Virginia. Seminar
“The Aftermath of War” Civil War Seminar hosted by Liberty University Department of History, Lynchburg. For information, www.liberty.edu
April 9, Virginia. Herbs, Amputations, and Disease: How the Civil War Changed Medicine.
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.; $5 per person, children six and under are free. Medicine before the Civil War was vastly different than the medicine that we are used to today. Learn about who practiced medicine and what types of medicines and cures were commonly used during the nineteenth century. Learn about how the Civil War changed medical practices of the time and what many Civil War soldiers had to suffer through. Ben Lomond Historic Site, 10321 Sudley Manor Drive, Manassas, VA. For information, 703-367-7872
”Herbs, Amputations, and Disease: How the Civil War Changed Medicine” at Ben Lomond Historic Site, Manassas, 11–4. $5 over age 6. For information, 703-367-7872
April 9, Virginia. Lecture
“A Statistical Study of Modern Greece Cargo: Blockade Running off Fort Fisher, NC” by Chelsea Freeland, Civil War Lecture Series at The Mariners’ Museum & Park, Newport News, 2:30. For information, 757-596-2222; MarinersMuseum.org
April 9, Virginia. Living History
April 9, Virginia. Seminar & Tour
“Like Mad Demons”: The Battles of Cross Keys & Port Republic, Lord Fairfax Community College’s Center for Civil War History annual spring seminar & tour at Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society, Dayton. Lecture by Prof. Jonathan A. Noyalas. Sites include Turner Ashby death site, Union Church, Widow Pence Farm, North River Bridge, the Coaling. $20 includes lecture,
Siege Weekend living history commemorating 154th battle anniversary. Soldiers’ life programs, musket & cannon demonstrations, ranger battle talks. For information, 912-786-5787; www.nps.gov/fopu
April 9-10, Virginia. Living History
49th Virginia / 3rd ANV Regiment encampment and drill weekend at Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre, Bristow, 11-4. Recreating April 1861 formation of local military units. For information, 703365-7895
April 10, Pennsylvania. Symposium
17th Annual Meade Society Symposium, “The History of the Grand Army of the Republic — The Union Veterans of the Civil War,” at West Laurel Hill Cemetery Conservatory, Bala Cynwyd. 12-5 p.m. Historians, authors, books, prints, raffles. $40 includes lunch. For information, Jerry McCormick 215848-7753, [email protected]
April 13-17, Virginia. 1864 Tour
Shenandoah Valley 1864 Battlefield Tour based in Winchester. Guides include Ed Bearss, Eric Campbell with stops at New Market, 2nd Kernstown, Berryville, 3rd Winchester, Fisher’s Hill, Tom’s Brook, Cedar Creek. Hosted by The Chicago Civil War Round Table. For information, registration, 630460-1865; www.chicagocwrt.org/battletour
April 15, 16, Missouri. Balls & Living History
Two Civil War Balls at the Mahler Ballroom & Living History Weekend in St. Louis. Friday afternoon optional Regency dance workshop. Friday Regency Ball called by Deborah Hyland. Saturday 1860s handouts & tour, bring lunch. For information, Jonathan A. Noyalas, 540-868-7191, [email protected]. Registration, 540-868-7021, www.LFCCWorkforce.com immersion living history outing. Saturday evening 1860s Civil War Era Ball with music by Martha Edwards called by Deborah Hyland. Individual & package tickets. Sponsored by Civil War Lady, Joy Melcher. For information, 712-310-9383, [email protected]; www.St.LouisCivilWarBall.com
April 16, Georgia. Junior Ranger Day
9:00 to 5:00 p.m. | Fort Pulaski National Monument | National Park Service. National Park Week kicks off with Junior Ranger Day. With the assistance of Savannah Technical College, Fort Pulaski will offer free, fun, hands-on activities for Junior Rangers and their families all day long inside the fort. As the National Park Service celebrates its 100th anniversary, let the kids lead the way and learn about preservation efforts at this nineteenth-century marvel.
April 16, Virginia. Civil War Institute
Bridgewater College Civil War Institute “Civil War Memory-Reconciliation” in McKinney Hall, Bridgewater College, Bridgewater, 9-4. Speakers include Dr. Elizabeth Varon, Dr. John Coski, Dr. Peter Wallenstein, Waite Rawls. Free. For information, [email protected]
April 16, 17, Kentucky. Shows
National Gun Day antique, modern, Civil War & JAG Military Show at Kentucky Expo Center, Louisville. Saturday 9-5, Sunday 9-3. For information, Ron Dickson, 513-523-3574, [email protected]; www.Nationalgunday.com
National Gun Day antique, modern, Civil War & JAG Military Show at Kentucky Expo Center, Louisville. Saturday 9-5, Sunday 9-3. For information, Ron Dickson, 513-523-3574, [email protected]; www.Nationalgunday.com
Civil War Days at Daniel Lady Farm in Gettysburg. Living history, daily skirmish, evening tactical. CS/US Infantry. Artillery by invitation. Sutlers welcome. Registration $5 over age 10. Proceeds benefit the farm. Hosted by 2nd Maryland Artillery CS. For information, John, 717-698-4327, [email protected]
April 16, 17, Pennsylvania. Living History
April 17, Maryland. Guided Tour of the Historic Tudor Hall
11th Annual Pamplin Park Spring Tour: Defending Washington. With A. Wilson Greene & local historians to sites of campaigns that threatened Washington from 1861-1864. Includes Manassas, Ball’s Bluff, Monocacy, Fort Stevens, Frederick Douglass House, Lincoln’s Cottage. For information, 804-861-2408; www.pamplinpark.org/events
April 21-24, DC, Maryland, Virginia. Tour
April 22, 23, Georgia. Show
Atlanta Antique Gun & International Military Show, IAMAW Local 709 Union Hall, Marietta, Saturday 9-5, Sunday 10-4. $7 adults, $1 ages 7-12, 2 days $10. For information, Carolina Trader Promotions, 704-282-1339; www.TheCarolinaTrader.com
April 22-24, North Carolina. Living History
26th annual Battle of Plymouth Living History Weekend. Battles, boat rides, artillery, lectures, tours. Port O’ Plymouth Museum, 252-793-1377; portoplymouthmuseum.org
April 22-24, Pennsylvania. Reenactment
27th Annual Neshaminy Civil War Living History & Reenactment at Neshaminy State Park, Bensalem. Actions at the First Bull Run/Manassas. Camps open 9 a.m. Battles at 2 on Saturday, 1:30 on Sunday. Military demonstrations, music, sutlers. Registration required. Free spectator admission & parking. Sponsors 28th PA Regiment, 1st Battalion, Army of Northern Virginia, Historical Society of Bensalem Township, Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Museum & Library, Delaware Valley CWRT, Neshaminy State Park, Waste Management Inc. For information, 267968-4809, [email protected]; www.neshaminyreenactment.org
April 23, Illinois. Show
Chicagoland’s Civil War & Military Collector’s Extravaganza at DuPage County Fairgrounds, Wheaton, 9-4. $9. For information, 715-526-9769; www.zurkopromotions.com
April 23, North Carolina. Ball
The Grand Blue & Gray Ball hosted by Bennett Place Support Fund Inc. at Historic Hillsborough Barn, Hillsboro, 7-11 p.m. Couples $50, singles $35. For information, 919-383-4345, [email protected]; www.bennettplacehistoricsite.com
April 23: Ohio. Marker Dedication
Historical marker dedication for Camp Putnam in Marietta, 12 p.m. at Indian Acres Park. Day long living history presentations depicting Co. B, 18th Ohio & 1st Ohio Light Artillery. For information, [email protected]
April 23, Virginia. Seminar
“Heroes, Scapegoats, and Villains: Creating the Legacy of Civil War Generals” Shenandoah University McCormick Civil War Institute Annual
Spring Seminar at Cool Spring Battlefield, Bluemont, 9-5. Speakers & panelists include James Broomall, Keith Gibson, Lesley Gordon, Jonathan Noyalas. Panel & tour of University’s portion of the Cool Spring Battlefield. Registration $50 includes lunch. For information, registration, Colleen Pfiester, 540-665-4587, [email protected]; Jonathan A. Noyalas, [email protected].
April 23, 24, Indiana. Living History
Sassafras Tea Festival & Civil War Living History at Jennings County Historical Society in Vernon. Living history, camps, skirmishes, battles, skits, Blue Gray Ball. For information, 812-346-8989
April 24, New York. Grant Ceremony
194th Grant’s Tomb Birthday Commemoration at General Grant National Memorial, Manhattan, 11 a.m. All Civil War groups, Scouts invited to join color guard. For information, Capt. George Weinmann, 718-383-3180
April 29-May 1, Virginia. Reenactment
Annual Civil War Weekend in Buchanan, a James River supply depot. Street battles reenact Union Gen. David Hunter’s troops entering town June 13, 1864, after crossing the upstream shallows. Registration fee $10 by April 1, walk-ons allowed. For information, townofbuchanan.com or Facebook
April 29-May 1, Washington. Living History
Fort Simcoe Living History & School of the Reenactor in White Swan. Friday school day. Sponsored by Washington Civil War Assn. For information, Shane Colgazier, 253851-5108, [email protected]
April 30, Alabama. Symposium
“Look-back at the Civil War” Tennessee Valley Civil War Symposium at Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, Huntsville, 9:15-4:15. Keynote speaker Steve Woodworth, plus Thomas Flagel, Greg Biggs, Brig. Gen. John Scales, Peggy Allen Towns, interactive panel Q & A. $40 required by April 20. Hosted by Tennessee Valley Civil War Round Table. For information, registration, Emil L. Posey, 256-278-5533; [email protected]; tvcwrt.org
April 30, Alabama. Living History
Civil War Living History at Confederate Memorial Park, Marbury, 10-11:30, skirmish at 1 pm. Self-guided tours of state’s only Confederate veterans’ home & 2 cemeteries. Confederate Memorial Museum, $2 admission. Living history free. For information, 205-755-1990; www.confederatepark.com
April 30, Illinois. Civil War Symposium at Joliet Jr. College
“Legacy, Social Change and Remembrance.” Speakers include Professor Don Doyle, on “The Cause of All Nations: The International Impact of American Civil War”; Rob Girardi, on “Illinois in the Civil War”; Professor Doug Hurt, on “Agriculture, Food Production and the Civil War”; Professor Ted Karamanski, on “Chicago during the Civil War”; and Professor Nicholas Sambaluk, on the “Revolution in Technology during Civil War”. For information, contact Prof. Dennis Doyle at [email protected]
April 30, Michigan. Ball
Coldwater Civil War Spring Ball at Historic Masonic Temple, Coldwater, 7-10. Music by Glen Morningstar Jr. & the Ruffwater String Band. Information, tickets, www.cwcwmi.com or Facebook
April 30, May 1, New York. Artillery School
28th Annual Artillery School at Old Fort Niagara, Youngstown. Open to all branches of service, Federal & Confederate, & civilians. $7. Sponsored by National Civil War Artillery Association & Reynolds’ Battery L. For information, registration, John Beatty, 716-432-0456, [email protected]; www.reynoldsbattery.org
April 30, May 1, Ohio. Civil War Show
39th Annual Ohio Civil War Show & 24th Annual Artillery Show at Richland County Fairgrounds, Mansfield, Saturday 9-5, Sunday 9-3. Seven buildings, living history, cannon firing, field hospital, music, demonstrations. $7 ages 12 up. For information, 419-884-2194; www.ohiocivilwarshow.com
May 1, Maryland. Junius Brutus Booth and Tudor Hall
Presented by Jim Garrett, a life-long Lincoln Assassination and Booth enthusiast. Talk starts at 2 pm and lasts about 45 minutes. Located at 17 Tudor Lane, Bel Air, MD. $5.00 cash for those age 13 and older. For information, 443-619-0008, [email protected], http://spiritsoftudorhall.blogspot.com
May 6-8, Virginia. Grant Association
Ulysses S. Grant Association Annual Meeting in Richmond. For information, www.usgrantlibrary.org
May 7, California. Living History
Fort Ord Warhorse Days at Fort Ord in Marina. Civil War mounted artillery, Hussars, current mechanized artillery. For information, [email protected]; www.fortordwarhorse.org/home.html
May 7, Illinois. Civil War Grave Marker Dedication
The Philip H. Sheridan Camp of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil WAR (SUVCW) in conjunction with the Oswego Township Cemetery will dedicate new headstones on the graves of 22 Civil War veterans buried in Oswego Township Cemetery in Oswego. The ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2016, at 1 pm at the Cemetery located at 503 South Main Street in the Village. In addition to local civic leaders and historians, speakers will include representatives from Civil War heritage groups. Local reenactors will provide rifle and artillery salutes. For information, 630-388-8675, [email protected]
May 7, New Jersey. Confederate Memorial Day
Honor Ceremony Finns Point National Cemetery, 454 Fort Mott Road Pennsville, NJ 08070. The cemetery is adjacent to Fort Mott State Park. We will meet in the Fort Mott Parking lot at 10:00. This event is done in conjunction with Private Meredith Pool Camp # 1505, SCV, 12th Virginia Infantry, 7th New Jersey Infantry, Sons of Veterans Reserve, and the Col. Francine Camp # 7, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. For information contact David Hann at [email protected] or Rich Silvani at [email protected]
May 7, 8, West Virginia. 155th Jackson’s Raid
Jackson’s Raid 155th Anniversary at Martinsburg Roundhouse Center, Martinsburg. Battle, living history, dance. Sponsored by MartinsburgBerkeley County Convention & Visitors Bureau. For information, registration, 717-338-1776; ALHES.com
May 13, Virginia. Cemeteries Tour
Explore Your Park: Historic Cemeteries at Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park, Bristow, walking tour at 7 p.m. Free, donations encouraged. For information, 703-366-3049
May 14, Virginia. Lecture
“Ramming Speed: The Rise & Fall of the Ram as a Naval Weapon” by John V. Quarstein, Civil War Lecture Series at The Mariners’ Museum & Park, Newport News, 2:30. For information, 757-596-2222; MarinersMuseum.org
May 14, 15, North Carolina. Reenactment
Battle of Warm Springs reenactment in Hot Springs area of 2nd N.C. Mounted Infantry activity and skirmishes. $5 registration by April 1, $10 later. For information, www.2ncmi.org
May 15, Pennsylvania. GAR 150th
“Grand Army of the Republic Tour of Veterans of the Civil War” at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, 1 p.m. Featuring notable founders & leaders, led by Dr. Andy Waskie & Russ Dodge. Related 150th anniversary exhibit 12 p.m. $12 tour donation requested. For information, 215-228-8200
May 19-22, Virginia. Seminar & Tour
“Stonewall Jackson in the Valley” Chambersburg Civil War Seminar & Tours based in Harrisonburg. Tours of Lexington, Jackson 1862 battle sites in Valley. Speakers & guides include Ed Bearss, Dr. James Robertson, Keven Walker, Jeff Wert, Jerry Holdsworth. For information, www.CivilWarSeminars.org
May 20, Maryland. Lecture
Letterman Lecture on patient extraction from the battlefield at National Museum of Civil War Medicine, Frederick, 4 p.m. Speakers Dr. Gary Gilbert and Don Choate. For information,civilwarmed.org
May 20-22, Georgia. 152nd Resaca
152nd Anniversary “Battle of Resaca” reenactment on over 650 acres of original battlefield in Resaca. Battles both days, period dance, medical demonstrations, cavalry competition, ladies’ tea, civilian refugee camp, memorial service at Confederate cemetery. $125 bounty to first 14 57-inch cannon & crews registered by May 1. Registratopn $10 by May 1. Portion of proceeds to Friends of Resaca Battlefield. Sponsored by Georgia Division Reenactors Assn. For information, www.georgiadivision.org
May 20-22, New York. Reenactment
17th “Fire on the Genesee” reenactment, Letchworth State Park, Mt. Morris. Friday education day. Battles both days, Saturday dance, Sunday morning church service. Bounty for artillery on field. $5 by May 7, $8 at registration table. Proceeds to maintain park’s Civil War Parade Ground & Museum. Hosted by 5th Virginia Cavalry, 28th New York & Fire on the Genesee Committee. For information, Tim & Diana Bucknam, 585-507-6847, [email protected]; http://fireonthegenesee.com
May 20-22, Pennsylvania. Reenactment
9th Annual Lehigh Valley Civil War Days (aka Camp Geiger) at Whitehall Parkway, Whitehall. Early-war battles both days. Living History Street with medical, Sanitary Commission, historical personages. Artillery & cavalry demonstrations, music, speakers. Saturday concert & night artillery firing. Cavalry, artillery & sutlers by invitation. Registration $10 until March 15, $15 to April 30, $20 after. For information, www.friendsofcampgeiger.webs.com
May 20-22, Virginia. N-SSA 133rd National Competition
Event held at Fort Shenandoah near Winchester, Virginia. Member units compete in live-fire matches with original or authentic reproduction Civil War period muskets, carbines, breech-loading rifles, revolvers, mortars and cannons. It is the largest Civil War event of its kind in the United States. The N-SSA is the country’s oldest and largest Civil War shooting sports organization with over 3,200 individuals that make up its 200 member units. Each unit represents a Civil War regiment or unit and wears the uniform they wore 150 years ago. Spectators are welcome and admission is free. There is a large sutler area and food service is available. For more information, visit the N-SSA web site at: www.n-ssa.org.
Grand Victorian Ball for Peace at Lakewold Gardens, Lakewold. Sponsored by Washington Civil War Assn. For information, Victoria Cady, 360-6492546, [email protected]
May 21, Washington. Victorian Ball
May 21-22, Virginia. 152nd Fort Pocahontas
152nd Anniversary of The Action at Wilson’s Wharf at Fort Pocahontas (May 24, 1864), Charles City, 10-4. Daily 1 p.m. battles, presentations, self-guided fort tours, Saturday dinner, dance, artillery fire, night tactical. All proceeds to Fort Pocahontas preservation. For information, registration, 804-829-9722, www.fortpocahontas.org
May 22, Philadelphia. Gravesite Placement Of Veterans’ Flags At Laurel Hill
Meet at the gatehouse of Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Avenue, in Philadelphia at 10:00 AM. The group will place US flags on the graves of veterans’ of all wars. As time and manpower permit, the cemeteries to be covered include Laurel Hill, Mt. Peace & St. James the Less. Refreshments and lunch provided. Open to the Public. Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19132. Free Parking is available. For information, 215- 228-8200, www.thelaurelhillcemetery.org
May 27, 28, Virginia. Symposium
16th Biennial Stonewall Jackson Symposium at Virginia Military Institute, Lexington. Speakers include Keith Bohannon, Robert E.L. Krick, Robert K. Krick, John W. Mountcastle, Elizabeth Parnicza, Frank A. O’Reilly, Jeff Shaara. Sponsored by VMI & Stonewall Jackson House. Registration deadline May 18. For information, registration, www.stonewalljackson.org
May 27-29, Michigan. Living History
Branch County Civil War Days at Heritage Park, Coldwater. Friday evening train ride (fee) at the Little River Railroad. Free weekend living history, demonstrations, drills, battle, Saturday ball, Sunday church service. For information, www.cwcwmi.com
May 27-30, New York. 150th Commemoration
150th Memorial Day Commemoration in Waterloo, birthplace of the day. Friday evening ceremony at American Civil War Memorial. Weekend living history, demonstrations, historical figures, Saturday parade. Monday decoration ceremonies at cemeteries, 150th parade, ceremony. All units & branches welcome. Sponsored by Waterloo 150th Celebrate/Commemorate, VFW & American Legion. For info: Marty Hillman, 315-878-6302; Caren Cleaveland, 585-703-6489, [email protected]; www.waterloony.com
May 28-30, Maryland. Memorial Day
Memorial Day Weekend at Monocacy National Battlefield, Frederick, with 2,200 flag memorial display honoring those who fell during the battle, special programs throughout weekend. For information, 301-662-3515; www.nps.gov/mono
May 28-30, Virginia. Memorial Day
Memorial Day Weekend at Pamplin Historical Park, Petersburg. Walk of Honor Breakthrough tour, living history programs, ceremony with artillery, color guard, Taps. For information, 804-861-2408; www.pamplinpark.org/events
May 28-30, Washington. Reenactment
Battle of Deep Creek reenactment at Medical Lake near Spokane. Sponsored by Washington Civil War Ass. For information, Bob Davisson, 509-995-8619 (evening), [email protected]
May 29, Pennsylvania. Memorial Day
Recreation of Meade Post 1’s original 1868 G.A.R. Decoration Day Service at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, 12 p.m. Dedication of veterans’ markers, ceremonies followed by traditional service honoring all veterans at Gen. George G. Meade’s grave. Wreaths, military contingents, color guards, music, period civilians invited. Co-sponsored by General Meade Society of Philadelphia; Friends of Laurel Hill; American Legion Post 405; MOLLUS, Union League; Sons of Union Veterans. For information, 215-228-8200
May 30, Pennsylvania. Special Memorial Day Observance
National Holiday at Christ Church Burial Ground at 5th & Arch Street at 12 noon. The final resting place of five (5) Signers of the Declaration of Independence, including Benjamin Franklin! The Benjamin Franklin American Legion Post #405 of the Union League will place a wreath representing the American Legion Post, commemorating the services of all veterans! American Legion Post #405; MOLLUS, Union League; Sons of Union Veterans. For information, 215-228-8200
June 2-5, West Virginia. 155th Philippi
28th Annual Blue & Gray Reunion commemorating war’s first land battle on June 1, 1861, in Philippi. Commemorative battle, skirmishes, living history, tea, ball. For information, Ed Larry, 304-457-3773, [email protected]
June 4, California. Conference
American Civil War Conference – 1861: Marching to War at Temecula Conference Center, Temecula, 8:30-5 with lunch. Seven historians commemorate first year of the war. Registration required. For information, registration, www.gazette665.com/cw-conference-2016
June 4-5, Alaska. Living History
Civil War Living History Weekend at Chena Lakes Recreation Area, Fairbanks. Living history, drill demonstrations, presentations. For information, Lt. Ed Forquer, [email protected]
June 4-5, New Jersey. School of Soldier
7th Annual School of the Soldier Encampment at Allaire State Park, Farmingdale. Skirmishes, tactical, lantern tour & night firing. Registration opens in February. Info at Facebook: Allaire “School of the Soldier” Civil War Encampment
June 4-5, North Carolina. Show
Old North State Antique Gun & Military Collectors Show, North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Raleigh. Saturday 9-5, Sunday 10-4:30. $8 adults, $1 ages 7-12. For information, Carolina Trader Promotions, 704282-1339, TheCarolinaTrader.com
June 10-12, Pennsylvania. Women’s Weekend
Women’s Contributions & Challenges of the Civil War: Mentoring Weekend at Daniel Lady Farm, Gettysburg. Camping available, meals, learning about reenacting. $10 registration by May 31. Hosted by Gettysburg Batlefield Preservation Assn. For information, organizer Melynda Wrightstone, [email protected] and Facebook; www.gbpa.org
June 11, Maryland. Living History
“Living With War - Soldier and Civilian Life on the Battlefield” at Monocacy National Battlefield, Frederick. Military & civilian living historians, weapons demonstrations. For information, 301-662-3515; www.nps.gov/mono
June 11, Virginia. Lecture
“Where are we in the conservation of the Turret?” by Will Hoffman, Civil War Lecture Series at The Mariners’ Museum & Park, Newport News, 2:30. For info: 757-596-2222; MarinersMuseum.org
June 11, Wisconsin Living History
“A Salute to Freedom” at the Civil War Museum, Kenosha, 10-4. Reenactor demonstrations, displays, booths, presentations, music. Free. For information, 262-653-4141, www.TheCivilWarMuseum.org
24th Annual Peterboro Reenactment in Peterboro. Skirmish both days at 2 p.m. No registration fee before June 1, $5 after & walk-ons. Hosted by 12th U.S., Co. A. For information, Carol Mayers, 315-633-8844, [email protected]; www.the12thus.com
Shenandoah Civil War Associates’ “J.E.B. Stuart at Gettysburg” tour of sites including Maryland & Virginia associated with Stuart’s ride & Battle of Gettysburg with Jeff Wert. Friday speakers Ted Alexander & Eric Wittenberg. Saturday dinner cruise on Susquehanna. For information, [email protected]. Register, Bonnie Powell, Conference Services, James Madison University, 540-5688043
June 18, Virginia. Battlefields Tour
Forgotten Battles of Northern Virginia from Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park, Bristow, 8–5. Local historians explore smaller, hidden battles in the region from 1861 to 1865. Reservations required, $80 includes lunch. For information, 703-366-3049
June 18-19, Maryland. Monocacy Open House
Open house at the Best Farm, Monocacy National Battlefield, Frederick, 11-4. Historic buildings, main house, site of slave village spanning 3 centuries. House tours, living historians. For information, 301-662-3515; www.nps.gov/mono
June 18-19, Washington. Reenactment
“Battle of Chehalis River,” Chehalis. Sponsored by Washington Civil War Assn. For information, Kevin Saville, 360-292-0966, [email protected]
June 24-26, Kansas. Reenactment
Reenactment of the Battle of Malvern Hill in Moline. Seeking Union & Confederate artillery & infantry. For information, R. Durbin, 785-4532185, Facebook
June 24-26, Ohio. Living History
“The Road to Manassas” at Historic
Lyme Village, Bellevue. Stone soup Saturday dinner, $5 poll tax. Artillery bounties. For information, www.lymevillage.com or Facebook
June 25-26, Alaska. Living History
Civil War Living History at Pioneer Park, Fairbanks. Demonstrations, presentations. For information, Lt. Ed Forquer, [email protected]
June 25-26, Maryland. Living History
Corbit’s Charge Living History Encampment at Emerald Hill Park, Westminster, 9-4. Highlighting Carroll County & Battle of Westminster. Saturday parade, wreath-laying ceremony, battle tours, evening event. Sunday church service. Participants, especially mounted cavalry, wanted. Registration $5. Hosted by The Pipe Creek Civil War Round Table of Carroll County. For information, registration, Steven Carney, [email protected] 43rd Annual Civil War Collectors’ Show, Al1Star Expo Hall at Eisenhower Inn. Gettysburg. Sarurday 10-5, Sunday 9-2. Sponsored by Gettysburg Battlefield Preservation Assn. For information, Bill or Brendon Synnamon, 717-339-0009; [email protected]