Events Section
Events Section — March 2016
Originally published March 2016 · pp. 36–44
“Binding wounds, Pushing Boundaries: African Americans in the Civil War” at Delta Cultural Center Visitors Center, Helena. 9-5, Tuesday- Saturday. For information, [email protected]; www.deltaculturalcenter.com.
Feb. 15-March 26, Arkansas. African Americans
Feb. 26-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 ThursdaySaturday, 10-5, Sunday, 12-5 p.m. For information, 631-751-0066.
Through February, Illinois. Lincoln ”Undying Words: Lincoln 1858-1865” Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum 10th anniversary exhibit in cooperation with Chicago History Museum. Focus on five key Lincoln speeches showing evolving views on slavery. Artifacts include Lincoln’s bloody gloves, bed he died in, carriage used by the Lincolns. For information, www.TenYearsLincoln.com.
Through February, North Carolina. Black Sailors
“African Americans in the Civil War Navies” weekly profiles at CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center, Kinston & social media. For information, 252526-9600, [email protected]; www.nchistoricsites.org/neuse
Through February, Pennsylvania. 1865
“1865: Triumph and Tragedy” exhibit at The Heritage Center of The Union League of Philadelphia with February closing date not set. Artifacts include fragment of Lincoln’s shirt, Booth’s thorax removed at autopsy & Andersonville stockade post. Open free Tuesdays & Thursdays 3-6 p.m., second Saturdays 1-4 p.m. For information, www.ulheritagecenter.org.
Through March 6, South Carolina. Sherman Campaign “Paths of Destruction: Sherman’s Final Campaign” at SC Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum, Columbia. Includes weapons, accoutrements, ammunition, POW pieces, uniforms, excavated relics, flags. Life-size diorama depicting Columbia in flames & interactive map, audio first-person accounts during the campaign. For information, (803) 737-8095; www.crr.sc.gov
Through March, Pennsylvania. William Barksdale
“Firmness, Endurance, and Vigor: Brigadier General William Barksdale and Dr. Alfred Hamilton at Gettysburg” Exhibit Spotlight at Gettysburg National Military Park. Artifacts from Barksdale and Dr. Hamilton, the Pennsylvania native who treated Barksdale before he died at Gettysburg. Co-sponsored by Gettysburg Foundation. For information, www.gettysburgfoundation.org
Through April, New York. Appomattox
“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.
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. Opening reception, walking tour, May 17, 1 p.m. with Andy Waskie & Russ Dodge. Free by registration, 215-228-8200, [email protected]
May 6-Aug. 28, Virginia. Postwar Virginia
“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
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, (703) 368-1873; www.manassasmuseum.org
– Civil War Events Through May – Exhibits
To Nov. 1, Wisconsin. Iron Brigade
“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. For information, 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
To October 2017, District of Columbia. Immigration “American by Belief ” special exhibit at President Lincoln’s Cottage on Lincoln’s little known immigration policies. For information, www.lincolncottage.org
Events March 4-6, Pennsylvania. Reenactor Appreciation Reenactor Appreciation Weekend in Gettysburg. Programs, merchant specials, lodging & restaurant discounts, building tours, some free museum admissions to those in period dress, Victorian reception, battlefield tour with Licensed Guide, cigars & brandy, walking town tour, Big Band Veteran’s Honor Dance. For information, www.ReenactorAppreciationWeekend.com
March 5, Pennsylvania. Audio-Visual Program
“It was, indeed, a scene of unsurpassed grandeur and majesty” audiovisual presentation of National Park Service coverage of Civil War 150th Anniversary of the American Civil War with photographer Jason Martz at Gettysburg National Military Park. Part of Winter Lecture Series. For information, 717-334-1124; www.nps.gov/GETT
March 5, Virginia. Relic Show 35th Annual Fredericksburg Civil War Relic Show at Eagle’s Lodge, Fredericksburg, 9-5. $5. Sponsored by Fredericksburg Relic Hunters Assn. For information, Lee Musselman, 540-372-6709, [email protected]
March 5, 6, North Carolina. Reenactment 1st ever Battles for New Bern Reenactment at Historic Bellaire Plantation Farm, New Bern. Battles both days, speakers, Saturday dance. Sponsored by SCV Rains Brothers Camp 1370, 5th North Carolina State Troops Co. D & 7th North Carolina State Troops Co. F. For information, http://battlesfornewberne.com
Annual Battle of Hampton Roads Weekend at The Mariners’ Museum & Park, Newport News, 10-4. Living history, lectures, cannon firing, Saturday night “History bites” food tasting. For information, 757-596-2222; MarinersMuseum.org
March 5, 6, Virginia. Living History
March 5, 12, 19, 26, North Carolina. Lecture Series
“The Road to Surrender: the final campaigns” talks at Bennett Place State Historic Site, Durham, 1 p.m. About battles fought in North Carolina between Sherman & Johnston from leading authors & historians. $5. For information, 919-383-4345 Tuesday-Saturday, [email protected]
March 6, Pennsylvania. Lecture
“Our once beautiful but now desolated Valley: - Post-War Shenandoah Valley, Virginia” by Ranger Shannon Moeck, Gettysburg National Military Park Winter Lecture Series: Reconstruction, Reconciliation, and Remembrance: The Aftermath & Legacy of the Civil War. For information, 717-334-1124; www.nps.gov/GETT
March 10-13, Pennsylvania. Civilian Symposium
Civilian Symposium, “Mid-19th Century Clothing & Culture,” in Harrisburg. Pre-conference seminars, tours, workshops. Symposium presentations. Formal ball, welcome reception & sociable, juried marketplace, garment displays, needlework competition. Hosted by Genteel Arts. For information, 717337-0283, [email protected]; www.genteelarts.com
March 12, Maryland. Workshop
Living historians workshop at National Museum of Civil War Medicine, Frederick. Programs on skills, knowledge & resources for quality living history programs with focus on medical, surgical history. For information,civilwarmed.org
March 12, North Carolina. Commemoration
Commemoration of Battle of Wyse Fork & scuttling of the CSS Neuse in March 1865 at CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center, Kinston, 104. For information, 252-526-9600, [email protected]; www.nchistoricsites.org/neuse
March 12, Pennsylvania. Lecture
“The Aftermath of Pickett’s Charge: Was There a Second Wave?” Ranger Troy Harman, Gettysburg National Military Park Winter Lecture Series: Reconstruction, Reconciliation, and Remembrance: The Aftermath & Legacy of the Civil War. For information, 717-334-1124; www.nps.gov/GETT
March 12, Virginia. Lecture
“New Navy Monitors” by Hannah Piner, Civil War Lecture Series at The Mariners’ Museum & Park, Newport News, 2:30. For information, 757596-2222; MarinersMuseum.org
March 12, 13, Mississippi. Show
6th Annual Corinth Civil War Relic Show at The Crossroads Arena Convention Center, Corinth. Saturday 9-5, Sunday 9-3. Admission $5 over age 11. Sponsored by Col. W.P. Rogers SCV Camp 31. For information, Buddy Ellis, 662-6651419, [email protected]; www.battleofcorinth.com
March 13, Pennsylvania. Lecture
“We have made the most costly sacrifices” – The Consequences of War” by Ranger Evangelina Rubalcava-Joyce, Gettysburg National Military Park Winter Lecture Series: Reconstruction, Reconciliation, and Remembrance: The Aftermath & Legacy of the Civil War. For information, 717-334-1124; www.nps.gov/GETT
March 18-20, California. Cavalry School School of the Cavalry Horse Soldier in Salinas taught by Doug Kidd, Jeff Wall & Dan McCloskey. School $175, meals $25. Sponsored by California Historical Artillery Assn. For information. Dee Murphy, [email protected]; www.facebook.com/events/794167390692885/
March 18-20, Virginia. Civil War Weekend Virginia Tech’s Annual Civil War Weekend in Blacksburg. Speakers include James I. “Bud” Robertson, Jr., William C. “Jack” Davis, Barbara Gannon, Kenneth Noe. Driving Tour of Southwest Virginia, online outreach programs, two period bands. Registration deadline March 11. For information, www.cpe.vt.edu/cww
March 19, District of Columbia. Lincoln Symposium
Abraham Lincoln Symposium at Ford’s Theatre, 9-5. With Sidney Blumenthal, Thomas L. Carson, Stacy Pratt, Edna Greene Medford. Free general public tickets available first-come that day. Hosted by Abraham Lincoln Institute and Ford’s Theatre Society. For information, www.fords.org
March 19, Pennsylvania. Preservation Luncheon Annual Grand Army Museum Preservation Luncheon at Cannstatter Volksfest Verein in Philadelphia, 11 a.m. Book browsing & signings, cocktails, luncheon, “The Last Surviving Veterans of the Civil War” talk by Richard Serrano. Fundraiser raffle, door prizes, award presentation, entertainment. $40 single, $75 couple. Reservation deadline March 11. For information, reservations, 215-289-6484, [email protected]
March 19, 20, Maryland. Antique Arms Show Maryland Arms Collectors Association “Original Baltimore” Antique Arms Show at Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium, Saturday 9-5, Sunday 9-3. $10. For information, 301-865-6804; www.baltimoreshow.com
“The Ground Trembled Under Our Feet,” Mass Artillery at Bentonville, 151st anniversary at Bentonville Battlefield, Four Oaks, 10-4. Artillery battery & infantry demonstrations, camps, living history. For information, Amanda Brantley, 910-594-0789 Ext. 204, [email protected]
March 19, 20, Virginia. 154th Anniversary 154th Anniversary of First Battle of Kernstown in Winchester. Saturday tour with historian Gary L. Ecelbarger, battlefield tours, 1854 Pritchard House, artillery demonstrations. For information, 540-931-4033, 202-302-9129; www.kernstownbattle.org
March 20, Kentucky. Davis Performance
Kentucky Chautauqua’s “Jefferson Davis: On Dark and Bloody Ground” with actor Kevin Hardesty at Mt. Zion Christian Church, Richmond, 2:30 p.m. Free. Hosted by Battle of Richmond Association & Madison County Civil War Roundtable. For information, 859-248-1974, 859-624-0013.
March 26, Maryland. Medal of Honor Ceremony
Civil War Medal of Honor Ceremony at The Hessian Barracks, Frederick, 10 a.m. Service will honor Union surgeon Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, the only female Medal recipient, wreath-laying ceremony, Taps, post-ceremony gathering. Conducted by Antietam Camp 3, SUV, For information, [email protected]
March 26, Maryland. Presentation Women Soldiers of the Civil War presentation by Tracey McIntire and Dr. Audrey Scanlan-Teller at National Museum of Civil War Medicine, Frederick, 2:30 p.m. For information,civilwarmed.org
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
April 2, National. Park Day 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, 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. For information, 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. For information, 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 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. 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, 757596-2222; MarinersMuseum.org
April 9, Virginia. Living History
”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. 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 HarrisonburgRockingham 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, handouts & tour, bring lunch. For information, Jonathan A. Noyalas, 540-868-7191, [email protected]. Registration, 540-868-7021, www.LFCCWorkforce.com
April 9-10, Georgia. 154th Fort Pulaski
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, 703-365-7895
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 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, 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
April 16, 17, Pennsylvania. Living History 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 21-24, DC, Maryland, Virginia. Tour 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 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 or 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 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]
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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
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April 30, Alabama. Living History
Civil War Living History at Confederate Memorial Park, Marbury, 10-11:30, skirmish at 1. 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, 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. 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 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, 8, West Virginia. 155th Jackson’s Raid
Jackson’s Raid 155th Anniversary at Martinsburg Roundhouse Center, Martinsburg. Battle, living history, dance. Sponsored by Martinsburg-Berkeley County Convention & Visitors Bureau. For information, registration, 717-3381776; 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
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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 18-22, Virginia. Live Fire Matches
North-South Skirmish Association National Competition in Winchester. Individual, team matches with Civil War firearms; cannons, mortars. For information, Melinda Shaw, [email protected]; [email protected]
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 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
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, Maryland. Lecture
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,
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 21, Washington. Victorian Ball
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, 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, 804-8299722, www.fortpocahontas.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 information, Marty Hillman, 315-878-6302; Caren Cleaveland, (585) 7036489, [email protected]; www.waterloony.com
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, 301-6623515; 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