Events Section
Events Section — May 2016
Originally published May 2016 · pp. 36–41
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
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 ThursdaySaturday, 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
To October 2017, District of Columbia. Immigration
“American by Belief” special exhibit at President Lincoln’s Cottage on Lincoln’s little known immigration policies. Info: www.lincolncottage.org
To Nov. 1, Wisconsin. Iron Brigade.
Through 2016, Pennsylvania. Vice & Virtue
“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
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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
Speaker Jim Garrett, a life-long Lincoln Assassination and Booth enthusiast will talk at 2 p.m. for about 45 minutes. Located at Tudor Hall, 17 Tudor Lane, Bel Air. $5 cash for ages 13 and older. For information, 443-619-0008, [email protected], http://spiritsoftudorhall.blogspot.com
May 1, Maryland. Guided Tour of Historic Tudor Hall
Tour the grounds and first floor of the home of Maryland’s famous family of Shakespearian actors including Edwin and John Wilkes Booth. 45 minute tour begins at 1 p.m. 17 Tudor Lane in Bel Air. $5 for age 13 and older. For information, 443-619-0007, [email protected], http://spiritsoftudorhall.blogspot.com
Tour the grounds and first floor of the home of Maryland’s famous family of Shakespearian actors including Edwin and John Wilkes Booth. 45-minute tours begin at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. 17 Tudor Lane, Bel Air. $5 for ages 13 and older. For information, 443-619-0007, [email protected], http://spiritsoftudorhall.blogspot.com
May 5-7, Georgia. Savannah Preservation Festival
Savannah, GA | Historic Savannah Foundation. This educational festival demonstrates what makes Savannah unique. Event programming will include the annual Preservation Awards ceremony; an opening lecture and reception; a house and wine tour; and will conclude with a neighborhood-wide “Block Party.” Contact Frances Colón at [email protected] or 912.233.7787. Website http://www.myhsf.org
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 info: [email protected]; www.fortordwarhorse.org/home.html
May 7, Illinois. Grave Marker Dedication
The Philip H. Sheridan Camp of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War in conjunction with the Oswego Township Cemetery will dedicate new headstones on graves of 22 Civil War veterans buried in Oswego Township Cemetery. Ceremony will be held Saturday at 1 pm at the cemetery. 503 South Main Street in the Village. Speakers will include representatives from Civil War heritage groups. Local reenactors will provide rifle and artillery salutes. For information, 630-3888675, [email protected]
May 7, New Jersey. Confederate Memorial Day
Honor Ceremony Finns Point National Cemetery, 454 Fort Mott Road, Pennsville. Adjacent to Fort Mott State Park. We will meet in the Fort Mott parking lot at 10 am. 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. Contact David Hann at [email protected] or Rich Silvani at [email protected]
May 7- 8, West Virginia. 155th Jackson’s Raid
Anniversary at Martinsburg Roundhouse Center, Martinsburg. Battle, living history, dance. Sponsored by Martinsburg-Berkeley County Convention & Visitors Bureau. Information & registration: 717-338-1776; ALHES.com
– Civil War Events Through July – Exhibits
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.
Battlefield Heritage Park, Bristow, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. 154th anniversary of Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson’s capture of Bristoe Station, precursor to the Battle of Second Manassas & Jackson’s capture of Bristoe. Free, $5 suggested donation. 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 18-22, Virginia. N-SSA 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] and the N-SSA web site at: www.n-ssa.org
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
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, memorial service at Confederate cemetery. Registration $10 by May 1. Sponsored by Georgia Division Reenactors Assn. www.georgiadivision.org 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.
May 20-22, New York. Reenactment
For information, Tim & Diana Bucknam, 585-507-6847, [email protected]; http://fireonthegenesee.com
May 21, Maryland. A Civil War Dance
Saturday from 1:00-3:30 p.m., in the restored 19th century Enlisted Men’s Quarters of Fort Washington Park, 13551 Fort Washington Rd. The dance will be under the direction of Dance Mistress Amy Delery and the Arlington House Victorian Dance Society, of Arlington House, the Robert E. Lee Memorial. Civil War era clothing is welcome but not required for visitors. The dance will be preceded by cannon firings at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Free and open to the public.
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, Charles City, 10-4. Daily 1 p.m. battles, presentations, self-guided fort tours, Saturday dinner, dance, artillery fire, night tactical. For information, registration, 804-829-9722, www.fortpocahontas.org
May 22, Maryland. Till the Curtain Falls: The Genius of Edwin Booth
Presented by Kate Ramirez. The 45-minute talk starts at 2 p.m. Located at 17 Tudor Lane, Bel Air. $5 cash for ages 13 and older. For info 443-619-0008, [email protected], http://spiritsoftudorhall.blogspot.com
May 22, Philadelphia. Gravesite Placement Of Veterans’ Flags At Laurel Hill
Gatehouse of Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Avenue, in Philadelphia at 10 am. The group will place U.S. flags on the graves of veterans’ of all wars. Cemeteries to be covered: Laurel Hill, Mount Peace & Saint James the Less. Refreshments and lunch provided. Open to the public. 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia. Free parking. 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 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. www.cwcwmi.com
May 27-29, Michigan. Living History
May 27-30, New York. 150th Commemoration
Commemoration in Waterloo. 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. Caren Cleaveland, 585-7036489, [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, 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 Assn. For information, Bob Davisson, 509-995-8619 (evening), [email protected]
May 29, Pennsylvania. Memorial Day
Recreation of Meade Post 1’s original 1868 GAR 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, 215228-8200.
June 1-5, Pennsylvania. High Tide at Gettysburg
Sponsored by the Civil War Trust. Exhibit Hall at the Wyndham Gettysburg located at 95 presidential Circle, Gettysburg. Open to the public Wednesday through Sunday. Will include tours and guest speakers. For information, 800298-7878, ext. 7229, www.civilwar.org/annualconference
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.
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, 704-282-1339, TheCarolinaTrader.com
June 4-5, North Carolina. Show
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 Battlefield Preservation Assn. For information, organizer Melynda Wrightstone, [email protected] and Facebook; www.gbpa.org
Battlefield Preservation Assn. For information, Bill or Brendon Synnamon, 717-339-0009; [email protected]
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 “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, Virginia. Lecture
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 three 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
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 24-26, Vermont. “Vermont at Cedar Creek” Weekend
Series of events offered by the park beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Saturday begins with The 10th Vermont at Cedar Creek Ranger program at 9 a.m. and continues with dedications, living history and various other activities through 6 p.m. The activities continue on Sunday from 10-2:30. For information, 540869-3051, www.nps.gov.cebe
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]
June 25-26, Pennsylvania. Collectors’ Civil War Show
43rd Annual Civil War Collectors’ Show, Al1Star Expo Hall at Eisenhower Inn. Gettysburg. Saturday 10-5, Sunday 9-2. Sponsored by Gettysburg
Camp Nelson, Ky Civil War Days September 10 & 11, 2016 Experience military & civilian life during the Civil War and a skirmish reenactment on one of the best-preserved Union Army Supply Depot and recruitment sites in the nation. Living historians tell the stirring story of Camp Nelson and its impact on not only the Civil War but on African-American History. (859) 881-5716. www.campnelson.org
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June 26, Maryland. Guided Tour of Historic Tudor Hall
July 1-3, Pennsylvania. Reenactment
153rd Anniversary Battle of Gettysburg Reenactment at “Gettysburg” movie site on Pumping Station Road, Gettysburg. Daily battles with pyrotechnics, living history village, activities tents, Saturday dance. Horse & cannon bounties. Registration fee. Reenactors may stay till July 4. For information, registration, gac42comcast.net; www.gettysburgreenactment.com
July 1-3, Pennsylvania. Anniversary Activities
July 2-4, Virginia. Living History
Independence Day Weekend Celebration at Pamplin Historical Park, Petersburg. Living history programs & demonstrations of soldier, plantation life. July 4 artillery & bugling demonstrations, color guard. For information, 804861-2408, www.pamplinpark.org
July 4, Arkansas. Artillery
Artillery demonstrations at Fort Curtis, Helena, 9-12. Crews interpret Battle of Helena while demonstrating cannon operation during battle. For information, [email protected]; www.deltaculturalcenter.com
July 9, Virginia. Lecture
“Why Composite Artifacts are Tricky to Conserve” by Kate Sullivan, Civil War Lecture Series at The Mariners’ Museum & Park, Newport News, 2:30. For information, 757-5962222; MarinersMuseum.org
July 9-10, Illinois. Civil War Days
25th Annual Civil War Days at Lakewood Forest Preserve, Wauconda. Battles both days, living history, contests, drills, medical demonstrations, music, exhibits, historical persons, civilian programs, Saturday meal & ball. Registration free by June 1. Limited bounties for artillery & cavalry. For information, Lake County Discovery Museum, 847-968-3400. Registration forms, www.lcfpd.org/civilwar
July 9-10, Kentucky. Reenactment
Reenactment of Morgan’s 1863 Raid at Brandenburg Riverfront. Battles both days, raid on downtown, dance, ladies’ tea, Saturday meal & music. Bounties for artillery, cavalry & infantry. Registration $5. For information, www.brandenburgreenactment.com
July 9-10, Maryland. 152nd Monocacy
152nd anniversary of Battle of Monocacy & 25th anniversary of Monocacy National Battlefield park. Civilian & military encampments, hands-on activities for kid, battle related programming, infantry & artillery firing. For information, 301-662-3515; www.nps.gov/mono
July 9-10, Ohio. Civil War Weekend
Annual Civil War Weekend at Heritage Village Museum, Sharonville. Focus on 1861 with early war scenarios, daily battles influenced by battle of Ball’s Bluff. Civilian & military activity in 19th century village, speakers, hands-on activities, building tours, Saturday dance. For information, 513-563-9484; www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org
July 15-16, Georgia. Gun & Military 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 day pass $10. For information, Carolina Trader Promotions, (704) 282-1339, TheCarolinaTrader.com
July 16-17, California. Reenactment
Civil War Days at Duncans Mills coastal encampment. Sponsored by California Historical Artillery Assn. For information, www.civilwardays.net
July 16-17, Maryland. Living History
Civil War Encampment & Living History at Union Mills Homestead, Union Mills, along Meade’s Pipe Creek Line & skirmish sites. Living history, infantry & artillery drills, skirmishes. For information, 410-848-2288, [email protected]
July 16-17, Maryland. Monocacy Open House
Open house at Worthington Farm, Monocacy National Battlefield, Frederick, 11-4. Farm was staging area for the Confederate Army’s attack. House tours, living history life in the 19th century. For information, 301-662-3515; www.nps.gov/mono
July 22-24, Virginia. 155th Bull Run
155th Anniversary of 1st Battle of Bull Run (Manassas) Reenactment on Cedar Creek Battlefield, Middletown. Hosted by Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation. For information, 540-869-2064, [email protected]; www.ccbf.us
July 23, Virginia. Evening Tours
You Are There: Witness the Chaos of Pringle House Hospital at Ben Lomond Historic Site, Manassas, 7-9 p.m. House and grounds guided tours every half hour telling story of First Manassas field hospital. Reservations suggested. $10, blood donors $5. For information, 703-367-7872
July 23-24, Virginia. Living History
Pringle House Hospital Weekend and Red Cross Blood Drive at Ben Lomond Historic Site, Manassas, 11-4. Site of First Manassas Confederate field hospital. Portrayals of period medicine and hospitals. $5 per person, free for blood donors. For information, 703-367-7872
July 25-29, Virginia. Leadership Camp
Leadership Camp at Virginia Military Institute, Lexington. For young men 13-17 to learn & live life as a VMI Cadet in the 19th century. For information, www.vmi.edu
July 27-31, Pennsylvania. Seminar & Tour
“Gettysburg Day Three & Beyond” Chambersburg Civil War Seminars & Tours, based in Chambersburg. Speakers include Ed Bearss, Jeff Wert, Carol Reardon, Eric Wittenberg, Wayne Motts, Steve French. Tours of Gettysburg off the beaten path, East Cavalry Field, the Retreat. For information, www.CivilWarSeminars.org
July 30, Pennsylvania. Civil War Day
Civil War Day at the Reamstown Memorial Park, Reamstown, 9-4. Battles, living history. Reenactor meal. Registration deadline April 15. Sponsored by Reamstown Historical Society & Museum. For information, Rick Jacobs, 717-413-4179, [email protected]; Martha Sweigart-Brunner, 717364-0865, [email protected]
Aug. 5-7, Virginia. Symposium
Third Annual Emerging Civil War Symposium, “Great Attacks of the Civil War”, at Stevenson Ridge on Spotsylvania Court House Battlefield. Topics include the Fall of New Orleans, the Wolverines in East Cavalry Field, Breakthrough at Petersburg. Keynote speaker Jim Ogden on Longstreet’s attack at Chickamauga. $95 includes Friday roundtable & hors d’oeuvres,
Saturday speakers & lunch, Sunday Second Fredericksburg Battlefield tour & raffle ticket. For information, http://emergingcivilwar.com/2016-symposium/
“Echoes of Blue and Gray” at Evergreen Cemetery, Everett. Battle event followed by memorial service. Sponsored by Washington Civil War Assn. For information, Bruce Smith, 425-483-0351, [email protected]
Aug. 6, Washington. Skirmish/Memorial Service
Aug. 6-7, New Jersey. Living History
Annual Parker Press Civil War Living History Weekend in Woodbridge, 10-4. Period impressions, displays, skirmishes, Saturday candlelight visits. Sutlers by invitation. Free parking & admission. Sponsored by Robert E. Lee Civil War Round Table of Central New Jersey. For information, Mira Form, 717-420-5564, [email protected]
Aug. 6-7, New York. Civil War Weekend
Civil War Weekend at Hallockville Museum Farm, Riverhead. Battles, demonstrations, living history. All proceeds to North Shore Horse Rescue & Hallockville Farm. Hosted by 14th Brooklyn Co. E & 57th Virginia, Co. B. For information, Col. Frank Ruiz Sr., Union Vols., [email protected]
Aug. 13, Virginia. Lecture Series
Civil War Lecture Series: “Conservation of the USS Monitor” with Elsa, Conservator, USS Monitor Project at The Mariners’ Museum & Park, Newport News, 2:30. For information, 757-596-2222; MarinersMuseum.org
Aug. 13-14. Georgia. Civil War Show
38th Annual Southeastern Civil War and Antique Firearms Show and Sell. Cobb Civic Center, 528 S Marietta Pkwy SE, Marietta. Sponsored by North Georgia Relic Hunters Assn. For more information http://www.ngrha.com
Aug. 13-14, Washington. Reenactment
“Battle of Snoqualmie” at Snoqualmie. Sponsored by Washington Civil War Assn. For info: Paul Timmerman, 425-894-5010, [email protected]
Aug. 20, Virginia. Living History
Jacob’s Birthday: Celebrating 226th birthday of Jacob Bushong who, with family, endured the Battle of New Market on their farm, at New Market Battlefield. For information, www.vmi.edu
Aug. 20-21, Alaska. Living History
Veterans Appreciation Weekend in Fairbanks. Civil War living history, drill demonstrations, historical presentations. For information, Lt. Ed Forquer, [email protected] Civil War Encampment & Reenactment at Hamlin Beach State Park, Hamlin. Battles both days, living history, talks, music, period dance followed by night fire, church service. Bounty for artillery that takes field. Reenactors $8 by Aug. 8, $10 walk-on. Hosted by 5th Virginia Cavalry & 28th New York, Co. E. For information, Timothy Bucknam, 585-493-3611, [email protected]
Aug. 20-21, New York. Reenactment
Aug. 25, Georgia. Founder’s Day
Fort Pulaski National Monument will celebrate the 100th birthday of the National Park Service with a special day of events from 9-7. Special programs, artillery firings, and music, highlighted by an evening performance by the Third Infantry Division Band. https://www.nps.gov/fopu/learn/news/ nhpa50.htm
Aug. 26, Virginia. 154th Battle Tour
Jackson at Bristoe Station Anniversary in-time walking tour at Bristoe Station
1st Tennessee Light Artillery Presents The American Artillery Associations Sanctioned Shoot
“The Ponderosa Challenge”
Competition of Civil War Artillery
Event location: 699 Co. Hwy. 39, Worcester, NY
June 4-5 Rain or Shine
100/500/800 Yards
• $20 entry fee per cannon/mortar • AAA Insured • Free camping, water, campfire & awards • Family friendly For info contact Ray at 518-380-1128 after 5pm or email [email protected]
Aug. 26-28, Pennsylvania. Reenactment
26th annual Lebanon County Civil War Weekend at Union Canal Tunnel Park, Lebanon. Battles both days, Saturday morning tactical. Artillery bounty. No mounted cavalry or horses. $10. Sutlers $25 by Aug. 10. Hosted by 93rd Pennsylvania Vol. Inf., 13th Mississippi & Lebanon County Historical Society. For information, Dennis R. Shirk, 717933-4294, [email protected]
Aug. 26-28, Virginia. Living History
Civil War Weekend in two locations in Manassas. The burning of reproduction railcar, extensive Civil War mourning exhibit, keynote speaker John Hennessy. For information, 703-368-1873; www.manassasmseum.org
Aug. 27 Maryland. Campaign Commemoration
“Mystery & Myths of Lee’s Lost Orders” at Monocacy National Battlefield, Frederick. Rangers & living historians commemorate 1862 Maryland Campaign & Confederate encampment that led to the loss of Special Orders 191 found by 27th Indiana soldiers. Portrayals of regiment, infantry demonstrations throughout the day. For information, 301-662-3515; www.nps.gov/mono
Aug. 27, Maryland. Living History
Annual Potomac River Crossing at Historic White’s Ford from Dickerson Conservation Park, Dickerson, 9 a.m. Cross at ANV’s location. Speaker on ford’s history. Hosted by Col. William Norris Camp, SCV. For information, Frank Brown, [email protected]
Aug. 27, Virginia. 154th Anniversary Tours
Battle of Kettle Run Anniversary Tours at Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park, Bristow, 1-4 p.m. 154th anniversary of Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson’s Aug. 27, 1862, capture of Bristoe Station & Battle of Kettle Run, opening round of Second Manassas. Free, $5 suggested donation. For information, 703-366-3049
Aug. 27-28, Kentucky. Reenactment
Battle of Richmond in Richmond. All branches needed. Sponsored by the Battle of Richmond Association. For information, 859-248-1974; battleofrichmond.org