Events Section

Civil War Events — February 2020

Originally published February 2020 · pp. 43–46

Feb. 14-16, Florida. Reenactment Before making plans to attend any event contact the event host. Deadlines for Advertising, Editorial or Events Submissions is the 20th of each month. We strive to add all events submitted to us but do not guarantee that your event will be published. There is a 100 word maximum for each event. Email events to: [email protected]

Jan. 25, Virginia. Lecture

“Private Confederacies: The Emotional Worlds of Southern Men as Citizens and Soldiers,” at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick. 2:30 pm. Free with admission. civilwarmed.org/event/private-confederacies.

Feb. 1-2, Georgia. Civil War Show and Sale

MK Shows presents the Chickamauga (Dalton) Civil War Show at the Northwest Georgia Trade Center, Dalton, Ga., for collectors and history enthusiasts. Over 400 sale and display tables. Adults $10, Children under 12 are free. Open Sat. 9-5 and Sunday, 9-3. For information; www.MKShows. com, email Mike Kent at [email protected].

Feb 9. Georgia. Living History

“Soldier Stories,” camp, demonstrations and artifact display at the Pickett’s Mill Battlefield Historic Site. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Hikes 1 and 2 p.m. Free. explore. gastateparks.org/events.

Feb. 12, Pennsylvania. Lincoln Birthday Celebration, Parade and Ceremonies

Sponsored by the Union League of Philadelphia. Arrive by 10 a.m. for free parking for reenactors at Laz Garage on the N.W. corner of 15th & Sansom

St. only. There will be a lunch for the participants at 12 p.m. After the parade participants are invited to return to the Union League for refreshments and entertainment. register: [email protected].

Feb. 14, Virginia. Lunch Discussion

“Confederate POW Camps,” at the Mariners’ Park Cafe in the Mariners’ Museum in Newport News, Va.. 12:30 pm. Discussion is free. marinersmuseum.org

Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park will host the weekend long 44th Annual Reenactment commemorating the 156th anniversary of the Battle of Olustee. More than 2,000 living historians will give presentations of both civilian and military life during the Civil War. Events will include a wreath laying ceremony, Civil War Memorial Service, tours and medical demonstrations, entertainment, arts, crafts and food booths along with artillery night firing and oldfashioned barn dance. Spectators can visit authentic campsites, watch the parade, view artillery inspections, listen to a period music concert and watch the battle reenactment. Friday is living history education day for schools and a ball at the Ball Tent Saturday night. Period attire required and is for reenactment participants only. For information; 877635-3655; www.battleofolustee.org.

Feb. 22-23, South Carolina. Reenactment

The Battle of Aiken reenactment will take place at 1210 Powell Pond Road, Aiken. Camps and demonstrations all weekend with battles each day. $15/adult. For information; battleofaiken.org.

March 6-7, Mississippi. Midsouth Military History and Civil War Show

The 53rd annual show and sale will be held at a new location in 2020 at I-55 & Church Rd. in Southhaven, just 15 minutes from downtown Memphis. Admission is $10, kids 12 and under free. For information; MidsouthMilitaryHistory@ gmail.com or 901-832-4708.

March 7, Pennsylvania. Civil War Lecture

Join us for a lecture on South Mountain Communities during the Civil War, at the Shippensburg Historical Society, 52 W. King St., Shippensburg. 10 a.m. Free, donations welcome. For Information; shippensburghistoricalsociety.org

March 21, Pennsylvania. Preservation Luncheon

Author Bradley Gottfried will speak on “The Days in the Saddle: The Cavalry at Gettysburg” at the Grand Army Museum, 9130 Academy Rd., Philadelphia, Pa. 19114 For reservations or information; [email protected] or 215-289-6484.

March 21-22, North Carolina. Reenactment

Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site is host to the largest reenactment held in the state of North Carolina every five years. Visitors will learn about the battle that happened Mar. 19-21, 1865, which was the last major Confederate offensive in the war as Gen. Joseph Johnston fought the advancement of Gen. Sherman’s march across the South. Included are many free programs and 2 reenactments which are ticketed events. For tickets, schedule of events and more information; 910-594-0789 or https://www.johnstoncountync. org/155th-bentonville-reenactment.

April 2-4, Georgia. GBSHHA Congress

The General Barton Stovall History & Heritage Association will be holding their 19th annual Congress in Cartersville, Georgia. The event features two days of battlefield tours, a historian night, and a banquet. Information about the Congress is at www.generalbartonandstovall.com.

April 3-5, Maryland. Civil War Conference

“Lincoln Assassination Studies: Snapshots from the Big Picture,” 21st Annual Conference. Tours and lectures sponsored by the Surratt Society, in Clinton. $225, tours priced separately. For information; surrattmuseum.org

April 4, All States. Park Day. Sponsored by the American Battlefield Trust

Annual volunteer cleanup and repair at Civil War sites across the country. For information; battlefields.org/events/park-day.

April 4, Virginia. Shenandoah University’s McCormick Civil War Institute in Winchester

The McCormick Civil War Institute will host its 2020 Spring Conference from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. “The Civil War on the Water.” Featuring nationally recognized Civil War scholars John M. Coski, Anna Gibson Holloway, Karen Needles, Jonathan W. White and Jonathan A. Noyalas (Shenandoah University). Registration fee of $50 ($25 for students with valid id) covers all presentations and lunch. For information or to register visit www.su.edu/ MCWI, or call 540-665-4501, or email [email protected].

April 5, Pennsylvania. Symposium

Annual Meade Society History Symposium at the Conservatory at West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, Pa. at 12 p.m. Speakers on the topic – The War with Mexico; Training Ground of the Civil War. Contact: Jerry McCormick 215-848-7753; or [email protected].

April 23-26, New Jersey. Company of Military Historians Annual Meeting

The 2020 meeting, held at the Crowne Plaza-Princeton, 900 Scudders Mill Rd., Plainsboro, NJ., will begin with the welcome reception on Thursday followed by a field trip to visit Washington’s Crossing, the Old Barracks Museum and Princeton Battlefield on Friday. Nine lectures covering many periods of American military history and material culture along with a 20-table exhibit / flea market room and expanded silent auction. Register online at: https://tinyurl.com/register-4-CMH2020. For more information; [email protected], 845-754-8827.

April 24 -26, North Carolina. 23rd Annual Salisbury Confederate Prison Symposium

23rd Annual Salisbury Confederate Prison Symposium sponsored by the Robert F. Hoke Chapter 78, United Daughters of the Confederacy. Event begins Fri. afternoon with 3 lectures, displays, Friendship Banquet, music, and recognition of veterans. Registration $70 per person when postmarked by April 3, $80 afterwards. $15 charge for refunds after April 10. No refunds after April 17. Mail checks to Robert F. Hoke Chapter 78, UDC, PO Box 83, Salisbury, NC 28145-0083. For information; Sue Curtis 704-637-6411, [email protected].

April 25, Illinois. Civil War Show and Sale

Zurko Promotions presents The National Civil War Collectors Spring Show and Sale which will be held at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $9, Free parking. For information; www.chicagocivilwarshow.com.

May 1-2, Gettysburg. Spring Seminar

The Association of Licensed Battlefield Guides of Gettysburg will offer its Spring Seminar. “ Overlooked and Often Not Visited: Ridges, Farms, and Other Sites”, including Battle of Hunterstown, Bliss Farm, and much more. For information; 717-337-1709 or https://gettysburgtourguides.org.

May 2-3, Ohio. Civil War Show and Sale

The 43rd Annual Show in Mansfield at the Richland County Fairgrounds. Friday dealer setup. One of the most impressive artillery living history displays you will ever see. Living history units representing Rev war through WWII. Over 750 tables. Admission is $7, kids under 12 free. For information; email: [email protected] or visit www.ohiocivilwarshow.com.

May 15-17, Georgia. Reenactment

The 156th Anniversary “Battle of Resaca” reenactment will be held on over 650 acres of the original battlefield. This event will have main camps located within the original US and CS lines. Camping allowed in or near the breastworks. Amenities include straw, hay and firewood; food and ice on site. The planned activities include main battles both days at 2 p.m., period dance, medical demo’s, cavalry competition, ladies’ tea, civilian refugee camp, period church services and a memorial service at the Confederate cemetery. Handicapped parking is available. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the preservation efforts of the Friends of Resaca Battlefield, Inc. A $150 bounty will be paid to the first fourteen cannon and crews registered by May 1st. Reenactor registration fee is $10.00 due by May 1. For more information, www.georgiadivision.org or Battle of Resaca, P.O. Box 0919, Resaca, GA 30735-0919.

May 15-17, Virginia. Period Firearms Competition

The North-South Skirmish Association 141st National Competition near Winchester. Over 3,000 uniformed competitors in 200 member units compete in live-fire matches with muskets, carbines, revolvers, mortars and cannon plus costume competitions and historical lectures. The largest Civil War live-fire event in the country. Free admission, large sutler area, and food service. For more information visit the N-SSA web site: www.n-ssa.org.

May 24, Pennsylvania. Memorial Day Observance at Historic Laurel Hill Cemetery

Recreating the Original G.A.R. Decoration Day Service of 1868: The traditional Decoration Day service of the Grand Army Meade Post #1 will be recreated at Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Ave. Philadelphia at noon. For information, 215-228-8200 or [email protected] for Dr. Andy Waskie.

May 30, Georgia. Living History

Anniversary living history and civilian program at the Battle of Pickett’s Mill Battlefield Historic Site located at 4432 Mt. Tabor Church Rd., Dallas, Ga. Hours are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. $6/adult. For information; explore.gastateparks.org/ info/214024?c=17413216.

May 30 & 31, Pennsylvania. Living History

Join us for this annual event recognizing the participation of 120 members of the Pennypacker family, including Governor Samuel W. Pennypacker, a Private in the 26th Pa. Emergency Militia. See soldier life and civilian demonstrations, artillery fire, troop inspections, dress parade, music and speakers. Children can participate in the Be a Soldier Kid Enlistment each day. Pennypacker mansion is open for tours. Food vendor onsite. Hours: Sat. 10- 5; Sun. 10-4. Free to the public. Reenactment units: Fee $2/person before May 1, $10/person after. Free straw, firewood, water and cake. For Information: 610-287-9349 or www.ppmcivilwar.org.

June 6-7, Virginia. Reenactment

23rd Annual Reenactment of Fort Pocahontas, on the historic battlefield located at 13150 Sturgeon Point Rd., Charles City, Va. Camp and demonstrations open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sun. Battles at 1 p.m. both days.

June 27-28, Pennsylvania. Civil War Show

Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Eisenhower Hotel & Conference Center Allstar Expo Complex, 2638 Emmitsburg Road, Gettysburg. The Gettysburg Battlefield Preservation Association’s Artifact and Collector’s Show features more than 200 vendors and over 300 tables of artifacts, swords, firearms, correspondence, books, photographs, documents and much more. Daily admission: Adults: $8. Children 12 and under free. Vendors contact: [email protected] or call 717-334-2350. For more information visit www.uniondb.com or www.gbpa.org. Email: [email protected].

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July 4-5, Pennsylvania. Reenactment

The 2020 reenactment of the Battle of Gettysburg will be hosted by the Gettysburg Battlefield Preservation Association and will be held at the Daniel Lady Farm. For updates visit https://www.gbpa.org/news/gbpas-daniel-lady-farm-host2020-battle-gettysburg.

George N. Barnard deserves to be ranked in this top tier for his photographic work in the war’s western theater.

Featuring tour guide & leading authority David Powell with special guest Eric Wittenberg as we visit Bridgeport and Stevenson, AL; LaFayette, GA, Davis’s Crossroads, Chickamauga, Reed’s Bridge, Jay’s Mill, Brock Field, Kelly Field, Brotherton Field, Horseshoe Ridge, Lookout Mountain, National Cemetery, Orchard Knob, Ringgold & more! Based in Ringgold, GA. Additional tour details can be found online at: www.CivilWarSeminars.org or call 717-264-7101.

July 22-26, Georgia. Gateway to the Deep South: Chickamauga & Chattanooga

July 25-26, Tennessee. Civil War Show and Sale

American Digger® Magazine’s Chattanooga Civil War & Artifact Show, Camp Jordan Arena, 323 Camp Jordan Pkwy., East Ridge, Tenn. Info: 770-362-8671 or 716-574-0465; email [email protected] or kesmas@ localnet.com.

Aug. 15-16, Minnesota. Reenactment

“Pipestone Civil War Days,” 850 N Hiawatha Ave, Pipestone. Camps, music, talks and demonstrations 8 a.m. - 4:30

p.m. Sat., 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sun. Battles to be held on both afternoons. For information; pipestoneminnesota.com/cwd.