Events Section

Civil War Events — August 2021

Originally published August 2021 · p. 45

July 16-17 and Aug. 28-29, Georgia. Antique Gun Military Show

Explore antique guns, U.S. and foreign military arms, Civil War collectibles, books, and military collectibles of all periods. Exhibit, buy, sell, and trade. IAMAW Union Hall, 1032 S. Marietta Parkway, Marietta. Fri. 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission $7, Ages 7-12 $1. For more information; 704-282-1339, [email protected], www.thecarolinatrader.com.

July 24-25, Tennessee. Civil War Show and Sale

American Digger presents the Chattanooga Antique Militaria & Americana Show at the Camp Jordan Arena, 323 Camp Jordan Pkwy., East Ridge, TN. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sat and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sun. For more information; 770-362-8671 or americandigger.com/American-digger-events.

Aug. 14-15, Georgia. Civil War Show and Sale

42nd Annual show in Marietta at the Cobb County Civic Center hosted by the North Ga. Relic Hunters. Cobb County Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Pkwy SE, Marietta, GA 30060. Hours Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Show chairman: Ray McMahan at [email protected]. For more information visit www.ngrha.com.

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Aug. 28-29, North Carolina. Antique Gun and Military Antiques Show

82nd Old North State Show consisting of antique guns, U.S. and foreign military arms, Civil War collectibles, books, and military collectibles of all periods. Exhibit, buy, sell, and trade at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, N.C. Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Daily admission adults $8, and ages 7-12 $1. For more information; 704-282-1339, [email protected], www.thecarolinatrader.com.

Sept. 18-19, Pennsylvania. Reenactment and Living History: 159th Battle of Sharpsburg

This fall Reenactment and Living History event at the Daniel Lady Farm in Gettysburg will feature The Cornfield Battle, The Sunken Road Battle, and Burnside’s Bridge Battle, the bloodiest day on American soil, along with an extensive Living History area for an all-around, all-day educational Civil War experience for the whole family! For information; danielladyfarm.com.

Sept. 25, Illinois. Civil War & Military Extravaganza.

Zurko Promotions presents The National Civil War Collectors Fall 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 more information visit www.chicagocivilwarshow.com.

Oct. 7-10. Georgia. Georgia Battlefields Assn. Annual Tour

GBA’s 2021 Tour is scheduled for 7-10 Oct. 2021 based in Macon, Ga. at the Springhill Suites at 4630 Sheraton Drive in Macon. Room rate, which includes breakfast and tax is $119 per night. Please call the hotel at: 478-8039100 for room reservations. The 2-1/2-day tour cost is $430 and will cover two dinners, two lunches, maps, and bus transportation. The GBA Tour will cover the opening weeks of The March to The Sea, some additional events of the July 1864 Stoneman Raid, defenses of Macon and events relating to the capture of Jefferson Davis. Please mail a check for $430 check per person payable to GBA to Georgia Battlefields Association at P.O. Box 669953, Marietta, GA 30066, or pay online at http://www.georgiabattlefields.org.

Nov. 6, Virginia. Seminar

Shenandoah University’s McCormick Civil War Institute’s fall seminar and tour “We Shall Have Graveyards at Every Door”: The Lower Shenandoah Valley’s Border Region during the Civil War with Prof. Jonathan A. Noyalas. $25 registration fee covers morning lecture, lunch at SU, and afternoon caravan tour of sites between Stephens City south to the banks of Cedar Creek. Space is limited, so visit www.su.edu/mcwi to register. For information; jnoyalas01@ su.edu or phone 540-665-4501.

Nov. 20, Pennsylvania. Parade

The 64th Annual Remembrance Day parade, Gettysburg, Pa. is sponsored by the Sons of Veterans Reserve, the Military Dept. of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. Parade briefing at the Wyndham Hotel at 9:30 a.m. Units form up at noon on Lefever St. between Baltimore St. and E. Confederate Ave. Parade will start at 1 p.m. For information; [email protected] or 609-812-2012.

Nov. 20, Pennsylvania. Civil War Ball

The original Civil War Ball will be held at the Wyndham Gettysburg Hotel located at 95 Presidential Circle. Price per person is $20 advance, $25 at the door. Music by Philadelphia Brigade Band, dances led by Victorian Dance Ensemble. Period dress encouraged. Door prizes, plus prizes for ladies’ cake walk. Cash bar. 8 p.m. to midnight. For information; email Col. Steve Michaels SVR at [email protected], 414-712-4655.

Dec. 4-5, Tennessee. Civil War Show and Sale

MK Shows presents the 34th Annual Middle Tennessee Civil War Show and Sale at the Williamson County Ag Expo Park, 4215 Long Lane in Franklin. The nation’s largest Civil War show, featuring 800 tables of antique weapons, artifacts and memorabilia from top dealers and collectors around the country and encompassing all eras of military history from the Revolutionary War through World War II. Appraisers are always on hand to help you identify and value your military collectibles at no cost. Hours are 9-5 on Sat., 9-3 on Sun., parking is free and admission is only $10/adults and children under 12 are free. For more information; www.MKShows.com or [email protected].