Events Section

Events — February 2022

Originally published February 2022 · pp. 45–46

Jan. 15-16. South Carolina. Civil War Show

Low Country Civil War Show & Sale at Omar Shrine Temple, Mount Pleasant, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3. Sponsored by American Digger Magazine. For information, 770-362-8671, 716-574-0465, https://americandigger.com/ american-digger-events.

Jan. 29-30, Georgia. Civil War Show

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

Feb. 11, Pennsylvania. Lincoln Birthday Celebration

Sponsored by the Union League of Philadelphia. Civil War military units, civilians, and heritage groups are welcome and encouraged to march in the parade to honor President Lincoln on his birthday. Participants will gather at the Union League by 10 a.m. Complimentary parking at Laz Garage on the N.W. corner of 15th & Sansom St. Arrive between 9 a.m. & 10 a.m. to obtain a parking pass. Proceed to Laz garage at 114 S 15th St to park. For information; contact Dr. Andy Waskie at [email protected]

Feb. 18-20, Florida. Reenactment

Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park will host the weekend long 45th Annual Reenactment commemorating the 158th anniversary of the Battle of Olustee. More than 1,500 living historians will give presentations of both civilian and military life during the Civil War. Events will include educational exhibits and speakers, battle reenactment, a skirmish, medical demonstrations, ladies’ tea, sutlers, artillery night firing, an old-fashioned barn dance! Spectators can visit authentic campsites, view artillery inspections, living history programs, listen to a period music and watch the battle reenactment. Festivities will end with the Battle of Olustee Ball at the Ball Tent. Period attire required. Ball is for participants only. For info; 877-635-3655; www.battleofolustee.org

Feb. 25-27, South Carolina. 28th Annual Battle of Aiken Reenactment

The 157th Anniversary of one of the last Confederate victories of the Civil War. Experience history coming alive during a weekend of battles, demonstrations, tours, displays, music, crafts, food, and Saturday’s Blue Grey Ball! Tour the historic log cabin, schoolhouse, jail, mercantile building, and soldier’s camps. Eight food and drink vendors on site. Three scripted battles: two on Saturday and one on Sunday. Period church service held on Sunday. All units and individual reenactors (artillery, cavalry, infantry, medical, musical, & civilian) welcome. No fee if pre-registered by Jan. 30. Walk on fee is $10. $150 bounty for first 20 full-size artillery guns registered. All impressions needed for school day at 8 a.m. on Friday. American military impressions from all war periods (colonial through the Gulf Wars) are needed for our Military Timeline. Pioneer and Native Americans welcome. One of Carolina’s largest events, the 28th annual event is easily accessed off I-20 at SC exit 18. The nonprofit event is sponsored by the Barnard E. Bee Camp, Sons of Confederate Veterans. For information; www.battleofaiken.com or [email protected].

March 19-20, Maryland. Antiques Arms Show and Sale

Sponsored by the Maryland Arms Collectors Association. With over 1,000 tables of the finest in collectable rifles, revolvers (pre-1898) and sporting shot guns, this show attracts thousands of serious collectors from across the globe. Open to the public on Sat. from 9-5, and Sun. from 9-3. Admission is $10. Located at the Maryland State Fairgrounds Cow Palace, 2200 York Road, Timonium, MD 21093. For information visit http://www.baltimoreshow.com.

March 31 - Apr. 3, Georgia. The Georgia Battlefields Association Annual 2022 Tour

The GBA Annual 2022 Tour is scheduled for March 31st through April 3rd. The tour is based at the Springhill Suites at 4630 Sheraton Drive in Macon, Ga. The $119 per night room rate includes breakfast and tax. Please call The Springhill Suites at 478-803-9100 for room reservations at The GBA Rate. The 2-1/2 day tour will include two dinners, two lunches, maps, and bus transportation. The tour will cover the opening weeks of the March to the Sea, some additional events of the July 1864 Stoneman Raid, Macon defenses, and events relating to the capture of Jefferson Davis. Please mail a check payable to Georgia Battlefields Association for $430 per attendee to P.O. Box 669953, Marietta, GA 30066, or pay online http://www.georgiabattlefields.org.

April 2, Virginia. Seminar

Shenandoah University’s McCormick Civil War Institute’s annual spring conference on the campus of Shenandoah University, Winchester, Virginia, “Beyond the Mere Routine of Everyday Life”: Encounters & Experiences during the Civil War. Presentations with Jonathan A. Noyalas (Shenandoah University), Lauren K. Thompson (McKendree University), Kathryn J. Shively (Virginia Commonwealth University), and Jonathan W. White (Christopher Newport University). $30 registration fee covers all presentations and lunch at SU. Space is limited, visit www.su.edu/mcwi to register. For information; [email protected] or phone 540-665-4501.

April 23, 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, 2015 W. Manchester, Wheaton, Ill. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $10, Early Admission $25. Free parking. For more information visit www.chicagocivilwarshow.com or call Zurko Promotions at 715-5269769.

Zurko Promotions presents The National Civil War Collectors Fall Show and Sale which will be held at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 W. Manchester, Wheaton, Ill. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $10, Early Admission $25. Free parking. For more information visit www. chicagocivilwarshow.com or call Zurko Promotions at 715-526-9769.

Before making plans to attend any event contact the event host.

April 30 – May 1, Ohio. Civil War Show and Sale

The 44th Annual Ohio Civil War & WWI/II Show will be held in Mansfield, OH, at the Richland County Fairgrounds. All federal, state and local firearm ordinances and laws must be obeyed. Civil War and WWI & II Memorabilia for buy, well & trade. Featuring a unique artillery show with 15 cannon on display with firing demonstrations. Added Special Features: Civil War & WWII encampments, Sutlers Row, field hospital scenario, period music, Gettysburg Address by President Lincoln, Marlboro Volunteers Traveling Museum and Military Vehicle. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sat., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sun. Parking is free. For information; contact Wayne Williams: 419-884-2194 or [email protected]. Visit our website at www.ohiocivilwarshow.com.

May 12–14, Tennessee. 21st Congress of the General Barton & Stovall Association

Drury Plaza Hotel, 1874 W. McEwen Drive, Franklin, TN 37067 Since 2001, our association has held yearly Congresses across the Southeast. Each Congress is held in a different location near where our soldiers once fought and bivouacked. There are three nights of activities and two days of tours. Friday we will be visiting by charter bus Elm Springs, St. John’s Church and positions around Columbia, with lunch at Puckett’s Grocery. Afternoon tour of the Battle of Franklin. Saturday we will visit Mount Olivet Cemetery and Fort Negley, lunch at Historic Travellers Rest, with an afternoon tour of Battle of Nashville sites. Saturday night banquet speaker is John Banks of the History Channel. Member Cost: $200, non-member $215. Pay before Feb. 1st to avoid late registration fees. May 12th: 7 to 9 p.m. May 13th: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 14th: 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. For information; Cliff Roberts, [email protected], 770-656-5585, www.generalbartonandstovall.com.

May 14-15, New York. Annual Artillery School

Sponsored by the National Civil War Artillery Association and Reynolds’ Battery L., the 34th Annual Artillery School at Old Fort Niagara State Park in Youngstown will again take place in 2022. Fort Niagara is the oldest continuously occupied military site in North America. Open to all branches of service, both Federal and Confederate. Registration fee is $7. Registration Forms and additional info can be found at: www.reynoldsbattery.org. For information, 585208-1839 or contact Rick Lake at [email protected].

The North-South Skirmish Association 145th 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 18-22, Virginia. Period Firearms Competition

The North-South Skirmish Association 146th 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 livefire 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 20-22, Georgia. Reenactment and Living History

The Battle of Resaca Reenactment will be held on over 600 acres of the original battlefield in Resaca, Georgia. This reenactor-friendly event will have main camps located near the original US and CS lines. Campaigners are welcome to camp in or near the breastworks. Amenities include straw, hay and firewood. Modern food and ice vendors on site. Weekend activities will include aggressive battles both days at 2 p.m. – rain or shine, combined US & CS morning colors, period demonstrations, cavalry competition, a civilian refugee camp, reenactor yard sale, sutlers, period music and dance, period church services, and a memorial service at the Confederate Cemetery. Many Civil War historical sites are located on the reenactment site and two major Civil War parks are within minutes of the site. Handicapped parking available with free transport from parking areas to battlefield, vendor and sutler areas. Reenactor pre-registration is $10 if received by April 15th. Artillery bounties of $150 for the first 18 cannons with crew pre-registered by April 15, 2022. A portion of the proceeds to be donated to preservation efforts of the Friends of Resaca Battlefield. For more information; www.georgiadivision.org.

May 29, Pennsylvania. Memorial Day Observed at Laurel Hill Cemetery

Original G.A.R. Decoration Day Service of 1868. 3822 Ridge Ave. Philadelphia 12 noon. All are welcome. Laurel Hill is the site of the first Memorial Day in Philadelphia in 1868. Special veterans’ markers will be dedicated at the graves of previously unmarked veterans. Speakers, ceremonies, and pageant will highlight the ceremony. Wreathlaying, speeches, music, and honor guards. Historical groups, veterans, and citizens are urged to participate. Wreaths, military contingents, color guards, music and period civilians are encouraged to participate. Refreshments served after the ceremony. For information; 215-228-2800.

June 4-5, Virginia. Reenactment: The Action at Wilson’s Wharf

Located between Richmond and Williamsburg on the James River, scenic Fort Pocahontas is the site of the May 24, 1864, action in which United States Colored Troops defended the fort they built against an assault by Fitzhugh Lee’s Confederate Cavalry. Open to the public 10-4 Sat. and 10-3 Sunday: $10/adults, $8/students; battle reenactments both days. See Civil War camps and enjoy history brought to life through family-friendly activities. For reenactors: preregistration required starting Jan. 10 at www.fortpocahontas.org; shaded campsites; Friday officers’ social; Saturday dinner and dance.

June 11-12, Mississippi. Civil War Show

Civil War Relic Show will be held at Brandon City Hall, located at 1000 Municipal Drive, Brandon, Mississippi. 300 tables of relics, weapons, prints, documents, artillery, WWI & WWII, bottles, books, currency, living history displays, and more. Admission $7, 12 and under are free. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Contact Tim Cupit at [email protected] or call 769-234-2966. Website is www.scv365.com.

June 25-26, Pennsylvania. Annual Gettysburg Civil War Artifact Show

The nation’s premier Civil War relic and collectors show at the Eisenhower All Star Complex at 2634 Emmitsburg Rd., Gettysburg. Brendan Synnamon, GBPA Vice President of Administration and the event’s coordinator, is working closely with the Eisenhower Complex to ensure the event follows PA Guidelines for COVID 19 control. Our 300+ tables are a great way to view and even purchase authentic Civil War artifacts. Browse the tables and speak with the vendors who are all well versed in history and artifact identification. Better than a museum! Every item has someone willing to give you its history lesson and answer all your questions. $100 VIP Charitable donation includes Friday and early admission for the serious collector. Hours: Sat. 10-5, Sun. 9-2. Admission $10, children under 12 free. For more information visit https://www.gbpa.org/event/annual-civil-war-relic-show.

Aug. 5-7, Virginia. Reenactment

160th anniversary reenactment of the Battle of Cedar Mountain in Culpeper, “Slaughter on the Mountain,” reenactors welcome! Join a reenactment of the first battle of the Second Manassas campaign on the actual battlefield. Recreations of battle actions on Saturday and Sunday Aug. 6-7. Event limited to 1,500 troops (artillery, cavalry, and civilians by invitation only). Public talks & demonstrations both days. Sutlers and food vendors will participate. For information; friendsofcedarmountain.org.

Aug. 13-14, Georgia. Civil War Show and Sale

44th Annual Southeastern Civil War & Antique Gun Show in Marietta at the Cobb County Civic Center hosted by the North Georgia Relic Hunters Association. Cobb County Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Pkwy SE, Marietta, GA 30060. Hours Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission $6, veterans and children under 10 are free. Show chairman: Ray McMahan at [email protected]. For more info visit www.ngrha.com.

Sept. 24, Illinois. Civil War & Military Extravaganza

Oct. 1, Pennsylvania. Honor Ceremony

Major Octavius V. Catto Honor ceremony; wreath laying; military salute at the Catto Monument at city hall in Philadelphia at 11 a.m. honoring the great black equal rights and military leader. Wreath-Laying ceremony. All military units, period civilians, veterans and heritage groups are welcome. Colors, wreaths and music encouraged. Following the city hall ceremony, PA National Guard Medal Ceremony at 12:30 p.m. in the Union League for the ‘Major Catto Medal.’ For info: Dr. Andy Waskie [email protected].

Oct. 7-9, Virginia. Period Firearms Competition

Nov. 12, Virginia. Civil War Show

Bullet and Shell is proud to present the 41st Central Virginia Military Antique Show (formally Mike Kent’s Capital of the Confederacy Civil War Show). In conjunction with the Central Virginia Civil War Collectors Association, we plan to continue to do everything to make this one of the best shows in the country. The show will host vendors and displays of American military history from the Revolutionary War through WWII. Bring your relics for appraisal or to sell. Over 300 tables! There will be many historical items to add to your collection. Show hours are 9-5 on Saturday, vendor setup on Friday. Parking is free and admission is only $10/adults with children under 12 free. For more information or registration go to www.MilitaryAntiqueShow.com.

Nov. 19, Pennsylvania. Remembrance Day in Gettysburg

General Meade & his Generals and the veterans of the Battle of Gettysburg Honor/Dedication ceremonies during the Remembrance Day Observance. Honoring all commanders and veterans of the Battle. Meet at the General Meade Equestrian Monument at 10 a.m. For information; Jerry McCormick at 215-848-7753 or [email protected].

Dec. 3-4, Tennessee. Civil War Show and Sale

MK Shows presents the 35th 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 750 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. Free Parking. Admission is only $10/adults and children under 12 are free. For information; www.MKShows.com or [email protected].

Visit our new website at CivilWarNews.com and it will take you to HistoricalPublicationsLLC.com. The calendar is online and an updated before the print issue. To submit an event send it to: [email protected].