Events — October 2023

Originally published October 2023 · pp. 39

Nov. 18, 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].

Nov. 18, Pennsylvania. Remembrance Day Parade in Gettysburg

Before making plans to attend any event contact the event host. Sept. 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 715-526-9769.

Oct. 6-8, Virginia, Annual Conference

Central Virginia Battlefields Trust hosts its 2023 annual conference, “1863: Chancellorsville-The Crossroads of Fire.” This year’s conference features a Friday tour of Moss Neck, Gen. “Stonewall” Jackson’s 1862-63 winter headquarters with historian Frank O’Reilly. That evening the President’s Reception will be at the Sentry Box, one of Fredericksburg’s most historic homes. Saturday features a tour of the Chancellorsville battlefield with historians Chris Mackowski and Kris White. Saturday evening includes a banquet and the annual meeting with a keynote address by Kris White at historic Belmont in Falmouth. Sunday brunch at Stevenson’s Ridge includes a panel discussion about “Chancellorsville as the Prelude to Gettysburg” with historians Sarah Kay Bierle, John Hennessey, Robert Lee Hodge, Scott Walker, and others. The weekend registration is $260 per person. More information and online registration are available at: https://www.cvbt.org/ cvbt-annual-conference.

Oct. 6-8, Virginia. Period Firearms Competition

The North-South Skirmish Association 148th 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.

Oct. 21-22, Virginia. Reenactment

The 159th Anniversary Reenactment of the Battle of Cedar Creek recreating the last major battle in the Shenandoah Valley will be held the weekend of Oct. 21-22 at 8437 Valley Pike in Middletown, Va. See cavalry, artillery, and infantry soldiers in action and in camp. Battle scenarios, music, symposia, and medical, military, and civilian demonstrations are scheduled each day. Fundraising raffles, period merchants, and food vendors onsite. Don’t miss the Evening Candlelight Tour Program. 1-day, 2-day, and discount options available! Children 6 and under are free! For more information; 540-8692064, [email protected] or www.ccbf.us.

67th Annual Remembrance Day Parade sponsored by the Sons of Veterans Reserve, the Military Department of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. Parade briefing on Nov. 18 at the Unity Park Monument located on Lefever Street at 12 noon. Units form up at Noon on Lefever Street between Baltimore Street and East Confederate Avenue Parade will step off at 1 p.m. For information, contact: Major David Hann, Provost Marshal SVR, 440 Clark Drive, Hammonton, NJ 08037. Email: [email protected], Cell 609-816-2012. Website: suvcw.org/ remembrance-day.

Nov. 18, Pennsylvania. Civil War Ball

Ball will be held at the Eisenhower Hotel & Conference Center. Music by the Philadelphia Brigade Band. Dances led by the Victorian Dance Ensemble. Period dress is encouraged, but not required. Door prizes, plus prizes for Ladies Cake Walk. Cash Bar. Time: 8 p.m.-Midnight. $20 per person in advance, $25 per person at the door. Make check payable to “SVR Remembrance Day Ball.” Include stamped, self-addressed envelope for tickets. Mail to: Col. Steve Michaels SVR, 6623 S North Cape Rd, Franklin, WI 53132-1227. Cell 414-712-4655. Email: [email protected]. Ticket orders received after Nov. 12 will be distributed at the Ball. Ball proceeds are donated to the Gettysburg National Military Park for monument preservation.

Nov. 18-19, Pennsylvania. Civil War Ball

The Eighteenth Annual President’s Remembrance Day Dinner & Ball will once again be held at the Hotel Gettysburg. Music by Fleeting Moments Orchestra, instruction by dance mistress Susan de Guardiola. Period attire is required for both events. Ticket prices include a three-course dinner each evening. For information, www.remembrancedayball. com or call John Newbold at 717-420-5145 for full details.

Nov. 18, Virginia. Civil War Show

In conjunction with the Central Virginia Civil War Collectors Association, Bullet and Shell is proud to present the 42nd Annual Central Virginia Military Antique Show (formally Mike Kent’s Capital of the Confederacy Civil War Show). This year, the show is moving to a new location at Meadow Event Park, 13191 Dawn Blvd, in Doswell, Va. 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; www.MilitaryAntiqueShow.com.

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

Dec. 31, Pennsylvania. Annual General Meade Birthday Celebration

This year will mark the 208th annual anniversary of the birth of General George G. Meade. The General Meade Society of Philadelphia will celebrate his birthday at Historic Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Ave. at noon. A champagne toast and reception will follow the program. For information; 215-228-8200 Laurel Hill Cemetery.

https://www.historicalpublicationsllc.com/site/eventlistings.html for all 2023 events.

Nov. 4, Virginia. Civil War Books, Relics and Memorabilia Show

Nov. 4, Virginia. Seminar & Tour

Shenandoah University’s McCormick Civil War Institute annual fall seminar and tour with Prof. Jonathan A. Noyalas, “Breaking the Shenandoah Valley’s Gibraltar: Battle and Reunion at Fisher’s Hill.” $25 registration fee covers morning lecture at Shenandoah University (1460 University Drive, Winchester, VA), lunch at SU, and vehicle caravan of sites. Event begins at 10:30 a.m. and concludes at 4:30 p.m. To register visit www.su.edu/mcwi. Questions: [email protected] or 540-665-4501.

Nov. 10, Pennsylvania. US Marine Corps Birthday Observance

Join us at the Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Ave, in Philadelphia at 11 a.m. at the grave of General Jacob Zeilin, 7th Commandant of the Marine Corps during the Civil War. A special ‘Veterans’ Day tour of heroes ‘killed in action’ and buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery will follow. Sponsored by: The Legion Post 405; MOLLUS; General Meade Society. For information; 215-2288200, [email protected], 215-423-3930 or www.thelaurelhillcemetery. org.

The show will be held on Saturday November 4 from 10-4 at the Elks Lodge on Rt. 50 In Fairfax, Va. Admission is $5 per person. Vendors are welcome. Information and vendor registration may be obtained at [email protected] or 703-389-1505.