Civil War Events ~
March 1-2, 2008
The Battle of Roanoke Island
Location:Roanoke Island, NC
Phone: (252) 475-1506
URL: www.outerbanks.org/events/calendar_of_events/march.asp
A Civil War Living History Weekend will commemorate the 145th Anniversary of The Battle of Roanoke Island at Roanoke Island Festival Park. The seventh annual festival will feature re-enactors of Union and Confederate soldiers and Civil War-Era Sailors and Civilians. Other events include period activities such as artillery demonstrations, drills, living history encampments, blacksmithing, rope making, woodworking, leatherwork, crafts, presentations, lectures, book signings, period music performances and children's activities
Location:Roanoke Island, NC
Phone: (252) 475-1506
URL: www.outerbanks.org/events/calendar_of_events/march.asp
A Civil War Living History Weekend will commemorate the 145th Anniversary of The Battle of Roanoke Island at Roanoke Island Festival Park. The seventh annual festival will feature re-enactors of Union and Confederate soldiers and Civil War-Era Sailors and Civilians. Other events include period activities such as artillery demonstrations, drills, living history encampments, blacksmithing, rope making, woodworking, leatherwork, crafts, presentations, lectures, book signings, period music performances and children's activities
March 31-Apr 1, 2008
Heartland International Music and Dance Festival Tattoo
Location: DeKalb, IL
Phone: 815.756.1263
URL: www.heartlandtattoo.org
**Open Call for Civil War Reenactment Units** Attention Civil War Re-enactment Unit Directors: On March 31 and April 1, 2007 we are hosting the 2nd Annual Music and Dance Festival Tattoo at the NIU Convocation Center (60 miles west of Chicago). This year we are paying tribute to the Civil War era. Please review our website for more information. Contact George Astling, Assistant Director for the Heartland International Music and Dance Festival Tattoo
Location: DeKalb, IL
Phone: 815.756.1263
URL: www.heartlandtattoo.org
**Open Call for Civil War Reenactment Units** Attention Civil War Re-enactment Unit Directors: On March 31 and April 1, 2007 we are hosting the 2nd Annual Music and Dance Festival Tattoo at the NIU Convocation Center (60 miles west of Chicago). This year we are paying tribute to the Civil War era. Please review our website for more information. Contact George Astling, Assistant Director for the Heartland International Music and Dance Festival Tattoo
April 26-27, 2008
Battle of Corinth
Location: Corinth, MS
Contact: Buddy Ellis
Email: wellis@tsixroads.com
URL: www.battleofcorinth.com
The Col. W. P. Rogers Camp # 321 Sons of Confederate Veterans in Historic Corinth, Ms. is again organizing a two-day event April 28-29, 2007 to commemorate Confederate Memorial Day and the sacrifices made by our ancestors. Camp on the grounds of the Historic Verandah-Curlee House, and skirmish in the streets where the actual fighting took place in October 1862. We will furnish firewood, water, and supper Saturday evening. There will be period music, a large display of confederate flags, and a large civil war relic display. A Memorial service at historic Battery Robinette on Sunday honoring our Confederate ancestors will highlight the weekend. Call 662-286-6779 for more info or visit our website
Location: Corinth, MS
Contact: Buddy Ellis
Email: wellis@tsixroads.com
URL: www.battleofcorinth.com
The Col. W. P. Rogers Camp # 321 Sons of Confederate Veterans in Historic Corinth, Ms. is again organizing a two-day event April 28-29, 2007 to commemorate Confederate Memorial Day and the sacrifices made by our ancestors. Camp on the grounds of the Historic Verandah-Curlee House, and skirmish in the streets where the actual fighting took place in October 1862. We will furnish firewood, water, and supper Saturday evening. There will be period music, a large display of confederate flags, and a large civil war relic display. A Memorial service at historic Battery Robinette on Sunday honoring our Confederate ancestors will highlight the weekend. Call 662-286-6779 for more info or visit our website
April 19, 2008
Grand Civil War Ball and Vintage Fashion Show & Tea
Location: Scranton, PA
Phone: 570-655-6340
URL: www.scrantoncivilwarday.com/cw2008/index.htm
The Lackawanna Historical Society and the Delaney Delacy Guard, Sons of Veterans Reserve proudly announce the 3rd annual Grand Civil War Ball and Vintage Fashion Show & Tea in historic Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dance will be precepted by Martha Griffin and music provided by Spare Parts. For more information about the weekend's events and ball reservation form, visit http://www.scrantoncivilwarday.com/cw2008/index.htm or phone Jennifer Ochman at 570-655-6340
Location: Scranton, PA
Phone: 570-655-6340
URL: www.scrantoncivilwarday.com/cw2008/index.htm
The Lackawanna Historical Society and the Delaney Delacy Guard, Sons of Veterans Reserve proudly announce the 3rd annual Grand Civil War Ball and Vintage Fashion Show & Tea in historic Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dance will be precepted by Martha Griffin and music provided by Spare Parts. For more information about the weekend's events and ball reservation form, visit http://www.scrantoncivilwarday.com/cw2008/index.htm or phone Jennifer Ochman at 570-655-6340
April 17-20, 2008
Civil War Preservation Trust Annual Conference
Location: Springfield, MO
Phone: 301-665-1400
URL: www.civilwar.org/travelandevents/ac2008.htm
This is not a reenactment per se, but we thought it was a worthwhile event to list. The Civil War Preservation Trust works to save historic battlegrounds. The conference will take you to Springfield, Mo. for War in the Ozarks: Trans-Mississippi and Missouri.
Location: Springfield, MO
Phone: 301-665-1400
URL: www.civilwar.org/travelandevents/ac2008.htm
This is not a reenactment per se, but we thought it was a worthwhile event to list. The Civil War Preservation Trust works to save historic battlegrounds. The conference will take you to Springfield, Mo. for War in the Ozarks: Trans-Mississippi and Missouri.
May 1-4, 2008
Battle of Port Jefferson
Location: Jefferson, TX
URL: www.premierwebplatform.com/battleofportjefferson/tabid/2196/default.aspx
The Marion County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2008 reenactment: the largest reenactment in Texas with battles, ball, parade and tour of homes. At the Tuscumbia Ranch - owned by the Key Family
Location: Jefferson, TX
URL: www.premierwebplatform.com/battleofportjefferson/tabid/2196/default.aspx
The Marion County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2008 reenactment: the largest reenactment in Texas with battles, ball, parade and tour of homes. At the Tuscumbia Ranch - owned by the Key Family
May tba, 2008
2nd Annual Battle of Bean's Station Reenactment
Location: Rutledge, TN
Contact: John Beckwith
Email: windspinner@frontiernet.net
URL: www.ritterfarms.com/battleindex.html
Reenactment of Battle of Bean's Station & Strawberry Weekend at Ritter Farms. Living Museum (Demonstrations of Civil War Crafts - quilting, pottery, knife making, blacksmithing, tatting, etc). Fresh Grainger County Strawberries and Tomatoes. See our website for complete details
Location: Rutledge, TN
Contact: John Beckwith
Email: windspinner@frontiernet.net
URL: www.ritterfarms.com/battleindex.html
Reenactment of Battle of Bean's Station & Strawberry Weekend at Ritter Farms. Living Museum (Demonstrations of Civil War Crafts - quilting, pottery, knife making, blacksmithing, tatting, etc). Fresh Grainger County Strawberries and Tomatoes. See our website for complete details
June 13-15, 2008
Lehigh Valley Civil War Days
Location: Whitehall, PA
Site: Camp Geiger
Contact: David Rider
Address: 1338 Greenview Dr. Bethlehem, PA 18018
Phone: 610-509-3741
Email: info@campgeiger.org
URL: http://www.campgeiger.org
Requirements: online registration
Lehigh Valley Civil War days opens Friday at 5pm and closes Sunday at 3pm. Battles and skirmishes, Infantry and Artillery firing demonstrations, living history scenarios, camp life, civil war music, cooking displays, Saturday evening candlelight tour. Civil War Period impressions only: Military and Civilian. No fee. Free admission and parking. Sutlers by invitation. For information, directions and registration email info@campgeiger.org or visit the website at www.campgeiger.org.
June 14-15, 2008
Dixie Days - The Battle of Gaines' Mill
Location: Mechaniscville, VA
Phone: 804-301-5700
Email: scottd@netscape.com
URL: www.dixiedays.com
The 4th Annual Dixie Days will take place June 9-10, 2007 at Pole Green Park in Mechanicsville, VA. This year will feature "The Battle of Gaines' Mill". This event has 2 days of battle, living history, speakers, music, and has drawn crowds of approximately 10,000 for the last 2 years. This year includes a full size replica of the H.L Hunley.
June 27-29, 2008
March to Destiny
Location: Shippensburg, PA
Contact: Nanyc Wojtelwicz
Address: 193 Rustic Dr., Shippensburg, PA 17257
Phone: 717-477-8514
Email: nlw193@pa.net
URL: www.marchtodestiny.com
The last week in June leading up to the Battle of Gettysburg, over 20,000 Confederate troops invaded and took over the town of Shippensburg, PA. Our annual March to Destiny recreates this important event in history. It features reenactors of Union and Confederate Soldiers. Sutlers will be selling their wares. Demonstrations and food vendors available. Camps open 5:00 p.m. Friday and close 3:00 p.m. Sunday. Registration includes a ticket for one breakfast and one dinner. President Lincoln and General Grant will be on hand Saturday to speak. A Saturday evening dance will also be held. Skirmishes and battles throughout the weekend. Restaurants and lodging are within walking or a short driving distance of the event. For further information, registration, etc., visit our website at www.marchtodestiny.com.
July tba, 2008
Annual Gettysburg Civil War Battle Reenactment
Location: Gettysburg, PA
Phone: 717-338-1525
Email: gac3@adelphia.net
Annual Gettysburg Civil War Battle Reenactment . All Day Family Event! Riveting Civil War Battles Each Day, Extensive Living History Programs and More...For Tickets or Reenactor Registration, please visit our website or phone 717-338-1525. Order Tickets Early! - Limited Grandstand Seating Available
Location: Gettysburg, PA
Phone: 717-338-1525
Email: gac3@adelphia.net
Annual Gettysburg Civil War Battle Reenactment . All Day Family Event! Riveting Civil War Battles Each Day, Extensive Living History Programs and More...For Tickets or Reenactor Registration, please visit our website or phone 717-338-1525. Order Tickets Early! - Limited Grandstand Seating Available
August 16-17, 2008
Civil War Days at Thunder Valley Stables
Location: McKean, PA
Phone: 814-476-1632
URL: www.thundervalleystables.net
The largest Civil War reenactment in Northwestern Pennsylvania. Battle reenactments both days, living history, Ladies Tea, Civil War Ball; cavalry, infantry & artillery demonstrations. Portion of proceeds benefit Erie County Historical Society Civil War Preservation Trust.
Location: McKean, PA
Phone: 814-476-1632
URL: www.thundervalleystables.net
The largest Civil War reenactment in Northwestern Pennsylvania. Battle reenactments both days, living history, Ladies Tea, Civil War Ball; cavalry, infantry & artillery demonstrations. Portion of proceeds benefit Erie County Historical Society Civil War Preservation Trust.
August tba, 2008
Civil War Reenactment
Location: Woodbury, CT
Conact: Ray Manzi
Email: remanzi@hotmail.com
URL: www.the2dconn.com
Battle of Cold Harbor & Breakthrough at Petersburg, a battle reenactment and living history. Hosted by the Second Connecticut Volunteer Heavy Artillery Regiment
Location: Woodbury, CT
Conact: Ray Manzi
Email: remanzi@hotmail.com
URL: www.the2dconn.com
Battle of Cold Harbor & Breakthrough at Petersburg, a battle reenactment and living history. Hosted by the Second Connecticut Volunteer Heavy Artillery Regiment
August 16-17, 2008
The Battle of Dry Creek
Location: White Sulphur Springs, WV
Contact:Tim Boggs
Email: captainboggs@citynet.net
URL: thebattleofdrycreek.com
A civil war weekend with skirmishes, cannon fire demonstrations, banquet, ball, and ending with the battle of Dry Creek on Sunday afternoon.
Location: White Sulphur Springs, WV
Contact:Tim Boggs
Email: captainboggs@citynet.net
URL: thebattleofdrycreek.com
A civil war weekend with skirmishes, cannon fire demonstrations, banquet, ball, and ending with the battle of Dry Creek on Sunday afternoon.
September 13-14, 2008
5th Annual Civil War Reenactment and Living History Weekend
Location:Lake Villa, IL
Contact: Joellen Kowalski
Email: paptom@msn.com
URL: www.lake-villa.org
60+ acre battlefield; the great pig roast returns for reenactors Saturday night dinner; Civil War Ball with Mean Mary and Frank James; free tours of Lehmann Mansion for reenactors; Country breakfast Sunday by the Boy Scouts. Max and Donna Daniels will be Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln; Bob Welch with songs & storytelling; Pamela Welcome as Harriet Tubman. Host units: 2nd Kentucky Cavalry, Company D and the Army of the Cumberland. Union and Confederate troops, sutlers, artillery, infantry, cavalry, new recruits and medical troops invited. Registration at www.lake-villa.org or Bill & Martha Hartgrove at 815-836-9920
Location:Lake Villa, IL
Contact: Joellen Kowalski
Email: paptom@msn.com
URL: www.lake-villa.org
60+ acre battlefield; the great pig roast returns for reenactors Saturday night dinner; Civil War Ball with Mean Mary and Frank James; free tours of Lehmann Mansion for reenactors; Country breakfast Sunday by the Boy Scouts. Max and Donna Daniels will be Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln; Bob Welch with songs & storytelling; Pamela Welcome as Harriet Tubman. Host units: 2nd Kentucky Cavalry, Company D and the Army of the Cumberland. Union and Confederate troops, sutlers, artillery, infantry, cavalry, new recruits and medical troops invited. Registration at www.lake-villa.org or Bill & Martha Hartgrove at 815-836-9920
September 20-21, 2008
Mid-Michigan Civil War Muster
Location: Mount Pleasant, MI
Site: Deerfield Nature Park, 2425 West Remus Rd (M-20)
Contact: David S. Rowley
Phone: 989-400-3904
Email: tenthmich@yahoo.com
4th annual Mic-Michigan Civil War Muster. Deerfield Nature Park has 591 acres of woods and fields, 8 miles of trails and the Chippewa River running through the middle of it. Battle Reenactments both days, living history camps, sutlers, civilian events, candlelight camp tours, night firing, and much more. Email for more information.
September tba, 2008
Homestead Hollow Re-enactment
Location: Springville, AL
Email: FirstSgtWideman@aol.com
28th Alabama Co. C & 58th Alabama Inf. Co F are co-hosting a Cleburne Division Sanctioned Re-enactor friendly event where everyone gets to fight, and there will only be 2 commanders, A confederate and A union. This event is to simulate a home guard action. We have a small village/town at this location, This should be a fun event.
Location: Springville, AL
Email: FirstSgtWideman@aol.com
28th Alabama Co. C & 58th Alabama Inf. Co F are co-hosting a Cleburne Division Sanctioned Re-enactor friendly event where everyone gets to fight, and there will only be 2 commanders, A confederate and A union. This event is to simulate a home guard action. We have a small village/town at this location, This should be a fun event.
September tba, 2008
Battle of Mills Springs
Location: Somerset, KY
URL: www.millsprings.net/2007nat_reenact.htm
Infantry, cavalry, and full-scale artillery together for a weekend of living history, all on the original ground where this 1862 battle was fought.
Location: Somerset, KY
URL: www.millsprings.net/2007nat_reenact.htm
Infantry, cavalry, and full-scale artillery together for a weekend of living history, all on the original ground where this 1862 battle was fought.
October 11-12, 2008
4th Annual Davis County Civil War Days & Living History Encampment
Location: Bloomfield, IA
Contact: Laura Rickelman
Email: civilwarraid@gmail.com
URL: www.civilwarraid.com
Event site is not a city park! Enjoy the wild beauty of Shooter's Roost as we host 2 battles. Many activities for all ages to enjoy. Schedule updated on website as info becomes available. Bounty for pre-registration. Call Laura at 641-675-3352 for more info or visit our website.
Location: Bloomfield, IA
Contact: Laura Rickelman
Email: civilwarraid@gmail.com
URL: www.civilwarraid.com
Event site is not a city park! Enjoy the wild beauty of Shooter's Roost as we host 2 battles. Many activities for all ages to enjoy. Schedule updated on website as info becomes available. Bounty for pre-registration. Call Laura at 641-675-3352 for more info or visit our website.
October 18-19, 2008
The Battle of Cedar Creek
Location: Middletown, VA
URL: www.cedarcreekbattlefield.org/
143rd Anniversary Reenactment of the Battle of Cedar Creek. Join us in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley to honor the courage of the thousands of brave men, both north and south who fought on these hallowed grounds.
Location: Middletown, VA
URL: www.cedarcreekbattlefield.org/
143rd Anniversary Reenactment of the Battle of Cedar Creek. Join us in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley to honor the courage of the thousands of brave men, both north and south who fought on these hallowed grounds.
October tba, 2008
Battle of Pea Ridge
Location: Bentonville, AR
Contact: Leah Whitehead
Email: flower@mynewroads.com
URL: www.peelmansion.org
The 145th Anniversary of the Battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas reenactment will be held Oct 26th-28th,2007. For $5 registration information go to www.peelmansion.org or call 479-273-9664. All amenities will be supplied with 3 battles planned,dance,symposium by noted authors of the battle. The event will be in adjoining Bentonville, Arkansas.
Location: Bentonville, AR
Contact: Leah Whitehead
Email: flower@mynewroads.com
URL: www.peelmansion.org
The 145th Anniversary of the Battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas reenactment will be held Oct 26th-28th,2007. For $5 registration information go to www.peelmansion.org or call 479-273-9664. All amenities will be supplied with 3 battles planned,dance,symposium by noted authors of the battle. The event will be in adjoining Bentonville, Arkansas.
November tba, 2008
The Blue and the Gray
Location: Moorpark, CA
Contact: Col. Ed Mann
Email: howitzers1@aol.com
URL: www.forttejon.org/moorpark
The Largest and Grandest Civil War Event in Southern California! Three Battles on Saturday (12:00, 3:00, & 5:15) & Two on Sunday (12:00 & 2:00). Public admitted at 10:00 AM Both Days. All Reenactors Welcomed. Authenticity standards apply. All proceeds go to worthy causes. Firewood, straw and the usual amenities provided.
Location: Moorpark, CA
Contact: Col. Ed Mann
Email: howitzers1@aol.com
URL: www.forttejon.org/moorpark
The Largest and Grandest Civil War Event in Southern California! Three Battles on Saturday (12:00, 3:00, & 5:15) & Two on Sunday (12:00 & 2:00). Public admitted at 10:00 AM Both Days. All Reenactors Welcomed. Authenticity standards apply. All proceeds go to worthy causes. Firewood, straw and the usual amenities provided.
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Last updated May 29, 2008