Located on the western edge of Tennessee, approximately 40 miles north of Memphis, Fort Pillow State Historic Park is rich in historic and archaeological significance. Steep bluffs overlooking the Mississippi
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Reenactors from the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Co. B., and the 23rd U.S.C.T. will stage a military encampment that portrays the history, training and soldier life of African-American units associated
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The Battle of Olustee or Battle of Ocean Pond was fought in Baker County, Florida on February 20, 1864, during the American Civil War. It was the largest battle fought
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Help us celebrate the 158th birthday of our 26th president with an afternoon of activities designed to appeal to the young—or young at heart—in all of us. Drop in for
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The popular annual event features living history, a re-enactment of the 1862 burning of Manassas Junction, and fun for the entire family. Don’t miss keynote speaker John Hennessy, Chief Historian
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Come learn about the only Civil War battle to take place in the nation’s capital. Living history demonstrations Live period music Historical talks by noted historians 19th century children’s games
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An annual event held in conjunction with the Gettysburg Address anniversary. Join us in honoring the soldiers and civilians of the American Civil War in this special annual parade held
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The African American Heritage Festival is held the 3rd Saturday in August. Locations are downtown Charles Town, Wright Denny Elementary, and alternative school grounds at Avis and Lawrence Street. This event
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Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site will host its Civil War Camp Day, a day-long living history event highlighted by Union and Confederate drills and camp life. From 10 a.m.
Continue readingThis forgotten Union earthwork comes to life as Veteran Civil War reenactors describe the life of the soldier, the art of field fortification and Fitzhugh Lee’s cavalry attack. Defended by
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