Battle of Hampton Roads Commemoration
On March 8, 1862, the CSS Virginia entered the waters of Hampton Roads and destroyed the USS Cumberland and the USS Congress in a battle that showed the supremacy of
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Battle of Ft. Wagner
The Second Battle of Fort Wagner, also known as the Second Assault on Morris Island or the Battle of Fort Wagner, Morris Island, was fought on July 18, 1863, during
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10th Annual Yankees in Falmouth
History comes alive at the 10th Annual Yankees in Falmouth! And Some Confederates Too! Walk back in time and experience Falmouth the way it was 150 years ago during the
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Remembrance Day Parade
An annual event held in conjunction with the Gettysburg Address anniversary. A parade of Civil War living history groups begins at 1:00pm. Join us in honoring the soldiers and civilians
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African American Cultural & Heritage Festival
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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Ft. Stevens Living History Camp
Fort Stevens was part of the extensive fortifications built around Washington, D.C., during the American Civil War. This event commemorates the history of the battle fought there in 1864 and
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Fairfax County 275th Anniversary
Join the Fairfax County history community as the county celebrates it’s 275th Anniversary on the grounds adjacent to the historic courthouse in Fairfax. The day’s events which are free and
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Ft. Ward Living History Camp
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
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Ft. Pocahontas
This 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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Harriet Tubman Visitors Center Dedication
On Friday, March 10, 2017, the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center, a joint operation between the National Park Service and the Maryland State Park Service, will open to the
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