Antietam.com The 150th anniversary of the Civil War

Civil War Commemoration Calendar of Events

• Lecture series

  April 12 Charleston, S.C.

  Fort Sumter-Fort Moultrie Historical Trust, the Citadel, South Carolina Historical Society, and the National Park Service sponsor a lecture series, “Why They Fought: Reflections on the 150th Anniversary of the American Civil War.” Speakers include Edward L. Ayers, University of Richmond; Stephen Berry, University of Georgia; Vernon Burton, Coastal Carolina University; Barbara Jeanne Fields, Columbia University; Jim McPherson, Princeton; Bernie Powers, College of Charleston; Emory Thomas, University of Georgia; Gavin Wright, Stanford University; and more.

• Re-enactment

  April 13, 14; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Charleston Harbor, Charleston, S.C.

  Union re-enactors portray Companies E & H, 1st U.S. Artillery Regiment. Living history programs offered to visitors arriving on tour boats. For information, nps.gov.

• Symposium, “Land of the Free?” The Fate of Civil Liberties in Baltimore in 1861

  April 15, noon-4 p.m. Maryland Historical Society, 201 W. Monument St., Baltimore.

  Symposium sponsored by the National Park Service, the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and the Maryland Historical Society features speakers Mark Neely, author of “The Fate of Liberty,” and Frank Towers, who wrote the book, “The Urban South and the Coming of the Civil War.”

• Invasion of Pennsylvania: The Burning of Chambersburg

  April 15-16
  April 15, 7-9 p.m., Civil War camps, music, more, downtown Chambersburg; 8 p.m., opening ceremony.
  April 16 — Demonstrations, music, activities, downtown, from 9 a.m.; Ransoming and Burning of Chambersburg, 7:15 p.m.

  Event commemorates the 1864 Burning of Chambersburg. List of events at explorefranklincountypa.com.

• Re-enactment

  Friday, April 15-17 Charleston Harbor, Charleston, S.C.

  On the afternoon of April 14, 1861, the U.S. garrison surrendered and left the fort and Company B, South Carolina Artillery Battalion and the Palmetto Guard infantry company moved into the fort. Re-enactors representing these units offer living history programs to visitors on each tour boat. For information, nps.gov.

• The War Came by Train: 150th Anniversary Civil War Exhibit

  April 15, 2011-May 1, 2015; Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Museum, 901 W. Pratt St., Baltimore

  Exhibition describing the B&O Railroad’s role in the Civil War. For information, 410-752-2490.

• First Blood, Civil War Weekend

  April 16, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; April 17, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fort McHenry National Monument and Historical Shrine, Baltimore.

  Commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Pratt Street Riots and Fort McHenry’s role as a prison for political prisoners and prisoners of war. More information, 410-962-4290.

• An evening with the painting

  April 16, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Gettysburg National Military Park and Visitor Center.

  Learn about the history and conservation of the Cyclorama painting and view the Cyclorama. For information, gettysburgfoundation.org.

• Living history

  April 16-17 Spangler Spring, near Gettysburg, Pa.

  2nd Virginia Infantry, Co. D at Spangler Spring. Full schedule available by calling 717-334-1124, extension 8023, or by visiting nps.gov.

• Hike, Walking Fields of Glory

  April 16-17 Boy Scout Heritage Trail, Gettysburg

  A two-day program based on the Boy Scout Heritage Trail — The 10-mile Billy Yank Trail and the 4-mile Johnny Reb Trail, conducted by Gar Phillips, licensed battlefield guide. For information, 717-338-1243, or gettysburgfoundation.org.

• Burning of the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry

  April 16-17, 11 a.m. to 5 p .m. Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, Harpers Ferry, W.Va.

  Two-day event will focus on the April 1861 secession of Virginia from the Union and the subsequent burning of the Federal Arsenal at Harpers Ferry. Activities include living history, ranger-conducted programs and family/youth activities. For information, nps.gov.

• Tours and lectures on resignation of Robert E. Lee

  April 16-24 Arlington House National Memorial, Arlington, Va.

  A week-long series of events, tours and lectures focusing on Robert E. Lee’s decision to leave the U.S. Army and fight for Virginia. April 20, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. For information, nps.gov.

• Re-enactment

  April 17, 2011, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. 11395 Constitution Highway, Montpelier Station, Va.

  Guided walking tour of the 1863-64 Civil War encampment points out where the Confederate South Carolina Brigade spent a cold winter while waiting to resume fighting. Tour goes to the Gilmore Cabin, built in 1872 by George Gilmore, an African-American freedman who was born a slave at Montpelier around 1810.

• Fairfield Civil War Celebration

  April 22-23 Various locations in Fairfield, Pa.

  April 22 — Opening ceremonies, remarks, reading of accounts of Stuart’s Raid, Battle of Fairfield and Roll of honor, 6:30 p.m. at Fairfield Inn; 8 p.m. Civil War Vigil, St. John Lutheran Chruch; 9 p.m., taps, Fairfield Inn.

  April 23 — Living history demonstrations, 10 a.m., Fairfield lnn; Historian Tim Smith, 11 a.m., Fairfield Village Hall, 11a.m., living history demonstrations and re-enactor encampments; Re-enactment of Battle of Fairfield, 2 p.m., Landis Farm; Re-enactment of Stuart’s Raid and Kidnapping of Postmaster, 3 p.m., 11 W. Main St.; closing ceremony, reading of Roll of Honor, taps, 4 p.m., Fairfield lnn.

• The Burning Question of Secession: The Maryland Legislature Meets in Frederick

  April 29-30, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; May 1, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Downtown Frederick, Md.

  Exhibitions and dramatic activities explore the debate over secession, including the burning of the courthouse in the spring of 1861. For information, 301-600-4047, or 800-999-3613.

• Candlelight House Tours

  April 29-30, 7 to 9 p.m. David Wills House, 8 Lincoln Square, Gettysburg

  Candlelight tours of the museum. For information, davidwillshouse.org.

• Invasion of Pennsylvania: Gettysburg — A Town in Turmoil

  April 29, 7-9 p.m.; April-30, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; May 1 Gettysburg, Pa.

  Official Gettysburg kickoff of the 150th anniversary commemoration of the American Civil War. Features the advancement of Union and Confederate troops, living history encampments throughout Gettysburg, re-enactment skirmishes and a formal evening program. April 30 highlight, firing of 150 cannon shots to salute those who fought in the Civil War. For information, gettysburg.travel.

• Life of the Civil War Soldier

  April 30, noon to 4 p.m. Surratt House Museum, 9118 Brandywine Road, Clinton, Md.

  Daily camp life with military drills, food, cooking skills, uniform and equipment demonstrations by the 3rd U.S. Regular Infantry re-enactment group. For information, pgparks.com.

• Living history

  April 30-May 1 Pennsylvania Memorial, Gettysburg

  The National Regiment with on-going programs at the Pennsylvania Memorial. Full schedule, 717-334-1124, ext. 8023. For information, nps.gov.

• Program, “Debate: Union or Disunion!” to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the extra session meeting of the Maryland Assembly in Frederick, Md.

  April 30, 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.; May 1, 1 p.m. City Hall, 101 N. Court St., Frederick

  Legislators debate whether Maryland should secede from the union. Display with additional information about the secession question in Maryland, at Monocacy National Battlefield. For information, nps.govor 301-662-3515

• Gettysburg North-South Marathon

  May 1, runners gather at starting line from 7:30 to 7:45 a.m. Gettysburg, Pa.

  Runners from former Union and Confederate states will run diverging courses that start and finish at downtown Gettysburg. Also, four-person relay. For information or to register, gettysburgnorthsouthmarathon.com or 866-329-9382.

• Civil War Living History Re-enactment

  May 7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; May 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 S. Center St., Westminster, Md.

  Relive historic moments as Civil War troops re-enact forgotten lifestyles. For information, 410-386-3880.

• Living history

  May 7-8 Various places on Gettysburg Battlefield

  4th Md. Artillery at Pitzer Woods, Battery M, 2nd U.S. Artillery at the Pennsylvania Memorial and The U.S. Sharpshooters on Little Round Top. Full schedule, 717-334-1124, ext. 8023, or at nps.gov.

• Family Historical Conference

  May 11-14 Charleston Area Convention Center, 5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston, S.C.

  The National Genealogical Society marks the 150th anniversary of the Civil War at its 2011 conference in Charleston. Events include sessions relating to Civil War era historical research and archival records, among other topics. For information, ngsgenealogy.org.

• An evening with the painting

  May 13 Gettysburg National Military Park and Visitor Center

  Learn about the history and conservation of the Cyclorama painting and view the Cyclorama. Sponsored by the Gettysburg Foundation. For tickets, 877-874-2478; for information, gettysburgfoundation.org.

• Living history

  May 14-15 Various places on the Gettysburg Battlefield

  71st Pa. Infantry at the Pennsylvania Memorial and the 21st Ga. Infantry in Pitzer Woods. Full schedule, 717-334-1124,e xt. 8023, or nps.gov.

• John Scott Adams Seminar Series: Repulse of Pickett’s Charge

  May 14, 21 Gettysburg National Military Park and Visitor Center

  Lecture by John Zervas, licensed battlefield guide, sponsored by the Gettysburg Foundation. To register, 717-334-3460, ext. 221, or gettysburgfoundation.org

• 1861: An evening with historian and author Adam Goodheart

  May 18, 5:30 p.m. Fountain Head Country Club, Hagerstown

  Dinner and presentation by Adam Goodheart, author of “1861: The Civil War Awakening.” Benefits Washington County Free Library’s Western Maryland Room. For information, tickets, BuildingWCFL.org or 301-739-3250, ext. 128.

• Lecture: Civil War Naval Engagements

  May 19, 7:30-8:30 p.m. National Museum of Civil War Medicine, 48 E. Patrick St., Frederick, Md.

  Lecture by Dr. Craig Symonds, professor emeritus, U.S. Naval Academy. Lecture free, memberships available.

• Living history

  May 21-22 Various places on Gettysburg Battlefield

  44th Ga. Infantry in Pitzer Woods, 6th New Hampshire Infantry at Spangler Spring, 9th Pa. Reserve Infantry at the Pennsylvania Memorial and 24th Michigan Infantry on McPherson Ridge with their camp at Pennsylvania Memorial. Full schedule, 717-334-1124, ext. 8023, or nps.gov

• Living history

  May 28-29 Various places on the Gettysburg Battlefield

  U.S. Regulars at Meade’s Headquarters and 10th Va. Infantry “Southern Grays” at Spangler Spring. Full schedule, 717-334-1124, ext. 8023, or nps.gov.

• Living history

  June 4-5 Various places on the Gettysburg Battlefield

  28th Va. Infantry in Pitzer Woods and the 8th New Jersey Infantry at Spangler Spring. Full schedule, 717-334-1124, ext. 8023, or nps.gov.

• An evening with the painting

  June 4, 11, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Gettysburg National Military Park and Visitor Center.

  Learn about the history and conservation of the Cyclorama painting and view the Cyclorama. Sponsored by the Gettysburg Foundation. For tickets, gettysburgfoundation.org

• Living history

  June 11-12 Various places on Gettysburg Battlefield

  119th New York Infantry at the Pennsylvania Memorial and the U.S. Sharpshooters on Little Round Top. Full schedule, 717-334-1124, ext. 8023, or nps.gov.

• Living history

  June 18-19 Various places on Gettysburg Battlefield

  1st North Carolina Artillery in Pitzer Woods, 13th New Jersey Infantry at Spangler Spring and 1st Pa. Reserve Infantry at the Pennsylvania Memorial. Full schedule, 717-334-1124, ext. 8023, or nps.gov.

• Gilmor’s Raid

  June 18-19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Gunpowder State Park, 2813 Jerusalem Road, Kingsville, Md.

  Civil War encampment and raid re-enactment with other period activities. For information, 410-877-3560.

• Battle of Westminster “Corbit’s Charge” Commemorative Weekend

  June 25, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; June 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Grounds of Carroll County Multi-Service Center, 224 N. Center St., Westminster, Md.

  Civil War encampment, period artisans and music, commemorative ceremony and parade. For information, 410-876-8249.

• Living history

  June 25-26 Various places on the Gettysburg Battlefield

  2nd Md. Infantry & 4th Md. Artillery in Pitzer Woods, 20th Maine Infantry & 2nd U.S. Sharpshooters at Pennsylvania Memorial and 23rd Va. Infantry at Spangler Spring. Full schedule, 717-334-1124, ext. 8023, or nps.gov.

• 29th Annual Civil War Institute Conference at Gettysburg College

  July 1, all day Gettysburg College, 300 N. Washington St., Gettysburg, Pa.

  The 2011 Civil War Institute will be be devoted to the military and political events of 1861, exploring issues related to the First Manassas Campaign, the mobilization for war, and how civilians and soldiers imagined the coming conflict.

• An evening with the painting

  July 1, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Gettysburg National Military Park and Visitor Center

  Learn about the history and conservation of the Cyclorama painting and view the Cyclorama. Sponsored by the Gettysburg Foundation. For tickets, 877-874-2478 or gettysburgfoundation.org.

• Ranger-guided “Battlewalks” and Real Time Programs

  July 1-3 Gettysburg National Military Park, parkwide

  Ranger-guided programs retrace the routes of key battle events and army units during the three-day battle. Programs average two and one-half to three hours. Shorter, hour-by-hour programs highlight specific events and chronologically following the course of the Battle of Gettysburg. A complete schedule to be available in June. For information, nps.gov.

• A Sacred Trust: Gettysburg Perspectives

  July 1-3 Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center

  Authors, historians, National Park Service rangers, and others share perspectives on the battle of Gettysburg with members of the public. For information, 717-338-1243 or gettysburgfoundation.org.

• Confederates Take The Shriver House

  July 2 The Shriver House Museum, 309 Baltimore St., Gettysburg, Pa.

  Living history presentation gives visitors an opportunity to speak with Confederate soldiers as they prepare for battle. Watch the sharpshooters as they occupy the attic, fire muskets at their enemy on Cemetery Hill and, in some cases, take their last breath. For information, shriverhouse.org

• Stories and Songs of a Civil War hospital

  July 2, 7:30 p.m. Candlelight at Christ Church, 30 Chambersburg St., Gettysburg, Pa.

  Live Civil War-era music, sing-a-longs, costumed interpreters reading from the journals of a citizen nurse and a soldier who was treated in this building. Program depicts events in this Civil War hospital after the Battle of Gettysburg. For information, candlelightatchrist.org.

• Living history

  July 2-3 Various places on Gettysburg Battlefield

  The Mifflin Guard Infantry at the Pennsylvania Memorial and the Confederate Military Forces in Pitzer Woods. Full schedule, 717-334-1124, ext. 8023, or nps.gov

• Gettysburg 148th National Civil War Battle Re-enactment.

  July 2-3, gates open at 8:30 a.m. Pumping Station Road, Gettysburg, Pa.

  An all-day family event. The gates open at 8:30 a.m., each day. Event includes two battles, field demonstrations, mortar fire demonstrations, two activities tents with continuous living history programs, and a living history village. For information, gettysburgreenactment.com.

• Voices of the Confederacy — Living History Encampments

  July 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. General Robert E. Lees Headquarters, 401 Buford Ave., Gettysburg, Pa.

  The Voices of the Confederacy Civil War Living History Group encamps on the grounds of General Robert E. Lees Headquarters in Gettysburg. For information, civilwarheadquarters.com.

• Civil War Encampment

  July 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; July 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Rose Hill Manor Park, 1611 N. Market St. Frederick, Md.

  Civil War living history encampment, demonstrations, skirmish, food, concessions, manor tours and children activities. For information, rosehillmuseum.org.

• Living history

  July 9-10 Various places on the Gettysburg Battlefield

  Southern Grays C.S. Sharpshooters at Spangler Spring and the 12th Alabama Infantry in Pitzer Woods. Full schedule, 717-334-1124, ext. 8023, or nps.gov.

• Civil War Encampment and Living History

  July 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Union Mills Homestead, Union Mills, Md.

  Union and Confederate troops camp along the Big Pipe Creek and relive period following the Battle of Gettysburg. For information, 410-848-2288.

• Battle of Funkstown

  July 16, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; July 17, 7 a.m. -2 p.m. Main Street and Town Park, Funkstown

  Civil War re-enactment with food, kids’ events, period music, craft vendors. For information, funkstown.com.

• Mid-Summer Open House

  July 16-17, noon-4 p.m. Surratt House Museum, 9118 Brandywine Road, Clinton, Md.

  Civil War history in a museum with ties to the Lincoln assassination.

• Living history

  July 16-17 Various places on the Gettysburg battlefield

  Battery B, 1st Rhode Island Artillery at Pennsylvania Memorial and 28th Va. Infantry in Pitzer Woods. Full schedule, 717-334-1124, ext. 8023, or nps.gov.

• Sesquicentennial of the First Battle of Manassas

  July 21, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Manassas National Battlefield Park, 6511 Sudley Road, Manassas, Va.

  Ceremonial event with addresses by elected officials, dignitaries historians and commemoration of the reconciliation of Civil War veterans during the Manassas National Jubilee of Peace, held at the 50th anniversary of the battle in 1911. Also programs, tours, lectures, music, living history and historic weapons demonstrations after the ceremonial event. For information, nps.gov.

• Re-enactment and tours

  July 22-24, 2011, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Manassas National Battlefield Park, 6511 Sudley Road, Manassas, Va.

  Living history portrayals of Union and Confederate troops in encampments on Henry Hill; musketry firing from ranks of infantry; artillery firing and soldier life demonstrations. Ranger and volunteer tours focus on battle on the ground. For information, nps.gov.

• Maryland and Music of the Civil War

  July 23, noon-4 p.m. Surratt House Museum, 9118 Brandywine Road, Clinton, Md.

  Recording artist Doug Jimerson and the Civil War Comrades discuss and perform period music. For information, pgparks.com.

• John Scott Adams Seminar Series: The New Guys, The Army of the Potomac’s June Reinforcements

  July 23, July 30 Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center

  Seminar with licensed battlefield guide Stuart Dempsey. To register, 717-334-3460, ext, 221, or gettysburgfoundation.org.

• Living history

  July 30-31 Various places on the Gettysburg Battlefield

  The General Hancock Society at the Pennsylvania Memorial, and 2rd Va. Infantry in Pitzer Woods. Full schedule, 717-334-1124, ext. 8023, or nps.gov.

• An evening with the painting

  Aug. 6, 6-7:30 p.m. Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center

  Learn about the history and conservation of the Cyclorama painting and view the Cyclorama. Sponsored by the Gettysburg Foundation. For information, 877-874-2478 or gettysburgfoundation.org.

• Living history

  Aug. 6-7 Various places on Gettysburg Battlefield

  The North Carolina state troops in Pitzer Woods, 124th New York Infantry at Pennsylvania Memorial and 10th Va. Infantry ‘Hilliard’s Rangers’ at Spangler Spring. Full schedule, 717-334-1124, ext. 8023, or nps.gov.

• Re-enactment

  Aug. 13-14, 2011 Three River Park, Judson Avenue, Woodbury, Conn.

  Second Connecticut hosts a re-enactment event, “On to Richmond,” with battles both days, the Civilian Town of Unity, guest speakers, demonstrations, sutlers and food vendors. For information, the2dconn.com.

• Gettysburg Ranger Programs

  Aug. 14 Gettysburg Battlefield

  Gettysburg Ranger Programs continue through late summer and fall. Full schedule, 717-334-1124, ext. 8023.

• 16th Annual Civil War Music Muster

  Aug. 19-20 Gettysburg National Military Park, parkwide

  Brass bands and musicians re-create the songs of the Civil War.

• Living history

  Aug. 20-21 Various places on Gettysburg Battlefield

  44th Ga. Infantry at Spangler Spring, the Liberty Grays in Pitzer Woods and the Society of Civil War Surgeons at the Pennsylvania Memorial. Full schedule, 717-334-1124, ext. 8023, or nps.gov.

• Living history

  Aug. 27-28 Various places on Gettysburg Battlefield

  4th Va. Infantry at Spangler Spring and the Stonewall Brigade present programs in the Wheatfield, will camp in Pitzer Woods. Full schedule, 717-334-1124, ext. 8023, or nps.gov.

• Living history

  Sept. 3-4 Various places on Gettysburg Battlefield.

  Annual Labor Day Artillery Event with Purcell’s Battery and the Maryland State Parks at Pitzer Woods. Full schedule, 717-334-1124, ext. 8023, or nps.gov.

• Living history

  Sept. 10-11 Various places on Gettysburg Battlefield

  Longstreet’s Artillery Corps in Pitzer Woods, 87th Pa. Infantry at the Pennsylvania Memorial and the U.S. Sharpshooters on Little Round Top. Full schedule, 717-334-1124, ext. 8023, or nps.gov.

• An evening with the painting

  Sept: 17, 6-7:30 p.m. Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center

  Learn about the history and conservation of the Cyclorama painting and view the Cyclorama. Sponsored by the Gettysburg Foundation. For information, 877-874-2478 or gettysburgfoundation.org.

• Living history

  Sept. 17-18 Various places on the Gettysburg Battlefield

  2nd U.S. Cavalry, Co. A. in Pitzer Woods. Full schedule, 717-334-1124, ext. 8023, or nps.gov.

• John Scott Adams Seminar Series: They too Fought Here, The Cavalry in the Gettysburg Campaign

  Sept. 17, Sept. 24 Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center

  With licensed battlefield guide Andie Custer. Sponsored by the Gettysburg Foundation. To register, 717-334-3460, ext. 221, or gettysburgfoundation.org.

• Living history

  Sept. 24-25 Various places on Gettysburg Battlefield

  1st Potomac Home Brigade at Spangler Spring, 146th Pa. Infantry, 5th NY Zouaves, at the Pennsylvania Memorial and 2nd Va. Infantry, Lander’s Company in Pitzer Woods. Full schedule, 717-334-1124, ext. 8023, or nps.gov.

• Living history

  Oct. 1-2 Various places on the Gettysburg Battlefield

  Annual Sharpshooter Weekend in Pitzer Woods. Full schedule, 717-334-1124, ext. 8023, or nps.gov.

• An evening with the painting

  Oct. 8, 6-7:30 p.m. Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center

  Learn about the history and conservation of the Cyclorama painting and view the Cyclorama. Sponsored by the Gettysburg Foundation. For information, 877-874-2478 or gettysburgfoundation.org.

• Living history

  Oct. 8-9 Various places on the Gettysburg Battlefield.

  12th Alabama Infantry in Pitzer Woods and the 150th New York Infantry at the Pennsylvania Memorial. Full schedule, 717-334-1124, ext. 8023, or nps.gov.

• Civil War Comes to St. Mary’s

  Oct. 15-16, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. St. Mary’s City

  Experience old and new world civil wars — American and English — through living history activities. For information, 800-762-1634.

• Living history

  Oct. 15-16 Various places on the Gettysburg Battlefield

  Ohio Valley Civil War Association at the Pennsylvania Memorial and the Western New York Chapter, U.S. Sanitary Commission, in Pitzer Woods. Full schedule, 717-334-1124, ext. 8023, or nps.gov.

• John Scott Adams Seminar Series: Off the Beaten Path

  Oct. 15, Oct. 22 Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center

  Sue Boardman, licensed battlefield guide. Sponsored by the Gettysburg Foundation. For information, 717-334-3460, ext. 221, or gettysburgfoundation.org.

• Living history

  Oct. 22-23 Various places on the Gettysburg Battlefield

  The 1st Ohio Brigade. Programs at the Pennsylvania Memorial. Full schedule, 717-334-1124, ext. 8023, or nps.gov.

• Gettysburg Foundation/Friends of Gettysburg Fall Muster

  Oct. 28-29 Under development

  For information, 717-334-3460, ext. 221, or gettysburgfoundation.org.

• Living history

  Oct. 29-30 Pennsylvania Memorial on the Gettysburg Battlefield

  Battery F, 1st Pa. Artillery at the Pennsylvania Memorial. Full schedule, 717-334-1124, ext. 8023, or nps.gov.

• An evening with the painting

  Nov. 18, 5-6:30 p.m. Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center

  Learn about the history and conservation of the Cyclorama painting and view the Cyclorama. Sponsored by the Gettysburg Foundation. For information, 877-874-2478 or gettysburgfoundation.org.

• Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremony on 148th anniversary of the Gettysburg Address

  Nov. 19, dedication event, 9:30 a.m.; parade, 1 p.m. Dedication, National Military Park; Parade forms on Lefever Street in Gettysburg, ends at National Military Park

  Events surrounding the anniversary of the Gettysburg Address and the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery. For information, gettysburg.travel.

• 9th Annual Remembrance Illumination

  Nov. 19, 2011, at sunset Soldiers National Cemetery

  The Gettysburg Foundation and the Friends of Gettysburg light more than 3,500 lumenaria — one on each soldier’s grave in the Soldiers’ National Cemetery — to honor the sacrifices made by those who fought at Gettysburg. For information, contact Gettysburg Foundation at 717-338-1243.

• A Civil War Christmas at the Shriver House

  Nov. 26-Dec. 17, Saturdays by reservation 309 Baltimore St., Gettysburg, Pa.

  Candlelight tours of the Shriver House Museum decorated for an 1860s Christmas includes the story of the Shriver family and how the Battle of Gettysburg and the Civil War changed their lives. Private tours for groups of 10 or more available throughout the holiday season; reservations required. For information, 717-337-2800 or shriverhouse.org.

• Holiday Celebrations of 1860 at the David Wills House

  Dec. 1-31 8 Lincoln Square, Gettysburg

  Sights and sounds of traditional 1860 holiday festivities. The museum will feature traditional décor and volunteers will provide educational programming outlining how the Wills family celebrated the holiday season in 1860. For information, 866-486-5735 or davidwillshouse.org.

• Holiday Wreaths Return to the Soldiers National Cemetery at Gettysburg

  Dec. 2 Soldiers National Cemetery at Gettysburg.

  Five hundred holiday wreaths will be placed on graves in the Soldiers National Cemetery at Gettysburg National Military Park as part of the Sgt. Mac Foundation’s effort to honor veterans. For information, 717-337-1728 or sgtmac.org.

• An evening with the painting

  Dec. 3, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center

  Learn about the history and conservation of the Cyclorama painting and view the Cyclorama. Sponsored by the Gettysburg Foundation. For information, 877-874-2478 or gettysburgfoundation.org.

• Antietam Memorial Illumination

  Dec. 3, 6 p.m., rain date, Dec. 10 Antietam National Battlefield, Sharpsburg

  Experience 23,110 lumenarias in honor of those who fell during the Battle of Antietam in a 6-mile drive through the battlefield. For information, 301-432-5124.

• Ninth Victorian Christmas

  Dec. 3-4, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dr. Samuel A. Mudd House Museum, 3725 Dr. Samuel Mudd Road, Waldorf, Md.

  Refreshments, Civil War exhibits and walk-through tours. For information, 301-274-9358.