NOTE: We receive a lot of requests for information on Civil War reenactment events throughout the country. Below is a listing of events to assist people in their search for an event near them. This Week in the Civil War does not take any responsibility for the accuracy of any of the information in these listings and requests that readers do their due diligence. While most of these listings are written with the reenactor in mind, please be aware that not everything listed is open to spectators. Please use the contact links at the end of each entry to verify the information. Also, because of similar sounding names, please note the two letter state abbreviation at the end of each entry for your convenience. INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Thank you. - The Editor
2013 Civil War Reenactment Calendar
Jan. 19-20, 2013 – 33rd Annual Brooksville Raid (FL)
At Sand Hill Scout Reservation, west of Brooksville, Florida. Friday school day, battles both days, ladies tea, Blue/Gray Ball, church service. Hosted by Hernando Historical Museum and Association of North Pinellas Scout Sertoma Club. For more information call (352) 799-0129 or go to www.brooksvilleraid.com
March 23-24, 2013 – 3rd Annual Battle of Zekiah Swamp (MD)
Held at the Dr. Samuel Mudd Farm in Waldorf, Maryland. Union and Confederate reenactors, generals and living historians are wanted for encampment and reenactments. 1,500-2,000 Boy Scouts expected. No reenactor walk-ons allowed. For more information, call Ray Mishoe at (301) 934-2116 or email orphanbrigade2166@verizon.net Hosted by Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Society and the Orphan Brigade Camp 2166.
April 5-7, 2013 – Fall of Richmond (VA)
The Long Road Home: The Road to the 150th Appomattox. Presented by Appomattox County Historical Society, UDC Appomattox Chapter 11, Lee’s Lieutenants, The Federal Generals Corps, Clover Hill Village. For more information go to www.150appomattox.com
April 20-21, 2013 – Mine Run Campaign – 1863 (PA)
Mine Run Campaign – 1863 at Neshaminy State Park, Bensalem, Pennsylvania. Contact Chuck Gibson (267) 968-4809 or go to www.neshaminyreenactment.org
June 1-2, 2013 – The Battle at Tunnel Mill (IN)
As Confederate General John Hunt Morgan began his daring raids in Kentucky and Southern Indiana in 1863, citizens of the Ohio River Valley feared for their safety. This Living History event interprets the energy of that historic period. During the American Civil War, Tunnel Mill, then known as “Green’s Mill” was producing large amounts of flour for the Union Army. Guards were placed on the mill to prevent Morgan’s men from sabotaging it. This fictional skirmish represents what could have occurred had Morgan targeted the mill. Admission is free. Parking is $5 per car. Reenactors may register at www.historictunnelmill.org. Firewood and water are provided to the reenactors. Horses are welcome!
June 27-30, 2013 – 150th Anniversary Battle of Gettysburg (PA)
A Blue Gray Alliance Event. Registration Now Open! Historically accurate battles Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday including McPherson’s Ridge, Culp’s Hill, East Cemetery Hill, A.P. Hill’s attack, Longstreet’s attack, Little Round Top, Fairfield and East Cavalry Field cavalry battles, and Pickett’s Charge. Weapons demonstrations, living history interpretations, fighting through the civilian-only “town” of Gettysburg, sutlers, lectures, period music, civil war ball, and church service. Amenities include firewood, straw, water. Registration is adults $20, children under 14 free. This event is by re-enactors, for re-enactors. It is family-friendly and spectators are welcome. For event and registration information, visit www.bluegraygettysburg.com
July 4-7, 2013 – 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg (PA)
National Civil War Reenactment. Federal Commander – General Allen Baldwin. Confederate Commander – General Brian Gesuero. Reenactor registration is now open. 150th Medallion. Saturday evening dances. For more information call (717) 338-1525 or visit www.gettysburgreenactment.com
Nov. 1-3, 2013 – Battle of Utoy Creek 150th Anniversary (GA)
The Battle of Utoy Creek 150th Anniversary at the Nash Farm in Henry County, Ga. For information call (770) 614-8616 or visit www.atlantacampaign.com
2014-2015 Reenactment Calendar (tentative)
April 11-13, 2014 – Saylor’s Creek (VA)
The Long Road Home: The Road to the 150th Appomattox. Presented by Appomattox County Historical Society, UDC Appomattox Chapter 11, Lee’s Lieutenants, The Federal Generals Corps, Clover Hill Village. For more information go to www.150appomattox.com
Sept. 19-21, 2014 – Kennesaw Mountain 150th Anniversary (GA)
The Battle at Cheatham Hill and Kilpatrick’s Breakthrough at Kennesaw Mountain, part of the 150th Anniversary of the Atlanta Campaign, at the Nash Farm in Henry County, Ga. For information call (770) 614-8616 or visit www.atlantacampaign.com
April 10-12, 2015 – 150th Anniversary of the Surrender at Appomattox (VA)
The Long Road Home: The Road to the 150th Appomattox. Presented by Appomattox County Historical Society, UDC Appomattox Chapter 11, Lee’s Lieutenants, The Federal Generals Corps, Clover Hill Village. For more information go to www.150appomattox.com
*This is not an all-inclusive list of events. This list will be updated periodically.*
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Should add 150th of Prairie Grove, Arkansas in December 1-2.
Added. Thanks for letting us know.
Great website. I am looking forward to attending some events as we celebrate 150 years
Have been to a few reeanactments. We really do enjoy going to them. The actors do such a great job. They are to be commended.
Saw the The Conspirator, Which I was not impressed with as an Englishman it awoke my interest in the Civil War and followed links to get a better idea of the truth. Will now follow your Website on other things I read about and hope one day to get to one of your re-enactments . Will pass this Website on to 2 friends of mine who I know have an interest in the civil war as on previous trips to your country I have purchased books for them. Thank you for an interesting Mythe/Truth article.
Thank you for your kind words. That’s why were here. Appreciate the follow.
I would like a list of Civil War re enactments in South Jersey.Thank you for any information. J.P.
Keep checking back. We post the event listings as we get them. They are put in chronological order, not geographic order. I know this is a bit more difficult, but it’s the best way for us to handle this. We’ll be making an update to the event listings within the week.
Please add the 150th battle of Iuka, MS
Updated. Thank you for the information.
There is an reenactment that is held in Andersonville, Ga. the first weekend in Oct. every year. Please feel free to contact me at the email address above for further information.
Plese give me data on your events. Thanks
I post information on events as I come across them. I’ll be making an update to the list later on this week.
Do you know of any civil war reenactments in SW Washington or NW Oregon ? Would love to take my Girl Scout troop to one.
I would love a list of current reenactments in Mississippi! Thanks!
The Battle for Texas Hospital at Quitman takes place on February 22,23,24,2013. This is a fun ” family” oriented event. Contact Dianne Carlin at carlindianne@yahoo.com or 601-678-5382 for more information or look at the events page on Facebook.
I would love to know the dates of up comming events on the East coast mostly the Tristate area.
Thank you
need to add the 150th of Chickamauga on Sept 19-22 2013
If you have any details on this event, please send me an email at skydancer506 [at] gmail [dot] com. Thanks.
Does anyone know how to get in touch with T.C. Clary in Virginia?
Oh no! no agin. Two 150th Gettysburg reenactments? This looks allot like Shiloh!
The 151 Anniversary of the Battle of Farmington Mississippi October 19-13,2013. Farmington is a Cleburns Division ,Blue-Grey Regional Event.
I’m needing direction as to how to sell my great grandfather’s Union parade drum, diary, pictures, and metals as a package deal. He was part of the Meridian, MS takeover as a camp / parade musician. All items authentic. Any help is appreciated.
Trigg County Civil War Days in CAdiz, KY are MArch 22 – 24th. More info can be found at http://www.triggcivilwardays.com . Hope to see you there.
Spotsylvania County is hosting a Battle of Chancellorsville Reenactment May 3-5. More info can be found http://battleofchancellorsville.com/.
150th NATIONAL EVENT– Battle of Pea Ridge. March 22, 23, 24th. Great Location! Three miles North, and two miles west of the National Park on pristine private property.
Also: Speakers CIVIL WAR SEMINAR
‘Battle of Pea Ridge: Key to the Western War’
Saturday, March 23, 2013 ~~ 4:30 PM
Mr. John Scott – Symposium Moderator, Superintendent of Pea Ridge National Military Park
Dr. William Piston Professor of History, Missouri State University
Mr. Mark Christ
Chairman of the Arkansas Civil War
Sesquicentennial Commission
Civil War re-enactment at Moorpark, CA in November is first class. I attend as the widow of Private Thomas Davis with copies of his muster rolls, oath to United States after his becoming prisoner of war at the capitulation of Vicksburg, widows stipend paid to me, and more. Rotary Club of Moorpark sponsors – for more info. I drive from AZ. just for this week-end. Any re-enactments in VA. in June 2013, let me know. MR
May 3-5, 2013 is the Morgan at Cave City Kentucky reenactment–love to see you there
Weekend May 25th – Helena Arkansas big reenactment
Please add the following event to your schedule: The 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Bulltown, West Virginia. Dates: October 11, 12, and 13 of 2013. This event is under the control of the Burnsville Lake project of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington District. Thanks.