[ September 18, 2010; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. September 19, 2010; 10:30 am to 5:00 pm. ] Celebrating the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 which declared slaves “thenceforth and forever more free”.   Activities and games, guest speakers, Bands, singing groups, historic re-enactments, civil war soldiers, history booth, arts and crafts, food vendors and health screenings. Free admission, free parking.

Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:30 AM [...]

[ June 1, 2010 to September 30, 2010. ] James A. Garfield NHS is proud to host a grittily realistic diorama of the Civil War battle of Chickamauga, by far the most well-known engagement in which Union General James A. Garfield participated. This beautiful piece of art was made especially for the site by local artist Bert Floyd. Free of charge (though anyone 16 [...]

[ September 21, 2010; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Dr. David Bush, Professor of Anthropology at Heidelberg University and member of the Ohio Civil War 150 Speakers Corps, will talk about his archaeological research on Johnson’s Island and its Civil War Military Prison.   From April 1862 through September 1865, more than 10,000 Confederate soldiers spent time in Johnson’s Island Civil [...]

[ September 11, 2010; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. September 12, 2010; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Pioneer Days is the event of the year where the village comes alive with reenactors covering the 19th century. Come see lots of vendors and reenactors from various periods, including the Civil War. All the buildings are staffed and plenty of food is available for the event.

Additional information: FREE parking, adults (12 and over) $5.00, [...]

[ September 18, 2010; 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. September 19, 2010; 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Step back in time to the period of the American Civil War! Stroll through the encampment and visit with soldiers to experience life during the war and hear from the families who awaited their return.

Enjoy historical activities and music, and witness an artillery demonstration followed by a battle re-enactment. Take time [...]