[ June 20, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] Description: Join us on a bus tour of local Civil War sites!   Visit the Bicycle Museum of America, Johnston Farm and Indian Agency, the First Presbyterian Church in Troy, and more.

Details: Cost is $35.00 including lunch.   Contact the Shelby County Historical Society at 937-498-1653 or shelbyhistory@embarqmail.com to make reservations by June 6.   Space is limited.

Sponsors: [...]

[ May 17, 2011; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Celebrating the Civil War  Sesquicentennial, Paul Goebbel, historical presenter, tells the story of  Lincoln’s election and the use he made of his trip to Washington via the  railroad.   This trip allowed the president-elect to meet the people that  he was going to lead in this divided nation.   It also gave the  population the chance to see and meet their new [...]

[ September 10, 2011 11:00 am to September 11, 2011 4:00 pm. ] All are welcome to a Civil War encampment with Union, Confederate, and civilian reenactors in authentic  camp sites at the James A. Garfield National Historic Site. Programs hourly including firing drills, parade, children’s  militia and play area. Garfield home open   will be open for tours. Sutlers shall be on site with food available.   There will also be [...]

[ June 25, 2011; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, The Summit County Historical Society of Akron invites you to attend a FREE musical performance by Bobby Horton, Authentic Civil War Music: A Vocal and Instrumental History Lesson, on the front porch of the stately Perkins Stone Mansion.

Mr. Horton has produced and performed music scores for [...]

[ June 22, 2011 10:00 am to June 26, 2011 8:00 pm. ] The Civil War has been called the first modern war. However, the war’s significance goes far beyond military struggle. All are welcome to attend a five day historical exploration of the Civil War era in Lakewood at this year’s Ohio Chautauqua!

The Lakewood Historical Society is thrilled to host the Ohio Chautauqua on the Civil War [...]