[ September 7, 2013 to September 8, 2013. ]

The largest Civil War event in the state of Ohio comes to the historic village of Zoar on September 7 & 8, 2013 when over 1,500 reenactors “invade” the historic village to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Chickamauga.  Special demonstrations for area schools will take place on Friday, September 6.  There will [...]

[ July 13, 2013; 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Join the City of Harrison and The Harrison Village Historical Society as they commemorate the 150th anniversary of John Hunt Morgan’s raid through Ohio.
Preliminary Schedule of Events
Events to take place at the Presbyterian Church in Harrison

10:30 a.m. – 10: 35 a.m.  – Welcome and introductions of dignitaries present
10:35 a.m. – 10:55 a.m.  – Lecture on [...]

[ August 16, 2013 to August 18, 2013. ]

Morgan’s Raid Confederates & Galvanized soldiers for Saturday morning downtown raid; battles Saturday & Sunday. Ladies’ tea, ball, living history, Church Service on Sunday morning, variety of activities in main tent. We are in need of Foot Soldiers, Artillery, Cavalry & Families. Cavalry wanted for raid as well as battles. Registration is $5.00 per person [...]

[ October 27, 2012; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] It is difficult to believe that an entire 150 years separate us from one of the most defining events in our national history.  This anniversary provides a fresh opportunity to discover the role Ohio played in the Civil War.

The Portsmouth Public Library has planned a series of activities and presentations both to commemorate the event [...]

[ September 22, 2012; 7:00 am to 9:00 pm. September 23, 2012; 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Visit the Fighting McCooks Heritage Weekend September 22 and 23.  Saturday’s scheduled events include a Gatling gun demonstration and youth Army recruiting and boot camp, 11 a.m.; Historic firearms lecture, 11:30 a.m.; Youth battle at the main field, 12 p.m.; Rifle drills and battle demonstration, 1 p.m.; President Abraham Lincoln visit Major Dan McCook and [...]