The Ferncliff Cemetery, in association with the Springfield Civil War Symposium, invites you to join us Friday, April 13th at 6:00pm for a seventy minute tour of Springfield’s historic Ferncliff Cemetery with an emphasis on Civil War history.  RSVP required, contact the Clark County Heritage Center 937-324-0657. Tour costs $10.00 per person.  Join us for a trolley tour of the cemetery with re-enactors portraying historic Springfield citizens along the route.  Meet at the Ferncliff Chapel next to the administration building before 6:00pm.

Join the Canton Museum of Art for their free first Friday event,  with reenactors. While you are there, view their exhibit entitled  ”A Nation Divided: The Heartland Responds,” which features  exhibit of Civil War photo enlargements, stereographic images viewed in 3-D, costumes and memorabilia.

Details: Museum is open Tuesday- Wednesday 10am-8pm, Thursday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-3pm and Sunday 1pm-5pm. Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for seniors and students, Free for Children under 12 and members.

Location: Canton Museum of Art 1001 Market Ave., North Canton, Ohio, 44702

For more information, please call 330-453-7666 or visitwww.cantonart.org.

Join the Mary L. Cook Public Library, as we   meet with Mr. Lincoln giving the Gettysburg Address, discuss Medical Advancements of the Civil War with Dr. D’Onofrio, have crafts and games, and interact with living history actors.

Location: Mary L Cook Public Library, 381 Old Stage Road, Waynesville, Ohio   45068

Sponsor: Mary L. Cook Public Library

For more information, please visit www.mlcook.lib.oh.us

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 Civil War memorabilia from General Garfield and the 42nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry  on display.

Sponsor: James A. Garfield National Historic Site

Location: 8095 Mentor Ave. Mentor, OH   44060

For more information, please visit:    http://www.nps.gov/jaga

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 from June 22 to June 26, 2011. Ohio Chautauqua is a travelling tent show that presents history in the compelling form of first person historical characterizations. Under a huge red and white tent in Lakewood Park, five humanities scholars-in-residence will give living history presentations. In addition, each scholar will be also be presenting two daytime workshops during the week.

Meet Abraham Lincoln, Mary Edwards Walker (only female   contract surgeon in the war), Maj. Martin Delany (explorer, lecturer, soldier, and author), Mary Boykin Chesnut, and Harriet Tubman in this week-long commemorative event of the American Civil War!

Sponsor: The Lakewood Historical Society

The Ohio Humanities Council, with support from OSU’s Humanities Institute and the National Endowment for the Humanities’ We the People Initiative, organizes the state-wide program.

Locations:

Daily Schedule:

A downloadable pdf version of the schedule is available here:  Ohio Chautauqua Lakewood Schedule

For more information, please visit: www.lakewoodhistory.org.

Re-enactor Doug Babyak, of Howland, with Civil War flags

The Sutliff Museum CW 150 Committee sponsors the event. It will feature five   displays of artifacts exploring the national election of 1860, the attack on Fort Sumter,   and displaying a mock enlistment table, a showing of uniforms by types of service and a collection of   commemorative postage stamps.   Times for their talks will be announced later. The event will also feature costumed volunteers, and presentations by President Abraham Lincoln, portrayed by Jerry Payne, and William McKinley, portrayed by Mike Wilson.

A presentation of the colors will be performed by  Boy Scout Troop 101 from Howland and volunteers in costume will greet visitors. A free, informative, locally produced, six-panel brochure on the Civil War, entitled “Preamble to the Civil War, A Public Commemoration” will be made available to all visitors as a keepsake.

This opening event will be the first of a series of quarterly events presented over the course of the four-year commemoration of the War by the   CW 150 Committee.

Trumbull   County played an important role during the Civil War. According to Wendell F. Lauth, a noted Trumbull County Historian, “Trumbull County men participated in major military operations in practically every sector where Union forces fought.” Students and their parents are invited to attend this and other commemoration events   to   learn what life was like during that time period and about those who actively participated in the American Civil War on both sides.

Location: Eastwood Mall Complex, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles, OH

For more information, please visit the Preamble to War: Civil War 150. Trumbull County Kick-off! Facebook Page.

Step back into time and relive history at Sunbeau Valley Farm in Ravenna, Ohio as the U.S. Civil War Ladies Auxiliary Association, Inc. host the Black Horse Civil War Reenactment.

Join us as reenactors of the Civil War era portray how life might have been like for those during that turbulent time in our nation’s history. Come experience the roaring canons, cavalry, and cries for victory during Saturday’s and Sunday’s battles. A Ladies Tea and Fashion show will be exhibiting some of the latest dresses from that era. Presidents Abraham Lincoln and William McKinley will be speaking about their lives and terms in office.   Children will be able to partake in the demonstration of games that children would have played. Take a living history tour through the Union and Confederate camps as guides explain the different items that were used and how soldiers would survive such conditions. Saturday evening the public are invited back to help us at the Camp Dance as we plan to break the Guinness Book of World Records for the most couples participating in the Virginia Reel.

Admission:
$7 ages 6 & up
$5 Seniors 62 & up
Children 5 & under are FREE.

Location:
SUNBEAU VALLEY FARM
3229 State Route 59
Ravenna, OH 44266

Hours:
Sat., August   21st 9AM – 5PM
Come back at 8p.m. for the Camp Dance!
Sunday, August 22, 2010 9AM – 4PM

For more information and a schedule of events, please visit:   http://www.blackhorsecivilwar.com/

Information about the Black Horse Civil War Reenactment can also be found on the U.S. Civil War Ladies Auxiliary Assoc., Inc website at: www.uscivilwarladies.intuitwebsites.com. Or you can email Heather Sepelak at hcsepelak@yahoo.com or Pam Allen @ tommysgirl1863@yahoo.com.

The U.S. Civil War Ladies Auxiliary Association Inc. is a non-profit organization, based out of Hartville, OH, that informs the public and its members of the roles of women in the Civil War era by teaching how to dress, public speaking, participating in parades and reenactments.

Civil War Reenactors line the streets of downtown McConnelsville during the annual Civil War Encampment Days held  the second weekend of  July in Morgan County. Most activities are open to both reenactors and the general public and provide something for every taste and interest.

Weekend events include a night time cannon firing over the Muskingum River, tours by lamplight of both the Union & Confederate camps, a ladies tea (period clothing required),  a formal ball, several skirmishes on the downtown streets and the big battle reenactment at “Doc Richmonds” farm on Sunday afternoon. In addition there are lectures, speeches and demonstrations by reenacters that take place on the  ”battlefields”, the courthouse steps or in the field “hospital”.

All events are free and open to the public as is “Sutler’s Row”, the period marketplace selling reproduction wares and clothing. On hand to beat the heat is plenty of cold and tasty sarsparilla.

Free admission, free parking.

Sunday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Special Hours: Battle at Richmond’s Farm 1:00pm Sunday

Location: The Commons, 98 North 10th Street, McConnelsville, OH 43756

General Information: grove.68@osu.edu

Website: http://www.morgancounty.org/

Join us at the Bellaire All-American Days Festival and Ohio Historical Society Marker Dedication for Union Square, which was used during the war as a canteen for nearby Camp Jefferson, and the many soldiers who passed through by rail to both the eastern and western theaters of the war.

Schedule:

9am-2pm

19th Ohio Light Artillery will have two cannons on display and will be giving demonstrations throughout the day

12:00 pm

Union Square Marker Dedication

“The History of Union Square” by Attorney Daniel L. Frizzi, Jr., Marker Chairman

“Bellaire in the Civil War” by Paul Hanly, 1st Ohio Light Artillery Battery A

Location: Union Square (City Park), Bellaire, Ohio

This event is part of the All-American Days Festival and will include food booths, off street rides and live entertainment with the Vogues capping off Saturday evening events.

http://www.ohiocivilwar150.org/forum/ohio-civil-war-reenactors-reenactment-groups/ohs-marker-dedication-at-union-square-bellaire-ohio-saturday-june-5/

Civil War Weekend-an encampment of Civil War soldiers and sutlers, with battles in the historic Heritage Village. See camp life, cooking, soldiers, weaponry, and tour the Village. All in time period uniforms and clothing telling the dramatic story of the mid 1800′s and the devastating Civil War.   Cavalry, artillery, infantry, and civilians from both sides of the conflict will be on hand to once again retell the story. Abraham Lincoln will be in prominent view talking about the struggle with slavery, states rights, and the many battles of the war.

Location: 11450 Lebanon Rd./Rt. 42 Sharonville, OH 45241 inside Sharon Woods Park

http://www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org

As a Reenactor, you are cordially invited to participate in a unique LIVING HISTORY PAGEANT AND REENACTMENT in Sunbury, Ohio.

May 14, 15, 16, 2010

Attention all loyal sons, we will be recreating life in a small Ohio town in the spring of 1861. Answer your country’s call by attending the Reenactment and Living History Pageant at Sunbury, Ohio on May 14, 15, 16, 2010.

FEES, BOUNTIES, AND AMENITIES

Battles both days, Artillery Night Fire, Blue / Gray Ball, Living History Pageant, Bounties, and much more. Saturday & Sunday Breakfast, Saturday Evening Meal, Hospitality Room, Ladies Tea, Antique & Specialty Shops, Authentic & Modern Camping (no hookups). If you want to help reenact a seldom displayed scenario please attend.

Reenactor Registration Fees are $7.00 per Reenactor before April 1, 2010, $12.00 per Reenactor after April 1st. and for Walk-ons. Sutler’s Fee, $25.00.

Sponsored by the Gen. Rosecrans’ Department of the Ohio Headquarters and
The Big Walnut Area Historical Society.
For more information visit www.rosecransheadquarters.org.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
(Draft)

FRIDAY MAY 14, 2010

9:00 a.m. -     3:00 p.m.                         School Day Activities – Sunbury Square
3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.                       Registration and Setting Up of Civil War Camps. – Town Hall
11:00 p.m.                                                                       Taps.

SATURDAY MAY 15, 2010

7:00 a.m.                                                                     Reveille
7:30 a.m. -       8:30 a.m.                 Breakfast – Town Hall
8:30 a.m.                                                                       Officers Call – Town Hall
9:00 a.m.                                                                       Camps Open to the Public – Sunbury Square / Prairie Run Park
10:00 a.m.                                                                 Memorial Services – Sunbury Square & Fallen Heroes Memorial
11:30 a.m.                                                                   Living History Pageant – Myers Inn
12:00 p.m.                                                                 Battle of Sunbury – Sunbury Square
1:00 p.m.                                                                       Ladies Tea – Myers Inn
1:00 p.m. -         5:30 p.m.                 Living History Demonstrations – Sunbury Square
6:00 p.m. -       7:00 p.m.                 Supper – Town Hall
7:00 p.m. -       9:00 p.m.                 Blue / Gray Ball – TBA
9:30 p.m.                                                                       Artillery Night Fire – Smith Park
11:00 p.m.                                                                   Taps

SUNDAY MAY 16, 2010

7:00 a.m.                                                                       Reveille
7:30 a.m. -         8:30 a.m.                 Breakfast – Town Hall
8:30 a.m.                                                                       Officers Call – Town Hall
9:00 a.m.                                                                       Camps Open to the Public – Sunbury Square
10:00 a.m.                                                                 Church Services – Town Hall
1:30 p.m.                                                                       Camps Close to the Public
2:00 p.m.                                                                       Battle Reenactment – Freedom Park
3:00 p.m.                                                                       Sunbury Civil War Living History Reenactment ends

To commemorate the Civil War service of General James A. Garfield, an encampment will be held at the site in Mentor, OH, July 31 through August 1, 2010. In addition to honoring General Garfield, the event will serve as prelude to the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. Though primarily remembered as the 20th President of the United States, General Garfield served in the Union army for two years. He entered as a Lieutenant Colonel, received a promotion to Brigadier General, then left the army as a Major General. He served at the battles of Middle Creek, Shiloh, Corinth and Chickamauga. Garfield is noted for his ride through enemy fire to reach General George H. Thomas at the second day of bloody fighting at Chickamauga.

The encampment will have regiments from both the Union and Confederate armies, including the 7th and 8th Ohio, 5th Texas, 1st Louisiana, and 1st Kentucky CSA. The 5th United States Colored Infantry will be providing living history demonstrations both days. Other activities will include a firing and drill demonstration, bayonet drill, children’s marching and drills, children’s scavenger hunt, Ladies Aid Society presentation and a speech by “James A. Garfield.”   President Lincoln and Mrs. Garfield will be on hand to welcome visitors throughout each day.

Food will be available and several sutlers will be set up to demonstrate and sell items that pertain to the Civil War period. The encampment hours are 10-5 on Saturday and 11-5 on Sunday. Admission to the encampment and all related activities is free.   Parking is on site.

For further information call 440-255-8722 or visit our website at www.nps.gov/jaga.

Location: The James A. Garfield National Historic Site is located just off I-90 eastbound via the Rt. 306 exit.

James A. Garfield National Historic Site
8095 Mentor Avenue
Mentor, Ohio 44060
440-255-8722
440-974-2045   fax
www.nps.gov/jaga

Mark the birthdate of Ohio Civil War hero and 19th U.S. President Rutherford B. Hayes by experiencing life during the Civil War. More than 500 costumed re-enactors camp on the grounds of the President’s 25-acre estate for this two-day event. Soldiers conduct military drills, chat with visitors and re-create a Civil War battle on the lawn in front of the Hayes Home. Vendors of period wares and food set up canvas tents along “Sutlers’ Row” to ply their trades.

The highlight of the weekend is a formal, military graveside service. President Barack Obama’s representatives will be on hand. Veterans, re-enactors, and active-service military personnel also take part in this solemn, moving observance. Special discounted tours of the Hayes Home and Hayes Museum are available to Reenactment attendees. This spectacular living-history event is sponsored by Memorial Health Care System, with additional funding from Mosser Construction.

Location:

Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center
Spiegel Grove
Fremont, Ohio 43420

Admission:

Children: 2.00
Children pricing is for ages 6-12.
Adults: 4.00
12 and over
Adults: 4.00
12 and over
FREE PARKING

Special Offers: Encampment Discount

For more information: http://www.rbhayes.org/hayes/

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, children (5-11) $3.00

Location: Historic Lyme Village, 5001 State Route 4, Bellevue, OH 44811

For more information: http://www.lymevillage.com/ or 419-483-4949

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 for a visit through the Manor House.

Location: Wildwood Preserve Metropark, Manor House, 5100 W. Central Ave , Toledo, OH 43615

Sponsored by: Metroparks of the Toledo Area

http://www.dotoledo.org/gtcvb/events/event_detail.asp?key=10834

Join us at the first annual “Civil War at the Fort” at the Ambassador Park in Fort Recovery, Ohio! There will be living history and reenactments that have skirmishing and battles on all three days with Friday a school day. Live artillery demonstration, night fire, military ball, payroll, parlor games, ladies tea and a Saturday baseball game. Hay, straw, wood and an evening meal will be provided for participants only.

Modern facilities and electrical hook-ups are on site. There are no registration fees for participants, although, pre-registration is required. This show will take place rain or shine.

Location: Ambassador Park, 2205 St Rte 49, Ft. Recovery, OH 45846

Sponsored by: The Fort Recovery Ambassadors

http://www.fortpull.com/civil_war.htm

Join area Civil War reenactors from several different units as they conduct annual spring drills on the grounds of President Garfield’s home. Marching, loading and firing muskets, and other common tasks of Civil War soldiers will be demonstrated.

Free of charge (though anyone 16 and over wishing to tour the Garfield home or exhibits is subject to the regular $5.00 entrance fee).

James A. Garfield National Historic Site
8095 Mentor Avenue
Mentor, Ohio 44060
440-255-8722
440-974-2045   fax
www.nps.gov/jaga

Join area Civil War reenactors from Company A of the 5th Texas Infantry (C.S.A.) as they conduct annual spring drills on the grounds of President Garfield’s home. Marching, loading and firing muskets, and other common tasks of Civil War soldiers will be demonstrated.

Free of charge (though anyone 16 and over wishing to tour the Garfield home or exhibits is subject to the regular $5.00 entrance fee).

James A. Garfield National Historic Site
8095 Mentor Avenue
Mentor, Ohio 44060
440-255-8722
440-974-2045   fax
www.nps.gov/jaga

If you would like to be on the list of reenactors available for Civil War commemoration events, please use our forum to post a description of the character(s) you can portray or your reenactment unit along with your contact information (we recommend including just your e-mail address or website link).

Individuals of all ages are invited to attend the FREE Grande Winter Ball hosted by Civil War re-enactors, Ohio Statehouse Battery A. Come dance or watch. Learn how to reel or waltz. Dress in attire of the Civil War period or come as you are.

Please RSVP at statehouseball@live.com or 614/728-4185.

Location: The Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, OH 43215

http://www.ohiochannel.org/your_state/ohio_statehouse/events/calendar/event.cfm?event_id=107987

The 1st Ohio Light Artillery Battery A, a group of Civil War reenactors, will provide an honor guard for a replica of Lincoln’s casket from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. This will take place on the site where the slain President lay in state in the Ohio Statehouse Rotunda on April 29, 1865.

A special exhibit of images from the Library of Congress will be on view in the Ohio Statehouse Rotunda on Lincoln’s assassination and the men and women named as conspirators along with their fate. This exhibit is for mature audiences.

Location: The Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, OH 43215, Rotunda

http://www.ohiochannel.org/your_state/ohio_statehouse/events/calendar/event.cfm?event_id=107993

OHS and the Ohio National Guard are teaming up with the Columbus Blue Jackets next Wednesday, November 11 to honor Ohio’s soldiers past and present during this Veterans Day game against the Detroit Red Wings. Civil War artifacts and reenactors will be at the game.

Blue Jackets vs Red Wings, Wednesday, November 11: Honoring Ohio’s Veterans
Nationwide Arena
Game time 7:00pm – 9:30pm

From the Cincinnati Examiner:

In a few weeks, the beautiful and historic town of Zoar, Ohio will host the “Battle on the Ohio-Erie Canal.”   This event is an annual Civil War reenactment, which boasts over 1,000 soldiers and civilians, artillery demonstrations for adults and children, auctions, a parade, and several battles throughout the weekend.   There will be battles on Saturday, September 19th, both in the afternoon and night time, as well as a battle on Sunday, September 20th.   Travelers of any age can enjoy the schedule of events at the Battle on the Ohio-Erie Canal, especially the Civil War ball on Saturday night, which features Acoustic Shadows of the Blue and Gray, and Miz Rosebud.

Source: Cincinnati Examiner

See also: www.zoarcivilwar.com