[ October 23, 2011; 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Voices of Canton, Inc. (VOCI), an adult chorus based out of Canton in Northeast Ohio will be performing Richard Bales’ cantata, “The Union and The Confederacy.”  The performance, accompanied by a full orchestra, will be a sesquicentennial commemoration of The War Between the States.

Location: Great Court of the Cultural Center for the Arts, 1001 Market [...]

[ December 13, 2011; 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Celebrate the holiday season in the tradition of the 1860s. Enjoy refreshments and learn how the Rebels and Yankees celebrated Christmas.

Located at the  Stark County District Library-Plain Community Branch 1803 Schneider Street NE, Canton OH

http://www.starklibrary.org

[ October 13, 2011; 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] Join us as Janey Davis portrays Julia Ward Howe who was active in the anti-slavery movements that lead to the Civil War. She is best known today for having written the words to “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.”

Located at the  Stark County District Library-Perry Sippo Branch 5710 12th Street NW, Canton, OH

http://www.starklibrary.org

[ January 29, 2012; 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Civil War nurse Clara Barton comes to life at the Perry Sippo Branch of the Stark County Library on Sunday January 29.

Located at the Stark County District Library-Perry Sippo Branch 5710 12th Street NW, Canton, OH

http://www.starklibrary.org

[ October 27, 2011; 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. ] Paul Goebbel, historical presenter, will share Civil War stories that fall within the realm of the speculative. Many of the stories are probably only local legends and folklore, but these types of tales can sometimes point us in the right direction, because many ghost legends have a basis in fact.

Located at the Stark County District [...]