Seeking Reenactors & Reenactment Groups

By Kristina, posted on January 29th, 2010.

In the past few weeks we have received many requests from organizations around the state interested in finding reenactors and reenactment units for their Civil War events. To make it easier for communities to plan their commemoration events, we’ve created a forum to help connect hosting organizations with reenactors.
If you would like to be on [...]

Johnson’s Island: Civil War Preservation Trust Park Day

By Kristina, posted on January 5th, 2010.

[ April 10, 2010; 9:00 am to 11:00 am. ] Volunteer to help at Johnson’s Island Civil War Prison Site Wear work clothes and gloves.   Bring water/drinks.
Lunch provided.   Join us to help clear the site, place markers, and more.

For more info check out our web site at www.johnsonsisland.com

Living History Performers Needed for OHIO CHAUTAUQUA 2011: THE CIVIL WAR

By Kristina, posted on December 16th, 2009.

Do you want to showcase your talents as a historical interpreter? The Ohio Humanities Council is in need of scholars who can portray Civil War historical characters for the OHIO CHAUTAUQUA 2011.
Performances will consist of a 30-40 minute monologue followed by a Q&A session. In addition, you will have the opportunity to give multiple performances [...]

Sunbury: “Department of the Ohio” by Bill Comisford

By Kristina, posted on October 22nd, 2009.

[ October 29, 2009; 7:00 pm to 7:45 pm. ] President Abraham Lincoln issued a call for troops on the 15th of April, 1861.   How did Ohio respond to the call?   Who were these volunteers?   Where did they come from?   Where did they go?   Come find out the answers to these questions and much, much more.

Join the General Rosecrans’ Department of The Ohio Headquarters Unit [...]