Authentic, expansive, and well-preserved, Prairie Grove is known as one of America’s most intact Civil War battlefields. With more than 900 acres, this park commemorates the site of the Battle of Prairie Grove, where on December 7, 1862, Confederate and Union forces clashed in a fierce day of fighting that resulted in 2,700 casualties. This battle marked the last major Civil War engagement in Northwest Arkansas. The park offers walking and driving tours, programs, and weekend events. At the Hindman Hall Museum, artifacts recovered from the battle are displayed. Admission to the museum is free. Arkansas’ largest Civil War battle re-enactment takes place here biennially

The Haunted Hayride at Bellevue Berry and Pumpkin Ranch. Living History and providing scary interactions with the guests.

Come help us celebrate Gov. Robert Furnas’ 200th Birthday, enjoy our famous Chicken and Bisquit Dinner, the Museums, and all the Demonstrations and displays. There will be a full Civil War Reenactment this year with skirmishes around town during the morning and battle Reenactment in the afternoon.

This event will take place on a site over 20 acres in size located on the western edge of Canton, SD adjacent to Bridge Road. The site features an open field for battle reenactment performed by reenactor groups based out of Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota. Additionally, there is about nine acres of woods that will be used by some of the troops for campsites. This is to be representative of armies on the march. Artillery camps and civilian reenactors will also portray their roles in designated areas. Spectators can expect to feel like that have been brought back in time as they walk through the camps, visit with soldiers, and are taught a living history. They will experience the sound of cannon fire as crews exercise their guns during the battle scenarios. There will be the smell of gunpowder in the air and the soldiers themselves will have their wool uniforms covered in smoke and sweat. Those in attendance will see marching formations, witness battle tactics and hear orders barked out by commanders as well as by drum and bugle.

Come join the 1st Nebraska for a overnight night in the Nebraska National Guard Museum followed by the 4th of July Parade. Help us celebrate the new Ft Donelson exhibit.

Reenactment of The Battle of Carthage from June 14th – 16th, 2024. The Civil War Camps, drills, demonstrations, and other activities will be open to the public on Saturday, June 15th, and Sunday, June 16th. C

Grant’s “Nebraska’s Boys” journey to Grants post war residence in Galena, Illinois for a long awaited reunion! Event has battle reenactments on both saturday and sunday and tours of General Grants home.

First Nebraska will Muster together for their annual spring training. Activities include School of the soldier, company drill, setting up and taking down shelters, and teaching the public about the contributions of the Nebraska Terroritories during the American Civil War.

This reenactment is a mainstream level event for both military and civilian reenactors. The event features battles both Saturday and Sunday. This event is being produced by a NEW host unit and command staff. This event is being held at a new site location and features all regular event amenities, including water in camps, firewood for all camps, and bathrooms in all site areas. We are building a recreation of the Elk Horn Tavern on site and battles will feature ground charges in scenarios.

EVENT DETAILS

• Event dates: December 1-3, 2023

• Event site: 1717 Buzzard Glory Rd. Washburn, MO 65772

• Event battles: Saturday 12/2/23 & Sunday 12/3/23 - 1p.m.

• Registration fee: $10 per participant

• Reenactors: US Military, CS Military, Civilian

• Vendors: Sutlers and Food Vendors

• Site opens to Reenactors: Thursday 11/30/23

• Amenities: Water, Firewood, Bathrooms, Parking

The Haunted Hayride at Bellevue Berry and Pumpkin Ranch. Living History and providing scary interactions with the guests.

Battle of Chickamauga 160th Commemoration - Civil War Reenactment

Come join us as the 1st Nebraska Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Company A takes the field in Mason City, Iowa. Events include battles on both Saturday and Sunday at 1pm. A period Ball Dance at 7pm on Saturday and Living History throughout the weekend.

Living History. Fort Atkinson was the first United States Army post to be established west of the Missouri River in the unorganized region of the Louisiana Purchase of the United States. Located just east of present-day Fort Calhoun, Nebraska, the fort was erected in 1819 and abandoned in 1827

This year's theme is Grease. Friday events include Stir-Up King & Queen coronation, as well as a balloon glow. Saturday will feature the parade, carnival rides and games, food trucks and a street dance in the evening. Festivities will wrap up Sunday with the annual car show and craft fair. Including Civil War Living History.

Delaware County Historical Museum will host a full weekend of events during its Civil War Days.

Civil War Days will be held June 2 to 4 at the museum grounds in Hopkinton, an online announcement states.

On Friday, June 2, a spaghetti supper will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. at a cost of $15. Night tours will run from 9 to 10 p.m. and will cost $10 per person.

The lineup for Saturday, June 3, includes a pancake breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. and parade at 9:45 a.m. The museum grounds and buildings will open from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., featuring Civil War reenactors, bingo, live music, food trucks, guided tours, craft vendors, pioneer living demonstrations and kids activities. Admission to the museum grounds is $5. A Civil War battle reenactment will be held starting at 3:30 p.m.

The schedule for Sunday, June 4, features a church service at 9:30 a.m. at the museum’s Reformed Presbyterian Church. A Civil War reenactment skirmish will be held at 11 a.m., followed by a Civil War monument rededication at noon.

Civil War Day, a former museum event returns to allows guests a glimpse into the lives of Union and Confederate soldiers an their families. The Civil War re-enactment will take place from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and will feature both Union and Confederate encampments in addition to two battle reenactments and cannon demonstrations.