“The War Comes Home” exhibit at Museum of the Confederacy, Richmond. Artifacts related to women who worked in hospitals and Treasury Departments, blockade shortages, erosion of slavery, loss of property & lives. For information, (804) 649-1861; www.moc.org

“A House Divided: The Citizens, the Celebrated, and the Seditious of Civil War Philadelphia” sesquicentennial exhibit, Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia. Burial place of men who fought on both sides, nurses, surgeons and war effort supporters. Main exhibit about 11 military and civilian figures with rotating exhibits about others. For information, (215) 228-8200, tours@thelaurelhillcemetery.org

“Between the Battles” at Museum of the Confederacy, Richmond. Daily life of Confederate soldiers when not in battle. For information, (804) 649-1861; www.moc.org

“Hanover County: Impact of the Civil War” exhibit at Hanover Tavern focusing on personal stories of residents, combatants and events in the county. Tuesday-Sunday, 11-4. fee over age 9. For information, www.hanovertavern.org.

“Knickknackery: Curiosities from the Museum’s Vaults” at Museum of the Confederacy, Richmond. Unique & quirky objects from the collection, including Ashby’s horse’s hoof, hair jewelry & body armor. For information, (804) 649-1861; www.moc.org

“Through Collectors’ Eyes: Treasures of the Civil War” including John and Isabelle Murphy Confederate Firearms Collection at Greensboro Historical Museum. Free, Tuesdays- Saturdays 10-5, Sundays 2-5. For information, (336) 373-2043; www.GreensboroHistory.org.

Chickamauga Civil War Show at NW Georgia Trade Center, Dalton. For information, Mike Kent & Associates, (770) 630-7296, mlkshows@yahoo.com; www.mikekentshows.net

Lincoln Birthday Commemoration Ball at Union League of Philadelphia, 6 p.m. Dinner, music by Philadelphia Brigade Band, dance masters. Period attire encouraged. $95 per person. For information, Jim Mundy, (215) 587-5592, mundyj@unionleague.org; www.unionleague.org

"McClellan's Peninsula Campaign of 1862" class at Carroll Community College, Westminster, 6:30-9:45 p.m. Instructor Phillip Muskett. $52, $30 senior adults. For information, (410) 386-8100; www.carrollcc.edu/instantenrollment

"Eyes over the Peninsula: Reconnaissance Balloons" Civil War Conversation at Baine's Books and Coffee, Appomattox, 12:15-12:45. Free. For information, (855) 649-1861; www.moc.org

"Longstreet's Attack and the Struggle for Chinn Ridge" lecture at Old Manassas Courthouse, Manassas, 7 p.m., by Don Pfanz. Free. Sponsored by Prince William County Historic Preservation. For information, (703) 792-4754

Annual Lincoln Birthday Celebration Parade & Ceremonies, Philadelphia. Military, civilian, heritage groups, wreaths invited by 11 a.m., complimentary noon lunch, refreshments after parade. Sponsored by Union League of Philadelphia. For information, registration, Dr. Andy Waskie, (215) 204-5452, andy.waskie@temple.edu

Lincoln-Douglas 1958 Debates Reenactment Dinner at Three Rivers Community College, Norwich, 6-8:30 p.m. With actors Lewis Dube & Luke Boyd. Followed by student debate on states’ rights. $10 adults, $5 seniors & students over 4. Presented by The Emancipation Proclamation Commemoration Committee. For information, (860) 859-5349; www.norwichfreedombell.com

"The Dawn of Microbiology and the American Civil War" talk by Prof. James A. Tent, National Museum of Civil War Medicine, Frederick, 2-3 p.m. Included in admission fee. For information, (301) 695-1864 Ext. 14, Education@CivilWarMed.org; www.CivilWarMed.org

14th Annual Lincoln Ball at the Gettysburg Hotel, 8-11. Music by Smash the Windows. Briant & Karin Bohleke dance instructors. $25 each, reservations required. Sponsored by Civilians of Gettysburg 1861-1865. For information, civilwardance@earthlink.net

Civil War Living History Day at the Museum of the Albemarle, Elizabeth City. For information, Thomas Spagnol, Museum of the Albemarle, (252) 335-1453, moa@ncdcr.gov; www.museumofthealbemarle.com

Civil War-era concert at the Marino Center, Bridgeton, 7:30 p.m. Performances by The Libby Prison Minstrels, the 12th New Jersey Regiment Band, The Philadelphia Brigade & David Kincaid “The Irish Volunteer.” Tickets $10. Proceeds to restore the vandalized Bridgeton Civil War statue. For information, tickets, (856) 455-3230 Ext. 200; (856) 451-6330 Ext. 6604; (856) 453-8130; (856) 455-1312.

80th Annual Watchorn Lincoln Dinner at University of Redlands. Speaker Craig L. Symonds, Civil War music. Reservations $45. Sponsored by Lincoln Memorial Association. For information, reservations, (909) 798-7632, heritage@akspl.org.

“Abraham Lincoln, Music and Dance of His Time” at Kussmaul Theatre, Frederick Community College, 3 p.m. Performance of “For the People” with Lincoln poetry & letters narrated by James Getty; vocal selections by Kathleen Sasnett & Jeffrey Fahnestock; music by Spires Brass Band & Susquehanna Travellers; dances by Victorian Dance Ensemble. $10. For information, (301) 662-8320; www.spiresbrassband.org

"The Union Secret Service and Signal Services in Maryland 1861-1865" class at Carroll Community College, Westminster, 7-9 p.m. Instructor Jeff Goodson. $25. For information, (410) 386-8100; www.carrollcc.edu/instantenrollment

"Jefferson Davis's Inauguration" Sesquicentennial Brown Bag Lunch Talk at Museum of the Confederacy, Richmond, 12-12:30. Free. For information, Kelly Hancock, (855) 649-1861 Ext. 21, khancock@moc.org

148th anniversary of Battle of Olustee (Ocean Pond) at Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park, site of Feb. 20, 1864, battle. For information, www.battleofolustee.org

"A Hidden History: African-Americans at Dabbs" tour of the Dabbs House & Museum, Richmond, 1-3. From slavery to Reconstruction. Free. For information, Lisa Denton, (804) 652-3409.

108th Commemorative "Lincoln Presidential Banquet" at Colonial Terrace in Cortlandt Manor, 6-11. Commemorating Lincoln's 1861 visit on way to inauguration. Speaker Dr. David W. Blight. Ticket $95 includes open bar, dinner, book signing, silent auction, dessert buffet. Hosted by The Lincoln Society. For information, www.lincolnsociety.com. Send payment to: Lincoln Society in Peekskill, P.O. Box 2097, Peekskill, NY 10566.

American Civil War Society reenactment at Calico Ghost Town in Barstow, 9-5. 2 daily battles. For information, www.acws.net

Cavaliers, Courage and Coffee Program, Old Quaker Meetinghouse, Lincoln, 7:30 p.m. Gray Ghost Interpretive Group stories from mosby Heritage Area by lantern light. $5 adults, $2 students. For information, (540) 687-6681, info@mosbyheritagearea.org; www.mosbyheritagearea.org

Gun Show at Fireside Inn, West Lebanon, Saturday 9-5, Sunday 9-2. Admission $7. For information, For information, DiPrete Promotions, (603) 225-3846, dipromo@comcast.net; www.dipromo.com

Mid-South Civil War Show at the Southaven Arena, Southaven, Saturday 9-5, Sunday 9-4. Adults $6, under 13 $2. For information, (901) 210-5379

“African-American Sailors on the USS Monitor” lecture about the seven black sailors at The Mariners’ Museum, Newport News, 1 p.m. Free with museum admission. For information, Bryan Hill, (757) 591-7749, bhill@MarinersMuseum.org

“Life Under Lincoln” circa 1862 at Historic Fort Mifflin, Philadelphia, 10-4. Civil War encampment, President Lincoln troop review at 11, period games, drills. Guided tours of fort that was Civil War prison. $6 adults, $5 seniors, $3 veterans & under 12. For information, (215) 685-4167; www.FortMifflin.us

“Voices of Freedom” at The Mariners’ Museum, Newport News, 10:30-12 p.m. Presenters include Dr. Saundra Cherry as abolitionist Harriet Tubman, Dr. Wesley Wilson as USCT Medal of Honor recipient James Daniels Gardner, Dr. Saundra Cherry as Union spy Elizabeth Bowser. For information, (757) 596-2222; www.MarinersMuseum.org

14th Annual Meade Society Symposium, "General Meade's Campaigns of 1862" in the Conservatory at West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, 12-5 p.m. Books, prints, raffles. $30 includes lunch. For information, registration, Jerry McCormick, (215) 848-7753, gedwinmc@msn.com

Annual Civil War Military Mass at Our Lady of the Valley Roman Catholic Church, Orange, 12:15 p.m. Father David G. Moreno, SDB, Chaplain, will recall those who died in 1862 battles, including Shiloh, 2nd Manassas/Bull Run, Antietam & Fredericksburg. Complimentary buffet luncheon follows. Sponsored by 2nd New Jersey Brigade & Salesians of St. John Bosco. For information, Fr. David Moreno, (973) 674-2400, ChaplainDM@gmail.com

Civil War Dance Class at National Civil War Museum, Harrisburg. Free, conducted by Victorian Dance Ensemble. Families welcome, partners encouraged. Reservations required, limited space. For information, (717) 732-5330, CivilWarDance@verizon.net; www.CivilWarDance.org

“Freedom to All, New Jersey Black Troops in the Civil War” by Joe Bilby at Macculloch Hall Historical Museum, Morristown, 7 p.m. Co-sponsored by New Jersey Civil War Sesquicentennial Committee. For information, (973) 538-2404; www.maccullochhall.org

"Forts Henry and Donelson: Keys to the Southern Confederacy" class at Carroll Community College, Westminster, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Instructor David Booz. $35. For information, (410) 386-8100; www.carrollcc.edu/instantenrollment

147th Anniversary of the Battle of Aiken at Confederate Memorial Park, Aiken. Battles both days, bounties, living history, Saturday night dance & artillery night fire, Sunday church services. Registration $5 until Jan. 31, late registration & walk-on $10. Hosted by Hardee's Corps and BG Gen. Barnard E. Bee SCV Camp. For information, www.thebattleofaiken.com

150th anniversary Battle of Valverde in Socorro, 9-5. Two battles a day. For information. http://newmexicocwcommcongress.org

Civil War Trust Regional Teacher Institute, Los Angeles. Exclusively Civil War. Free to K12 educators, limited to 50. For information, Nicole Osier, (202) 367-1861 Ext. 7223; www.civilwar.org/education

"An Evening with the Painting," Gettysburg National Military Park, 5-6:30 p.m. History & conservation of Cyclorama painting with Sue Boardman. Sponsored by Gettysburg Foundation. For information, tickets, (877) 874-2478; www.gettysburgfoundation.org

"Harriett Tubman - Meet the Amazing Woman" with Gwendolyn Briley-Strand at Surratt House Museum, Clinton, 4 p.m. Free. For information, (301) 868-1121; http://surratt.org/

"Person of the Year, 1862" Museum of the Confederacy Symposium at Library of Virginia Auditorium, Richmond, 9:30-4. Speakers Gary Gallagher, James M. McPherson, Robert K. Krick, John "Jack" Mountcastle, will nominate candidates for "Person of the Year: 1862" in lectures before audience vote. $50 non-members. Prepaid reservation required. For information, John Coski, (855) 649-1861 Ext. 31, jcoski@moc.org.

"The George Washington Ball," 2112 Sesquicentennial Soiree at The George Washington Hotel, Winchester. Cocktail hour 5:30, dinner 6:30, Grand March 8:15. Victorian Dance Ensemble, 2nd South Carolina String Band, dance instruction. Dinner & dance $120 couple, $60 single. Dance $60 couple, $30. Benefit for Old Court House Civil War Museum. For information, (540) 542-1145, courthousemuseum@verizon.net; www.civilwarmuseum.org/events.htm

Annual Octavius V. Catto Honor Ceremony at the corner of 6th & Lombard Streets, Philadelphia, 11 a.m. Wreath-laying ceremony for black civil rights & military leader. Pennsylvania National Guard Award Ceremony of new Catto Medal. For information, Dr. Andy Waskie, (215) 204-5452, andy.waskie@temple.edu

Living History Weekend commemorating 147th anniversary of Battle of Forks Road at Cameron Art Museum, Wilmington. Reenactments, living history, USCT, ghost walk. For information, (910) 395-5999; www.cameronartmuseum.com

Long Island Antique Historical Arms Society Gun Show at Freeport Recreation Center, Freeport. For information, Dave Gruner, (631) 722-3248

National Gun Day Show & Civil War Show at Kentucky Fair & Expo Center, Louisville, Saturday 9-5, Sunday 9-3. For information, (513) 523-3574, Ron-Dickson@Nationalgunday.com; www.Nationalgunday.com

Sesquicentennial Confederate Heritage Rally in Richmond, 1 p.m. Parade down historic Monument Avenue & rally around the Lee Monument. Sponsored by Sons of Confederate Veterans. For information, scv150rally@gmail.com; www.confederate150.com/2012

“Voices of Freedom” at The Mariners’ Museum, Newport News, 1 p.m. Walter Darden Jr. as Robert Smalls who escaped slavery in stolen Confederate ship with students portraying African American sailors through words and songs. For information, (757) 596-2222; www.MarinersMuseum.org

Camp William Penn lecture, Civil War music at La Mott Community Center, La Mott, 3 p.m. Free. Sponsored by Citizens for the Restoration of Historical La Mott. For information, (215) 885-2258; www.usct.org

“Grant’s Road to Destiny Part VII: Initial Attempts to Take Vicksburg & the Siege Lines” with Parker Hills & Len Riedel from Vicksburg. Fee. Sponsored by Blue and Gray Education Society. For information, (434) 350-9921, blueandgraueducation@yahoo.com; www.blueandgrayeducation.org