"Call to Arms! Emergency Militia in Pennsylvania During the Gettysburg Campaign" exhibit at Pennypacker Mills, Schwencksville. Focus on citizen soldiers who were the first forces to defend Pennsylvania from the Confederate invasion in June 1863. Free mansion tours Tuesdays-Saturdays 10-4, Sundays 1-4 year round. For information, (610) 287-9349;
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"Fragments of War" at Cape Fear Museum of History and Science, Wilmington. Includes Lincoln-signed commission, flags, artifacts related to Wilmington & Fort Fisher. 9-5 Tuesday through Saturday, 1-5 Sunday. For information, www.capefearmuseum.com.

Exhibit of John Hay copy of Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address in conjunction with Library of Congress’ “Civil War in America” exhibition. Free. 8:30-4:30 Monday-Saturday, Thomas Jefferson Building. For information, www.loc.gov.

“Remembering the Battle of Gettysburg: The Civil War Art of Mort Kunstler” at Reading Public Museum in Reading. Paintings, etchings, sketches. For information, (610) 371-5850;  www.readingpublicmuseum.org

“Fourteen Days in May: T.J. Jackson’s Wounding, Death and Burial,” Jackson Memorial Hall, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, 9-5 daily. Seldom-seen items from collections of Stonewall Jackson House and VMI Museum. Free. For information, (540) 464-7334; www.vmi.edu/VMI_Museum

“Passages through the Fire: Jews and the Civil War” at the Center for Jewish History, New York City. Largest & most comprehensive exhibit in 50 years. Sponsored by American Jewish Historical Society and Yeshiva University Museum. For information, www.yumuseum.org; www.ajhs.org

Two exhibits, “Full Duty: The Civil War Collection of Howard Coffin” and “Arming the Union: Gunmakers in Windsor, Vermont,” at the American Precision Museum, Windsor, former Robbins & Lawrence Armory and Lamson, Goodnow & Yale factory. For information, (802) 674-5781, info@americanprecision.org; www.americanprecision.org

"Chancellorsville 150th Commemoration"  Civil War Symposium at Stevenson Ridge, Spotsylvania, 5:30-9 p.m. Speakers include Chris Mackowski, Kristopher White, Daniel Davis, John Cummings. $20 preregistration, $25 at door. Sponsored by Friends of the Fredericksburg Area Battlefields. For information, registration, (540) 582-6263, info@stevensonridge.com

150th anniversary "Imboden Raid on Beverly" in Beverly, then western Virginia. Living history, reenactment, ball. Hosted by West Virginia Reenactors Assn. Registration $5, $10 after April 26. Sutlers welcome. Sponsored by Rich Mountain Battlefield Foundation & Beverly Heritage Center. For information, (304) 637-RICH (7424); beverlyheritagecenter.org

150th Anniversary Battle of Chancellorsville in Spotsylvania. Battle, living history, lectures, dancing, tours, children's programs. Free. Hosted by Spotsylvania County. For information, (540) 507-7927; www.spotsylvania.va.us/CivilWar

150th Anniversary of Col. William P. Sanders' Federal Raid into East Tennessee at Ramsey House Plantation, Knoxville, where Federals camped in 1863. Saturday 10 a.m. through Sunday 4 p.m. Battles, living history. Preregistration $5 until April 1, walk-ons $10. $100 artillery bounty for first two registered batteries. For information, Judy LaRose, Historical Administrator, (865) 546-0745, info@ramseyhouse.org

151st Anniversary of John Hunt Morgan's Raid on Cave City in Cave City. Friday school day. Battles, ladies tea. Powder for infantry. Powder bounty for infantry. Bounties for cavalry & artillery. $5 pre-registration until April 1, $10 after. For information, www.morganatcavecity.org

Central Virginia Battlefields Trust Annual Dinner & Meeting at Fredericksburg Hospitality House Hotel, 6 p.m. Buffet dinner, program with Robert K. Krick & Gary W. Gallagher, annual meeting. $75 by reservation. For information, (540) 374-0900, execdirector@cvbt.org; www.cvbt.org

Civil War Living History Encampment & Reenactment at Moses Austin Park, Ste. Genevieve, site of Federal withdrawal of Merchant Bank funds on Aug. 14, 1861. Friday school day. Living history, military drills, bank reenactment, music, fashion show, Saturday reenactor meal, preregistration required. Sponsored by Lt. Col. J. Felix St. James Camp 326, SUVCW. For information, Paul Cameron, (573) 883-7593, dogface2145@yahoo.com; registration, Gary Scheel, (314) 623-2062.

"The Battle of Port Jefferson" reenactment in Jefferson. Battles in new location with many new attractions. Sponsored by Marion County Chamber of Commerce. For information, www.jefferson-texas.com

“First Call Weekend – 2013 Carroll County” Civil War Expo at Carroll County Farm Museum, Westminster. Living history, period music, highlight local Civil War 250th activities. Hosted by Monocacy National Battlefield with Heart of Civil War Heritage Area. For information, (301) 662-3515.

“Walking Fields of Glory” Gettysburg Foundation Annual Heritage Trail Hike, Gettysburg National Military Park. Saturday 10-mile Billy Yank trail, Sunday 5-mile Johnny Reb trail with Larry Korczyk. Registration deadline April 26. $115 non-members includes snack breaks, Saturday box lunch, limited to 30. For information, Ann Swade, (717) 339-2148, aswade@gettysburgfoundation.org

150th anniversary Battle of Chalk Bluff at Chalk Bluff Natural Area, Saint Francis. Living history, battles, free Saturday evening meal for pre-registered reenactors. Free registration. Hosted by Clay County, Northeast Arkansas Civil War Heritage Trails Committee, SCV Shaver Camp 1655 & Gen. James F. Fagan Chapter 280, Military Order Stars & Bars. For information, artillery & cavalry: W. Danny Honnoll, (870) 926-2985, danny@honnoll.com. Infantry: Louis Riggs, (573) 717-0909, louisr@centurytel.net

150th Battle of Chancellorsville commemoration at Ellwood Manor in Locust Grove, a Confederate convalescent hospital after Chancellorsville & site of cemetery where Jackson’s arm was buried. Medical presentations. Sponsored by Friends of Wilderness Battlefield. For information, www.fowb.org

36th Annual Ohio Civil War Collector's show & 21st Annual Artillery Show, Richland County Fairgrounds, Mansfield, Saturday 9-5, Sunday 9-3. Six-gun battery firing, cannon exhibit, hospital scenario, music, camps, demonstrations, 27th annual Civil War Veterans Historical Assn. encampment. $6 over 12. For information, (419) 884-2194; www.ohiocivilwarshow.com

Annual Victorian Festival & Grand Victorian Ball in Grand Ledge. Living history, skirmish, demonstrations, symposia, tea, museum exhibit, Chautauqua, quilt show. Saturday Grand Victorian Ball at the historic Grand Ledge Opera House by reservation. Sponsored by Grand Ledge Area Historical Society. Civil War activities hosted by 8th Arkansas/22nd Michigan Vol. Inf. For information, Sylvania@victoriandays.org; www.victoriandays.org

Carroll County First Call Civil War Living History Reenactment at Carroll County Farm Museum, Westminster, starting a year of events commemorating 150th anniversary of county involvement in the war. Living history, skirmish, demonstrations. Museum season passes honored. For information, Joe Rogers, ccfmcivilwarevent@verizon.net

Civil War Family Day at the Minnesota History Center, St. Paul, 12-4. Fritz Klein as President Abraham Lincoln, music, fashions, games, living history, displays. $11 adults, $9 seniors & college students, $6 children 6-17. For information, (800) 657-3773; www.mnhs.org/civilwar

"Civil War in 3D" program at Henrico Theatre, Henrico, 2 p.m. Ranger historian Mike Gorman on Civil War-era stereo photos seen in 3D. Free. Sponsored by Richmond National Battlefield Park. For information, www.nps.gov/rich

"Civil War in 3D" at Henrico Theatre, Highland Springs, 2-3. NPS historian Mike Gorman with 3D wartime images of Richmond on big screen. Free. Sponsored by e County of Henrico Division of Recreation & Parks. For information, (804) 652-3409

"Mosby Ride" guided horse ride in northern Loudoun County, from near Ebenezer Church, Bluemont, 10 a.m. Also, lunch & program. Fee. For information, (540) 687-6681, info@mosbyheritagearea.org, www.mosbyheritagearea.org

Civil War Round Table of Greater Boston 32nd Annual Four Days in May Battlefield Tour. Chancellorsville Battlefield with Dale Floyd. Attendees can join tour in Virginia. Co-sponsored by Massachusetts Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission. For information, David L. Smith, (781) 647-3332, cwrtmass@comcast.net

CANCELLED "Scathe," historical drama about a Civil War incident by Deanne Collins, Ed. D. A Deco Arts Inc. production. For information, (615) 790-8202; www.scathetheplay.org

“Gettysburg: ‘They walked through blood’” at Museum of the Confederacy-Richmond. Battle flags, artifacts and remembrances of the July 3, 1863, fighting. For information, (855) 649-1861 x110; www.moc.org

“On the Third Day: The Last Attack at Gettysburg” exhibit at Museum of the Confederacy, Richmond. Exhibit told primarily through battle flags carried by units in Pickett’s Virginia Division. Fifteen battle flags were carried. The museum has 12 of the 13 flags that were captured. For information, (855) 649-1861; www.moc.org

“The Confederate Congress” with speaker Prof. Mark Sattler. Sesquicentennial Lecture in Stanback Auditorium, Rowan Public Library, Salisbury, 2 p.m. Free. Sponsored by Robert F. Hoke Chapter 78, UDC. For information, Sue Curtis, (704) 637-6411, southpaws@fibrant.com

2nd Annual Doddridge County Historical Society Mason-Dixon Ball at Doddridge County Park, West Union, 6-10. Ballroom dancing to Rich Mountain String Band, silent auction, artifacts exhibit, carriage rides, Civil War Wall of Honor display. Light refreshments. $10 reserved, $15 or $25 couple at door. For information, (304) 873-1540; www.doddridgecountyhistoricalsociety.org

56th Annual Chicken BBQ on Occupational Development Center grounds, Lancaster, 10:30-5. Civil War theme, participants wanted. Living history, entertainment, craft & vendor fair, flower & bake sale, flea market. Free. Proceeds benefit ODC services. For information, Cheryl Kmiecik, (717) 397-4269, cherylk@odcenter.org

Annual Martinsburg Heritage Day in historic downtown Martinsburg. Exhibits, tours, speakers, demonstrations, tour of historic sites 10-5, dedication of the George Washington Heritage Trail Children's Museum. Free parking at the Caperton Station and in city parking lots at at meters on the streets. Admission free, but donations accepted. For information, Adam Stephen House, (304) 267-4434; Berkeley County Historical Society, (304) 267-4713

"The Town of Gettysburg – The Civilian Experience," an Association of Licensed Battlefield Guides 150th Anniversary Seminar Series program in Gettysburg. Includes transportation, box lunch, maps, materials, guided tour, $90. For information, registration, (717) 337-1709, seminar@gettysburgtourguides.org; www.gettysburgtourguides.org

Confederate Memorial Day observance with living historians at Bennett Place State Historic Site, Durham, 10-4. Free. For information, (919) 383-4345, bennett@ncdcr.gov; www.bennettplacehistoricsite.com

Dances & etiquette of the Civil War era demonstrated & practiced at the Village Hall, Fairfield, 7:30-10 p.m. $7 person. For information, civilwardance@earthlink.net

Dedication of headstones and markers for Revolutionary War, War of 1812 and Confederate veterans at Arnold Grove Cemetery, Hillsboro, 11 a.m. Uniformed participants, wreath-laying welcome. Hosted by Clinton Hatcher Camp 21, SCV. For information, Ken Fleming, CWRCOLLECTER@aol.com; www.arnoldgrove.weebly.com

Dedication of monument to the men of the Rebel Troop, Co. I, 3rd South Carolina Cavalry at the Presbyterian Church on Edisto Island, 10 a.m. Hosted by SCV 3rd SC Cavalry Co. I Camp 131. For information, Patrick Butler, (843) 889-8638, phbut@aol.com

Exhibit of the Second National flag that draped Gen. “Stonewall” Jackson’s casket at Museum of the Confederacy, Richmond, 10 – 5. In commemoration of 150th anniversary of Jackson’s death. For information, (855) 649-1861, www.moc.org

Jackson Flag on display at The Museum of the Confederacy, Richmond, 10-5. Commemorating 150th anniversary of Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson’s death and the time he laid in state in Richmond. For information, www.moc.org

"Mending Broken Soldiers" by Guy Hasegawa, Pharm.D., at National Museum of Civil War Medicine, Frederick, 2-3 p.m. Book signing. Fee included with admission. For information, (301) 695-1864 Ext. 17, www.CivilWarMed.org

Union Army uniform exhibit "Dark Blue is the National Color" at West Point Museum. For information, (845) 938-3590,  HYPERLINK "mailto:museum@usma.edu" museum@usma.edu; www.usma.edu/museum

Annual New Market Parade & Ceremony at the VMI Parade Grounds, Lexington, 2 p.m. Special full dress cadet parade & ceremony in honor of cadets who fought & died at the 1864 Battle of New Market. Free. For information, (540) 464-7313; www.vmi.edu

"In the Service of our Nation:  Conscription during the Civil War" exhibit of graphics, artifacts & documents at National Civil War Museum, Harrisburg. Covers events & reasoning behind U.S. & C.S. conscription acts, exemptions attached to them, public reaction. Opening reception May 15, 5:30-7:30, by reservation. For information, (717) 260-1861 x1130, bguerrissi@nationalcivilwarmuseum.org; www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org

Lecture on “Stonewall” Jackson by Dr. James I. “Bud” Robertson at Hanover Tavern, Hanover, 7 p.m. Reservations required. Sponsored by Museum of the Confederacy & Hanover Tavern. For information, (855) 649-1861

President Abraham Lincoln’s Sept. 22, 1862, Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation at the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh on loan from the National Archives. Part of “Freedom Coming, Freedom for All” exhibit. For information, (919) 807-7900; www.ncmuseumofhistory.org

149th Anniversary Battle of Resaca on over 650 acres of original battlefield in Resaca. Battles 2 p.m. daily, period dance, ladies' tea, living history, period church services, memorial service at Confederate cemetery. Registration $10 by May 1, $10 after, walk-on $15. $100 bounty to largest U.S. cavalry, $125 first 14 cannons. Sutlers by invitation.  Portion of proceeds to Friends of Resaca Battlefield preservation efforts. For information, csgrizly@comcast.net; www.georgiadivision.org

14th "Fire on the Genesee" at Letchworth State Park, Mt. Morris. Friday school day. Battles, living history, Saturday night dance, Sunday church service. Artillery bounty. $5 by May 4, $8 after. Proceeds go to maintain the Civil War Parade Ground and Museum at the park. Sponsored by 5th Virginia Cavalry, 28th New York & Fire on the Genesee Committee. For information, registration, Tim & Diana Bucknam, (585) 507-6847, HTBuck@ao.com;http://fireonthegenesee.com

19th Annual Battle of Sacramento in Sacramento. Battles, history day, Friday nightfall cannon blasts & storytelling by lantern, Saturday ladies' tea & ball. For information, registration, www.Battleofsac.com

3rd Annual "Rally Round the Flag" Civil War Living History Weekend, Evansville. Military & civilian encampments and demonstrations. Friday cemetery theater & memorial program. Saturday Civil War monument rededication with parade & concert by the 1st Brigade Band, Sunday Victorian tea & Mary Todd Lincoln program. Ticketed tea, other events free. Hosted by Evansville Grove Society. For information, (608) 882-5528, grovesociety@gmail.com, www.grovesociety.org

5th Annual Battle of Temple Junction at Bend of the River Ranch, Temple. Friday school day. Battles, living history, powder ration. Sponsored by Maj. Robert M. White Camp 1250, SCV. For information, John Larson Jr., (254) 760-3492; www.templebattle.com

CANCELLED "Scathe," historical drama about a Civil War incident by Deanne Collins, Ed. D. A Deco Arts Inc. production. For information, (615) 790-8202; www.scathetheplay.org

"Chancellorsville" Civil War seminar & tour based in Fredericksburg. Battlefield bus tours with Ed Bearss & Robert Krick, talks by Greg Mertz, Frank O'Reilly & others. For information, Chambersburg Civil War Seminars & Tours, (717) 264-7101; www.chambersburgcivilwarseminars.org

North-South Skirmish Association 127th National Competition near Winchester. Member unit live-fire matches with muskets, carbines, breech loading rifles, revolvers, mortars, cannon. Food, sutlers. Free admission. For information, spartan70@sbcglobal.net; www.n-ssa.org

"1863: Turning Points of the Civil War" Chicago Civil War Round Table Sesquicentennial Symposium at Lisle-Naperville Hilton, Naperville, 8:30-3:15 p.m. Speakers include James Ogden III, Terry Winschel, Garry Adelman, Michael Burlingame. $75. Continental breakfast, lunch, raffle, book sales, silent auction. For information, reservations, Randy Doler, (219) 926-3357, rdoler@comcast.net

“Abraham Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation” program with James Getty portraying Lincoln at The Surratt House Museum, Clinton, 4 p.m. Free, limited seating. For information, Susan Proctor, (301) 868-1121, Susan.Proctor@pgparks.com; www.surratt.org; www.pgparks.com

“The Peach Orchard: Point of Decision” John Scott Adams Seminar, Gettysburg National Military Park & Visitor center, 9-4. Morning program, afternoon battlefield tour with Licensed Battlefield Guide Ralph Siegel. $95 non-members. Registration deadline May 3. Sponsored by Gettysburg Foundation & Friends of Gettysburg. For information, registration, Ann Swade, (717) 339-2148, aswade@gettysburgfoundation.org

15th Annual Civil War Reenactment at Fort Pocahontas, Charles City, 10-4. Site of May 24, 1864, C.S. Cavalry attack. Battles 1 p.m. with commentary by Mitch Bowman. military & civilian living history, fort tours, infantry & artillery demonstrations, church services. $10 adults, $8 students. All proceeds support the preservation efforts of Fort Pocahontas. For information, (804) 829-9722, (804) 829-5377, ktyler@sherwoodforest.org; www.fortpocahontas.org

16th Annual Civil War Weekend at Hill-Hold Museum, Campbell Hall. Battles both days, military trial, search for sympathizers, living history, medical demonstrations, Saturday night candlelight tour. Hosted by 15th New York Volunteer Cavalry, "The Red Neck Ties." For information, Hill-Hold Museum, (845) 457-4905; Ken Colomba, (845) 986-9810, kc15nyvc@optonline.net; www.15thnewyorkcavalry.org

3rd Annual Northeast Military District Artillery Safety School at Fort Herkimer Historic Park, German Flatts. Period camping. Guns welcome. Registration $10. For information, (315) 269-6280, MGregoryCoB@aol.com

6th Annual Lehigh Valley Civil War Days (aka Camp Geiger) at Whitehall Parkway, Whitehall. Battles both days, tactical, living history, ladies aid & fashion displays, children's games, artillery & cavalry demonstrations, period music, speakers, Saturday concert followed by artillery night firing. Saturday evening meal. Cavalry, artillery, sutlers by invitation. $10 to Feb. 28, $15 to April 15, $20 after. For information, registration, info@campgeiger.org; www.campgeiger.org

Armed Forces Heritage House's Annual Living History Spring Festival at Johnson's Corner Farm, Medford. All military branches portrayals welcome. For information, Nino De Pasquale, (609) 220-5341, depsix@aol.com; Bob Von Bargen, (856) 979-7009, vonbargenr@aol.com; www.afhh.us

Champion Hill 150th Anniversary in Hinds County. Battlefield gates open 8 a.m.. Ceremony with Jefferson Davis great-great- grandson Bertram Hayes-Davis at 10 a.m., descendant medallions.  Lunch on the Lawn ($10). Afternoon stroll to Hill of Death followed by battle & historic marker dedication at the Crossroads. Admission free. For information, www.battleofchampionhill.org.

Dimmock Line Caravan Tour at the Eastern Front Visitor Center, Petersburg National Battlefield, 10-12 & 2-4. Ten space maximum, $5 per vehicle, reservations required. For information, Petersburg National Battlefield, (804) 732-3531 Ext. 205.

Drewry's Bluff Living History Weekend at Drewry's Bluff, Richmond, 10-4. Demonstrations of Civil War naval operations, tours at Confederate Fort Darling. Free. For information, Richmond National Battlefield Park, www.nps.gov/rich

Reenactment of Second Battle of Winchester on original battleground at Virginia Museum of Civil War, New Market Battlefield State Historical Park, 10-5. Saturday commemorates June 13-15,1 1863, Second Winchester; Sunday Battle of New Market. Living history presentations both days. $10 ages 10 & up, free parking. For information, (866) 515-1864; www.vmi.edu/newmarket

7th Annual Branch County Civil War Days at Heritage Park, Coldwater. Thursday cemetery tour. Friday education day, steam train ride, music. Saturday living history, demonstrations, train robbery, battle baseball, wedding, fashion show, tea, Civil War ball. Events free, charge for train rides. Sponsored by Branch County Civil War Days Committee. For information, train tickets, Carol Bavin, (517) 279-7184, sbavin007@hotmail.com; www.cwcwmi.com

Richmond's Homefront in 1863 program, "A Dinner with Jefferson Davis," at Walkerton Tavern, Glen Allen, 6-8 p.m. Authentic 1863 meal, music, with the Davises. $20, preregistration required. Sponsored by County of Henrico Division of Recreation & Parks & Henrico Historical Society. For information, reservations, (804) 652-3409

“Hell-in Arkansas” 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Helena in historic downtown Helena. Battles, home tours, lectures. Sponsored by Delta Cultural Center, Helena A&P Commission & Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission. For information, (800) 358-0972; www.deltaculturalcenter.com and Facebook.

CANCELLED "Scathe," historical drama about a Civil War incident by Deanne Collins, Ed. D. A Deco Arts Inc. production. For information, (615) 790-8202; www.scathetheplay.org

“CSI Monitor,” Civil War 150 Lecture Series at The Mariners’ Museum, Newport News, 1 p.m. Program by staff on modern equipment, techniques, analyses used to learn new details about the USS Monitor. Free with museum admission. For information, Anna Holloway, (757) 591-7740, aholloway@MarinersMuseum.org

Richmond's Homefront in 1863 program, "The Doctor Is In" at Meadow Farm Museum, Glen Allen, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Free. Sponsored by County of Henrico Division of Recreation & Parks. For information, (804) 501-2130

“The Peach Orchard: Point of Decision” John Scott Adams Seminar, Gettysburg National Military Park & Visitor center, 9-4. Morning program, afternoon battlefield tour with Licensed Battlefield Guide Ralph Siegel. $95 non-members. Registration deadline May 3. Sponsored by Gettysburg Foundation & Friends of Gettysburg. For information, registration, Ann Swade, (717) 339-2148, aswade@gettysburgfoundation.org

“The Road to Gettysburg” Civil War Reenactment of Battle of Banks Ford (Va.) at Beaver Creek State Park, East Liverpool. Battles at 2 Saturday, 1 on Sunday. Sunday pancake breakfast. Free admission. For information, registration, www.BeaverCreekCivilWar.com

"Voices of the Confederacy" at General Lee's Headquarters, Gettysburg, 9-3. Southern history from Southern perspective, military & civilian portrayals, shooting demonstrations. Free. For information, (717) 334-3141

A House Divided Civil War reenactment at Ohio Village, Columbus. Battles, living history, free reenactor workshops, Saturday meal & Civil War movie marathon. All branches, civilians by invitation only. For information, www.ohiohistory.org. Federal: Bob Minton, bminton@embarqmail.com; Confederate: J.R. Sharp, jsharpcsa@gmail.com

Richmond's Homefront in 1863 program, "Confederate Cemeteries of Richmond" bus tour, 10-3. To Oakwood Cemetery, Shockoe Hill Cemetery, Emmanuel Episcopal Church. $20, preregistration required. Sponsored by County of Henrico Division of Recreation & Parks. For information, reservations, (804) 652-3409

"Confederate Surgeon and CSA Medical Practices" program at National Museum of Civil War Medicine, Frederick, 11-4, with medical historian Mark Quattrock. Fee included in admission. For information, (301) 695-1864, Ext. 17; www.CivilWarMed.org

General & Mrs. Grant Return to City Point at Grant’s Headquarters, City Point, 10-4, with Larry & Connie Clowers as the Grants. Free. For information, Petersburg National Battlefield, (804) 732-3531 Ext. 203

Last Full Measure of Devotion memorial flag display at Monocacy National Battlefield, special Memorial Day programs including May 27 National Moment of Remembrance. For information, (301) 662-3515.

"Memorial Day Remembrance: The United States Military Through the Ages" with living historians at Bennett Place State Historic Site, Durham, Saturday 10-4, Sunday 10-3. Free. For information, (919) 383-4345, bennett@ncdcr.gov, www.bennettplacehistoricsite.com

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

1st Annual Confederate Memorial Day Luminarium in the Warrenton Cemetery at sundown. Hosted by Black Horse Camp 780 SCV. For information, bhc780@gmail.com

Original G.A.R. Decoration Day Service of 1868, traditional service of Meade Post 1, at Historic Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, 12 p.m. Dedication of veterans' markers, speakers, pageant, wreath-laying, music, refreshments, tours. Participants invited. Sponsored by General Meade Society of Philadelphia, Friends of Laurel Hill, American League Post 405, Post 1 Society Union League, Anna M. Ross Camp 1 SUV. For information, (215) 228-8200

“Footsteps of Heroes: Civil War Walking Tour of Newburyport” beginning & ending at 57 State St., 2-3:30. Includes first troops, William Lloyd Garrison birthplace, Jefferson Davis visit, maritime history & a Confederate general. Hosted by author William Hallett & his wife Elizabeth. For information, (978) 255-2567, nbptcw@gmail.com; www.footstepsofheroes.com

“Our Forgotten Past” annual tribute to native Winfield Hancock & all veterans in Hancock Square, Norristown, 12 p.m. Music by Norristown Chorale, narrative by Bruce Stocking, wreath-laying. Sponsored by W.S. Hancock Society. For information, (610) 630-0912; www.wshancocksociety.org

"Soldiers and Citizens" exhibit at New England Via Vermont in Alburgh Village. Focus on Civil War soldier and family back home. Displays on medicine, ladies, soldier life, veterans, scoundrels and more. For information, (802) 796-3665; www.newenglandviavermont.net..

Decoration Day Torch Light Tour at Chattanooga National Cemetery. For information, www.nps.gov/chch

Memorial Day commemoration at Pamplin Historical Park, Petersburg. Artillery demonstration, color bearers, playing of TAPS. Call for time. For information, (804) 861-2408; www.pamplinpark.org

Military History Timeline at Historic Fort Snelling, St. Paul, 10-5. Revolutionary War, Civil War, World Wars I & II, others. Displays of uniforms & equipment, weapons demonstrations. $6-11, under 6 & Minnesota Historical Society members free. For information, (612) 726-1171, ftsnelling@mnhs.org; www.historicfortsnelling.org

"The Civil War and American Art," Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City. From Smithsonian American Art Museum. Catalog, talks, films, seminar.

"The High Water Mark" A Gathering of Civil War Eagles at the Old Court House Civil War Museum, Winchester. Civil War leaders on events of 1863. Audience participation, limited seating. For information, Al Stone, (304) 466-2030, astoneasrelee@suddenlink.net. Tickets: Old Court House Civil War Museum, (540) 542-1145; www.civilwarmuseum.org; www.civilwargatheringofeagles.com

Civil War Trust Annual Conference in Jackson. Tours include Battle of Vicksburg, Raymond, Champion Hill. Speakers Edwin C. Bearss, Parker Hills, Timothy B. Smith, Terry Winschel. Fee. For information, www.civilwar.tour/annualconference

Annual Blue & Gray Reunion Civil War weekend in Philippi. Battle on Main Street, skirmishes, parade, crafters, educational day, tea, ball, choir, entertainment. For information, (304) 457-4265; www.blueandgrayreunion.org