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Daily Life of a Civil War Soldier - Fort McAllister
Richmond Hill | The Coast | 6/20/2012 - 12/31/2013
Offered Tuesdays through Saturdays beginning at 1 p.m. Learn about the American Civil War, soldier life, medicine, infantry, weapons and more from staff historians. $3.50 - $6.50. 912-727-2339. Handicap Accessible.
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Civil War Sesquicentennial Exhibit
Sandersville | Classic South | 7/2/2012 - 7/31/2013
During the Civil War Sesquicentennial, the Brown House Museum will offer a rotating exhibit like none offered before. Civil War artifacts, memorabilia, personal letters and papers from Washington County families will be on display. Visitors will receive a closer and more personal view of the South. See...
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Greater Atlanta Coin Show
Marietta | Atlanta Metro | 1/6/2013 - 12/8/2013
Each month, many dealers display a wide selection of coins, currency and bullion items from ancient to modern times at the Greater Atlanta Coin Show. Dealers also provide a wealth of knowledge about coins, currency, bullion and other collectibles. In addition, they offer free verbal appraisals for items...
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Civil War Canal Tour "Food, Fabric & Firepower"
Augusta | Classic South | 3/1/2013 - 12/29/2015
In observance of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, Augusta Canal National Heritage Area presents a Petersburg boat tour highlighting Augusta's role as a Confederate city. The one-hour tour explores the behind-the-lines role that the canal played in supplying the troops, including the famous Confederate...
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Cool History - Summer Living History Event Series
Columbus | Presidential Pathways | 6/1/2013 - 8/3/2013
"Cool History" encompasses a variety of living history events held throughout the summer. Each Cool History event is organized around a theme, with the goal to both entertain and educate visitors with scenes depicting events or daily life in the Civil War sea services. June 1, 2013 – Ship Stories:...
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Behind the Scenes Tours - Hay House
Macon | Historic Heartland | 6/16/2013 - 12/24/2013
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of Hay House, an 1850s National Historic Landmark, and see all seven levels, including the newly restored dining room, cupola, and ground floor. A spectacular 360-degree view of Macon from the catwalk at the end of the tour is a must-see! Tours last approximately two hours...
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Civil War Living History Encampment at Barrington Hall
Roswell | Atlanta Metro | 6/22/2013 - 6/23/2013
1860s civilian and military life will be on display at Barrington Hall on Saturday and Sunday, June 22 and 23. There will be reenactors in period clothing, demonstrations of 1860s cooking, displays of military clothing and drill techniques, an encampment of Civil War soldiers, food and lots of fun. There...
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Junior Ranger Camp - Week #1
Richmond Hill | The Coast | 6/24/2013 - 6/28/2013
This day camp for ages 8-12 will take place at Fort McAllister Historic Park June 24-28, 2013. A second week of the camp will be July 15-19, 2013. During the camp, youth will learn skills from Civil War soldier training to outdoor survival skills and canoeing. Participants can become official GA State...
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Battle of Kennesaw Mountain 149th Anniversary Weekend
Kennesaw | Atlanta Metro | 6/29/2013 - 6/30/2013
To commemorate the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain, a variety of events are taking place all weekend. Activities include infantry, artillery and civilian life demonstrations. Other activities are to be announced. Staff reserves the right to change or cancel events due to inclement weather, staffing issues...
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Film to Commemorate 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg
Atlanta | Atlanta Metro | 7/3/2013
Watch a screening of the 1993 film, "Gettysburg," on the 150th anniversary of this epic American Civil War battle. An intermission will include light refreshments and a Civil War reenactors display.
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Civil War Experience Dinner Cruise plus Fort Tour
Savannah | The Coast | 7/5/2013
Old Fort Jackson & Savannah Riverboat Cruises have partnered to kick off Savannah's150th Civil War anniversary commemoration. As the boat follows the path of the original soldiers toward Old Fort Jackson, guests will experience live period music while they dine on a delicious and authentic Southern...
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Cheatham Hill Battlefield Walks
Kennesaw | Atlanta Metro | 7/9/2013 - 7/23/2013
Historian Stuart Berkowitz will lead one-hour history walks over the Cheatham Hill area of the Kennesaw Mountatin Battlefield Park. Meet at the Cheatham Hill battlefield area, near the bulletin board, off Whitlock Avenue (GA Hwy. 120). Tuesday, July 9 & 23, 11 a.m. & 1 p.m., and Sunday, July 14, 12 noon...
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African-American Faces of the Civil War: An Album
Atlanta | Atlanta Metro | 7/11/2013
For many, the film "Glory" was the first introduction to the presence of African-American men in the Civil War. While much of "Glory" is not based on historical fact, African-American men not only fought in the Civil War and used it as a means to secure their own freedom, but also they played more...
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Atlanta International Military Show
Marietta | Atlanta Metro | 7/12/2013 - 7/13/2013
The Atlanta International Military Show will be held at the Cobb Civic Center and is hosted by The Carolina Trader of Georgia. U.S. and foreign military arms, Civil War collectibles, books and collectibles of all periods...exhibited, bought, sold and traded. All federal, state and local firearm ordinances...
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General Henry L. Benning Commemorative Service
Columbus | Presidential Pathways | 7/13/2013
A commemorative service honoring General Henry L. Benning (1814-1875) will be held July 13 at 10 a.m. In case of rain, the ceremony will be held in the Lummus Chapel. Fort Benning near Columbus is named for Gen. Benning. Historic Linwood Cemetery is an outdoor museum of 19th century stone carvings. In...
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Federal Artillery Demonstrations at Kennesaw Mountain
Kennesaw | Atlanta Metro | 7/14/2013
"Live fire" military living history demonstrations will be held Sunday, July 14 at 11 a.m., 12 noon, 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is a 2,923-acre National Battlefield that preserves a Civil War battleground of the Atlanta Campaign. Opposing forces maneuvered and fought...
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A Call to Arms: "The Gateway City Falls" - 4th Annual Summer Day Camp for Kids
Fort Oglethorpe | Historic High Country | 7/17/2013 - 7/25/2013
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park invites children in grades 4 - 8 to participate in the park's fourth annual summer day camp, entitled "A Call to Arms: The Gateway City Falls." Campers will have opportunities to participate in many activities soldiers engaged in during the Civil War...
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A House Divided: One Family's Civil War Journeys
Savannah | The Coast | 7/19/2013
Explore Savannah's Civil War experience in this special tour, "A House Divided: One Family's Civil War Journeys at the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace." From battles to surrender, shortages and trials, through the visit of Union General William Tecumseh Sherman, the story is always engaging. Like many...
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Understanding the Civil War: A Family Program
Atlanta | Atlanta Metro | 7/20/2013
Spend a family day at the Cyclorama learning in fun, hands-on ways about the Civil War. Storytellers, Civil War re-enactors, singers and dancers will keep you entertained and learning about the Civil War through engaging, interactive, and hands-on activities. Civil War educators will teach young people...
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High on the Hog: A Culinary Journey from Africa to America
Atlanta | Atlanta Metro | 7/20/2013
Soul food, long known to be a staple of the African-American diet is, alternately, harshly criticized and fiercely guarded. In her groundbreaking book, "High on the Hog," Jessica Harris traces the history of soul food from its roots in traditional West African foodways and the swill fed to enslaved Africans...
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Battle of Tunnel Hill Civil War Reenactment
Tunnel Hill | Historic High Country | 9/7/2013 - 9/8/2013
The Battle of Tunnel Hill Civil War Reenactment presents living history and battle action during this annual event held the weekend after Labor Day. Set on the historic grounds of the Clisby Austin House and adjacent to the Western and Atlantic Railroad Tunnel, the weekend brings to life the significant...
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150th Anniversary Battle of Chickamauga
Chickamauga | Historic High Country | 9/19/2013 - 9/22/2013
The Blue Gray Alliance is proud to host a reenactment of one of the Civil War's pivitol battles. Living history and battle action brings to life an era of time that changed our nation forever. The reenactment will be held in the beautiful area south of Chickamauga known as Mountain Cove Farm.
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Avenue of Flags For National POW/MIA Recognition Day
Andersonville | Presidential Pathways | 9/21/2013 - 9/23/2013
The Avenue of Flags is the display of a multiplicity of U.S. flags usually arrayed on both sides of the principal avenue or drive that leads from the main entrance or gate into the cemetery. The Avenue of Flags reinforces patriotism, national pride and represents a visible, bold and proud display of...
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War Between the States Day
Chickamauga | Historic High Country | 9/21/2013
A Living History portrayal of life during the times leading up to the Battle of Chickamauga. Enjoy our Battle of Chickamauga BBQ Cook-off during the day, commemorating the great Blue-Gray BBQ of 1889 that took place on the grounds which resulted in the formation of the oldest and largest Civil War Battlefield...
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150th Commemmoration of the Marietta Confederate Cemetery
Marietta | Atlanta Metro | 9/21/2013 - 9/22/2013
The Marietta Confederate Cemetery was established in 1863 and contains the graves of more than 3,000 soldiers from every state in the Confederacy. It is the largest Confederate cemetery south of Richmond, Va., and the oldest Confederate cemetery in Georgia. The Commemoration weekend includes an encampment...
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