Topics Related to Civil War

"Hands On History: Ordnance" at CSS Neuse Interpretive Center June 25

Get up close and personal with Civil War-era shells and weapons at the CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center's "Hands on History: Ordnance" program. The event, June 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., is the first in the site's "Hands on History" series on the last Saturday of the month, June through September.

Bentonville Battlefield Presents "A Day in the Life of a Civil War Soldier" Saturday, June 11

 Discover camp life and the role of the Civil War enlisted man in battle at Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site Saturday, June 11. 
 

Innovative Sonar Sensor Provides New Detailed Image of Civil War Blockade Runner Shipwreck Agnes Fry off North Carolina Coast

State of the art technology has yielded an image with unprecedented detail of the recently located wreck of the Civil War blockade runner Agnes E. Fry. 

Bennett Place Hosts Civil War-Era Ball April 23

It's not too late to plan to dance the night away in Civil War or formal attire at the Grand Blue and Gray Ball April 23 for Bennett Place.

Fort Macon To Host State Parks Centennial Celebration Event

Fireworks, cannon blasts, Civil War re-enactments, a U.S. Marine Corps Band concert and a series of family friendly events will be among the many activities offered April 22-24 at Fort Macon State Park.

Junior Civil War Soldiers Recreate their Roles at Alamance Battleground April 2-3

Young Civil War re-actors from across the country soon will travel to Alamance Battleground in Burlington. They will recreate the experience of the North Carolina Junior Reserves during the Civil War April 2-3.

March 1865 Civil War Battles Remembered at Bennett Place Throughout March

'Color of Courage' Celebrates Civil War's African American Soldiers

Local storytellers and actors Mitch Capel and Sonny Kelly will pay homage to the Civil War's African American soldiers with "The Color of Courage," a free program held at the North Carolina History Center Thursday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m.

Tryon Palace Brings Civil War History to Life in August

The sights and sounds of the Civil War will come to life during Tryon Palace’s Civil War Living History Weekend held at the New Bern Academy Museum Aug. 15-16.

2015 Lincoln Funeral Train and Leviathan Locomotive Visits NCTM for a Huge Civil War Event

The N.C. Transportation Museum is proud to announce plans to bring the Lincoln Funeral Train and the Leviathan locomotive to Spencer, N.C. for a full weekend of Civil War-era recreations, music, living history, tours, sutlers, and more, Aug. 28-30.