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Civil War Events & Reenactments



Battle of Laurel Hill

    History comes alive at these Civil War reenactments and events!

    1. 150 Years: West Virginia Sesquicentennial Celebration
      City: Wheeling, Date: Jun 20, 2013

      Join us for a day-long celebration of West Virginia statehood! Civil War re-enactors, historic speeches, the Wildcat Regiment Band, West...

    2. WV State Wildlife Center - WV's 150th Birthday Celebration
      City: French Creek, Date: Jun 20, 2013 1:00PM - 3:00PM

      On June 20 we are featuring the Civil War for the Celebration of WV’s 150th birthday at the WV State Wildlife Center from 1:00-3:00 PM. ...

    3. Summersville's WV Sesquicentennial Celebration
      City: Summersville, Date: Jun 20, 2013 2:00PM - 11:00PM

      Civil War Encampment, Historic Portrayals of Mary Todd LIncoln and Robert E. Lee, Historical Museum of Nicholas County memorabalia, children...

    4. Summersville Lake Lighthouse Official Dedication and Lighting Ceremony
      City: Mount Nebo, Date: Jun 20, 2013 4:00PM - 8:00PM

      Come celebrate the Lighting Dedication Ceremony of the Summersville Lake Lighthouse with us.  Climb the 122 steps of West Virginia’s Only...

    5. Civil War Ball
      City: Wheeling, Date: Jun 22, 2013 6:00PM - 8:00PM

      A Civil War Ball with dinner and dancing.

    6. Battle of Dry Creek : 150 Anniversary Reenactment
      City: White Sulphur Springs, Date: Aug 17, 2013 - Aug 19, 2013

      History comes alive at the 150th Anniversary Reenactment of the Battle of Dry Creek. The reenactment will be held August 17 - 19, 2013 at...

    7. Fort Mulligan Day Festival
      City: Petersburg, Date: Aug 17, 2013 9:00AM - 9:00PM

      Celebration of the 150th Anniversary of Fort Mulligan’s completion. Festivities to include heritage-related demonstrations, vendors with...

    8. “Our Civil War Heritage” – Escape to the Mountains 2013
      City: Moorefield, Date: Sep 27, 2013 - Sep 29, 2013

      This is a huge and unique historical Civil War display and event with short seminars and discussions as well as displays by historians,...

    9. Battle Days - Tu-Endie-Wei State Park
      City: Point Pleasant, Date: Oct 4, 2013

      A living history event detailing the Battle of Point Pleasant fought on October 10,1774 and the 1700s era lifestyles. The state park...

    10. 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Bulltown, WVA
      City: Burnsville, Date: Oct 11 -13, 2013

      The 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Bulltown will be held on October 11, 12, and 13 of 2013. This event is under the control of the...

    Civil War heritage

    Civil War Trails Brochure
    Civil War Trails

    This brochure features 150 unique Civil War sites throughout West Virginia.
    Civil War Heritage brochure

    Civil War Heritage brochure

    American Civil War history comes alive in West Virginia, the only state to be born from that tragic conflict.