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Upcoming Civil War shows, battlefield tours, reenactments, seminars, living history programs, and auctions in Frederick, Maryland.
Dates: Sept. 16–20
Battle Anniversary and Aftermath of Battle Commemoration: programming will include hikes, tours, living history demonstrations, wet plate photography demonstrations, and information about medical care during the Civil War. Click on the link for the full schedule.
Dates: Sept. 26
Our end of season public volunteering day! Join National Park Service rangers and volunteers as they work on various beautification projects and invasive species removals throughout the battlefield. This event will occur rain or shine, so please dress for the weather and be prepared to get dirty! Volunteer forms and work gloves will be provided at the Monocacy National Battlefield Visitor Center.
Dates: Sept. 26
Join NPS staff and volunteers for a weekend event focusing on the founding of our nation, including the life and gear of Revolutionary War and Civil War soldiers, weapons firing demonstrations, and specialty programs in the visitor center theater. Saturday 26th Weapons Firing Demos at the New York State Monument, 11a & 1p. Join us for a compare and contrast program looking at 18th vs 19th century weapons. After the firing demonstration, visitors will have a chance to view the weapons, equipment, and clothing that was used by soldiers from the Revolutionary War and Civil War. From Philadelphia to Sharpsburg - Join the park rangers from IndependenceNational Historical Park and Antietam National Battlefield for an interpretive program focusing on the history of the Philadelphia Associators during the Revolutionary War and their legacy in arms during the Battle of Antietam through the action of the 72nd PA. Visitor Center Theater @ 3p. Life of a Revolutionary War and Civil War Soldier . This is a non-firing demo. Join National Park Service staff for a compare and contrast program looking at 18th and 19th century gear and weapons. This program will focus on similarities and differences between the equipment, clothing, and tools used by soldiers during the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. This program will be on-going throughout the day at Auto Tour Stop 1, Dunker Church. Sunday, 27th Weapons Firing Demos at the New York State Monument, 11a & 1p. Join us for a compare and contrast program looking at 18th vs 19th century weapons. After the firing demonstration, visitors will have a chance to view the weapons, equipment, and clothing that was used by soldiers from the Revolutionary War and Civil War. Bringing Independence Hall to Antietam - Join a park ranger from Independence National Historical Park for an interpretive program focusing on the evolution of Independence Hall, from Pennsylvania State House to National Park Service site. Program will be held in the Visitor Center Theater, 3p. Life of a Revolutionary War and Civil War Soldier . This is a non-firing demo. Join National Park Service staff for a compare and contrast program looking at 18th and 19th century gear and weapons. This program will focus on similarities and differences between the equipment, clothing, and tools used by soldiers during the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. This program will be on-going throughout the day at Auto Tour Stop 1, Dunker Church.
Dates: Oct. 3
Volunteers portraying members of Battery B, 4th US will present artillery firing demonstrations near the New York State Monument at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm.
Dates: Oct. 4
Confederate living history volunteers will present artillery firing demonstrations near the New York State Monument at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm.
Dates: Oct. 10
The Best and Worthington farms are an integral part of the history of both the Civil War and the Battle of Monocacy. Join rangers and volunteers to learn about the people who lived, worked, and fought on the farms. Visitors will also get a rare opportunity to tour the first floor of these historic structures. Space is limited at both farms so please contact Monocacy National Battlefield via their email, mono_mail@nps.gov or by calling 301-662-3515 to make your reservation.
Dates: Nov. 11
Join us for a children's picture book reading of “For a Soldier at Antietam” at the Antietam National Battlefield Visitor Center, followed by a short question and answer session with the author and a make and take activity.
Dates: Nov. 12–14
The fall edition of the long-running Whitman Baltimore Expo, one of the East Coast’s major coin and currency shows, with over 300 professional booth-holders from across the n
Dates: Dec. 5
The largest memorial illumination in North America — 23,000 luminaries, one for each casualty of the September 17, 1862 Battle of Antietam, line a five-mile driving tour through the…
Dates: Dec. 5
Antietam National Battlefield will host the Annual Memorial Illumination on Saturday, December 5, 2026 to honor the 23,000 casualties from the Battle of Antietam on September 17, 1862.
Dates: March 20–21
Sponsored by the Maryland Arms Collectors Association. Over 1,000 tables of the finest in collectible rifles, revolvers (pre-1898), and sporting shotguns. Attracts thousands of serious collectors…