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Annual calendar
The 2026 calendar of Civil War shows, militaria shows, reenactments, battlefield tours, seminars, and auctions — 126 events nationwide.
Dates: July 25–26
American Digger® Civil War & Artifact…
Dates: July 25–26
The Missouri Valley Arms Collectors Association’s 55th National Summer Arms Show, a major Midwest gathering of antique arms collectors and…
Dates: July 27 – Aug. 3
The American Revolution Experience travelling exhibition on show at Wayne County Museum in Goldsboro, NC.
Dates: July 29 – Aug. 6
The American Revolution Experience travelling exhibition on show at Whittier Central Library in Whittier, CA.
Dates: July 26 – Sept. 24
A half-hour living-history programme at Hartwell Tavern on the men who turned out on 19 April 1775.
Dates: July 26 – Sept. 27
A recurring ranger talk at the Bunker Hill Monument, five times a day Wednesday to Sunday through late September.
Dates: July 26 – Sept. 27
A ranger-led walking tour of Revolutionary Boston, Wednesday to Sunday mornings through late September.
Dates: July 26 – Jan. 2
The Museum of the American Revolution's travelling exhibition on Washington, the Continental Army, and the citizen-soldier, on show at the Pritzker in Kenosha.
Dates: July 26 – Jan. 3
A major exhibition on the Declaration of Independence and the independence movements it went on to shape.
Dates: Aug. 1
Historian Quinton Kirk leads a twelve-stop driving tour of the September 1863 Battle of Chickamauga, examining troop movements, leadership, and the experience of the soldiers across the three-day…
Dates: Aug. 1
Four artillery demonstrations across the day at Shiloh, firing a 10-pounder Parrott rifle and a 6-pounder field gun.
Dates: Aug. 2
Ranger David Lassman marks 250 years since Thomas Stone signed the Declaration of Independence, and how Maryland received it.
Dates: Aug. 5
The park's Civil War book group takes up Erik F. Nelson on Second Fredericksburg, Salem Church, and Banks' Ford.
Dates: Aug. 6
A ranger program on Irish soldiers in Union and Confederate service, and the flags they carried.
Dates: Aug. 3–8
The American Revolution Experience travelling exhibition on show at Mather Homestead Barn in Darien, CT.
Dates: Aug. 1–8
The American Revolution Experience travelling exhibition on show at Bonanzaville USA in West Fargo, ND.
Dates: Aug. 8
An evening program on African American soldiers, their families, and the Kentucky communities United States Colored Troops veterans built after the war.
Dates: Aug. 7–9
Emerging Civil War's twelfth annual symposium at Stevenson Ridge, built around the theme "Partnerships and Rivalries."
Dates: Aug. 8–9
The North Georgia Relic Hunters Association's 48th annual show of Civil War relics and antique firearms at the Cobb County Civic Center.
Dates: Aug. 8–9
One of Ohio's largest Civil War living history events, with Federal and Confederate camps, battle reenactments, first-person interpretation, and Hale Farm's glassblowing, blacksmithing, and pottery…
Dates: Aug. 7–9
Three days of Civil War medical living history at Antietam, with surgical, recruiting-inspection, and mortality demonstrations.
Dates: Aug. 1–11
The American Revolution Experience travelling exhibition on show at Living History Farms in Urbandale, IA.
Dates: Aug. 5–12
The American Revolution Experience travelling exhibition on show at Sampson County History Museum in Clinton, NC.
Dates: Aug. 5–13
The American Revolution Experience travelling exhibition on show at Marion Public Library in Marion, OH.
Dates: Aug. 14–15
The Contemporary Longrifle Association’s annual 350-table sales show, where contemporary artisans sell handmade longrifles, powder horns, knives, and early-American accoutrem
Dates: Aug. 13–15
The North-South Skirmish Association's annual artillery skirmish at Fort Shenandoah, firing original and reproduction Civil War ordnance.
Dates: Aug. 8–16
The American Revolution Experience travelling exhibition on show at Fullerton Public Library, Hunt Branch in Fullerton, CA.
Dates: Aug. 12–16
Historians Michael C. Harris and Gary Ecelbarger lead this field university on the October 1777 fighting around Philadelphia, with battlefield tours, historic house visits, and off-the-beaten-path…
Dates: Aug. 10–17
The American Revolution Experience travelling exhibition on show at Fargo Public Library in Fargo, ND.
Dates: Aug. 10–17
The American Revolution Experience travelling exhibition on show at Groton Public Library in Groton, CT.
Dates: Aug. 19
Historian Alexander Cain on Loyalist families, displacement, and exile in the months before independence.
Dates: Aug. 20
Ranger Dr. Tedi Light traces Beaufort's free people of colour through the archival record, the war, and Reconstruction.
Dates: Aug. 20
A program on the United States Colored Troops raised around Washington and the battle flags they carried.
Dates: Aug. 20
Historian Michael Harris on the fighting and military operations along the Delaware River during the Revolution.
Dates: Aug. 14–21
The American Revolution Experience travelling exhibition on show at Southwest Brunswick Branch Library in Carolina Shores, NC.
Dates: Aug. 22
A drop-in family program on regimental and signal flags, with a hands-on flag-design activity.
Dates: Aug. 22
Garry Adelman examines the detail buried in Civil War photographs in the museum's Lessons in History series.
Dates: Aug. 22
A presentation on the geographic, international, political, military, and social factors behind American victory.
Dates: Aug. 22
A storytelling programme including a noon first-person portrayal of Revolutionary War soldier William Jasper.
Dates: Aug. 13–23
The American Revolution Experience travelling exhibition on show at Iowa State Fair, East Market Place in Des Moines, IA.
Dates: Aug. 19–23
Historian Kevin Pawlak leads this four-day Civil War Field University program on Lee’s 1862 Maryland Campaign, from Leesburg through Harpers Ferry and South Mountain to Antietam, concluding with…
Dates: Aug. 22–23
Michigan's largest Civil War living history event, held at Cascades Falls Park since the 1980s, with hundreds of reenactors, period camps, and full-scale battle…
Dates: Aug. 18–26
The American Revolution Experience travelling exhibition on show at Covina Teen Center in Covina, CA.
Dates: Aug. 25–29
The American Numismatic Association’s flagship annual convention, bringing nearly 500 dealer tables, major auction houses, and mints from around the world to Pittsburgh.
Dates: Aug. 29
A program on Civil War hats, uniforms, rank and identity, with reproduction clothing to try on.
Dates: Aug. 29
Historian Richard Bell on the international dimensions and consequences of the American Revolution.
Dates: Aug. 21–30
The American Revolution Experience travelling exhibition on show at Portsmouth Historical Society in Portsmouth, RI.
Dates: Aug. 26–30
Historian Hal Litchford leads this four-day program on the collapse of Hood’s Tennessee Campaign — Lyon’s Kentucky Raid, both days of the Battle of Nashville, and the Confederate retreat to the…
Dates: Aug. 29–30
Carolina Trader Promotions' antique gun and military antiques show in the Scott Building at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds.
Dates: Aug. 29 – Sept. 5
The American Revolution Experience travelling exhibition on show at Mansfield/Richland County Public Library in Mansfield, OH.
Dates: Aug. 25 – Sept. 8
The American Revolution Experience travelling exhibition on show at Scott County Public Library in Georgetown, KY.
Dates: Aug. 28 – Sept. 15
The American Revolution Experience travelling exhibition on show at A.K. Smiley Public Library in Redlands, CA.
Dates: Sept. 4
A day of Revolutionary War programming at Fort Ticonderoga built for homeschooling families.
Dates: Sept. 5
Artillery and rifle demonstrations on the ground where Lee's assaults broke on 1 July 1862.
Dates: Sept. 5
Four twenty-minute firing demonstrations with a historic 6-pounder field gun, closing Shiloh's demonstration season.
Dates: Sept. 5–6
Labor Day weekend living history event with hundreds of reenactors, Union and Confederate camps, the civilian town of "Reedsburg," and two battles daily in Huntington Central…
Dates: Sept. 9–13
Historians Rob Orrison and Mark Maloy trace the Revolution’s opening from the streets and wharves of Boston through Lexington, Concord, and Bunker Hill, with visits to founding-era historic…
Dates: Sept. 3–17
The American Revolution Experience travelling exhibition on show at North Smithfield Heritage Association in North Smithfield, RI.
Dates: Sept. 10–18
The American Revolution Experience travelling exhibition on show at Nicholas County Historical Society in Carlisle, KY.
Dates: Sept. 11–13
Second Fredericksburg “The Forgotten Front” First 125 paid attendees will receive a free copy of Chancellorsville’s Forgotten Front – The Second Battle of Fredericksburg by Chris Mackowski and Kristopher D. White Three day event featuring programs, battlefield tour, lectures, meals, eight great historians speaking, silent auction, raffles, and CVBT 30th Anniversary surprises! In the spring of 1863, as the Army of the Potomac braced for what would become the Chancellorsville Campaign, Salem Church and the fields west of Fredericksburg played a crucial yet underappreciated role. The main Union army, beset by uncertainty and relentless Confederate attacks, found itself struggling to coordinate its scattered corps.
Dates: Sept. 12–13
The 69th NY State Volunteers (the Irish Brigade) will host our final Regional Skirmish of the 2026 season. Members will compete in various individual and team matches using Civil War-era original and reproduction firearms. Free and open to the public for spectating. On Saturday morning, spectators can learn how to shoot a musket as a guest shooter. Contact MARegionNSSA@GMAIL.COM for more details and directions.
Dates: Sept. 15–17
Morphy Auctions' three-day Firearms & Militaria sale at its Denver, Pennsylvania gallery, regularly including Civil War arms and militaria.
Dates: Sept. 15–24
The American Revolution Experience travelling exhibition on show at North Ridgeville Branch Library in North Ridgeville, OH.
Dates: Sept. 16–24
The American Revolution Experience travelling exhibition on show at Jackson County Historical Society, Pearson Center Hall in Maquoketa, IA.
Dates: Sept. 17–20
The Ohio Valley Military Society's MAX Show at the York Expo Center, a four-day militaria and antique arms gathering.
Dates: Sept. 18
The National Civil War Museum's annual fundraising gala, with caterers, trivia, reenactors, a silent auction, and a cannon-firing raffle.
Dates: Sept. 18–20
Annual encampment and living history weekend with Union and Confederate camps, demonstrations, and battle scenarios by one of the Pacific Northwest's longest-running reenacting…
Dates: Sept. 18–20
One of the Midwest’s largest antiques events, drawing more than 2,000 vendors and 20,000+ shoppers across a dozen buildings and the full outdoor fairgrounds. Held twice yearl
Dates: Sept. 19
Zurko's Midwest Promotions' one-day Chicago-area show of Civil War artifacts, collector arms, cavalry swords, autographs, and currency.
Dates: Sept. 19
A day of focused living-history programming at Pamplin Historical Park on faith and religion in the armies and on the home front.
Dates: Sept. 19–20
Central Florida gun show hosted by the Lakeland Rifle & Pistol Club at the Sun ’n Fun Expo…
Dates: Sept. 19–20
A signature reenactment in which soldiers build the huts the Northern Continental Army wintered in at Ticonderoga.
Dates: Sept. 19–25
The American Revolution Experience travelling exhibition on show at Beaumont Library District in Beaumont, CA.
Dates: Sept. 22–26
The American Revolution Experience travelling exhibition on show at Highlands Museum & Discovery Center in Ashland, KY.
Dates: Sept. 25–26
A two-day convening on the Declaration of Independence's influence on independence movements worldwide.
Dates: Sept. 25–27
Fort Ticonderoga's twenty-second annual scholarly seminar on the American Revolution.
Dates: Sept. 26
Antique arms and military history show of about 50 tables hosted by the New England Antique Arms Society. Pre-1898 antique arms are the focus; no modern…
Dates: Sept. 26 – Oct. 2
The American Revolution Experience travelling exhibition on show at Chagrin Falls Library in Chagrin Falls, OH.
Dates: Sept. 29 – Oct. 7
The American Revolution Experience travelling exhibition on show at Cabell County Public Library in Huntington, WV.
Dates: Sept. 30 – Oct. 4
A five-day Vicksburg Campaign seminar and field tour led by historian Tim Smith.
Dates: Sept. 30 – Oct. 4
The North-South Skirmish Association (N-SSA) will hold its 154th National Competition October 2-4, 2026 at Fort Shenandoah near Winchester, Virginia. Member units compete in live-fire matches with…
Dates: Oct. 1–4
47th Annual Colt Collectors Association All Colt Gun…
Dates: Oct. 2–4
Three-day Civil War conference on the art of command, held in the heart of Mosby's Confederacy in the northern Virginia…
Dates: Oct. 3–4
The tenth annual Civil War collector's show at the Stewart County Visitors Center in Dover, near Fort Donelson.
Dates: Oct. 3–4
Long-running Minnesota Weapons Collectors Association show with antique and collectible arms from member collectors and…
Dates: Oct. 4–17
The American Revolution Experience travelling exhibition on show at Cuyahoga Falls Library in Cuyahoga Falls, OH.
Dates: Oct. 9–10
The Western edition of the BLADE Show family, bringing hundreds of custom knifemakers, production cutlery brands, and knifemaking suppliers to Salt Lake City for a two-day sales sh
Dates: Oct. 10–11
Forks of the Delaware Historical Arms Society,…
Dates: Oct. 10–11
One of the nation's largest gun shows, with a companion J.A.G. Military Gun Show running alongside, drawing antique arms and militaria dealers from across the…
Dates: Oct. 16
A full-day optional field tour of the North Anna battlefield offered with Pamplin Historical Park's 30th Annual Civil War Symposium.
Dates: Oct. 16–18
Pamplin Historical Park's thirtieth annual Civil War symposium, on quick tempers and rash actions in the war.
Dates: Oct. 16–18
Fall Show, Auction, and Display…
Dates: Oct. 17
A San Antonio–area militaria show with 100+ tables of military collectibles and memorabilia from a wide range of wars and countries. One-day format held twice yearly in Schertz, Te
Dates: Oct. 17
Historian Robert M. (Bert) Dunkerly leads a one-day walking and driving exploration of Revolutionary War Williamsburg and Yorktown, from pre-war protests through the final Yorktown campaign,…
Dates: Oct. 17–18
The Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation's 162nd anniversary reenactment on the battlefield at Middletown, with infantry, cavalry, and artillery in action.
Dates: Oct. 19–26
The American Revolution Experience travelling exhibition on show at MAPS Air Museum in Green, OH.
Dates: Oct. 24
This event beings history to life, walking through woods and interacting with Native Americans and historical reenactors representing the Revolutionary War, Civil War, WW1, WW11 , Korea, and Vietnam Wars. Rounding out the program, there is a forger, hammered dulcimer musicians, The Fossil Man, vintage toys and games, old school supplies, and a tent full of uniforms and vintage dresses for our guests to try on and take pictures of themselves. A "Scavenger Hunt," which is a series of history questions, is given to all guests. A fun and exciting way to learn history.
Dates: Oct. 24–25
The autumn Gettysburg show, with over 400 tables of military artifacts from the Revolutionary War through the Second World War.
Dates: Oct. 24–25
A signature autumn reenactment weekend at Fort Ticonderoga.
Dates: Oct. 25–31
The original show of Texas Antiques Week in Round Top, held in the Big Red Barn and Continental Tent — a premier national destination for antiques, Americana, and folk art.
Dates: Oct. 29–31
The Ohio Valley Military Society's autumn Wilmington show at the Roberts Centre.
Dates: Oct. 30 – Nov. 1
The largest annual insulator show in the country, now in its sixth decade, drawing glass and porcelain insulator collectors nationwide — plus bottles, lightning-rod equipment, and
Dates: Oct. 30 – Nov. 4
The American Revolution Experience travelling exhibition on show at Spencer Armory in Spencer, WV.
Dates: Nov. 5–8
Historians Gary Ecelbarger and Scott Patchan follow Washington’s 85-mile pursuit of the British across New Jersey in June 1778, culminating in the Battle of Monmouth — Washington’s final field…
Dates: Nov. 6–7
Custom knife show gathering leading custom knifemakers and collectors in the New York metro area, with over 100 exhibitor tables where collectors buy directly from the makers.
Dates: Nov. 7
A free community day at The National Civil War Museum recognising veterans, with gallery access and special programming.
Dates: Nov. 7
A Veterans Day living-history day at Fort Ticonderoga.
Dates: Nov. 7–8
Held at the original Confederate earthen fort overlooking the Roanoke River since 1987, with battle reenactments both afternoons, camp life demonstrations, night cannon firing, and period music. Held…
Dates: Nov. 8
An online author talk in Fort Ticonderoga's Virtual Author Series.
Dates: Nov. 11–14
Dr. Timothy B. Smith leads this four-day program on the climactic operations around Vicksburg — Chickasaw Bayou, Grant’s Canal, Grand Gulf, Port Gibson, and Raymond — concluding with the assaults and…
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: Nov. 13–14
Period attire is required for both…
Dates: Nov. 13–14
Carolina Trader Promotions' long-running antique gun and international military collectibles show at the IAMAW Union Hall in Marietta.
Dates: Nov. 14
The 45th Central Virginia Military Antique Show at Meadow Event Park in Doswell, a one-day Saturday show.
Dates: Nov. 14
Sponsored by the Sons of Veterans Reserve, Military Department of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. Includes the Albert Woolson GAR Monument ceremony, Remembrance Day parade with units…
Dates: Nov. 14
A Lessons in History talk on Confederate general Richard H. Anderson, followed by a book signing.
Dates: Nov. 14
A free online teacher institute on the 1776 campaign on Lake Champlain, with preregistration required.
Dates: Nov. 14–15
Wanenmacher's Tulsa Arms Show at Expo Square, a very large collector arms show with a substantial antique arms and militaria component.
Dates: Nov. 14–15
A two-day material-culture workshop making a period watchcoat, with materials and lunch included.
Dates: Nov. 15–17
The 31st annual Lincoln Forum symposium, themed "Lincoln and the Founders," gathers leading Lincoln and Civil War scholars for panels, a battlefield tour, and a book sale with author…
Dates: Nov. 21–22
One of the nation’s premier collector-arms organizations, whose meetings regularly feature 600–700 tables of strictly gun-related material. Not open to the general public — c
Dates: Nov. 27–28
The Tennessee Military Collectors Association's fall show at the Cool Springs Marriott, covering the Revolutionary War through Desert Storm across three rooms.
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. 5–6
Forks of the Delaware Historical Arms Society,…
Dates: Dec. 5–6
Arkansas's largest Civil War reenactment, held every other year on the ground where the December 7, 1862 battle was fought — battle reenactments both days, camp tours, drill demonstrations, period…
Dates: Dec. 5–6
Mike Kent and Associates' Middle Tennessee Civil War Show at the Williamson County Ag Expo Park in Franklin.