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Battle of the Crater

Museum ProgramVAFree

VenuePetersburg National Battlefield, Petersburg, VA

Hours10:30 a.m.–11:15 p.m.

AdmissionFree

PromoterPetersburg National Battlefield

An explosion shook the earth early in the morning, on July 30, 1864. Soon after the battle of the Crater begins. Join a Park Ranger for a 30-45-minute program discussing the Pennsylvania soldiers who engineered and constructed the over 500-foot tunnel, the strategies and brutalities of the battle, the role of Black troops in the battle, and Confederate General William Mahone's counterattack. Meet the Park Ranger for this free program at the parking lot for Stop #8. Program is subject to cancellation due to weather or other issues.

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Hear the Hammer of Forging Iron

Educational ProgramPAOn now

VenueCaledonia State Park, PA

Hours9 a.m.–3 p.m.

In the Nineteenth Century, wooden pegs were used for construction because metal products were so expensive. Come see an actual blacksmith in action with this labor intensive artisan industry. Red-hot iron will sizzle in a bucket of water. Before Caledonia was a state park, it was a village ironworks owned by abolitionist Thaddeus Stevens. The Army of Northern Virginia burned Caledonia down on June 26, 1863 on the way to the small town of Gettysburg - a town that until then, few Americans had ever heard of.

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Ranger Talk at Fort Pulaski

Museum ProgramGAOn now

VenueRanger Talks at Fort Pulaski take place inside of historic Fort Pulaski daily. These programs typically begin in the fort's parade ground, but start locations vary based on weather conditions. Call the Fort Pulaski National Monument Visitor Center (912-219-4233) for more information., Savannah, GA

Hours2 p.m.–2:30 p.m.

AdmissionRegular day-use entry fees to visit Fort Pulaski National Monument apply. On free entry days, regular day-use fees will not apply. Check the Fees and Passes page on the Fort Pulaski National Monument website for more information or contact the Fort Pulaski National Monument Visitor Center at 912-219-4233 or fopu_information@nps.gov.

PromoterFort Pulaski National Monument

Why is there a fort on Cockspur Island? Who built it? How did they build it? What happened at this fort during the American Civil War? Join a National Park Service ranger or volunteer for a ranger talk inside Fort Pulaski to learn answers to questions like these! Ranger talk programs last for approximately 30 minutes and cover a range of information about Fort Pulaski's history, as well as information about the natural and cultural heritage of Cockspur Island.

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Battle of the Crater

Museum ProgramVAFree

VenuePetersburg National Battlefield, Petersburg, VA

Hours10:30 a.m.–11:15 p.m.

AdmissionFree

PromoterPetersburg National Battlefield

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Hear the Hammer of Forging Iron

Educational ProgramPAOn now

VenueCaledonia State Park, PA

Hours9 a.m.–3 p.m.

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Ranger Talk at Fort Pulaski

Museum ProgramGAOn now

Hours2 p.m.–2:30 p.m.

PromoterFort Pulaski National Monument

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Ranger Talk at Fort Pulaski

Museum ProgramGAOn now

Hours11 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

PromoterFort Pulaski National Monument

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Opening Assaults - Ranger Program

Museum ProgramVAFree

VenuePetersburg National Battlefield, Petersburg, VA

Hours10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.

AdmissionFree

PromoterPetersburg National Battlefield

The 292-day campaign for Petersburg began with four days of intense fighting between June 15-18, 1864. Join a Park Ranger for a 20-30 minute discussion of the events leading up to and the impacts of the actions of those days. Meet the Park Ranger for this free program at the flagpole outside the Eastern Front Visitor Center. Program is subject to cancellation due to weather or other issues.

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Public Input Open House: White-tailed Deer Management Plan for Richmond National Battlefield Park

Museum ProgramVAFree

VenueVarina Public Library, 1875 New Market Road in Henrico, VA 23231, Richmond, VA

Hours6 p.m.–8 p.m.

AdmissionFree

PromoterRichmond National Battlefield Park

The National Park Service (NPS) is in the early stages of developing an adaptive management plan for white-tailed deer (the plan) for Richmond National Battlefield Park (the park). The purpose of the plan is to provide a framework that supports a viable deer population while also protecting the park’s cultural and natural resources. NPS will host a public meeting at the Varina Public Library, located at 1875 New Market Road in Henrico, VA, on Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. EDT. The open house will provide an opportunity to learn about deer-related impacts on the park, to discuss this information with the NPS team, and to provide written comments. Since this is an open house, there will be no formal presentation or recording, and attendees are welcome to arrive at any time between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. EDT.

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Poulin Auctions September Online Auction

AuctionME

VenuePoulin's Antiques and Auctions, Inc., 199 Skowhegan Road Fairfield, ME 04937

HoursTuesday and Wednesday, sessions begin 10 a.m. · Preview Monday, September 21, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

AdmissionInternet bidding through PoulinLIVE, iCollector, Proxibid, AuctionZip, LiveAuctioneers, and Invaluable; phone and absentee bids by arrangement

PromoterPoulin's Antiques and Auctions, Inc. · 207-453-2114 · info@poulinauctions.com

Poulin Auctions' two-day September online sale from its Fairfield, Maine, gallery, with an in-person preview on September 21.

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Arts-in-the-Park Fall Concert Series - Republic Community Band

Museum ProgramMOFree

VenueSeating is on the visitor center front lawn., Republic, MO

HoursFrom 6:30 p.m.

AdmissionFree

PromoterWilson's Creek National Battlefield

Join us on September 26th at 6:30 pm for our final Arts in the Park Concert of the season. Come listen to the Republic Community Band as they perform concert band music for all ages. The Republic Community Band is an organization that lives for one purpose, to get together and enjoy the magic of making music. They have brought a piece of this joy to the community by putting on various concerts and events throughout the year to showcase this love of music since 1982. The band is made up of all age ranges, backgrounds and career paths. This is an outdoor concert. Weather is expected to be warm and sunny, so bring sunscreen and a hat in addition to a chair or blanket for seating!

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American Revolution Experience — Maquoketa, IA

Museum ProgramIAOn now

VenueJackson County Historical Society, Pearson Center Hall, Maquoketa, IA

HoursHost venue's opening hours — see the host

PromoterAmerican Battlefield Trust and the Daughters of the American Revolution

The American Revolution Experience travelling exhibition on show at Jackson County Historical Society, Pearson Center Hall in Maquoketa, IA.

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American Revolution Experience — North Ridgeville, OH

Museum ProgramOHOn now

VenueNorth Ridgeville Branch Library, North Ridgeville, OH

HoursHost venue's opening hours — see the host

PromoterAmerican Battlefield Trust and the Daughters of the American Revolution

The American Revolution Experience travelling exhibition on show at North Ridgeville Branch Library in North Ridgeville, OH.

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Minute Men: Neighbors in Arms

Living HistoryMAFreeOn now

VenueHartwell Tavern, Minute Man National Historical Park, Lincoln, MA

HoursSunday, Thursday and Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., about 30 minutes, through 24 September 2026

AdmissionFree

PromoterMinute Man National Historical Park

A half-hour living-history programme at Hartwell Tavern on the men who turned out on 19 April 1775.

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WonderFall Hike - Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park

Educational ProgramWV

VenueDroop Mountain Battlefield State Park, 683 Droop Park Rd., Hillsboro, WV, 24946, United States, Hillsboro, WV

Hours6 p.m.–6 p.m.

📍Tower Trail Sunset Hike & Star Viewing ~ Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park Join us at the Droop Mountain Battlefield Tower parking lot. This will be an easy 1-mile hike ending with sunset views from the Tower. Hang around with us after dark to view the stars from the Tower Lookout. Please wear closed toe shoes and dress layered as temperatures can drop significantly after dark.

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Cumberland Winds Brass Quintet

Museum ProgramTNFree

VenueFort Donelson Tour Stop 4 Lower River Batteries, Dover, TN

Hours6 p.m.–7 p.m.

AdmissionFree

PromoterFort Donelson National Battlefield

As part of the National Park Service’s America 250 commemoration—and in celebration of National Public Lands Day —we’re excited to welcome the Cumberland Winds Brass Quintet back to Fort Donelson. The group will share a program of Civil War–period music, offering a chance to experience the kinds of sounds soldiers and civilians knew well during the 1860s. Along with these historic pieces, the ensemble will also perform selections from their standard brass repertoire. This is a relaxed, family-friendly evening program in one of the park’s most scenic settings. If you’ve been looking for a great reason to enjoy a fall evening at the river batteries, this is it. Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs to make the most of this outdoor event. We look forward to seeing you at Fort Donelson for an evening of music, history, and community.

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Gettysburg’s Little Round Top: A Photographic Journey

LecturePA

VenueBattlefield Overlook Event Center, Beyond the Battle Museum, 625 Biglerville Road Gettysburg, PA 17325

Hours11 a.m.–12 p.m.

AdmissionFree/Gettysburg History members; $10/general admission

PromoterGettysburg History

On July 2, 1863, an unassuming rocky hill in Gettysburg witnessed perhaps the most famous counterattack of the Civil War. On Little Round Top, Union Colonel Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain led the 20th Maine to victory over the Confederate forces, repelling the rebels with a fierce bayonet charge. Through their bravery and bloodshed, Little Round Top would be forever enshrined in American history. Using early maps, illustrations, and photographs, historian Timothy H. Smith will explore the history of this iconic Gettysburg battlefield location — from its humble beginnings to the profound impact it continues to have on visitors today. The discussion will be held Saturday, October 17th from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Battlefield Overlook Event Center, 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg. Registration is required. Tickets are free for Gettysburg History members and $10 for general admission.

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Lincoln and Whitman: A Conversation Across Time

Museum ProgramPA

VenueBattlefield Overlook Event Center, Beyond the Battle Museum, 625 Biglerville Road Gettysburg, PA 17325

Hours7 p.m.–8:30 p.m.

Admission$15/Gettysburg History members and Lincoln Forum members; $25/general admission

PromoterGettysburg History

Join actors Stephen Lang and Billy Campbell for this special program moderated by Harold Holzer. Two of the greatest writers of the 19th century—Abraham Lincoln and Walt Whitman—never formally met during the years they both lived in wartime Washington, D.C. (though they came close). Yet they had a profound connection. Lincoln’s increasingly lean prose came to mirror Whitman’s iconic style and reflect his patriotism. And Whitman’s laudatory poetry enhanced Lincoln’s reputation as the “captain” who saved the ship of state during the rebellion. In this all-new program—featuring dramatic readings culled entirely from Lincoln’s and Whitman’s own words—the two men speak, as if to each other and certainly to us, on the great issues of the day: war, peace, courage, union, friendship, and martyrdom. Registration is required. The cost to attend is $15 for Gettysburg History members and Lincoln Forum members, and $25 for general admission.

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The Bodark and the Cherokee: A Symbiotic Relationship

Museum ProgramGAFree

VenueChickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park, Fort Oglethorpe, GA

Hours2 p.m.–3 p.m.

AdmissionFree

PromoterChickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park invites the public to a special 1-hour ranger-led program discussing the relationship between the Bodark tree and the Cherokee. Participants will meet at the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center and then caravan to a location on the Chickamauga Battlefield. Cherokee had a spiritual connection to the land and its bounty, while keeping an eye toward the future. They also had a unique relationship with their natural environment. Their ability to build tools from what their environment provided them was truly amazing. One of the ways the Cherokee mastered this approach was the bow, which most often was made from the wood of the Bodark. We invite you to come and learn more about this amazing tree and its uses by the Cherokee.

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