5th Annual Spring Tour
1864 Shenandoah Valley Campaign
May 15-18, 2008

Visit six of the major battlefields in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley that witnessed some of the Civil War’s most important and dramatic combat, including New Market, Winchester, and Cedar Creek. Also tour historic Lexington—home to Stonewall Jackson and Robert E. Lee. Meals included and lodging in New Market optional. Reservations and fee required.

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12th Annual
Civil War Weekend
June 21-22, 2008

The rattle of musketry and the roar of cannon rally visitors to this educational and entertaining commemoration of the Civil War era. Living history demonstrations, lectures and book signings, storytelling, and musical performances engage all your senses and help the Civil War era come to life. Free with Park admission.

3rd Annual Members' Tour
The Civil War in the Trans-Mississippi
September 22-30, 2008

Spend an exciting week studying the “other” Civil War—the one fought west of the Mississippi River in Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. This premium tour includes first-class accommodations and meals and visits more than a dozen of the most critical historic sites that made the War in the West unique. Tour starts and ends in Kansas City. Reservations and fee required.

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12th Annual Symposium
Naval and Combined Operations
in the Civil War
October 17-19, 2008

Join seven of the nation’s most renowned experts at the Park’s Education Center to discuss the participation of inland and “blue water” navies during the Civil War. Topics include the CSS Virginia, the campaign for Wilmington, North Carolina, and blockade running. Meals included. Reservations and fee required.

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Old Time Fair
October 25-26, 2008

By popular demand, the Fair is back in town! Step back to the 19th century when traveling shows visited small towns across America with “death-defying” acts, musical presentations, midway games, and more. Old Time Fair is fun and educational for the entire family. Free with Park admission.