Michigan's 2016 Civil War Events Listing (Reenactments / Living Histories / School Programs / Commemorations / Presentations / Meetings)

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6 & 13. Michigan's Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall and Museum (224 S. Main Street, Eaton Rapids, Michigan). 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Michigan's Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall and Museum was opened in September 2013. The Museum is opened the first two Wednesdays each month, most patriotic days, special events, and by appointment. Admission to the Museum is free. Different levels of sponsorships ($25 - $200) are available for those individuals who wish to help support the Museum. Website: http://garmuseum.com/. Contact: Gary Gibson, Board Secretary, at GARmichigan@gmail.com/.

9. Meeting: Cumberland Guard Annual Meeting. (Lutheran Hospital, 7950 West Jefferson Boulevard, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Function Rooms 3 & 4). 11:00 AM. Review of 2015 Events - Feedback on Hastings and Jackson; Discussion of 2016 Events; and Discussion of Perryville as a Blue Ribbon / Max event. Contact Rob Van at robert.r.van@gmail.com.

3 & 10.Michigan's Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall and Museum (224 S. Main Street, Eaton Rapids, Michigan). 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Michigan's Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall and Museum was opened in September 2013. The Museum is opened the first two Wednesdays each month, most patriotic days, special events, and by appointment. Admission to the Museum is free. Different levels of sponsorships ($25 - $200) are available for those individuals who wish to help support the Museum. Website: http://garmuseum.com/. Contact: Gary Gibson, Board Secretary, at GARmichigan@gmail.com/.

12. Annual Abraham Lincoln Birthday Commemoration (Lincoln Memorial, Washington, DC). Sponsored by the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States. Wreath laying. Website: http://suvcw.org/mollus.htm.

12. Exhibit: Lincoln's Birthday (Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall and Museum, (224 S. Main Street, Eaton Rapids, Michigan). 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Website: http://garmuseum.com/. Contact: Gary Gibson, Board Secretary, at GARmichigan@gmail.com/.

23. FREE Sesquicentennial Civil War Seminar: Our Extraordinary Civil War (Sunfield United Brethren Church, 8436 West Grand Ledge Hwy (M-43) in Sunfield, Michigan). 7:00 PM. Thousands of interesting stories came from the war - many humorous and many horrific. Most of these stories revolve around everyday people trying to cope with the realities of war. I have come across several interesting stories over the years of my studies of the American Civil War and this program shares some of the those interesting facts and stories. We look a people, interesting tidbits about battles and a section I call oddities of an odd war. The presenter will be Mr. James B. Pahl. Mr Pahl has been interested in the Civil War since a young man. He is a member of Curtenius Guard, Camp #17, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and was elected as the national organizations Commander in Chief in 2006. A native of Michigan, he received his Juris Doctor degree in 1981. He has a background in Law Enforcement and has served as a District Court Magistrate and Deputy Court Administrator for 22 years. He also serves as a adjunct member on the faculty of Great Lakes Christian College. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. Each year, the Lansing/Sunfield, Camp #17, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War sponsor a series of FREE Civil War History Seminars. Website: http://suvcw.org/mi/017/announcements.htm Contact: Mark Hoffman at hoffman816@yahoo.com.

27. 20th Annual Mid-Winter Civil War Grand Ball (Central United Methodist Church, 215 N. Capital, Lansing, Michigan) 6:00 PM. Music provided by the Golden Griffon. Sponsored by the 8th Arkansas/22nd Michigan Volunteer Infantry. Tickets cost $15.00 per person. Advance tickets will be available November 18, 20165. Tickets also will be available at door. Contact: Diana Means at cwgenjack@msn.com or by Telephone at 810-599-5935.

1. Presentation: Michigan's GAR Memorial Hall and Museum and Michigan's Post Civil War Organizations (Womens City Club – Grand Rapids, 254 E. Fulton , Grand Rapids , Michigan). 7:30PM. The focus of the presentation will be on the creation and activities of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion, Grand Army of the Republic. In addition, several post Civil War ladies organizations will be discussed. Finally, Union counterpart Confederate post Civil War organizations also will be mentioned. The presenter will be Mr. Keith G. Harrison. He is a member of Curtenius Guard, Camp #17, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW) and has served as the National Commander-in-Chief of the both SUVCW and the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States. A native of Michigan, he holds a Bachelor and Master degree in Biology/Ecology and served 25-years as an environmental executive in state government. He belongs to numerous historical and genealogical organizations and currently is the Board of Directors President of Michigan's GAR Memorial Hall and Museum in Eaton Rapids, Michigan. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. Website: http://http://wccgr.org/ Contact: Carol Dodge at dodger@voyager.net or by telephone at 269-795-4234.

2 & 9. Michigan's Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall and Museum (224 S. Main Street, Eaton Rapids, Michigan). 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Michigan's Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall and Museum was opened in September 2013. The Museum is opened the first two Wednesdays each month, most patriotic days, special events, and by appointment. Admission to the Museum is free. Different levels of sponsorships ($25 - $200) are available for those individuals who wish to help support the Museum. Website: http://garmuseum.com/. Contact: Gary Gibson, Board Secretary, at GARmichigan@gmail.com/.

12. Victorian Spring Ball (221 West Baker Street Fort Wayne, Indiana). Dance workshop: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Dance: 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Hosted by the the 30th Indiana Civil War Reenactors, Inc. at the historic Baker Street Train Station. Doors open for evening dance 5:00 PM, Grand March to begin at 7:00 PM. Appetizers and Desserts will be served throughout the evening. Tickets can be purchased for $40 a person. Send payment to: 30th Indiana, 3223 Marias Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46815. Contact for tickets and information: Sue Pfeiffer at spfeiffer@acpl.lib.in.us or by telephone at 260-422-3604.

12. Officer and NCO School of Instruction (106 E. South Street, Mason, Michigan). Classroom instruction will be indoors with outdoor drill in the yard and adjoining city park. Period uniform is strongly encouraged. Participants should wear the rank they will be serving in during the 2016 re-enacting season. Enlisted and NCOs need to bring rifles and accoutrements (no ammunition) and officers their swords and accoutrements. Members from other units are welcome to attend. Coffee and donuts (breakfast) and a party sub and side dishes (lunch) will be provided. Contact Tom Emerick at tomjoanemerick@hotmail.com.

19 - 20. Black Powder Gun Show: 41th Annual Kalamazoo Living History Black powder Gun Show (Kalamazoo Fair Grounds, 2900 Lake Street [off I-94, Exit 80 North], Kalamazoo, Michigan). 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Saturday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Sunday. The largest, nationally recognized, juried show in the Midwest devoted to pre-1890 original or reproduction living history supplies, accouterments and related crafts. The Kalamazoo Living History Show was created in 1976 to bring history alive and entertain as well as expose the general public to some of the most fascinating times in our history. Each year the focus of the show changes allowing various historical reenactment groups, organizations and individuals, dressed in period clothing, the opportunity to host the show and share their knowledge and enthusiasm of history with all of us. Admission is $7.00 for a single day, $10.00 for a weekend pass. Children 12 years of age and under admitted free when accompanied by a parent. No strollers allowed. Anyone attending the show in pre-1890 style clothing will be eligible for a drawing on a door prize. The show is sponsored by Yankee Doodle Muzzle Loader, Inc. Website: http://www.kalamazooshow.com/index.html. Contact: Email at kalamazoolivinghistoryshow@gmail.com.

22. Presentation: Michigan Capitol Battle Flag Collection (Michigan's GAR Memorial Hall and Museum, 224 S. Main Street, Eaton Rapids, Michigan). 7:00 PM. Approximately 90,000 Michigan soldiers fought in the American Civil War and almost 15,000 made the ultimate sacrifice. The bullet-torn, blood-stained battle flags that these men carried and died beneath were their proudest possessions. They stood for the Union, for their loved ones back home, and also as the rallying point in combat. The presenter will be Matt Van Acker. Matt serves as the Director of the State Capitol Tour Guide and Information Service and as Co-Chair of Save The Flags (the state’s project to research and preserve the Michigan State Capitol Battle Flag collection). He received a Bachelor of Arts degree is from Michigan State University with a major in History Education and a minor in Political Science. He started working at the Capitol the year after the restoration was complete in March 1993 and has served first as the acting director and then director since 2001. His association with the Capitol Battle Flag Collection started shortly after he began working in the Capitol and he has spent the better part of the last 20 years assisting in the care, research, and conservation of the Collection. Website: http://garmuseum.com/. Contact: Gary Gibson, Board Secretary, at GARmichigan@gmail.com/.

2. Civil War Trust- National Park Day (Historical Fort Wayne, 6325 Jefferson, Detroit, Michigan). Start time: 9 AM. Since 1996, the Civil War Trust has sponsored Park Day, an annual hands-on preservation event to help Civil War battlefields and historic sites take on maintenance projects large and small. For the last two years, Historic Fort Wayne has been the only site in the State of Michigan to host this event. Activities are chosen by each participating site to meet their own particular needs and can range from raking leaves and hauling trash to painting signs and trail building. The nationwide effort is underwritten with a grant from History!", formerly The History Channel, and is recognized by the U.S. Department of the Interior as a Take Pride in America event. Planned Activity: Paint, minor restoration projects on historical homes (43 buildings), remove over growth from moat and upper walls of Fort, clean up along fence line for public areas, plant flowers in gardens around Fort property. One hundred-fifty T shirts and 100 patches will be given out to all who participate. Websites: Historic Fort Wayne - http://historicfortwaynecoalition.com/. Contact: Tom Berlucchi at TBERLUCCHI@YAHOO.COM, Telephone: 248-840-5234.

6 & 13. Michigan's Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall and Museum (224 S. Main Street, Eaton Rapids, Michigan). 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Michigan's Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall and Museum was opened in September 2013. The Museum is opened the first two Wednesdays each month, most patriotic days, special events, and by appointment. Admission to the Museum is free. Different levels of sponsorships ($25 - $200) are available for those individuals who wish to help support the Museum. Website: http://garmuseum.com/. Contact: Gary Gibson, Board Secretary, at GARmichigan@gmail.com/.

6. Presentation: Michigan Capitol Battle Flag Collection (Michigan Historical Center 702 W. Kalamazoo Street, Lansing, Michigan). 6:00 PM. Approximately 90,000 Michigan soldiers fought in the American Civil War and almost 15,000 made the ultimate sacrifice. The bullet-torn, blood-stained battle flags that these men carried and died beneath were their proudest possessions. They stood for the Union, for their loved ones back home, and also as the rallying point in combat. The presenter will be Matt Van Acker. Matt serves as the Director of the State Capitol Tour Guide and Information Service and as Co-Chair of Save The Flags (the state’s project to research and preserve the Michigan State Capitol Battle Flag collection). He received a Bachelor of Arts degree is from Michigan State University with a major in History Education and a minor in Political Science. He started working at the Capitol the year after the restoration was complete in March 1993 and has served first as the acting director and then director since 2001. His association with the Capitol Battle Flag Collection started shortly after he began working in the Capitol and he has spent the better part of the last 20 years assisting in the care, research, and conservation of the Collection. Website: http://www.michigan.gov/mhc/. Contact: Keith Harrison at GARmichigan@gmail.com/.

9 - 10. 150th Anniversary Commemoration of the Grand Army of the Republic. (Michigan's Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall and Museum, 224 S. Main Street, Eaton Rapids, Michigan). Saturday, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM; Sunday 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The GAR birthday party will last Saturday and Sunday. In addition to the normal exhibits, additional special displays will be exhibited. A silent auction is planned for Saturday evening and a birthday cake on Sunday. Refreshments will be available both days. Different levels of annual sponsorships ($25 - $200) are available for those individuals who wish to help support the Museum. Website: http://garmuseum.com/. Individual interested in exhibiting their GAR, Allied Orders of the GAR, and even United Confederate Veterans artifacts should contact Gary Gibson at GARmichigan@gmail.com/.

16. 59th Annual Lincoln Tomb Ceremony (Oakridge Cemetery, Springfield, Illinois). Sponsored by the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States. Parade to and Wreath laying at the Tomb of Abraham Lincoln. Contact rpetro7776@aol.com or by Telephone at 636-274-4567.

19. Presentation: Remembering Michigan’s Civil War Soldiers (Meeting Room-Salem South Lyon District Library, 9800 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon, Michigan). 7:00 PM. Authors David Finney and Judith McIntosh will give a presentation on their latest book, Remembering Michigan's Civil War Soldiers which highlights hundreds of Michiganians who were committed to preserving the Union. David taught Civil War History in North Farmington, Michigan for 37 years, and was named Michigan's American History Teacher of the Year. He is a popular speaker for historical societies, libraries and professional organizations. There will be a Power Point presentation created by co-author Judith McIntosh. Judith is a retired educator and a digital information specialist. Her expertise is multimedia presentations and photographic restoration. The presentation will feature images of the 4th Michigan Cavalry which captured Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Most of the images have never been published before. There will be opportunities to purchase the book after the meeting.. Website: http://garmuseum.com/. Contact: Donna Olson at dolson@ssldl.info or by telephone at 248-437-6431 x201.

24. Historic Fort Wayne 2016 Drill Session (Historic Fort Wayne, 6325 West Jefferson, Detroit, Michigan). 9 AM - 4 PM. A one day DRILL SESSION will be held focusing on School of the Soldier, School of the Company, and Instruction for Skirmishers. The Drill Instructor will be Scott Cummings. There will be a 1-hour dinner period at Noon, so bring a haversack with cooked rations or something that can be cooked quickly. For those of you who have attended previous drill sessions know that while Scott is intense and in depth with the coverage of the basic tactics, he also teaches tactics that are never approached or have been tried. The sessions also will be fun with frequent breaks. How many of us have gone to an event and all the drills only to have people fall into the ranks that haven't drilled, which only screws up what we practised. Great things can happen tactitcally on the recreated battlefield, yet we are only as strong tactically as our weakest link. Knowledge and practice of basis drills also enhances safety for everyone. Contact: Scott Cummings at scottyhomeseller@charter.net.

26. FREE Sesquicentennial Civil War Seminar: Post Civil War Veterans’ Organizations and Michigan's GAR Memorial Hall and Museum (Sunfield United Brethren Church, 8436 West Grand Ledge Hwy (M-43) in Sunfield, Michigan). 7:00 PM. The focus of the presentation will be on the creation and activities of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion, Grand Army of the Republic. In addition, several post Civil War ladies organizations will be discussed. Finally, Union counterpart Confederate post Civil War organizations also will be mentioned. The presenter will be Mr. Keith G. Harrison. He is a member of Curtenius Guard, Camp #17, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW) and has served as the National Commander-in-Chief of the both SUVCW and the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States. A native of Michigan, he holds a Bachelor and Master degree in Biology/Ecology and served 25-years as an environmental executive in state government. He belongs to numerous historical and genealogical organizations and currently is the Board of Directors President of Michigan's GAR Memorial Hall and Museum in Eaton Rapids, Michigan. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. Each year, the Lansing/Sunfield, Camp #17, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War sponsor a series of FREE Civil War History Seminars. Website: http://suvcw.org/mi/017/announcements.htm Contact: Mark Hoffman at hoffman816@yahoo.com.

30. Encampment (Convention): Michigan Department of the Allied Orders of the Grand Army of the Republic Annual Encampment (Great Lakes Christian College, 6211 W. Willow Hwy, Lansing, Michigan). Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Daughter of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Woman's Relief Corps, Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic, and Auxiliary to the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War annual meetings. Website: http://www.suvcwmi.org/. Contact: Dale Aurand at daurand321@yahoo.com.

30. Coldwater Civil War Spring Ball (Historic Masonic Temple, 45 East Chicago St, Coldwater, Michigan). 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Guests are to be 13 and over, dressed in Civil War period attire. Music by Glen Morningstar,Jr and the Ruffwater String Band. Finger foods and beverages served. Tickets: $20 per person or two for $35 before April 25th or $20 dollars each at the door. Website: http://www.cwcwmi.com/ or Face book at Coldwater Civil War Spring Ball. Contact: Dave McKee at dm307mckee@charter.net or Telephone at 517-924-0438.

30. Grand Victorian Ball (Grand Ledge Opera House, Grand Ledge, Michigan). 7:00 PM. Enjoy an evening of elegance and gaiety in the Grand Victorian Style. Ticket are limited. Reserve yours now. Early price admission is $25.00; after March 29, tickets are $30.00. For more information, visit http://www.victoriandays.org/ball or call 248-890-0254.

30 - May 1. Civil War Show: 39th Ohio Civil War Show and 24th Annual Artillery Show (Richland County Fairgrounds - U.S. 30 & Trimble Road Exit located 7 miles West of Exit 176 on I-71), Mansfield, Ohio). Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sunday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Seven Hundred Fifty tables of military items, book, prints, etc. $6.00 Admission, children under 12 - free. Free Parking. Website: http://www.ohiocivilwarshow.com. Telephone: 419-884-2194.

30 - May 1. Civil War Muster at Grand Ledge Island Park (Grand Ledge Island Park, Grand Ledge, Michigan). Activities include skirmishes, living history, firing demonstration/contest, vintage baseball game, and Riverboat next to camp area. This is being held in conjunction with Grand Ledge's Victorian Days. Water, bathrooms, firewood, and straw provided. Hosted by the 22nd Michigan and 8th Arkansas. For more information and registration, visit http://www.victoriandays.org/civilwar or call 248-890-0254. Contact civilwar@victoriandays.org

1 - June 30. Memorial Day Exhibit: “Lest We Forget” - The Real Meaning of Memorial Day (Michigan's Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall and Museum, 224 S. Main Street, Eaton Rapids, Michigan). Included in the exhibit is the story of Memorial Day (historically known as Decoration Day), background on the man and the organization he headed that was responsible for establishing the holiday we know today, and how it was accomplished. The real Memorial Day is actually May 30, but was changed in the 1970s to provide federal employees the convenience of a three-day weekend. Since then, it has become the unofficial start of the summer season, thus losing its true meaning. The Memorial Day exhibit is typical of such displays of the late 1890s - early 1900s that the GAR would have set up in their various posts. Michigan's Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall and Museum was opened in September 2013. The Museum is opened the first two Wednesdays each month, most patriotic days, special events, and by appointment. Admission to the Museum is free. Different levels of sponsorships ($25 - $200) are available for those individuals who wish to help support the Museum. Website: http://garmuseum.com/. Contact: Gary Gibson, Board Secretary, at GARmichigan@gmail.com/.

4 & 11. Michigan's Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall and Museum (224 S. Main Street, Eaton Rapids, Michigan). 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Michigan's Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall and Museum was opened in September 2013. The Museum is opened the first two Wednesdays each month, most patriotic days, special events, and by appointment. Admission to the Museum is free. Different levels of sponsorships ($25 - $200) are available for those individuals who wish to help support the Museum. Website: http://garmuseum.com/. Contact: Gary Gibson, Board Secretary, at GARmichigan@gmail.com/.

13. Civil War Days for Detroit Public Schools (Historic Fort Wayne 6325 West Jefferson, Detroit, Michigan). 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Demonstrations at several stations for school children to visit. Reenactors are needed to help staff the various Civil War stations. Website: http://historicfortwaynecoalition.com/cwdays.html. Contacts: Doris Julian at Juliandoris2@aol.com or Tom Berlucchi at Tberlucchi@yahoo.com or by Telephone at 248-840-5234.

14 - 15. Civil War Days (Historic Fort Wayne 6325 West Jefferson, Detroit, Michigan). Tactical demonstrations both days, Battle Reenactment, Vintage Baseball Game, Civilian Camps, Ice cream social, Civilian activities, Special Impressions, firewood, and showers. Artillery Bounty for the first 4 full scale cannon registered. Website: http://historicfortwaynecoalition.com/cwdays.html. Contacts: Doris Julian at Juliandoris2@aol.com or Tom Berlucchi at Tberlucchi@yahoo.com or by Telephone at 248-840-5234.

14 - 15. Hartford City Civil War Days (Hartford City, Indiana). Plenty of military and civilian camp sites available. Straw is provided, one half bale per person. Hay will be provided for mounted cavalry. Fire wood also provided and located near all camps. Free Saturday evening meal served to all reenactors. Other activities: Ladies tea, fashion show (competition), baking contest, battle, skirmishing, and on-going entertainment. Saturday night will feature night time artillery firing, mini-concert, Lincoln address and Military Ball. Sunday: church service, tactical, skirmishing, pay call, and battle. Hosts: 19th Virginia Infantry, Company C and 49th Indiana Volunteer Infantry, Company F. Website: http://www.angelfire.com/in3/34IN/reenactorguide.html.

20 - 21. Civil War Days (Ella Sharp Museum, 3225 Fourth St., Jackson, Michigan). Interpretetive Living History Program for School Groups on Friday, May 20th.; Programs and Demonstrations for the Public on Saturday, May 21st; and Candellight Tours and First Person Scenarios on Saturday Evening. Contact Amy Fracker at 517-787-2320, Ext 250 or Traie Shelhart at 517-787-2320, Ext 227.

21. Lamont Spring Festival (4670 Leonard St Coopersville, Michigan). All Day. Civil War Living History Encampment, Community Fund Raiser/Craft show/Car Show sponsored by the Lamont Civic Association. Contact Heidi Parcher at the_parcher_house@yahoo.com or by telephone at 616-635-7065. Website: http://LamontontheGrand.com.

21 - 22. Civil War Reenactment (Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, Indiana). Watch eyes grow wide when horses charge and cannons roar as reenactors from across the country bring an 1860s battle to life again. Young and old can learn firsthand what the Civil War was about from both Union and Confederate soldiers during Civil War Days weekend. Create a memory sure to last a lifetime when you experience the Civil War for yourself. Website: http://www.connerprairie.org/. Contact: info@connerprairie.org or by telephone at 800-966-1836.

26 - 29. Branch County (Coldwater) Civil War Days - Battle of Ridge Mountain (Heritage Park, Coldwater, Michigan). Friday 4:00 PM train ride with Abraham Lincoln. Saturday & Sunday : Civil War artifacts & displays, Horse drawn wagon rides, Union & Confederate Camp Life, Schoolhouse program with hourly lessons & outdoor civil war games, Civil War music Vintage Baseball Game at Battlefield, Ladies Tea & Fashion Show, 2:00 PM Battle, PM Meal for Reenactors Only, 7:00 PM Military & Civilian Ball with Glen Morning Star Jr. & Ruffwater Band, Night Firing of Canons (weather permitting). Also a Non-denominational Church Service on Sunday. Bathrooms and wood, straw, hay, water available for reenactors. Website: http://www.cwcwmi.com, Face book at Branch County Civil War Days, or by Telephone at 517-462-1054.

27 - 29. Reenactment: Lincoln Assassination Anniversary (Tibbits Opera House, 14 South Hanchett Street, Coldwater, Michigan). 7:00 P.M.(Each night). Take a step back in history and witness the dastardly deed that ended the life of the Great Emancipator, Abraham Lincoln. For four days, the City of Coldwater, Michigan will observe the Sesquicentennial of the death of President Lincoln. The feature of the weekend will be reenactments of highlights of the Presidency of Lincoln concluding with his assassination at the Ford’s Theater. These reenactments will be presented in the historic Tibbits Opera House, built in 1882 and recently refurbished. Other activities will include Lincoln’s funeral procession including a recreation of his funeral bier, and funeral train. Capping off the weekend will be a Grand Ball and ecumenical Sunday service. Reenactor inquiries welcome. Contact: lauralinn@gmail.com or Telephone 517-279-1413.

28 -30. Greenfield Village Civil War Remembrance (20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, Michigan). Hosted by Greenfield Village. Hundreds of Union and Confederate reenactors, civilians, musicians and historic presenters — all in period clothing — converge, eager to share their knowledge with you. There are dozens of opportunities to learn more about this pivotal time in American history: exhibits, presentations, battle tactics demonstration, hands-on activities and insights from historians. Join us in honoring the sacrifices and achievements of all those who bravely fought and continue to fight in defense of our great nation. The Henry Ford will participate in a national moment of silence at 3 pm Monday as signaled by the Armington & Sims shop whistle. Amenities include firewood, straw, modern camping, military ball, sutlers. This event is by invitation only for reenactors. Website: www.thehenryford.org/events/civilwarremembrance.aspx.

28. Memorial Day Program: Annual Mount Hope Cemetery Memorial Day Program (Soldiers Lot, Mount Hope Cemetery, corner of Mt. Hope and Aurelius Roads, Lansing, Michigan) 11:00 AM. Annual Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW)ceremony at the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Soldiers’ Lot. In 2007, the GAR lot was completely restored with the monument and flag pole cleaned and repainted, respectively, and all the gravestones cleaned and straightened. The SUVCW Lansing/Sunfield Curtenius Guard Camp #17 has been conducting this annual ceremony since 1984. Contact Paul David Arnold at hockeyboy121@sbcglobal.net.

29. Memorial Day Program: (Brethren Church, 8436 W. Grand Ledge Hwy, Sunfield, Michigan) 9:30 AM. Each year the Sunfield Helen Edwins Tent #30 of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War holds the Memorial Sunday Service. Contact Paul David Arnold at hockeyboy121@sbcglobal.net.

30. Memorial Day Program: Woodland Township Annual Memorial Day Program (Woodland Township Cemetery, M-43, Woodland, Michigan) 10:00 AM. The township honors every veteran from the Revolutionary War to present that is buried in the cemetery. Contact Paul David Arnold at hockeyboy121@sbcglobal.net.

1 & 8. Michigan's Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall and Museum (224 S. Main Street, Eaton Rapids, Michigan). 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Michigan's Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall and Museum was opened in September 2013. The Museum is opened the first two Wednesdays each month, most patriotic days, special events, and by appointment. Admission to the Museum is free. Different levels of sponsorships ($25 - $200) are available for those individuals who wish to help support the Museum. Website: http://garmuseum.com/. Contact: Gary Gibson, Board Secretary, at GARmichigan@gmail.com/.

4 - 5. Civil War Encampment (Lexington, Michigan). Hosts: 15th Michigan Company B and 9th Kentucky. Event is in the Village of Lexington. Fashion show, street skirmishes, living history, firearm demonstrations, drill, and cannon firing demonstration. Straw and firewood, but no bounties for artillery. Sponsored by the Village of Lexington Parks and Recreation Committee and the Lexington Business Association. Website: http://lexingtonmichigan.org/. Contact: Anita L. Ruffini at merleriobravo-mail@yahoo.com.

18 - 19. Turkeyville Civil War Reenactment (Turkeyville U.S.A, 18935 15 1/2 Mile Road, Marshall, Michigan). Free to the public, but donations appreciated. Battles, Grand Ball Saturday night, Night Artillery Firing, ladies tea and fashion show, and pie eating contest. Special Impression Area to include Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, General Ulysses S. Grant, Post office, Barber, Storyteller, Blacksmith, Quartermaster, and Surgeon. Thursday and Friday set-up, Modern day RV campsite on location with hook-ups (offered at discounted rate for reenactors), wood & hay provided, free reenactor meal Saturday at Turkeyville Restaurant, coffee and donut breakfast free to reenactors. Artillery Bounties ($100/first six guns each side), Cavalry Bounties ($20/horse first registered) Registration can be by via the web or by email. Website: http://www.turkeyville.com. Reenactor Contact: Email elyse@turkeyville.com or by Telephone at 517-626-4336.

24 - 26. Grand Civilian Event: Simply Grand (Grand Hotel, Mackinaw Island, Michigan). Civilian 1850 - 1865 Period Weekend at the Grand Hotel on Mackinaw Island. Reception on the Beautiful and Sweeping Porches of the Grand Hotel, Private Showing of the Movie "Somewhere in Time, Carriage Tour of Island, Tour of Ft. Mackinaw, Croquet and Boche Ball on the Lawn, Sea Side Clothing Fashion Show and Light-hearted Competition (both men and ladies!), Formal Tea, Dinner Gala at Ft. Mackinaw: Saturday Evening, Grand Ball : Sunday Evening, For those Who Want an Extra Day of Activities: Arrive on Thursday June 23! Grand Civilian Events, A Living History Division of Donathen-Duffy Productions. Registration Website: http://www.grandcivilianevents.com/contact-registration.html. Write or Call for Price of Weekend. Website: http://www.grandcivilianevents.com/upcoming-events-2016-19.html. Contact: Karen Duffy at Karen@ProfKaren.com or by Telephone at 636-775-3330.

25 - 26. Civil War Reenactment: 1861 - 1865 Remembered (Sandy Pines Wilderness Trails, 2745 136th Avenue, Hopkins, Michigan). 3:00 PM Friday through 3:00 PM Sunday. June 25 - 26, 2016, continues Sandy Pines Wilderness Trails’ commitment to being a sponsor of one of a few premier annual Civil War reenactments/living history events in Michigan that serve to educate, accentuate, and help commemorate the Civil War period. Amenities include firewood, ice, water, straw, limited free modern camping (no hook ups), sutlers, modern restroom facilities and porta-johns, showers, on-site EMT and First Responder Trained Park Security personnel, Saturday night meal, and Artillery Bounty ($100 each for the first 6 registered manned, full scale, 57-inch wheel non-breach loading guns). Some of the activities will include a battle on Saturday and Sunday, fashion show, period dance, and night artillery firing. Additional attractions include retail center for food and ice cream, a Water Splash Park, golf course, a lake, an indoor pool, 4 outdoor pools, mini-golf, 8 tennis courts, laundry facilities to name a few. Our 1861-1865 Remembered Event Leadership continues to reach out to Union and Confederate Infantry and Artillery reenactors, Civil War impersonators, period military and civilian musicians, sutlers, and historians to take part in the June 26 – 28, 2015 event. Unfortunately, the park will not be able to accommodate any horses. The event runs from 3:00 PM Friday through 3:00 PM Sunday and is being hosted by the Battery D, 1st Michigan Light Artillery and the 1st Michigan Volunteer Infantry. Sandy Pines is located about 25 minutes south of Grand Rapids and about 35 minutes north of Kalamazoo. Sandy Pines is the largest RV Park in the State of Michigan and features 850-acres of property, a 260-acre all sports lake and 2,218 RV/Membership campsites. Units and individual reenactors may register; however, if registering a unit, please only register those who will be attending (please do not register of all of your members regardless of attendance). Registration forms and Event information Website: http://www.sandypines.com. Contact: Gene Van Koevering at 616-896-8315 for additional information or find us on Face book (Sandy Pines Wilderness Trails).

26. Log Cabin Day in Michigan The Log Cabin Society of Michigan was organized for the preservation of our log cabin history. Over the years many log cabins have been added to our list that are open for tours in June of each year. Experience the history of the different log cabins in our state that date back to the pioneer days. Over 100 log cabin in Michigan are open for viewing. Website: http://www.qtm.net/logcabincrafts/.

4. Exhibit: Independence Day (Michigan's Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall and Museum, 224 S. Main Street, Eaton Rapids, Michigan). 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Website: http://garmuseum.com/. Contact: Gary Gibson, Board Secretary, at GARmichigan@gmail.com/.

6 & 13 . Michigan's Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall and Museum (224 S. Main Street, Eaton Rapids, Michigan). 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Michigan's Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall and Museum was opened in September 2013. The Museum is opened the first two Wednesdays each month, most patriotic days, special events, and by appointment. Admission to the Museum is free. Different levels of sponsorships ($25 - $200) are available for those individuals who wish to help support the Museum. Website: http://garmuseum.com/. Contact: Gary Gibson, Board Secretary, at GARmichigan@gmail.com/.

9. Flag Ceremony 150th Anniversary of the Return of Michigan's Battle Flags (Michigan State Capitol, Lansing, Michigan). 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Ceremony to commemorate the return of the Civil War Battle Flag to the state of Michigan. The flag ceremony will take place at 1:00 PM. Several other activities will take place during the day including the retirement of two reenactor flags. Also, Civil War flag adoptions will be encouraged. Civil War reenactment organizations, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, and other Allied Orders of the Grand Army of the Republic are encouraged to attend and bring their flags. Contact: Dave Downing at radio.dave@yahoo.com.

9 - 10. Annual Underground Railroad Days (Vandalia, Michigan). Saturday: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Sunday: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Village of Vandalia, Michigan and the Underground Railroad Society of Cass County (URSCC) will co sponsor the annual Underground Railroad Days in Vandalia. The two-day celebration of the history of the Underground Railroad (UGRR) in this area will feature guided tours of UGRR sites, information booths and displays, tours of the Bonine House (home of UGRR stationmaster James E. Bonine), Civil War Living History Encampment, a replica of a Ramptown cabin for storytelling and song, as well as presentations on various aspects of the UGRR in Cass County. A complete schedule of activities will be published closer to the celebration. Website: http://www.urscc.org. Contact: Cathy LaPointe at info@urscc.org or by telephone at 269-445-7358.

16 - 17. Charlton Park Civil War Muster (2545 S. Charlton Park Road, Hastings, Michigan). Hosted by Battery D, 1st Michigan Light Artillery, 3rd Michigan Volunteer Infantry, 7th Michigan Volunteer Infantry, 24th Michigan Volunteer Infantry, 8th Michigan Medical, 12th South Carolina, and Barry County Parks. Confederate and Union Infantry, Cavalry, and Artillery units. Shop on Sutler Row, play parlor games, and Battle each day. Admission is Adults $5.00, Kids $3.00 ages 5 - 12 years, 4 and under are free. All Reenactors are requested to Pre register at no charge. The on-site registration fee is $10.00 per reenactor. Pre registration required/fee for walk-ons. Website and registration form/information at http://www.charltonpark.org/news_events/special_events.html. Contact: info@charltonpark.org.

30. Annual Summer Ice Cream Social (Pine Grove Museum/Oakland County Pioneer and Historical Society, 405 Cesar Chavez Ave. Pontiac, Michigan). 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Admission: $5/Adult and $10/Family of 5. Celebrating the final year of the Civil War Sesquicentennial, this event features a Civil War cannon, brief Lectures by Historical figures, period exhibits, and an old fashioned atmosphere. There are tours of the "Greek Revival" Mansion and grounds belonging to Colonel Moses Wisner, the 12th Governor of Michigan. Also included are Opening Ceremonies, local dignitaries, free Cake and Ice Cream, Veterans Mobile Service Center, Junior ROTC, a Curiosity Sale, Kid's crafts, Storytellers, and many other attractions. Free secure parking on site. Planning for this July 25, 2015 event is ongoing and updates will be made on our website (www.ocphs.org) and Face Book (www.facebook.com/pages/Oakland-County-Pioneer-and-Historical-Society). For more details, any Interested reenactment groups or individuals please contact OCPHS by Email at office@ocphs.org or by Telephone (office open Tues/Wed/Thurs from 11:00 AM -o 4:00 PM) at 248-338-6732.

30 - 31. Long Range Artillery Matchup (Michigan National Guard Base in Grayling, Michigan). Range 35 at Camp Grayling will echo with the sights, sounds, and smells of historic ordnance, in use once again. For the 21st year, a long range competition with historic ordnance is sponsored by Loomis’ Battery of Michigan light artillery at Camp Grayling and the public is invited to observe the activities. Approximately twenty Civil War and Spanish American War field guns are expected to take part in the competition, as well as a dozen Civil War mortars. The use of historic cannon in modern recreational competition began back in the 1950s and continues in various organizations, most notably in the North – South Skirmish Association east of the Mississippi, and the Civil War Skirmish Association, from there to the West Coast. Since most all of the completions are tied to private civilian ranges the historic cannon have rarely been fired beyond 200 yards, until the Camp Grayling matches began in 1990. Now the historic guns are firing at realistic ranges up to 1200 yards, and their real potential can be appreciated. Contact: Visitor Center at visitor@grayling-mi.com or by telephone at 800-937-8837.

3 & 10. Michigan's Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall and Museum (224 S. Main Street, Eaton Rapids, Michigan). 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Michigan's Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall and Museum was opened in September 2013. The Museum is opened the first two Wednesdays each month, most patriotic days, special events, and by appointment. Admission to the Museum is free. Different levels of sponsorships ($25 - $200) are available for those individuals who wish to help support the Museum. Website: http://garmuseum.com/. Contact: Gary Gibson, Board Secretary, at GARmichigan@gmail.com/.

6 - 7. Civil War Days 2016 (228 South Ridge Street, Sanilac County Village and Museum, Port Sanilac, Michigan). Civil War Days will take place on the grounds of Sanilac County Historic Village and Museum amidst vintage buildings to give an authentic look. There is discussion to have the historic village portray a town celebrating the return of their soldiers following the end of the war. The event also will include Union and Confederate Encampments, Skirmishes, Artillery, Notable Persons, and a Grand Ball. Firewood, straw, running water, ice and flush toilets provided. Website and Registration: http://sanilaccountymuseum.org. Contact Email: sanilacmuseum.org or by Telephone at 810-622-9946.

13 - 14. Civil War Reenactment Hale Farm & Village Civil War Reenactment (Hale Farm & Village, 2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath, Ohio). More than 500 reenactors are expected to participate, making this one of the largest annual Civil War events in Ohio. Guests will meet soldiers and civilians, hear the sounds of battle, smell the gunpowder, and dance at the annual Hale Civil War Ball. At 2:00 pm daily, the recreation of Civil War battles in the museum’s North Pasture is just one feature of the event. Cannons, on loan from the Ohio Statehouse, will roar across the re-created battlefield amidst the soldiers, smoke, and gunfire. Cavalry will charge as the battle unfolds just yards away. Take part in this historic event as we celebrate the sesquicentennial of the Civil War. Website and Registration: http://www.wrhs.org/plan-your-visit/hale-farm/. Contact: halereservations@wrhs.org or by telephone at 330-666-3711.

6 - 7. Chesterfield Civil War Days (Chesterfield Historical Village Park, 47275 Sugarbush Rd - Between 21 Mile and Cotton Rds, Chesterfield Township, Michigan). Hosts: 15th Michigan - Company B and 102nd US Colored Troops. Living history encampments, drills, battle skirmishes, and cannon firing demonstrations. Straw and firewood, but no bounties for artillery. Sponsored by the Chesterfield Historical Society, 15th Michigan and 8th Arkansas. Suggested donations: $1.00 per adult, $2.00 Families. Website: http://chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.org. Contact: Tommy Spanski at 313-779-3357.

12 - 14. Linden Civil War Days (Linden School Ground, Linden, Michigan). Normal amenities. Limited Bounty for Artillery. Sutlers welcomed. Contact: Jack Furry at jackfurry@charter.net (Telephone at 810-735-5780) or Paul Zelenak at manager@lindenmi.us (Telephone at 810-735-7980).

13. Annual Sunfield Farmers’ Picnic and Parade (M-43, Sunfield, Michigan). All Day. In addition various local activities, the Sunfield Grand Army of the Republic Hall will be opened for tours. Website: http://suvcw.org/mi/017/announcements.htm. Contact: Paul David Arnold at arnoldsuvcwmi@sbcglobal.net.

17. Civil War Discovery Camp (Michigan's Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall and Museum, 224 S. Main Street, Eaton Rapids, Michigan). 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. The camp is open to children between 8 and 14 years of age who have an interest in history. Lunch will be provided. Cost $20 per camper. Website: http://garmuseum.com/. Contact: Deb Malewski at GARmichigan@gmail.com/.

20 - 21. 32nd Annual Jackson, Michigan Cascades Civil War Muster (Cascades Falls Park, 1401 S Brown St, Jackson, Michigan). Free to the public, but donations appreciated. Battles Saturday and Sunday, Military Ball Saturday night, Night Artillery Firing. Special Impression Area. Reenactor Registration form: http://www.civilwarmuster.org/index.php/participate/reenactment-pre-registration. Contact: Kim Conant at kimc62@gmail.com or by Telephone at 517-262-6391.

7 & 14. Michigan's Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall and Museum (224 S. Main Street, Eaton Rapids, Michigan). 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Michigan's Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall and Museum was opened in September 2013. The Museum is opened the first two Wednesdays each month, most patriotic days, special events, and by appointment. Admission to the Museum is free. Different levels of sponsorships ($25 - $200) are available for those individuals who wish to help support the Museum. Website: http://garmuseum.com/. Contact: Gary Gibson, Board Secretary, at GARmichigan@gmail.com/.

10 - 11. Yankees in Falmouth and Some Confederates too (Historic Port of Falmouth Park and Moncure Conway House, 401 River Road, Falmouth, Virginia). 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM each day. The first Union soldiers entered Stafford County's town of Falmouth on April 18, 1862, as the Confederates burned the bridges over the Rappahannock River to the City of Fredericksburg. Return to the historic port of Falmouth for the fifth annual arrival of "Yankees in Falmouth!" (and Confederates too!). Learn the story of what the soldiers encountered when they marched into this very town nearly 150 years ago. Activities include an encampment, firing demonstrations, story-telling, Civil War artifact displays, and the reading of actual soldiers' letters from Falmouth. Self-guided walking tours are available of the historic sites in Falmouth (some private residences not open to the public), including the historic Moncure Conway House--open for this special two-day event (2016 will mark the 9th annual Yankees in Falmouth event). Normal amenities including wood, water, straw, etc. Several Michigan Regiments were encamped at Falmouth, Virginia. This small living history is well worth the trip to Virginia. While there, a must visit is to the White Oak Museum, one of the most phenomenal Civil War museums in the country. Contact: Norman Schools at Small47@aol.com.

17 - 18. Van Raalte Farm Civil War Muster (Historic Van Raalte Farm Park, 1076 E. 16th Street, Holland, Michigan). Free Dinner Saturday Night. Battle both days, and a tactical. Bounties are offered for cavalry and artillery. Portraying the final months of the war: the battles of Five Forks and Appomattox Courthouse. Registration website: http://vanraaltefarmcivilwarmuster.com/. Contract: VanRaalteMuster@gmail.com, or by Telephone at 734-277-6369.

17 - 18. Civil War Living History Marine City Heritage Days (300 Broadway Marine City, Michigan). All Union and Confederate units are invited to attend this grand event featuring living history, cannon firing, and battle skirmishes. Camp set-up on Friday September 17th, firewood and straw will be in abundance. Come out and sleep under the stars on the banks of the mighty St. Clair river! Historical displays and many other attractions also will be offered. Sponsored by the 15th Michigan Volunteer Infantry and Friends of City Hall. Website: http://www.friendsofcityhall.com. Contact: Friends of City Hall at 810-765-8421.

23 - 25. Angola Civil War Days (Commons Park, Angola, Indiana). This is a time line event with emphasis on Civil War. Battle Saturday (2:00 PM)and Sunday (2:30 PM). Artillery and Cavalry bounties. Sponsored by Angola Parks and Recreation Angola American Legion Post 31. Hosted by Carpenters Battery. Website: http://www.angolacivilwardays.com. Contact: Tom Frederick at 260-316-4676.

23 - 25. River of Time Living History Encampment (South end of Veterans Park, 800 John Kennedy Drive, Bay City, Michigan). School Program also on 9/23. Civil War with Union and Confederate Military and Civilian Camps. Also Native American, Colonial, French and Indian War, Revolutionary War, World Wars I & II, and Vietnam Time Periods. Korn and Old-Time Root Beer, Witness Civil War Sea Battle, Skirmishes and Demonstrations, Shop Sutlers’ Row, Period Music, Dance and Games, and Craft Projects for children. School Presentations One Day Only: Friday September 23, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Camps open Saturday 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM and on Sunday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Sponsored by the Bay County Historical Society and the River of Time Committee. Website: http://www.riveroftime.org.

24 -25.Living History: Guns n Gowns (Greenmead Historic Village, 20501 Newburgh Rd, Livonia, Michigan). Military Camp Life, Drills, Demonstrations and Equipment, Field Surgery and Medical Practices of the day, Civilian Life, Courting and Mourning Practices, Fashions, Phrenology, Letter Reading and much more. Presented by 17th Michigan, Company E. Co-sponsored by the Livonia Historical Commission. Website: http://www.17micoe.org. Contact: Darlene Lum at lumdarlene@yahoo.com.

25. Celebration 3rd Year Anniversary of Michigan's Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall and Museum (224 S. Main Street, Eaton Rapids, Michigan). 3:00 PM. Everyone is cordially invited to join to celebrate the second year of operation of Michigan's GAR Memorial Hal and Museum. Many changes have been made in the museum and our collection has grown, as has our membership and the public's interest in what we have to offer. Many volunteers who have made the success of the museum a reality will be acknowledged during the afternoon. Light refreshments will be served. Website: http://garmuseum.com/. Contact: Gary Gibson at GARmichigan@gmail.com.

1 - 2. 5th Annual Carpenter Farm Civil War Muster (11854 Peacock Road Tree Farm, Laingsburg, Michigan). Sponsored by the Tenth Michigan Infantry and Peacock Road Tree Farm. Three (3) Battle Reenactments at three (3) different sites, Living History Camps and Drills near a Pioneer Cabin, Period Church service in the Vermillion Creek Chapel, and Speed Shooting contest. A great family event with horse drawn wagon rides, petting zoo with over 50 farm animals, pumpkin patch, Christmas gift shop, lunch room and candy store. Website: http://www.tenthmichiganinfantry.com. Contact: Email at tenthmich@yahoo.com or Telephone at 989-400-3904.

5 & 12.Michigan's Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall and Museum (224 S. Main Street, Eaton Rapids, Michigan). 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Michigan's Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall and Museum was opened in September 2013. The Museum is opened the first two Wednesdays each month, most patriotic days, special events, and by appointment. Admission to the Museum is free. Different levels of sponsorships ($25 - $200) are available for those individuals who wish to help support the Museum. Website: http://garmuseum.com/. Contact: Gary Gibson, Board Secretary, at GARmichigan@gmail.com/.

7 - 9. Anniversary Reenactment of Battle of Perryville, Kentucky (1825 Mackville Road, Perryville, Kentucky). The Kentucky Department of Parks is hosting the event. The military organizations that are responsible to the Kentucky Department of Parks are the Western Federal Blues, and the Southern Division. There will be an all day unscripted tactical on Friday, a sunrise battle and “The Cornfield” on Saturday. The “Fight for the Bottom’s Farm” occurs on Sunday afternoon. Registration is $12.00 if paid on or before December 31, 2015. $20.00 from January 1, 2015 to September 20, 2016.Under 12 no fee. Ages 12 – 15 through December 31, 2015 is $6.00. From January 1, 2015 – September 20, 2016 is $20.00. Website: http://www.perryvillebattlefield.org/html/commemoration_2016.html. Contact joan.house@ky.gov or telephone 859-332-8631.

8 - 9. 3rd Annual Mooresville Civil War Days (19631 CR687 near South Haven, Michigan). Moorseville is a fictitious pioneer settlement that offers a covered bridge, gist mill, chapel, and horse drawn wagons. Both Union and Confederate units are invited to attend this event. Free dinner Saturday night. Battle on both days, a tactical on both days, musket demonstration and cannon demonstration. Camp set up on Friday, firewood will be provided. The event is sponsored by the 7th Arkansas and Sons of Confecerate Veterans Patrick Cleburne Camp. Contact: Bob Fragala at bfragala@hrwood.com or by telephone at 269-637-9405.

15 - 16. 24th Annual Wolcott Mill Civil War Days (Wolcott Mill Metro Park, 6400 Kuntsman Rd, Ray, Michigan). Military battles on Saturday and Sunday. There also will be a tactical on Saturday. Wood, water, straw, flush toilets, authentic camping ,and bounty for several cannons provided. Sponsored by the 4th Texas - Company E and the Citizens for Independence). Websites: Huron-Clinton Metropark, http://fourthtexas.org, Contact: Steve Domke at demrebel@netzero.com or John Fross at ssorfj@aol.com.

22. Annual Harvest Ball (Central United Methodist Church, 215 N. Capitol Avenue, Lansing, Michigan). 6:00 PM. Hosted by the 7th Michigan Volunteer Infantry, Company B, Inc. Glen Morningstar and Ruffwater Stringband, Doors open at 6 PM, Grand March begins at 7 PM, Attendees must be over 12 years of age. Ticket cost $25 per person, $40 per couple, Youngsters 12-16 years of age $10 each. Advance tickets will be available August 1st. Tickets are limited. Attire is 1860's period formal or modest, modern formal evening wear. For more information, contact Gilbert or Cyndi Carlson, telephone: 517-782-8199, Email: Cyndiinhisservice@yahoo.com.

27. FREE Sesquicentennial Civil War Seminar -Topic to be announced (Sunfield United Brethren Church, 8436 West Grand Ledge Hwy (M-43) in Sunfield, Michigan). 7:00 PM. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. Each year, the Lansing/Sunfield, Camp #17, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War sponsor a series of FREE Civil War History Seminars. Website: http://suvcw.org/mi/017/announcements.htm Contact: Paul David Arnold at arnoldsuvcwmi@sbcglobal.net.

2 & 9. Michigan's Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall and Museum (224 S. Main Street, Eaton Rapids, Michigan). 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Michigan's Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall and Museum was opened in September 2013. The Museum is opened the first two Wednesdays each month, most patriotic days, special events, and by appointment. Admission to the Museum is free. Different levels of sponsorships ($25 - $200) are available for those individuals who wish to help support the Museum. Website: http://garmuseum.com/. Contact: Gary Gibson, Board Secretary, at GARmichigan@gmail.com/.

5. Michigan's Annual Civil War Reenactors Conference (Michigan Historical Center, 702 West Kalamazoo, Lansing, Michigan). 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. As with the previous annual conferences, the purpose of the reenactor conference is to help promote Michigan Civil War events and Civil War events of significance to Michigan. Individuals, organizations, and communities sponsoring and/or hosting reenactments, living histories, programs, presentations, and/or commemorations are encouraged to bring their fliers and other promotional items about their 2016 event to the conference. The conference and subsequent state-wide calendar have proven to be effective tools in helping to avoid event date conflicts and in bringing in additional notice, participants, and public to your events. The event is again being sponsored and hosted by the Michigan Civil War History Partners, Michigan Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission, Michigan Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion, Michigan Department of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Friends of Michigan History, Inc., Michigan Historical Center, Historic Fort Wayne Coalition, and History Remembered, Inc. Refreshments will be served. Contacts are Keith Harrison at pcinc@prodigy.net, Bruce Butgereit at civil-war@comcast.net, or Tom Berlucchi at tberlucchi@yahoo.com

5. 10th Annual Detroit Veterans' Day Parade (Detroit Michigan). Staging 8:00 AM, Parade 10:00 AM. Contact Rick Danes at mimessrd@aol.com.

6. Annual Veterans Day Massing of the Colors (Michigan Historical Center, 702 West Kalamazoo, Lansing, Michigan) 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM. Sponsors and hosts are the Friends of Michigan History, Inc. and Michigan Historical Center. Contact Keith Harrison at pcinc@prodigy.net or by Telephone at 517-694-9394.

11. Exhibit: Veterans Day (Michigan's Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall and Museum, 224 S. Main Street, Eaton Rapids, Michigan). 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. In commemoration of Veterans’ Day, Michigan's GAR Memorial Hall and Museum will be open to share with the public the life and times of the Civil War veterans. Website: http://garmuseum.com/. Contact: Gary Gibson at GARmichigan@gmail.com/.

11. Royal Oak Veterans Day Ceremony (Veteran's War Memorial Plaza next to the Library -S of 11 Mile and E of Main street). 11:00 AM - Noon. The Royal Oak Memorial Society invites everyone to attend the Veteran's Day Ceremony to honor our veterans who have given us our freedom. Website: http://www.ci.royal-oak.mi.us/events/veterans-day-ceremony

22. Presentation: Michigan at Antietam: The Wolverine State’s Sacrifice on America’s Bloodiest Day (Michigan's GAR Memorial Hall and Museum, 224 S. Main Street, Eaton Rapids, Michigan). 7:00 PM. The program will be presented by Civil War historians, Jack Dempsey and Brian James Egen. Jack Dempsey, former assistant attorney general for the State of Michigan, is firmly embedded in the Michigan Civil War community. He runs a popular Michigan in the Civil War blog and is the President of the Michigan Historical Commission, as well as a board member of the Michigan History Foundation and the Historical Society of Michigan. Brian is the Executive Producer at The Henry Ford in Dearborn Michigan and member of the Michigan Historical Commission currently serving as Chairman of the Michigan Civil War Sesquicentennial Committee. Website: http://garmuseum.com/. Contact: Gary Gibson, Board Secretary, at GARmichigan@gmail.com/.

3. A Civil War Christmas at the Fort (Historic Fort Wayne 6325 West Jefferson, Detroit, Michigan). The event commemorates American's Civil War Sesquicentennial by learning Christmas traditions from that era. Meet interpreters portraying men who served at Fort Wayne, their Confederate counterparts and the civilians they left behind. Planning is already underway for the 2013 version of A Civil War Christmas. Admission Prices for the public: $5.00 per adult, $3.00 per child 15 and under, $5.00 per car secured parking. Group rates are available. Website: http://historicfortwaynecoalition.com/christmas.html. Contact: Thomas Berlucchi at tberlucchi@yahoo.com or by Telephone at 248-840-5234.

3. Eaton Rapids Christmas Program & Parade Michigan's Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall and Museum (224 S. Main Street, Eaton Rapids, Michigan). Noon - 8:00 PM. Come to Eaton Rapids to see the annual Christmas Parade. Many stores will be opened with various deals for you to peruse. The parade starts at 6 PM. Michigan's GAR Memorial Hall and Museum will be open with hot chocolate and coffee to help you stay warm. Website: http://garmuseum.com/. Contact: Gary Gibson at GARmichigan@gmail.com/.

7 & 14.Michigan's Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall and Museum (224 S. Main Street, Eaton Rapids, Michigan). 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Michigan's Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall and Museum was opened in September 2013. The Museum is opened the first two Wednesdays each month, most patriotic days, special events, and by appointment. Admission to the Museum is free. Different levels of sponsorships ($25 - $200) are available for those individuals who wish to help support the Museum. Website: http://garmuseum.com/. Contact: Gary Gibson, Board Secretary, at GARmichigan@gmail.com/.

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