Civil War Events August | Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina

Civil War Events August

Alabama | Georgia | South Carolina

SC-South Carolinians at the Battle of Gettysburg - August 1 through 31, South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum, 301 Gervais Street, Columbia SC. Learn about the role South Carolinians played in one of the most critical and popular battles of the war. During three days of intense battle, Palmetto State infantry, artillery, and cavalry all participated in major fighting--many of those brave South Carolinians paying the ultimate price and never returning from Pennsylvania soil. Open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, plus first Sunday of each month from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. Directions: Several blocks west of the State Capitol on Gervais Street. The museum is on your right just before you reach the river bridge. Admission charged. 803-737-8095, www.crr.sc.gov/Pages/default.aspx

GA-Savannah Civil War Experience - Friday, August 2, 6:00 to 10:00 pm, River Street Riverboat Company, 9 East River Street, Savannah GA. Old Fort Jackson and the River Street Riverboat Company have partnered to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Savannah during the Civil War. As the boat follows the path of the original soldiers toward Old Fort Jackson, guests will experience live period music while they dine on a delicious and authentic southern dinner buffet. Upon their arrival to Old Fort Jackson, guests will be welcomed by the fort’s honor guard and escorted inside to tour the historic fort. Tickets: Adults $84.95, Children 12 and under $39.95, Age 3 and under FREE. Advance reservations required. 800-786-6404, www.savannahriverboat.com

AL-Commemoration of the Battle of Mobile Bay and Siege of Fort Morgan - Saturday, August 3, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Fort Morgan State Historic Site, 51 AL Hwy. 180, Gulf Shores AL. "Damn the torpedoes. Full speed ahead!" You can almost hear the command of Admiral David Farragut as he led his fleet into the Battle of Mobile Bay. This annual commemoration of the battle includes artillery demonstrations at historic Fort Morgan, living history presentations and more. Directions: I-10 to Exit #44, south on AL Hwy. 59, then west on AL Hwy. 180 to the fort. Admission charged. 251-540-7202, www.fortmorgan.org.

GA-Confederate Artillery Demonstrations at Kennesaw Mountain - Sunday, August 4, 11:00 am, 12:00 noon, 2:00 pm & 3:00 pm, Visitor Center, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park GA. "Live fire" military living history demonstrations will be held. Staff reserves the right to change or cancel events due to inclement weather, staffing issues, or dangerous conditions. FREE admission. 770-427-4686, www.nps.gov/kemo/.

GA-America's Divided Kingdom: The Jewish Experience of the Civil War - Thursday, August 8, 7:00 pm, Atlanta Cyclorama, 800 Cherokee Avenue, Atlanta GA. Civil War scholarship often overlooks the roles Jews played in efforts to preserve both the Union and the Confederacy. In, "Jewish Soldiers in Blue and Gray," a first-of-its-kind film by Jonathan Gruber, we learn of the struggles American Jews faced both on the battlefield and at home during this nation’s deadliest war. The history of the roles Jews played in the Civil War is fascinating, and Mr. Gruber’s film reveals information about this history that will change forever how the viewer understands the Civil War. This program is created by and presented in partnership with The William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum. Reception with filmmaker will precede the screening. Admission: Adults $10.00, Seniors, Children (ages 4-12) & Breman members $8.00. 404-658-7625, www.atlantacyclorama.org/.

GA-Kennesaw Mountain Trails Workday - Saturday, August 10, 8:30 am to 1:00 pm, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park GA. Kennesaw Mountain Trail Club is a volunteer organization designed to assist with trail maintenance at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. Trained crew leaders lead teams of volunteers on trail work projects throughout the park. Trail building experience is not necessary. Meet at the new parking lot on Old Highway 41. The Park provides all necessary tools and safety equipment. 770-427-4686, www.kennesawmountaintrailclub.org (check beforehand concerning possible cancellation due to bad weather).

GA-125th Ohio Infantry Regiment Demonstrations at Kennesaw Mountain - Saturday & Sunday, August 10 & 11, 11:00 am, 12:00 noon, 2:00 pm & 3:00 pm, Visitor Center, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park GA. "Live fire" military living history demonstrations will be held on both days. Staff reserves the right to change or cancel events due to inclement weather, staffing issues, or dangerous conditions. FREE admission. 770-427-4686, www.nps.gov/kemo/.

GA-Behind the Scenes Tour - Sunday, August 18, 10:00 am to 12:00 noon, Hay House, 934 Georgia Avenue, Macon GA. Tour all seven levels of this 1850’s National Historic Landmark, including the newly restored cupola with its spectacular 360-degree view of Macon. Admission: $25.00 (ages 8+ only); reservations required. Directions from I-75: Take I-16 east to Exit #1A, turn south on Spring Street and cross the Ocmulgee River. Hay House is directly ahead at the top of the hill. 478-742-8155, www.georgiatrust.org/historic_sites/hayhouse.

GA-Federal Artillery Demonstrations at Kennesaw Mountain - Sunday, August 18, 11:00 am, 12:00 noon, 2:00 pm & 3:00 pm, Visitor Center, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park GA. "Live fire" military living history demonstrations will be held. Staff reserves the right to change or cancel events due to inclement weather, staffing issues, or dangerous conditions. FREE admission. 770-427-4686, www.nps.gov/kemo/.

GA-All the Daring of the Soldier: Women and the American Civil War - Thursday, August 22, 6:30 pm, Atlanta Cyclorama, 800 Cherokee Avenue, Atlanta GA. Conventional wisdom tells us the role women played during the Civil War was that they patiently waited to eagerly tend to the physical and psychological needs of their husbands, brothers and fathers as they returned home from war. This notion, while true for some women, was not the reality for many. In her book, "All the Daring of the Soldier," Dr. Elizabeth Leonard, Professor of History at Colby College, debunks the myth that women, African American and white, did not contribute directly to the war effort. Like their male counterparts, these women sacrificed family life and risked their lives for the Confederacy and Union alike. Not only were they nurses, but many fought in battle and served as spies. Moreover, many women, like the men besides them, just wanted the thrill and adventure war offered. Join Dr. Leonard as she talks about these women and shines a light on one of the Civil War’s best kept secrets. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. FREE admission. 404-658-7625, www.atlantacyclorama.org/.

GA-Fort McAllister Labor Day Festival - Saturday, August 31, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Fort McAllister State Historic Park, 3894 Fort McAllister Road, Richmond Hill GA. Enjoy music and entertainment, fun games for children & adults, a challenging grease pole and great food at a historic Civil War fort. Admission: Adults $6.50, Seniors $6.00, Youth (ages 6-17) $3.75, Ages 5 & under are free. 912-727-2339, http://georgiastateparks.org/FortMcAllister.

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