Honoring the Battles, Soldiers and Spirits

150th David O. Dodd Remembrance

McArthur Military Museum Little Rock, AR, United States

This is the sesquicentennial of the memorial for David O. Dodd, the Boy Martyr of the Confederacy, in Little Rock, AR.  At the age of 18 David Owen Dodd was hanged in Little Rock on 1/8/1864 as a Confederate spy. The day’s events will begin with a march of one mile from the McArthur Military Museum to Mount Holly Cemetery ...

150th Red River, Camden Expedition

Nevada County Depot 403 W First Street, Prescott, AR, United States

The Red River Campaign was an attempt by the Union army to seize control of Texas and its cotton warehouses. Exactly 150 years later on April 12th, soldiers return to Prairie D'Ane to re-enact the battle that turned U.S. General Frederick Steele away to Camden...and his eventual retreat back to Little Rock.        

$25

Southern Arkansas Historic Foundation/SCV Camp 246

Newton House 510 N Jackson, El Dorado, AR, United States

Vernon Dutton will be giving a lecture at the Newton House in El Dorado, AR, on the establishment and recruiting of the premier 3rd Arkansas Volunteer Infantry Regiment of the Army of Northern Virginia. This address will cover specifically how and when the regiment’s two companies raised from Union County, AR were recruited; plus Vernon’s commentary will follow the regiment ...

Bobby Horton Concert

Historic Washington State Park Washington, AR, United States

You are cordially invited to the free concert performed by the imminent Historian and singer of Civil War songs, Bobby Horton.   Mr. Horton has recorded many albums of Civil War songs of both the North and South. He has been involved in performing musical scores for Ken Burn’s documentaries and has worked on musical scores for the A&E and ...

8th Red River Symposium

Nevada County Depot 403 W First Street, Prescott, AR, United States

The 8th Red River Symposium at Washington, AR, will begin its Saturday Agenda with a morning bus tour of the Prairie D’Ane and Moscow Church Battlefields in Southwest Arkansas. These memorable fights were part of the northern part of the Red River Campaign known as the Camden Expedition that began in Little Rock, AR and over 41 days from March ...

Ashley’s Mills Reenactment

Scott Plantation Settlement 15525 Alexander Road, Scott, AR, United States

Living history event marking the 151st Anniversary of the Skirmish at Ashley’s Mills. Living historians will be on hand to demonstrate infantry tactics, encampments, cooking, flag/weapons displays. The event is located on the actual grounds that the actual Skirmish took place. This is a free event to the public. This event is hosted by General Robert C. Newton Camp #197 Sons ...

Civil War Weekend at Old Washington

Historic Washington State Park Washington, AR, United States

For a trip back in time come join us in Old Washington, AR, located 8 miles west of Hope, AR on Hwy 278, for Civil War Weekend. During this weekend, visitors can walk the streets of a town touched by the hand of war. There will be interpretations of the many conflicts of the area when Washington was the Confederate ...

Battle of Prairie Grove

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park 506 East Douglas Street, Prairie Grove, AR, United States

The Prairie Grove State Park will commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of Prairie Grove, which saw 22,000 troops engaged. The summation of casualties for both North and South numbered about 2700 killed, wounded and captured.  The reenactment of the battle is held every even numbered year. All military camps will be open to the public each day and, as ...

28th Annual Christmas and Candlelight Tour

Historic Washington State Park Washington, AR, United States

Historic Washington State Park will be the place to visit during the start of the Christmas Season. You and your family can view what 19th Century candlelit streets can provide. Homes of yesteryear will be adorned with all natural Christmas decorations from pine cones to evergreens. Historic 19th Century music will set the mood for this travel back in time ...

200th Anniversary: Battle of New Orleans

Unnamed Venue New Orleans, LA, United States

  Folks, this reenactment will compete with the 150th Gettysburg in importance. This event has been in the making for 2 years. The Louisiana History society, St. Bernard Parish and the Meraux Foundation have partnered to bring the reenactment of this battle to realization. The Meraux Foundation has donated 30 acres of land 1 mile north of the actual Chalmette ...