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Event Name	City	Date	Type

Audacious Freedom: African Americans In Philadelphia 1776-1876

From 6/19/2009 – 12/31/2015 Philadelphia, PA Exhibition

Venue:
African American Museum in Philadelphia
Philadelphia PA 19106

Organizer:
African American Museum in Philadelphia

This permanent exhibition details the freedom journey of African Americans in Philadelphia during the nation's first century. Stories of individuals and groups highlight the Underground Railroad, the free black community in Philadelphia, African American soldiers in the Civil War, and early struggles for civil rights.

Civil War Sesquicentennial – 1862

From 4/1/2012 – 4/30/2013 Carlisle, PA Exhibition

Venue:
U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center
Carlisle PA 17013

Organizer:
U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center

The U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center presents an exhibit chronicling the second year of the Civil War. The exhibit will change yearly to commemorate each year of the Civil War.

Elegant Things & Vile Uses: The Civil War and the United States Capitol

From 4/9/2012 – 5/18/2012 Philadelphia, PA Exhibition

Venue:
Athenaeum of Philadelphia
Philadelphia PA 19106

Organizer:
Athenaeum of Philadelphia

By the time the first shots were fired at Fort Sumter in 1861, the United States Capitol building had been under construction for more than a decade. The new Senate and House wings remained unfinished and the great dome rose to less than half its final height. The Great Civil War that would test whether the nation would survive was a trial also for the building itself, and its long-suffering Philadelphia architect, Thomas Ustick Walter. Based on original drawings, photographs, prints and the architect’s own diaries and letters, this exhibition focuses on the architectural, engineering, political, artistic, military and family challenges Walter faced during the war years.

General Jeb Stuart's Raid into PA Road Bike Tour

From 5/24/2012 – 5/26/2012 , NJ Tour

Venue:
Road Bike Tour of Hanover, Dillsburg, Carlisle & Gettysburg
NJ

Organizer:
Penn Trails LLC & Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau

This fully-supported and guided four-day Penn Trails Bike Tour is a completely unique blend of recreation and history which follows the route of Confederate General JEB Stuart’s southern cavalry on their hard-riding, controversial raid into central Pennsylvania during the 1863 Gettysburg Campaign. The tour includes detailed on-site descriptions and analysis of the battles at Hanover, Carlisle, Hunterstown, and Gettysburg’s East Cavalry Field by experienced professional historians, including our program guide Colonel Jim Boling (US Army Ret.), who also teaches at the U.S. Army’s War College in Carlisle, PA. Each day begins with an orientation to the overall campaign and a description and analysis of the actions and maneuver of Stuart’s cavalry and the opposing Federal forces during the period covered by that day’s ride. An informative Trail Guide for each rider provides enroute local color and anecdotes to accompany detailed route instructions. ?This tour is designed for active people eighteen years of age or older, who are intermediate to experienced riders, comfortable with daily distances of up to 35 miles. We will travel at a relaxed pace of ten miles-per-hour, over rolling rural terrain during the course of a seven to eight hour day. Each day will include pre-planned stops of approximately thirty minutes and a one hour lunch. Each rider is provided with a complete set of program sheets and ride books. We ask only that riders make the pre-planned stops with the rest of the group along the way, as there will be specific presentations and speakers. For those who may be less interested in Civil War battle history, optional guided excursions to examine local history and points of interest are available.

Living History Programs and Encampments

From 4/14/2012 – 11/18/2012 Gettysburg, PA Exhibition

Venue:
Gettysburg National Military Park
Gettysburg PA 17325

Organizer:
Gettysburg National Military Park

Experience ranger programs & walks, campfire programs, living history & events that assist in preserving & interpreting the Gettysburg Battle.

Living History Programs and Encampments

From 4/14/2012 – 11/18/2012 Gettysburg, PA Exhibition

Venue:
The American Civil War Wax Museum
Gettysburg PA 17325

Organizer:
The American Civil War Wax Museum

The American Civil War Museum hosts complimentary Living History Encampments most weekends April through November. Visitors are welcomed to actively learn by strolling through the camp, viewing drills and demonstrations, and engaging in conversation with historians. Please call for a schedule and details.

Memorial Day Parade, Service and Reception

From 5/27/2012 – 5/27/2012 Philadelphia, PA Book-signing

Venue:
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Philadelphia PA 19132

Organizer:
General Meade Society of Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PA – The traditional Decoration Day service of the Grand Army Meade Post #1 will be recreated at historic Laurel Hill Cemetery, the site of the first Memorial Day Observance in Philadelphia in 1868. The entourage will gather at the resting place of General George Gordon Meade, hero of the Battle of Gettysburg, to perform the traditional service honoring all veterans who fell defending the nation. A wreath-laying, speeches and honor guards will enhance the ceremony The event is co-sponsored by the General Meade Society of Philadelphia, the Friends of Laurel Hill Cemetery, American Legion Post #405, Post #1 Society, Union League, and Anna M. Ross Camp #1, Sons of Union Veterans. Beer and refreshments will be served after the service, and tours of Laurel Hill will be available. The event will take place on Sunday, May 27 at 12:00pm sharp, departing from Laurel Hill Cemetery’s Gatehouse entrance at 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19132. Free parking is located in the lot across the street from the Gatehouse. The event is FREE and open to the public. Additional information may be obtained by calling (215) 228-8200, or online at www.thelaurelhillcemetery.org or www.generalmeadesociety.org. ##### Laurel Hill Cemetery is the first cemetery in the United States to be honored as a National Historic Landmark, and is among Philadelphia’s most unique cultural destinations. Open daily with free admission for self-guided exploration and recreation, the site also offers diverse tours and programs for all ages and interests. For more information, visit www.thelaurelhillcemetery.org.

Philadelphia 1862: A City at War

From 3/15/2012 – 3/1/2013 Philadelphia, PA Exhibition

Venue:
The Heritage Center of The Union League of Philadelphia
Philadelphia PA 19102

Organizer:
The Abraham Lincoln Foundation

On Thursday, March 15th The Heritage Center of The Union League of Philadelphia will be opening the second of five rotating exhibits, Philadelphia 1862: A City at War. The Heritage Center, located on the ground floor of the iconic building at 140 South Broad Street, is open to the public from 3:00-6:00PM on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, as well as from 1:00-4:00PM on the second Saturday of every month. The Heritage Center includes an exhibition, programming, and event space. The Center currently features two exhibits, Love of Country Leads, which tells the story of the Union League, its members and its activities – from its inception during the Civil War to its present position as the most dynamic city club in the country and Philadelphia 1862: A City at War, which tells the story of the Philadelphia home front as Philadelphia’s citizens responded to the war’s impact with their money and their time.

Road to Freedom Road Bike Tour

From 6/8/2012 – 6/10/2012 , NJ Tour

Venue:
Chambersburg, Kings Gap & Carlisle
NJ

Organizer:
Penn Trails LLC & Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau

The Underground Railroad is known most for its secretive network that once helped runway slaves. It is true that hiding places, cubbyholes and code words needed to be used by abolitionists below the Mason-Dixon line, as slavery existed in the South. Yet, the Underground Railroad in Pennsylvania is better understood by learning the stories of intense struggles conducted by the people living in the Cumberland Valley. For understanding their history can change our knowledge of the Underground Railroad in profound ways. ?This tour consists of two days of riding, over approximately 40 miles, as we journey through the northern end of the Blue Ridge Mountains, connecting us to Franklin, Adams and Cumberland Counties. ?This bike tour program has been developed by historian Todd Mealy, a recognized Pennsylvania author of several books examining the Abolitionist Movement and Underground Railroad histories. You will cycle and see the most important locations where runaway slaves encountered help from the valley’s most profound abolitionists. We will travel to Caledonia State Park and two of Franklin County’s African American cemeteries. As we enter Chambersburg, the history becomes more compelling with stops at the house used by John Brown, where he planned his assault on Southern slave owners, the Old Prison located nearby, and a discussion about Martin Delany. As you ride along it won’t be difficult to image how the abolitionist communities of Shippensburg and Boiling Springs worked together to aid runaway slaves and protect the rights of free-Blacks living nearby. Your tour will include the Cumberland County Courthouse, arguably one of the best historic locations in the Cumberland Valley. At the Courthouse, and other stops along the way, we will meet and talk with Todd Mealy, one of Pennsylvania’s leading scholars on the topics of the Underground Railroad and Civil War Abolitionist History.

Volunteer Flag Placement at Laurel Hill Cemetery

From 5/20/2012 – 5/20/2012 Philadelphia, PA Hands-on Activity

Venue:
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Philadelphia PA 19132

Organizer:
General Meade Society of Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PA – The General Meade Society of Philadelphia, in conjunction with the Friends of Laurel Hill Cemetery, call all Volunteers to assist in preparing for the nation’s Memorial Day commemoration. Those assembled will be assigned to place American flags on the gravesites of Veterans that served in all of our nation’s Wars. As time and manpower permit, and in addition to Laurel Hill, cemeteries covered may include Mount Moriah, Mount Peace and St. James the Less. Free refreshments will be provided to all. The flag placement will take place on Sunday, May 20 at 10:00am, departing from Laurel Hill Cemetery’s Gatehouse entrance at 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19132. Free parking is located in the lot across the street from the Gatehouse. All Volunteers are welcome. Additional information may be obtained by calling (215) 228-8200, or online at www.thelaurelhillcemetery.org or www.generalmeadesociety.org. ##### Laurel Hill Cemetery is the first cemetery in the United States to be honored as a National Historic Landmark, and is among Philadelphia’s most unique cultural destinations. Open daily with free admission for self-guided exploration and recreation, the site also offers diverse tours and programs for all ages and interests. For more information, visit www.thelaurelhillcemetery.org.