EVENTS

Our largest fundraiser of the year is just around the corner - Join us on Friday, September 20, 2024, 6:00 pm - 8:30 p.m. Enjoy a rare evening at the National Civil War Museum! The National Civil War Museum is thrilled to announce the return of our highly anticipated fundraising event, Cocktails and Cannonballs. Please mark your calendars for Friday, September 20, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM, and join us for an evening of history, libations, and lively conversation at one of the nation’s premier Civil War museums. Building on the success of last year’s event, Cocktails and Cannonballs offers a unique blend of entertainment and education. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy specially crafted cocktails while exploring the museum’s extensive collection of Civil War artifacts. The evening will feature live music, exclusive access to exhibits, and a variety of delicious hors d'oeuvres. This event is not just about enjoying a great evening—it’s about supporting the museum’s mission to preserve and interpret the history of the American Civil War for future generations. Proceeds from the event will directly benefit the museum’s educational programs and preservation efforts. Event Details: Date: Friday, September 20, 2024 Time: 6:00 PM – […]

The National Civil War Museum is proud to announce its highly anticipated event, Civil War Saturday, which promises to take visitors on a journey through the turbulent era of the American Civil War. This event will take place on Saturday, September 21, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at The National Civil War Museum, located at 1 Lincoln Circle, Harrisburg, PA. Civil War Saturday is an educational and engaging experience for visitors of all ages. It offers a unique opportunity to step back and gain a deeper understanding of one of the most pivotal periods in American history. With a wide range of activities and exhibits, attendees can explore the complexities of the Civil War era from various perspectives. Admission to Civil War Saturday is as follows: Adults: $10.00 Children under 18: Free Members of The National Civil War Museum receive free admission,

Join the staff of The National Civil War Museum on a unique tour of the Antietam Battlefield. This tour includes a guided tour of the battlefield and will feature artifacts and items from our collection that help to tell the story of the soldiers who fought in the struggle. Tour participants can hold historical treasures used or associated with the Union and Confederate Army engaged at Antietam. The cost includes transportation, lunch, and a guided tour with artifacts from The National Civil War Museum collection. Cost:  NCWM Members $175.00 Non-members $200.00 Schedule for the Day 7:15 am Registration at NCWM 7:30 am Bus departs from NCWM. 9:45 am Registration for attendees meeting the bus at the Antietam Battlefield Visitors Center. 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Battlefield tour with Licensed Battlefield Guide and NCWM Artifacts 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Box lunches provided by Battleview Market & Deli at Antietam Creek Winery pavilion. Each guest will receive a complimentary glass of wine or soft drink with lunch. Additional wine may be purchased at this time. 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Complete our battlefield tour. 3:00 pm Bus departs Antietam NMP VC and returns to Harrisburg. Anticipated Arrival back to the NCWM at […]

Our Civil Conversation features Court Carney and NCWM CEO Jeffrey Nichols discussing Mr. Carney's new release Reckoning with the Devil: Nathan Bedford Forrest in Myth and Memory, free via ZOOM. Join us on Thursday, October 17, 2024, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm by using this link to register:

We are honored to host a Civil War Book Talk featuring Smithsonian historian, Dr. Jon Grinspan, as he discusses his book Wide Awake: The Forgotten Force That Elected Lincoln and Spurred the Civil War. A book signing will follow his lecture.  Make your plans now for Friday, November 15, 2024, at 5:30 pm to join us for this free, in-person event. About the book: Wide Awake: The Movement That Elected Lincoln and Ignited the Civil War  At the start of the 1860 presidential campaign, a handful of fired-up young Northerners appeared as bodyguards to defend anti-slavery stump speakers from frequent attacks. The group called themselves the Wide Awakes. Soon, hundreds of thousands of young White and Black men, and several women, were organizing boisterous, uniformed, torch-bearing brigades of their own. These Wide Awakes--mostly working-class Americans in their twenties--became one of the largest, most spectacular, and most influential political movements in our history. To some, it demonstrated the power of a rising majority to push back against slavery. To others, it looked like a paramilitary force training to invade the South. Within a year, the nation would be at war with itself, and many on both sides would point to the […]