DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
MARYLAND
May 3-4: The Surratt House Museum, 9118 Brandywine Road, Clinton, offers free guided tours from noon to 4 p.m. The 1852 farmhouse served as a tavern and post office as well as a stop on the escape route of John Wilkes Booth. Information: 301/868-1121 or www.surratt.org.
VIRGINIA
Friday through May 4: Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park sponsors several special tours in commemoration of the 45th anniversary of the Battle of Chancellorsville. Information: 540/373-6122 or 540/373-5167.
Information excerpted in part from the Civil War News, Tunbridge, Vt. 05077, by permission. Information for the calendar may be sent to civilwar@washingtontimes.com or by fax to 202/529-3298.
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