Calendar

UPCOMING EVENTS

MARYLAND

Oct. 30-31: Historian James W. Lowry, known as “Dr. Lowry, embalming surgeon,” discusses the practice of mortuary science and the art of embalming during the war. A display of 19th-century coffins is included in the presentation, at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine, 48 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Information: 301/695-1864 or www.civilwarmed.org.

Oct. 30 through Dec. 23: The National Museum of Civil War Medicine, 48 E. Patrick St., Frederick, presents an art show featuring the works of Jeff Fioravanti, whose works depict historical landscapes, including Gettysburg, Antietam and Manassas. Original works, prints and art cards available in museum store. Information: 301/695-1864.

PENNSYLVANIA

Today and tomorrow: The Autumn Gettysburg Civil War Show, All-Star Sports Complex, Gettysburg. Sponsored by Thomas Publications and North-South Trader’s Civil War magazine. Information: 717/642-6600.

Oct. 30-31: Living historians explain the lives of soldiers and civilians during the war. Artifact and clothing displays. National Civil War Museum, One Lincoln Circle at Reservoir Park, Harrisburg. Information: 717/260-1861 or www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org.

VIRGINIA

Tomorrow and Oct. 30-31: Bert Morgan and Chuck Mauro will shoot battle scenes for a film, “The Battle of Chantilly,” at Frying Pan Park, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The public is invited. Contact Bert Morgan at 703/378-9743 or bertmorgan@cox.net.

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.