Schedule of Events

The Victorian Dance Ensemble has performed at the restored home

of Simon Cameron, Lincoln’s first Secretary of War.

Note: This schedule is subject to change. Confirm events before making plans to attend.

Please note: Events listed as "Public" are open to the general public. Some public events are free while others charge an admission fee.  Some events require tickets to be ordered in advance while others sell tickets at the door.  Always check with event sponsors before planning to attend an event.  Events that do not have the "Public" designation are restricted to members of specific organizations or invitees.

Balls usually require 19th century attire (some allow modern attire, men in coats & ties and ladies in dresses, check with the sponsor), the music is usually live.

Informal Dances allow casual modern clothing, music is usually recorded and the events are designed to teach dancing to newcomers and for experienced dancers to practice.

Dance Demonstrations present typical dances of the mid 19th century to audiences, they often include a fashion show and description of Victorian etiquette, they usually conclude with an audience participation dance.  Music can be live or recorded.

Rehearsals & Meetings are for CWDF volunteers only or specifically invited guests.

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2010 CWDF Events

January 10, Sunday (Public-Free), Harrisburg, PA

Free Dance Class at National Civil War Museum

January 17, Sunday,
CWDF Rehearsal/Meeting

January 24, Sunday, New Kingstown, PA
Check presentation to Junkin House Marker Project

February 7, Sunday (Public-Free), Harrisburg, PA

Free Dance Class at National Civil War Museum

February 12, Friday, Montclair, NJ

New Jersey Home School Dance Class

February 13, Saturday (Public-Tickets Required), Reading, PA

Albright College Victorian Ball, Music by Susquehanna Travellers

February 20, Saturday, Montclair, NJ

New Jersey Home School Civil War Ball, Music by Mr. Lemuel's Red Mill Serenaders

February 21, Sunday

CWDF Rehearsal/Meeting

February 27, Saturday  (Public-Tickets Required), Luray, VA

Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation Ball, Music by Doug Jimerson & Civil War Comrades

March 7, Sunday  (Public-Free), Harrisburg, PA

Free Dance Class at National Civil War Museum

March 14, Sunday  (Public-Free), Harrisburg, PA

Pennsylvania State Museum Charter Day, Dance Demos, Clothing Try-On & Artifact Displays

March 20, Saturday  (Public-Tickets Required), Harrisburg, PA

7th Annual Civil War Preservation Ball in the Capitol Rotunda

Dance music by Philadelphia Brigade Band

Reception & intermission music by Mr. Lemuel's Red Mill Serenaders

March 30, Tuesday, Kingsville, MD

Dance class for Redeemer Classical Christian School

April 9, Friday, Gettysburg, PA 

Gettysburg College Dancing Through the Ages
(For a nice description of the evening, see http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/victorian+dancing)

April 17, Saturday, Kingsville, MD

Redeemer Classical Christian School Victorian Ball

Music by Susquehanna Travellers

April 18, Sunday

CWDF Rehearsal/Meeting

April 24, Saturday  (Public-Free), Huntingdon, PA

Dance Demonstrations at Huntingdon Mayfest Street Fair

May 2, Sunday  (Public-Free), Harrisburg, PA

Fort Hunter Garden Faire Dance Demos, Clothing Try-On, and Artifact Displays

Music by Susquehanna Travellers
 

May 14, Friday, Mechanicsburg, PA

Civil War Program at Allen Middle School

May 15, Saturday, Gettysburg, PA

Dance Demonstration for Professional Conference 

June 4, Friday, Gettysburg, PA 

Dance for Guests of Gettysburg Campground

Music by Gilmore’s Light Ensemble

June 5, Saturday, Camp Hill, PA

ABWA Anniversary Luncheon Dance Demonstration & Fashion Show

June 18, Friday,  (Public-Tickets Required), Mt. Holly Springs, PA

Army Heritage Center Foundation Benefit
 

June 19, Saturday, (Public-Free), Lemoyne, PA

Camp Curtin Historical Society Civil War Dance

June 26, Saturday, (Public-Free), Gettysburg, PA

Gettysburg Foundation Dance Demonstration at GNMP Museum & Visitor Center

July 3, Saturday, Phoenix, MD

Independence Day Celebration

Music by Susquehanna Travellers 

July 17,  (Public-Free), Gettysburg, PA

"Guns of Gettysburg" display of original Civil War weapons at GNMP Museum & Visitor Center

July 24, Saturday, (Public-Free), Winchester, VA 

Shenandoah Moonlight Ball
Music by Susquehanna Travellers

July 31, Saturday, (Public-Free), Gettysburg, PA 

Gettysburg Foundation Dance Demonstration at GNMP Museum & Visitor Center

August 5, Thursday, Harrisburg, PA

Program for National Civil War Museum camp attendees

August 8, Sunday

CWDF Rehearsal/Meeting

August 13, Friday, Gettysburg, PA 
Dance for Guests of Gettysburg Campground

Music by Gilmore’s Light Ensemble

August 14,  (Public-Free), Gettysburg, PA

"Guns of Gettysburg" display of original Civil War weapons at GNMP Museum & Visitor Center

August 21, Saturday  (Public-Free), Gettysburg, PA

16th Annual Civil War Music Muster GNMP Museum & Visitor Center and Dobbin House

Music by Susquehanna Travellers
 

August 28, Saturday  (Public-Tickets Required)

Pleasureville Festival

Pleasureville, PA
Website: http://pleasurevillecivilwar.spaces.live.com  

August 31, Tuesday

Dance Demonstration

Zembo Shriners Dinner

Harrisburg, PA

September 4, Saturday

Perry County Regulators’ Cow Camp Dance

Ickesburg, PA

September 12, Sunday  (Public-Tickets Required)

Living History Program

Camp Curtin’s Annual Harrisburg Cemetery Tours

Harrisburg, PA

Website: www.CampCurtin.org

September 18, Saturday  (Public-Tickets Required)

Civil War Ball for Ole Time Festival

Edinburg, VA

Website: www.EdinburgOleTimeFestival.org

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October 3, Sunday

CWDF Rehearsal/Meeting

October 9, Saturday 

Lee's Lieutenant's Sabres & Roses Ball at the Landon House

Urbana, MD

Music by Doug Jimerson & Civil War Comrades

October 30, Saturday  (Public-Tickets Required)

Civil War Ball

Berlin, PA

October 31, Sunday

CWDF Rehearsal/Meeting

November 6, Saturday  (Public-Tickets Required)

Pennsylvania Civil War Trails USCT Ball

Harrisburg, PA

November 14, Sunday

CWDF Rehearsal/Meeting

November 20, Saturday  (Public-Tickets Required)

National Civil War Ball

The official ball of Remembrance Day 

Sponsored by the Sons of Union Veterans

Gettysburg, PA

Music by Philadelphia Brigade Band
Email: BudAtkinson@verizon.net
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November 27, Saturday  (Public-Tickets Required)

Christmas in the 1860s Program

National Civil War Museum

Harrisburg, PA
Website: www.NationalCivilWarMuseum.org

December 4, Saturday  (Public-Free)

Christmas 1864 Program

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Harpers Ferry, WV
Website: http://www.nps.gov/hafe/index.htm

December 31, Friday  (Public-Tickets Required)

New Year’s Eve Gala at Mount Hope Winery

Manheim, PA
Website: www.PaRenFaire.com/nye.html

Email CivilWarDance@verizon.net