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Birchmere Music Hall 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA | 703-549-7500

There is a new stop along the trolley tracks! Thursdays and Fridays in October kids can hop aboard a trolley and hop off at Pinson's Pumpkin Market. Each kid will receive a token with paid admission that they can redeem for a pumpkin at the market. At the Northwest Branch Park. National Capital Trolley Museum 1313 Bonifant Rd., Colesville, MD | 301-384-6088

Brightly colored paintings and monotype prints by Pattee Hipschen. Artisphere 1101 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA | 703-875-1100

Volunteer groups representing Union and Confederate troops provide a weekend of demonstrations. Similar events are held April 21-22 and every Saturday and Sunday from May 12 through Oct. 28. Visit www.nps.gov/gett for a complete schedule of re-enactors and events. Gettysburg National Military Park 1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA | 202-426-7723 202-426-7723

Shakespeare Theatre Company - Lansburgh Theatre 450 Seventh St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-547-1122 or 877-487-8849

The late Texas newspaper columnist is profiled. Arena Stage at the Mead Center 1101 6th St. SW, Washington, DC | 202-488-3300

On loan from the Library of Congress, historians believe the contents of these document prepared by Gen. Lee, recovered by Union troops, had an impact on the outcome of Antietam. Monocacy National Battlefield Visitor Center 5201 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD | 301-662-3515

Examples of technology from the Progressive Era used by Wilson and the first family, including a telephone, silent film footage, a Victrola player, a 1921 Milburn Electric car and more. Woodrow Wilson House 2340 S St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-387-4062

Start with a great happy hour (two-for-one drinks, free Caribbean buffet) followed by soca DJs and live reggae. Crossroads 4103 Baltimore Ave., Bladensburg, MD

Theater J 1529 16th St. NW, Washington, DC | 800-494-8497