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

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

Pianist Peter Edelman leads a four-hour jam session with his trio at Columbia Station on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Musicians come and go, and Adams Morgan passersby hear the music as they're walking by and stop in to take in the scene. Most days bring a smattering of guitarists, horn players, vocalists and everything in between. Columbia Station 2325 18th St. NW, Washington, DC

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

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

Arena Stage at the Mead Center 1101 6th St. SW, Washington, DC | 202-488-3300