I don't know if we have any Mudcatters near this part of the world, but; my wife and I will be at the Sperryville Civil War Memorial Event again this year, in Speryville VA over the weekend of June 2 and 3. The event takes place in the afternoons of both days, in and around the little town center.Last year there were several excellent historian/author presentations in the little bookshop in Sperryville, followed by some great learned discussion. There will be some period performers there, as well as me (non-period performer), re-enactor exibits and more.
I hope if you're able, and have the time you'll come on out and say hello.