A historian for the National Park Service will lead a bus tour of the Battles of Hanover Courthouse on Saturday, Sept. 25.

In recognizing the 150th Anniversary of the American Civil War, Robert E.L. Krick will guide a bus tour from Hanover Tavern that focuses on the 1862 and 1864 Civil War battles in the Hanover Courthouse area.

The tour is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Krick, considered a leading authority on Civil War history in Hanover County, will use knowledge gleaned from letters, diaries and battle reports to provide a detailed account of individual units, camps and troop movements during the battles.

The guided tour includes stops at historic homes that played a role in the battles.

A light breakfast and lunch will be provided at Hanover Tavern at 13181 Hanover Courthouse Road (U.S. 301) in Hanover.

Tickets are $75 per person or $65 for members.

For reservations, contact David Deal at 537-5050 or ddeal@hanovertavern.org.

The website is www.hanovertavern.org.