Todayy, Oct. 30

• Making Sense of the American Civil War — 6:30-8 p.m. at the Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library; free; readings and discussion program; Toby Bates, Assistant Professor of History at MSU-Meridian; 601-636-6411, jensmith@warren.lib.ms.us.

• Spooktacular — 7 p.m. Oct. 30 at the SCHC; Halloween-themed music, costume contest, and treats; free, donations accepted; 601-631-2997, email info@southernculture.org, or visit www.southernculture.org.

• Cedar Grove ghost tours — From 6 to 9 p.m. at the mansion, 2200 Oak St.; $8; 601-636-1000.

• Making Sense of the American Civil War at Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library