Category Archives: Civil War Trails

Special Announcement: Chance to Win Two Tickets to “Beneath the Paint: Civil War Graffiti Symposium”

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

In partnership with our great friends at Civil War Trails, we are pleased to announce a special giveaway for the upcoming “Beneath the Paint: Civil War Graffiti Symposium.” To enter, just snap a selfie at any Civil War Trails sign … Continue reading →

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“Battlefields Mean Business: Economic Benefits of Battlefield Preservation”

Posted on March 24, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

Many of our readers are familiar with heritage tourism. In fact many of us would say we are heritage tourists! Historic sites and the communities they reside in can mutually benefit from the visitors that they receive. The Civil War … Continue reading →

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Preservation Victory at Goose Creek Bridge!

Posted on March 17, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

For those of you familiar with the Gettysburg Campaign, Little Round Top was not the first time the famous 20th Maine or Vincent’s Brigade saw combat during the events leading up to the battle. The Civil War Trust and NOVA … Continue reading →

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Historic Scottsville, Virginia

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

Civil War Trails recently spent an afternoon in Central Virginia, including time in historic Scottsville. We can’t recommend spending an afternoon in this historic downtown enough. 

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Preservation Opportunity in the Western Theater

Posted on February 17, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

Our friends at the Civil War Trust sent along this announcement and opportunity to preserve more battlefield ground in the Western Theater. Continue reading for more information about this opportunity and how you can get involved.

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Tuesday on the Trail

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Drew Gruber

Tuesday started out as many days ‘on the Trail.’ I was up and out early, before sunrise, and under caffeinated I hit the interstate. The podcast I had on wasn’t helping to wake me up and decided that latest Jane’s … Continue reading →

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Preservation Victory at Bristoe Station

Posted on October 14, 2017 by Emerging Civil War

Great news from our friends at the Civil War Trust! On this, the anniversary of the Battle of Bristoe Station, the Trust announces more hallowed ground saved at this northern Virginia battlefield. Prince William County’s Historic Preservation Division will be … Continue reading →

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Jackson Flank Attack Ground Saved

Posted on September 23, 2017 by Emerging Civil War

The Central Virginia Battlefield Trust has worked hard over the years to help in the effort to preserve the ground in which Stonewall Jackson’s famous flank attack made history in May 1863. Their most recent announcement shares the great news … Continue reading →

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ECW Weekender: Harpers Ferry 3.0—The Time I Took My Kids

Posted on September 15, 2017 by juliemujic

On the heels of Chris Mackowski’s recent post regarding how to interest young people more in the Civil War, I headed to Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, in July for the third time in four years – this time, with my … Continue reading →

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Gettysburg Campaign Site Preservation Opportunity

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Emerging Civil War

The Civil War Trust has announced a unique preservation opportunity. The battle of Upperville was part of Jeb Stuart’s defense-in-depth of Ashby’s Gap and a look into the movement’s of Lee’s army by the Federal Cavalry. During this battle, Col. … Continue reading →

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