Category Archives: Revolutionary War

The Trust’s Teacher Institute: Independence Forever!

Posted on July 14, 2018 by Chris Mackowski

We’ve had a great couple of days at the American Battlefield Trust’s Teacher Institute. I have notes from some fantastic talks and workshops that I’ve attended, which I’ll get typed up when I have the chance. There’s so much going … Continue reading →

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The Trust’s Teacher Institute: The American Way of War

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Chris Mackowski

As a precursor for the rest of the conference, where we’ll be spending so much time talking about two different wars, Kris White kicked off the American Battlefield Trust’s Teacher Institute with an overview of “The American Way of War.” … Continue reading →

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American Battlefield Trust Reaches Major Milestone

Posted on June 2, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

Our good friends at the American Battlefield Trust announced a major milestone this week at their annual conference: 50,000 acres of saved battlefield land! What an incredible achievement! The acquisition of 13 acres at Cedar Creek in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley … Continue reading →

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BREAKING NEWS: The Civil War Trust Introduces the American Battlefield Trust

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

Our good friends at The Civil War Trust announced this morning a new identity to better reflect its expanding mission: The American Battlefield Trust. The new umbrella organization will encompass the organization’s efforts to save battlefields from the Revolutionary War, … Continue reading →

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Great Weekender Ideas for May!

Posted on April 27, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

Our friends at the Civil War Trust sent along some great Weekender ideas for the month of May. If you happen to attend any of them, let us know! We’d love to hear from you. May 5-6: Battle Reenactment at … Continue reading →

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Preservation News: CVBT Announces Preservation Award Recipient

Posted on January 13, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

Our friends at the Central Virginia Battlefields Trust have recently released their Winter 2017-2018 newsletter, On the skirmish line. In this latest issue, they share the news of the recent recipient of their Dr. Michael P. Stevens Preservation Award, D.P. … Continue reading →

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Fredericksburg, Virginia’s Sentry Box

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Kristopher D White

Fredericksburg’s Sentry Box has a history spanning several of America’s most tumultuous eras. General George Weedon, a tavern owner, Revolutionary War general, and influential member of the Fredericksburg community, built the house in 1786, calling it the “Sentry Box” in … Continue reading →

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“I hope my visit to Boston will do good…” John S. Mosby, Reconciliation and the American Revolution

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Rob Orrison

Those who know me know of my “interest” in famous Confederate partisan, John S. Mosby. Ok, some would say “love affair,” but either way, I grew up reading about Mosby and his exploits during the Civil War. It was not … Continue reading →

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Introducing the Emerging Revolutionary War Series!

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Emerging Civil War

Last month, we told you about our spring book releases for the Emerging Civil War Series. Well, that’s not the only thing up our sleeve. We’re excited to announce the launch of a sister line of books, the Emerging Revolutionary … Continue reading →

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Civil War Trust Leads Effort To Preserve Battlefield Land in 2016

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Emerging Civil War

Get updated on 2016’s preservation successes with the latest year-in-review from the Civil War Trust.

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