Tag Archives: battlefield preservation

Preservation News: Victories Announced By Central Virginia Battlefield Trust

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

Earlier this week, Central Virginia Battlefield Trust announced four new preservation successes! Here are the details: 1. “Parcel 1” At Fredericksburg Battlefield Artillery lunette occupied by the Norfolk Artillery during the battle of Fredericksburg December 13, 1862.

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Preservation News: Stonewall Brigade Tract Gets Eagle Scout Attention

Posted on July 14, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

It’s so inspiring to see young folks involved in battlefield preservation work. Check-out this highlight from Central Virginia Battlefields Trust‘s Summer Newsletter:

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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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Twenty Years of Preservation at Chancellorsville Battlefield

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

Twenty years ago the National Trust for Historic Preservation listed Chancellorsville Battle among America’s eleven Most Endangered Historic Places. Now, it’s time to celebrate the preservation successes for this battlefield and important historic area! This coming Friday – March 2, … Continue reading →

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Question of the Week: 2/26-3/4/18

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

Through the recent decades, battlefield preservation organizations have saved significant tracts of Civil War battlegrounds. Is there a particular preservation effort that you think was most important? Why?

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The Civil War Trust’s 2017 Year in Review

Posted on February 24, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

It is hard to believe that the third month of 2018 is almost upon us. If you have not had a chance to check out all of the great preservation successes of 2017 by the Civil War Trust, continue on … Continue reading →

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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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A Message from the Central Virginia Battlefields Trust

Posted on December 16, 2017 by Emerging Civil War

This week in our Preservation News, we share with you a message from Tom Van Winkle, president of the Central Virginia Battlefields Trust. The CVBT works tirelessly to preserve and interpret battlefields in Central Virginia. If you have not already … 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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