Tag Archives: Central Virginia Battlefields Trust

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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Exploring Fredericksburg’s History & Biography

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

by ECW Correspondent Katherine Duffek Imagine the history of a city, neatly lined up on a bookshelf. Every year, more and more of that history gets published and added to the shelf. That’s what you would see if you walked … Continue reading →

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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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Preservation News: CVBT Preserves New Ground at Spotsylvania Battlefield

Posted on July 7, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

Our friends at the Central Virginia Battlefield Trust have been hard at work acquiring and preserving more ground on the Spotsylvania battlefield. Last March, we told you a little bit about their work preserving a tract along the Brock Road … Continue reading →

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A Conversation with CVBT’s Elizabeth Heffernan (part three)

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Chris Mackowski

(part three of three) To commemorate Women’s History Month, we’ve been talking with women who work in the field of Civil War public history. Today, we wrap up our series by wrapping up our conversation with Elizabeth Heffernan, the new … Continue reading →

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A Conversation with CVBT’s Elizabeth Heffernan (part two)

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Chris Mackowski

(part two of three) We’re talking this week with Elizabeth Heffernan, the new executive director of the Central Virginia Battlefields Trust (CVBT). Yesterday, Elizabeth shared an overview of the organization. Today, she talks a bit about the road that brought … Continue reading →

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A Conversation with CVBT’s Elizabeth Heffernan (part one)

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Chris Mackowski

(part one of three) For Women’s History Month, we’ve been talking with several women who work in Civil War public history. This week, we’re pleased to chat with Elizabeth Heffernan, the new executive director of the Central Virginia Battlefields Trust … Continue reading →

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Breaking News: CVBT to Acquire Tract at Spotsylvania Court House

Posted on March 23, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

Central Virginia Battlefields Trust has an excellent opportunity to preserve a parcel of ground related to fighting along the western front at Spotsylvania Court House. “Help Save a Significant Portion of the Spotsylvania Battlefield,” they asked in a press release … Continue reading →

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CVBT Announces 2018 Annual Meeting

Posted on March 10, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

Our friends at the Central Virginia Battlefields Trust sent along some information on their annual meeting. It sounds like an event that shouldn’t be missed. Read below for more information and how to get involved with a great event and … 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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