Tag Archives: Central Virginia Battlefields Trust

A Word on Behalf of Myer’s Hill on the 155th Anniversary

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Chris Mackowski

Happy “Myer’s Hill Day!” Today, May 14, was the anniversary of action 155 years ago at Spotsylvania Court House on the southeast edge of the battlefield. The highest ground in the area, Myer’s Hill became the scene of back-and-forth fighting. … Continue reading →

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“A comment about the importance, indeed the righteousness, of our cause.”

Posted on April 20, 2019 by Emerging Civil War

Editor’s Note: At its annual dinner on Saturday, April 6, the Central Virginia Battlefields Trust presented its Ralph Happel Award for lifetime achievement to Dr. Mike Stevens, a former president of the organization (and early ECW contributor!) renowned throughout the … Continue reading →

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Preservation News: The Work To Save Myer’s Hill Continues

Posted on December 1, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

This week has seen a lot of fundraising for preservation with #GivingTuesday, and we send our best wishes to all battlefield preservation groups on their efforts. Central Virginia Battlefields Trust is working on a project practically in ECW’s unofficial headquarter’s … Continue reading →

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Revisiting “Battlefield Travesty” in Advance of a Clean-Up

Posted on November 6, 2018 by Chris Mackowski

A few months ago, I shared the unfortunate story of a Civil War site on the edge of the Chancellorsville battlefield that had fallen victim to vandalism and neglect. I’m pleased to report that local students, in partnership with local … Continue reading →

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John Henry Myer of Myer’s Hill

Posted on November 1, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

We told you in September about a major acquisition the Central Virginia Battlefields Trust was making on the Spotyslvania Court House battlefield: Myer’s Hill, scene of action on May 14, 1864. We’re pleased today to welcome guest historian John F. … Continue reading →

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Breaking Preservation News: CVBT to Expand the Story of Spotsylvania Court House with Newest Battlefield Acquisition

Posted on September 29, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

We are excited to share some “breaking news” from our friends at the Central Virginia Battlefields Trust, who have just announced a major new effort at Spotsylvania Court House: While the 1864 battle of Spotsylvania Court House is best known … Continue reading →

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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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