Tag Archives: Civil War Battlefield Preservation

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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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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Help Save Three Virginia Stations: Bristoe, Trevilian, and Reams

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Emerging Civil War

The Civil War Trust needs your help to protect hallowed ground at three different battlefields: Bristoe Station, Trevilian Station, and Reams Station.  To find out how you can help preserve this ground for future generations, read the Trust’s announcement regarding … Continue reading →

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Help Save Two Tennessee Battlefields

Posted on February 19, 2017 by Emerging Civil War

News of the latest preservation fight in the Western Theater comes to us from the Civil War Trust. Take a moment to read Civil War Trust President Jim Lighthizer’s update at Fort Donelson and Parker’s Cross Roads.

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State Park Initiative in Culpeper County Virginia

Posted on August 27, 2015 by ECW Guest Post

Today, we are pleased to welcome back guest author Mike Block As the Vice-President of the Friends of Cedar Mountain Battlefield, as well as a former member of the Board of Directors of the Brandy Station Foundation, I have spent … Continue reading →

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