Tag Archives: Mill Springs

Saving History Saturday: 110 Acres at Three Battlefields

Posted on January 30, 2021 by Emerging Civil War

There’s hallowed ground to save at the battlefields of Mill Springs, Petersburg, and Bentonville, and American Battlefield Trust is working to preserve the total 110 acres at the three sites. According to the campaign page on their website, the preservation … Continue reading →

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Behind Enemy Lines in Kentucky

Posted on December 22, 2020 by ECW Guest Post

ECW welcomes back guest author Stuart W. Sanders…. Garry Adelman and Kristopher White from the American Battlefield Trust recently filmed content at multiple Civil War sites in Kentucky for the Trust’s Facebook page. As the former executive director of the … Continue reading →

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Saving History Saturday: Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument – Reflecting on the Journey

Posted on October 17, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

On Wednesday, October 14, 2020, Mill Springs Battlefield in Kentucky became the 421th unit in the National Park Service. After much support from congressional representatives, this Civil War battle site has received a new and high level for protection and … Continue reading →

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The NPS’s Newest National Battlefield: Mill Springs, Kentucky

Posted on October 14, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

The Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument in Nancy, Kentucky, is officially part of the National Park System. Word came today from Representative Hal Rogers, who represents Kentucky’s 5th District. Here’s information from the congressman’s press release, issued today:

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Pap Thomas to the Sledge of Nashville

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Chris Kolakowski

The battle of Nashville had ended in a great victory for George Thomas. Congratulations flowed in, but Thomas did not rest on his laurels. Pressing ahead through bitter weather, Thomas drove his infantry and cavalry against Hood’s defeated forces, in a … Continue reading →

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