Tag Archives: National Park

Saving History Saturday: American Battlefield Protection Program to Help Save 50 Acres at Cold Harbor

Posted on January 11, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

Just before the start of the year, the American Battlefield Protection Program – the arm of the National Park Service to preserve hallowed ground – awarded nearly $440 million to save vital acreage at the Cold Harbor battlefield. Just over 50 … Continue reading →

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ECW Weekender: The Monocacy Aqueduct

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

Running alongside the Potomac River, the C&O Canal became part of the dividing line between the Union and the Confederacy during the Civil War. Strategically important for both sides, the canal was caught between the two warring armies. Union troops … Continue reading →

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