Tag Archives: Preservation

Saving History Saturday: History Versus Hurricanes

Posted on September 7, 2019 by Emerging Civil War

Just days ago, eyes were glued to national news as Hurricane Dorian set its target on the Bahamas and the southeastern seaboard. A Category 5, Dorian wreaked havoc, destroying not only property and infrastructure, but the lives of millions. Fortunately, … Continue reading →

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Yellowhammers and Environmentalism: Following the Path of Law’s Alabama Brigade to Gettysburg.

Posted on August 13, 2019 by Robert Lee Hodge

This post continues my story of following Law’s Brigade and delves into the unit’s background. Joe Loehle and I were at our starting off point, Raccoon Ford, where the area had layers of historical depth. We were where Evander McIver … Continue reading →

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A Conversation with CVBT’s New Executive Director (conclusion)

Posted on August 2, 2019 by Chris Mackowski

(part four of four) Terry Rensel is not only the new executive director of the Central Virginia Battlefields Trust (CVBT), he’s also one of my closest friends. I’ve been talking with him about his recent move to Virginia and his … Continue reading →

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A Conversation with CVBT’s New Executive Director (part two)

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Chris Mackowski

(part two of four) I’m chatting this week with my good friend, Terry Rensel, who’s been hired as the new executive director of the Central Virginia Battlefields Trust (CVBT). CVBT, one of the country’s premier regional preservation organizations, focuses on … Continue reading →

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A Conversation with CVBT’s New Executive Director (part one)

Posted on July 30, 2019 by Chris Mackowski

(part one of four) In early July, the Central Virginia Battlefields Trust (CVBT) hired a new executive director, Terry Rensel. Terry is not only an ECWer—he serves on the blog’s editorial board—he’s been one of my best friends for thirty … Continue reading →

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Yellowhammers and Environmentalism: The Drive To Raccoon Ford & Getting Ready For Gettysburg

Posted on July 9, 2019 by Robert Lee Hodge

In 2002 the historical interpretation unit I belonged to, The Southern Guard, was volunteering for a “living-history” program at Gettysburg National Military Park, portraying the 4th Alabama Infantry of Evander McIver Law’s famed brigade that was in John Bell Hood’s … Continue reading →

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Saving History Saturday: The American Civil War Museum and Adaptive Reuse

Posted on May 4, 2019 by Emerging Civil War

Today marks the official opening of the “new” American Civil War Museum in downtown Richmond after eighteen months of construction. The $25 million project has not only helped to accomplish the museum’s goal of creating new, innovative interpretations of the … 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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Saving History Saturday: How One Group of Passionate Preservationists Saved a New York Civil War Memorial

Posted on March 9, 2019 by Emerging Civil War

In 1914, over two hundred Union veterans gathered in Little Valley, New York for not only their annual reunion, but to dedicate their community’s newest Civil War memorial. A two-story octagonal structure made of brick, wood, and plaster, the beautiful … Continue reading →

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Preservation News: Historic Preservation a Focus for Tennessee in 2019

Posted on January 19, 2019 by Emerging Civil War

Tennessee has made it clear to its citizens and to the country – historic preservation is a priority for 2019. In Franklin, the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County made it public that they support the creation of a statewide tax … Continue reading →

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