Keeping Battlefields From Becoming Parking Lots
The New York Times reports on the fight to save the Slaughter Pen Farm and other Civil War historic sites.

Central Virginia Battlefields Trust Gala to Merge Preservation, History
Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star reports on a gala event hosted by CVBT at the new Marine Corps Museum featuring Ed Bearss and former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Civil War Preservation Trust Offers to Help Save Alrich Tract
VDOT and the Civil War Preservation Trust discuss preservation possibilities for Alrich Tract at Spotsylvania Courthouse in conjunction with Courthouse Bypass construction.

Spotsylvania's Hallowed Grounds
Read Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star series on two of Spotsylvania's four battles

Economic Benefits of Civil War Battlefield Preservation
Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star editorial praises recent report on economic benefits of battlefield preservation.

Spotsy Board Vote Brings Cheers
On Nov. 14, the Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a rezoning plan to save part of the First Day at Chancellorsville Battlefield. The vote is the culmination of four years of hard work from preservationists in the Spotsylvania Battlefields Coalition.

Volunteers Needed to Protect Spotsylvania's Battlefields
Volunteers are needed to save the the Alrich Tract at Spotsylvania Court House Battlefield and other historic battlefields.

Chancellorsville Coalition Changes Its Name; Not its goal
The Coalition to Save Chancellorsville Battlefield has broaden its mission and become the Spotsylvania Battlefields Coalition.