http://www.civilwar.org News Releases from the Civil War Preservation Trust news@civilwar.org webmaster@civilwar.org Convio Content Management System Module en-us www.civilwar.org-100048779 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2009-news/wagner-fundraising-campaign.html CWPT has announced a $2.125 million national campaign to preserve one of the most historically significant unprotected landscapes of the entire Civil War -- 85 acres that saw fighting on May 2, 1863, during Confederate Gen. Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson's audacious attack that turned the tide of battle in favor of the South. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-97546613 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2009-news/cwpt-meets-its-third.html CWPT President Jim Lighthizer announces that CWPT has met its $380,000 fundraising commitment for the 209 acre Huntsberry Farm Tract on the Third Winchester battlefield. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-95822907 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2009-news/congress-allocates-9-million.html CWPT today applauded members of the U.S. House and Senate for including the largest ever single-year allocation for the federal Civil War Battlefield Preservation Program in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 Interior Appropriations Act Conference Report (H Rept 111-316). Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-95250595 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2009-news/student-and-teacher-contests.html CWPT recognizes the winners of three annual contests designed to promote the study of American history and the importance of preservation. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-94076846 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2009-news/2009-photo-contest-winners.html CWPT is pleased to announce the winners of its 14th annual photography contest. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-83758204 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2009-news/chairmans-awards-september09.html During a ceremony at the Springfield Hilton Hotel, the Civil War Preservation Trust recognized Illinois State Historian Thomas F. Schwartz and philanthropists Don and Janis Barnes with the organization’s Chairman’s Awards for Achievement in Historic Preservation. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-83594306 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2009-news/cwpt-supports-walmart-litigation.html Statement of CWPT president James Lighthizer in support of a legal challenge to the controversial Wilderness Wal-Mart filed today in the Circuit Court of Orange County on behalf the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Friends of Wilderness Battlefield and local residents. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-82951804 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2009-news/2010-endangered-nominations.html The Civil War Preservation Trust is accepting nominations through its website for an annual report on endangered Civil War battlefields. The report, entitled History Under Siege®, identifies the most threatened Civil War sites in the United States and what can be done to rescue them. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-81242578 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2009-news/sen-webb-third-winchester.html Nearly a year after the announcement of an ambitious effort to protect a landscape that the National Park Service described as some of the “most sanguinary fields of the Civil War,” representatives of the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation (SVBF) and Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT) gathered today in Winchester, Va., with government officials and guests to celebrate the success of that undertaking. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-79012565 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2009-news/webb-winchester-advisory.html On Friday, September 18, 2009, U.S. Senator Jim Webb will join representatives of the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation, the Civil War Preservation Trust, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and local partners at the Third Winchester battlefield to make a significant battlefield preservation announcement. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-75182967 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2009-news/orange-approves-wilderness-walmart.html Following a 4-to-1 vote by the County Board of Supervisors, preservationists will weigh options for continued opposition, vowing "this battle is not over yet." Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-72330066 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2009-news/davis-bridge-closing.html CWPT and State of Tennessee announce the preservation of nearly 650 acres of pristine battlefield at Davis Bridge. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-65305445 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2009-news/kaine-and-howell-against-walmart.html Virginia Governor Tim Kaine (D) and House of Delegates Speaker William Howell (R) urge the county to reconsider plans to locate a Walmart supercenter on the Wilderness Battlefield and offer the services of the state to forge a compromise solution. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-55689825 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2009-news/2009-preservation-awards.html During its annual conference in Gettysburg, Pa., the Civil War Preservation Trust announced the winners of the 2009 Preservation Awards. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-60584515 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2009-news/harpers-ferry-land-transfer.html During a ceremony this morning on historic School House Ridge, the national Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT) announced the donation of 176 acres of core battlefield land to Harpers Ferry National Historic Park. The property, which was first acquired by the Trust in 2002, was the scene of intense fighting on September 15, 1862, during the three-day battle and siege of Harpers Ferry Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-57824969 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2009-news/harpers-ferry-transfer.html Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (NHP) will expand by 176 acres on Thursday June 25, 2009, as the Civil War Preservation Trust transfers hallowed ground along School House Ridge to the federal government as part of a day-long series of events kicking off 150th anniversary commemorations of John Brown’s Raid and the American Civil War. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-57796881 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2009-news/announces-davis-bridge.html CWPT has embarked on a campaign to protect nearly 650 acres of battlefield land associated with the Battle of Davis Bridge, the final engagement near the critical Confederate railroad junction at Corinth, Miss. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-52554591 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2009-news/trust-unveils-website-redesign.html Nearly 150 years after America’s Civil War battlefields echoed with the struggle between soldiers in blue and gray, the Civil War Preservation Trust is unveiling its newest weapon in ensuring that the that those epic struggles are never forgotten. Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-28218740 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2001-news/save-our-history-civil-war.html The History Channel and the Civil War Preservation Trust are working hard to save our heritage and to insure that a new generation of Americans is aware of endangered Civil War battlefields. A special program about this issue, part of The History Channel's Emmy Award winning SAVE OUR HISTORY campaign, premieres on Saturday, June 23 at 8pm ET/PT. Sun, 17 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-49147951 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2009-news/duvall-lawmakers-speak-out.html Academy Award-winning actor Robert Duvall, Congressmen Ted Poe and Peter Welch, and local activists mark battle’s 145th anniversary with plea to move Walmart away from historic site. Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-33993848 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2009-news/governor-tim-kaine.html At a news conference this morning, Virginia Governor Tim Kaine praised ongoing efforts to protect some of the Old Dominion’s most unique resources — its Civil War battlefields — and ensure balanced development and land surrounding these key historical landmarks. He reiterated the Commonwealth’s commitment to seeing these sites preserved for future generations to study and enjoy. Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-33993542 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2009-news/volunteers-needed-to-clean-up.html On Saturday, April 4, 2009, history buffs and preservationists of all ages will join forces to clean and restore Civil War-related battlefields, cemeteries and shrines. The nationwide effort – dubbed Park Day – is underwritten with a grant from The History Channel. Park Day is also recognized by the U.S. Department of the Interior as a “Take Pride in America” event. More than 100 historic sites in 24 states are expected to participate in Park Day 2009. Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-33992360 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2009-news/media-advisory-governor-tim.html irginia Governor Tim Kaine will be the keynote speaker at a news conference to promote battlefield preservation in the Old Dominion on Tuesday, March 24, 2009. The news conference will be held at the historic Slaughter Pen Farm on the Fredericksburg Battlefield. Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-33991809 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2009-news/richard-dreyfuss-joins-civil.html t a news conference this morning, the Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT) unveiled its annual report on the status of the nation’s historic battlegrounds. The report, entitled History Under Siege™: A Guide to America’s Most Endangered Civil War Battlefields, identifies the most threatened Civil War sites in the United States and what can be done to save them. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-33989989 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2009-news/media-advisory-oscar-winning.html Oscar-winning actor and education activist Richard Dreyfuss will be the keynote speaker at a news conference about endangered Civil War battlefields on Wednesday, March 18, 2009. Best known for his roles in films like American Graffiti, Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and his Academy Award-winning turn in The Goodbye Girl, Dreyfuss is also an avid student of history and has been involved in numerous documentary projects, including “The Great Battles of the Civil War” and “Lincoln.” Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-33989502 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2009-news/park-service-announces-1.html The National Park Service, the Civil War Preservation Trust, and the Friends of Wilderness Battlefield will join forces to celebrate the 82nd birthday of Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2009. The three organizations will collaborate to present a series of special programs and exhibits throughout the day. Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-26383607 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2009-news/park-service-announces.html CWPT, NPS, and Friends of Wilderness celebrate park's anniversary Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-26391455 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2009-news/chancellorsvillecelebration.html CWPT announces joint press conference with National Park Service and Friends of Wilderness Battlefield Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-33981403 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2009-news/media-advisory-park-friends.html The Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT) and the National Park Service (NPS) are joining together this Valentine’s Day to observe the 82nd birthday of Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park (NMP). Festivities will begin on Thursday, February 12, 2009 with a news conference at the Fredericksburg Area Museum’s old Town Hall facility. Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-33973268 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2008-news/civil-war-preservation-trust-5.html Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT) members will be greeted with dramatically different sight when they open their mailboxes this month. Hallowed Ground, the group’s award-winning membership magazine, is sporting a new look meant to emphasize the dramatic visual images of the Civil War and showcase the preservation organization’s wide range of activities. It is the first makeover of the magazine in nearly decade. Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-33970012 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2008-news/historians-speak-out-against.html In a letter to Walmart President and CEO Lee Scott, 253 historians from throughout the country urge the retail giant to reconsider plans to build a 138,000 square-foot supercenter immediately adjacent to the Wilderness Battlefield in Orange County, Va. A formal application for the project was filed on Friday, December 5. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-33964649 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2008-news/more-battlefield-land-to-be.html Today, the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation (SVBF) and the Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT) joined with the Commonwealth of Virginia to announce that a contract had been signed with the heirs of C.E. Huntsberry to purchase 209 acres of battleground where the 19th Corps and thousands of other Americans on both sides battled one another for control of the northern Valley. SVBF Chairman Irvin Hess signed the contract with the Huntsberry estate last Monday. Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-33962131 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2008-news/media-advisory-partners-to.html On Wednesday, November 12, 2008, the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation (SVBF) and the Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT) will be joined by the Commonwealth of Virginia to make a significant battlefield preservation announcement. The subject land lies within the core area of the Third Battle of Winchester. Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-33960487 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2008-news/civil-war-preservation-trust-4.html Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT) president James Lighthizer released a statement praising a report on the state of Vicksburg National Military Park. The report was issued today by the National Parks Conservation Association's (NPCA) Center for the State of the Parks. Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-33957475 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2008-news/civil-war-preservation-trust-3.html The Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT), the nation’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the hallowed ground of Civil War battlefields today announced the winners of its annual photography contest. These modern shutterbugs are following in the footsteps of Mathew Brady, Alexander Gardner and the other “embedded” photographers who made the Civil War the first major conflict to be extensively documented by photojournalists. Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-33955731 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2008-news/preservation-trust-president.html Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmittsburg, Md., announced that Civil War Preservation Trust president James Lighthizer will receive prestigious Bicentennial Medal in a ceremony on Thursday August 21, 2008. The Bicentennial Medal, commissioned by Mount St. Mary’s Board of Trustees is awarded to individuals and organizations that have demonstrated, by example, achievement and commitment, extraordinary service to the university, the community or the Church. Recipients embody the four pillars of Mount St. Mary’s — the promise and calling to faith, discovery, leadership and community. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-33954825 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2008-news/preservation-trust-mourns.html The Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT) learned this morning of the untimely death of journalist, history lover and passionate preservationist Deborah Fitts, following a lengthy battle with cancer. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-33953438 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2008-news/civil-war-preservation-trust-2.html he Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT), the nation’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the hallowed ground of Civil War battlefields today announced the winners of two contests designed to promote the study of history and the appreciation of historic sites. Both contests were cosponsored by The History Channel, one of CWPT’s principal partners in the race to save hallowed ground. Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-33952937 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2008-news/civil-war-goes-digital.html his summer, the Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT) is teaming up with The History Channel and the Center for Civil War Photography (CCWP) to sponsor a national photography competition to promote appreciation of America’s rich Civil War heritage. For the first time, all entries to the popular, long-running contest will be submitted digitally via an online interface, allowing more people to participate than ever before. Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-33949678 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2008-news/national-preservation-group.html The Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT), the nation’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving Civil War battlefield land, has announced a fundraising campaign to save 173 acres of hallowed ground at Bentonville, N.C. Bentonville is frequently referred to as the Confederate army’s famed “last stand in the Carolinas.” This latest opportunity at the Johnston County battlefield will increase the amount of land protected through CWPT efforts at the site to 953 acres, an impressive tally only numerically exceeded by the organization’s efforts at three other battlefields. Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-33948683 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2008-news/civil-war-preservation-trust-1.html This summer elementary, middle and high school teachers from around the nation will converge in Hagerstown, Md. to take part in the Civil War Preservation Trust’s (CWPT) annual Teacher Institute. The three-day event will offer educators an opportunity to meet and discuss the successful tactics they employ in their classrooms, as well as participate in workshops and attend lectures by top historians. Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-33947267 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2008-news/cwpt-honors-friends-of.html The Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT) is pleased to announce that the Friends of Wilderness Battlefield has been selected as the recipient of the 2008 Brian Pohanka Preservation Organization of the Year, an honor bestowed annually on a local or regional group that has distinguished itself for outstanding dedication to the preservation, promotion and interpretation of Civil War History. The award was presented during a ceremony today at CWPT’s Washington, D.C. headquarters. Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-33948037 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2008-news/civil-war-preservation-trust.html During the organization’s annual conference in Springfield, Mo., Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT) president James Lighthizer announced the winners of the 2008 Preservation Awards, recognizing extraordinary individual and organizational achievements in the cause of Civil War preservation. Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-33946097 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2008-news/preservation-groups-outline.html In a joint letter sent to the Virginia Secretary of Natural Resources, representatives of the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities, Civil War Preservation Trust, National Parks Conservation Association and National Trust for Historic Preservation praised the various agencies involved in preparing a draft programmatic agreement for the future use and redevelopment of Fort Monroe in Hampton, Va., following its closure as an active military installation. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-33219827 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2008-news/cwpt-vows-to-use-the-latest.html The Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT) recently unveiled an initial redesign to its website, including features designed to appeal to both those familiar with the organization’s mission and those only just learning about the threat to our nation’s hallowed ground. The improvements now being implemented will pave the way for a full overhaul and restructuring set to make its debut this fall. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-33219192 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2008-news/national-battlefield.html Hundreds of Civil War buffs and preservationists from around the country will converge on Springfield next month as part of the Civil War Preservation Trust’s (CWPT) annual conference. The 4-day event will be held at the University Plaza Hotel and Conference Center from April 17 – 20, 2008. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-33218448 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2008-news/volunteers-needed-to-clean-up.html On Saturday, April 5, 2008, history buffs and preservationists of all ages will join forces to clean and restore Civil War-related battlefields, cemeteries and shrines. The nationwide effort – dubbed Park Day – is underwritten with a grant from The History Channel. Park Day is also recognized by the U.S. Department of the Interior as a “Take Pride in America” event. More than 110 historic sites in 24 states are expected to participate in Park Day 2008. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-32920016 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2008-news/trace-adkins-joins-cwpt-to.html At a news conference this morning, the Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT) unveiled its annual report on the status of the nation’s historic battlegrounds. The report, entitled History Under Siege: A Guide to America’s Most Endangered Civil War Battlefields, identifies the most threatened Civil War sites in the United States and what can be done to rescue them. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-32917686 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2008-news/new-york-congressman-honored.html During a Feb. 14 ceremony on Capitol Hill, Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT) president James Lighthizer honored Empire State Congressman Steve Israel (D-N.Y.) with its National Preservation Leadership Award in recognition of his stalwart support of Civil War battlefield preservation. Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-32917428 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2008-news/preservation-trust-announces.html The Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT), the nation’s largest nonprofit battlefield preservation group, today announced its first land acquisition campaign of 2008, the protection of 88 acres of hallowed ground at Parker’s Cross Roads, Tenn., site of one of the war’s most daring cavalry actions. Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-32916519 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2008-news/national-civil-war.html The Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT), the nation's largest nonprofit battlefield preservation group, announced this week its land preservation accomplishments for 2007. The organization permanently protected 1,616 acres of hallowed ground at 12 different Civil War battlefields in five states. This string of successes enabled CWPT to reach an historic milestone of 25,000 acres saved during two decades of preservation work. Overall, CWPT has protected 25,289 acres of battlefield land at 99 sites in 18 states. Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-32915973 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2007-news/virginia-civil-war.html At its meeting last Wednesday, the Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission unanimously adopted a resolution endorsing the Civil War Preservation Trust’s (CWPT) Virginia Sesquicentennial Battlefield Initiative. The Initiative encourages state funding for battlefield preservation in Virginia prior to and during the 150th anniversary of the Civil War (2011-2015). Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-32915463 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2007-news/civil-war-preservation-trust-6.html The Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT), America's largest nonprofit battlefield preservation group, announced today the beginning of a $4.1 million national campaign to preserve four key parcels of land associated with the Glendale Battlefield in Henrico County, Va. According to historians, the area targeted for preservation witnessed some of the most intense close-quarters and hand-to-hand combat of the entire Civil War. Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-32259268 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2007-news/civil-war-preservation-trust-5.html The owners of a parcel of land that was part of the Vicksburg Campaign, with the help of the Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT), have crafted a unique easement to protect 147 acres of the family farm that saw one of the most decisive and intense battles during the Campaign. This May 16, 1863 Union victory set the stage for the siege and eventual capture of the Confederate stronghold at Vicksburg. Sun, 07 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-32258221 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2007-news/preservation-trust-celebrates.html The Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT) today joined the Kentucky Department of Parks in celebrating the formal incorporation of the Sleettown property into Perryville Battlefield State Park. The acquisition joins two previously disconnected sections of the battlefield to form one contiguous unit. Now, visitors will be able to travel the entire length of Confederate Gen. William Hardee’s October 8, 1862 assault against Union forces. Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-32231688 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2007-news/preservationists-mark-one.html On August 19, 2006, a consortium of Jefferson County, W.Va., developers - without authorization or permit - proceeded to break ground on a construction project on the Perry Orchard Tract at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. For two days they used heavy machinery to dig two 1,900-foot trenches and lay utility lines through part of the School House Ridge Battlefield associated with General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson’s flank attack on September 15, 1862. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-32229886 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2007-news/civil-war-preservation-trust-4.html The Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT) is teaming up with The History Channel and the Center for Civil War Photography (CCWP) to sponsor a national photography competition to promote appreciation of America’s rich Civil War heritage. Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-32200774 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2007-news/tennessee-congressman-honored.html During a ceremony today on Capitol Hill, the Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT) honored Volunteer State Congressman Bart Gordon (D-Tenn.) with its National Preservation Leadership Award. CWPT presented the award to Rep. Gordon for his stalwart support of Civil War battlefield preservation. CWPT President James Lighthizer presented the award to the legislator. Thu, 21 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-32199856 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2007-news/civil-war-preservation-trust-3.html This summer two hundred elementary, middle and high school teachers from around the nation will converge in Chattanooga, Tenn. to take part in the Civil War Preservation Trust's annual Teacher Institute. The three-day summit will offer educators an opportunity to meet and discuss the successful tactics they employ in their classrooms, as well as participate in workshops and attend lectures by top historians. Thu, 31 May 2007 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-32196722 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2007-news/civil-war-preservation-trust-2.html At its annual conference in mid-April, the Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT) announced the winners of its 2007 Preservation Awards. The awards were created to honor individuals and organizations for their exemplary dedication to the cause of Civil War preservation. Wed, 09 May 2007 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-30869035 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2007-news/national-battlefield-1.html Hundreds of Civil War buffs and preservationists from around the country converged in Portsmouth last weekend as part of the Civil War Preservation Trust's (CWPT) annual conference. One of the highlights of the event, which gave CWPT members an opportunity to celebrate the organization's successes while learning about the Peninsula's rich Civil War heritage, was a tour of sites associated with the Siege of Suffolk. Tue, 24 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-30867006 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2007-news/volunteers-needed-to-clean-up.html On Saturday, April 7, 2007, history buffs and preservationists of all ages will join forces to clean and restore Civil War-related battlefields, cemeteries and shrines. The nationwide effort — dubbed Park Day — is underwritten with a grant from The History Channel. Park Day is also recognized by the U.S. Department of the Interior as a "Take Pride in America" event. More than 80 historic sites in 24 states are expected to participate in Park Day 2007. Tue, 20 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-30865205 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2007-news/historic-cedar-creek-among.html At a news conference this morning, the Civil War Preservation Trust joined with the Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Foundation, Preserve Frederick, the Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation, Greater Middletown Business Association, and other community activists to address the threat posed by a proposal to expand mining operations adjacent to the battlefield. On Tuesday, Cedar Creek was designated among the most endangered in the nation in History Under Siege, CWPT's annual report on America's Civil War battlefields. Wed, 14 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-30573387 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2007-news/national-battlefield.html Hundreds of Civil War buffs and preservationists from around the country will converge on Portsmouth in April as part of the Civil War Preservation Trust's annual conference. The 4-day event will be held at the beautiful Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel and Waterfront Conference Center from April 19 through 22, 2007. Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-30573098 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2007-news/media-advisory-civil-war.html the Civil War Preservation Trust will release an investigative report on the status of the nation's battlefields at a news conference on Tuesday, March 13, 2007. The report, entitled History Under Siege: America's Endangered Civil War Battlefields, will identify the ten most threatened Civil War sites in the country and what is being done to rescue them. Thu, 22 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-30574188 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2007-news/civil-war-preservation-trust-1.html At a news conference this morning (3/13/2007), the Civil War Preservation Trust unveiled its annual report on the status of the nation's historic battlegrounds. The report, entitled History Under Siege: A Guide to America's Most Endangered Civil War Battlefields, identifies the most threatened Civil War sites in the United States and what can be done to rescue them. Tue, 13 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-30572923 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2007-news/civil-war-preservation-trust.html The Civil War Preservation Trust, the nation's largest nonprofit battlefield preservation group, announced today its land preservation accomplishments for 2006. The organization permanently protected 1,329 acres of hallowed ground at 16 different Civil War battlefields in nine states. Fri, 19 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-30465884 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2006-news/gaming-control-board-rejects.html During a public hearing today, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board rejected a proposal to build a 3,000-machine slots parlor one mile from the Gettysburg Battlefield. James Lighthizer, president of the Civil War Preservation Trust, issued a statement in response to the vote. Wed, 20 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-30465069 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2006-news/civil-war-preservation-trust-5.html The Civil War Preservation Trust, America's largest nonprofit battlefield preservation group, today announced the addition of the Wirral Maritime Heritage Trail to the 600-site Civil War Discovery Trail. The Wirral Maritime Heritage Trail becomes the first Civil War Discovery Trail site in the United Kingdom and the second to be designated outside the United States. Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-30462736 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2006-news/pennsylvania-voters-remain.html A public opinion poll conducted by Mason-Dixon Polling and Research reveals that Pennsylvania voters remain overwhelmingly opposed to plans for a 5,000-slot casino complex near the historic Gettysburg National Military Park. According to the poll, nearly two-thirds of Pennsylvania voters oppose a casino at Gettysburg. In addition, a majority of voters in the state indicated that they would consider such a casino an embarrassment to the Commonwealth. Fri, 17 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-30440065 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2006-news/interior-secretary-announces.html t a news conference this morning, U.S. Secretary of Interior Dirk Kempthorne announced a $2 million federal matching grant for preservation of the historic Slaughter Pen Farm on the Fredericksburg Battlefield. The news conference, hosted by the Civil War Preservation Trust, was the first public event held at the Slaughter Pen Farm. Mon, 16 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-30433146 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2006-news/preservation-groups-protest.html Following a developer's willful violation of the NPS permit process, the Civil War Preservation Trust, National Parks Conservation Association, and National Trust for Historic Preservation urge the Interior Secretary to take legal action against those responsbile for the destruction at Harpers Ferry. Tue, 03 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-30431386 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2006-news/floridas-historic-camp.html The Civil War Discovery Trail gained another site today when the 123-acre Camp Milton, Florida Park opened officially to the public. The Civil War Discovery Trail, created a decade ago by the Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT), tells the comprehensive story of the bloodiest war in the history of the United States. The Civil War Discovery Trail encompasses 31 states and the District of Columbia, marking the birthplaces of prominent Civil War figures, the battlefields where they fought, and the gravesites where they were laid to rest. Sat, 09 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-30430798 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2006-news/developers-illegally-bulldoze.html The Civil War Preservation Trust and the National Parks Conservation Association issued a statement today in response to the illegal bulldozing of a portion of the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park this past weekend by a handful of local developers. Purposely and without permission, the developers dug a deep trench through historic land owned by the National Park Service and the American people. Wed, 23 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-30320112 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2006-news/civil-war-preservation-trust-4.html The Civil War Preservation Trust, The History Channel and the Center for Civil War Photography are sponsoring a national Civil War photography competition to promote appreciation of America's rich Civil War heritage. Fri, 18 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-30319487 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2006-news/preservation-group-accepting.html The Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT), the nation's largest nonprofit battlefield preservation organization, is accepting nominations for its annual Most Endangered Battlefields Report, identifying the most threatened Civil War sites in the United States and what can be done to save these precious links to our nation's past. Mon, 17 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-30317136 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2006-news/pohanka-family-foundation-to.html Thanks to a generous contribution by the John J. Pohanka Family Foundation, the annual Civil War Preservation Trust Teacher Institute will be even more accessible to educators than in previous years. With the creation of the Brian C. Pohanka Scholarship, teachers who would otherwise not have had the opportunity to attend the three-day event will discover fresh ideas for teaching the values of history and preservation to their students. Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-30314133 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2006-news/preservation-groups-join.html The Civil War Preservation Trust announced today the preservation of the historic Cunningham Farm at Gettysburg. The 105.8-acre working farm, the site of a hospital both during and after the battle, will be protected with a perpetual conservation easement. Tue, 13 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-30311308 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2006-news/civil-war-preservation-trust-3.html At its annual conference in April, the Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT) announced the winners of its 2006 Preservation Awards. The awards were created to honor individuals and organizations for their exemplary dedication to the cause of Civil War preservation. Fri, 26 May 2006 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-30308601 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2006-news/best-selling-author-jeff.html Jeff Shaara, six-time bestselling novelist, backed the urgent preservation message in his just-released non-fiction book, Jeff Shaara's Civil War Battlefields, by donating his entire publication advance to the Civil War Preservation Trust and several historic preservation groups. Shaara also included the Central Virginia Battlefield Trust, Old Blandford Church in Petersburg, Va., and the Museum of the Confederacy in his generous $50,000 gift. Thu, 11 May 2006 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-30307918 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2006-news/public-meeting-to-discuss.html The Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT) and the historical consulting firm History Associates Incorporated (HAI) have created a draft interpretive plan for the First Day at Chancellorsville battlefield, a Civil War site acquired by CWPT on an area formerly known as Lick Run or the Mullins Farm. The enhancements planned for the 140-acre parcel off of Route 3 include informational wayside exhibits and walking and other exercise paths that will allow the community to better utilize this historical and natural resource. Fri, 05 May 2006 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-30306175 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2006-news/civil-war-preservation-trust-2.html On April 4, 2006, the Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT) released an independent report about the impact of a large casino on Gettysburg and the surrounding region. In response to the report, entitled "The Impact of a Large Casino on the Gettysburg Area — A Realistic Assessment," Chance Enterprises issued a news release attacking CWPT for commissioning the report. Now, CWPT will offer prizes to the first three individuals who find the word "Poconos" in its recent report on the economic impact of the proposed casino at Gettysburg. Thu, 13 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-30305206 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2006-news/new-gettysburg-casino-study.html The Civil War Preservation Trust today released an independent report on the impact of a large casino on Gettysburg and the surrounding region. The report, entitled The Impact of a Large Casino on the Gettysburg Area — A Realistic Assessment, found that Chance Enterprises, the investment group behind the proposed Gettysburg Gaming Resort and Spa (renamed Crossroads Gaming Resort and Spa to obscure its location just one mile from the battlefield), greatly exaggerates the benefits their venture would bring to the community and ignores the serious negative consequences to existing businesses and the battlefield. Tue, 04 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-30302550 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2006-news/civil-war-preservation-trust-1.html The Civil War Preservation Trust, America's largest nonprofit battlefield preservation group, today announced the beginning of a $12 million national campaign to preserve the historic Slaughter Pen Farm, a key part of the Fredericksburg battlefield. The 205-acre farm, known locally as the Pierson Tract, was the scene of bloody struggle on December 13, 1862. Wed, 29 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-30298707 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2006-news/statement-of-historian-ed.html World-renowned historian and preservationist Edwin C. Bearss issued a statement today about the historic significance of East Cavalry Field, an important component of Gettysburg National Military Park. Bearss is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Civil War Preservation Trust. Thu, 16 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-30297831 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2006-news/volunteers-needed-to-plant.html On Saturday, April 1, volunteers from across the country will travel to Chancellorsville to help plant 2,100 trees on the Lick Run Battlefield. The purpose of the tree planting is to restore the historic Civil War-era wood line. The tree planting is part of the Civil War Preservation Trust's Park Day 2006 festivities. Park Day is an annual nationwide event to help maintain and restore America's Civil War battlefields, cemeteries and shrines. Tue, 14 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-30296606 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2006-news/reenactors-cwpt-join-forces.html To acknowledge the invaluable contribution of reenactors to battlefield preservation, the Civil War Preservation Trust has joined with some of the most dedicated and preservation-minded living historians in the nation to create the Civil War Reenactor Advisory Council. The new Advisory Council will reach out to all segments of the battlefield protection movement and bring them together to increase the preservation presence at threatened Civil War sites across the nation. Fri, 10 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-30296510 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2006-news/volunteers-needed-to-clean-up.html On Saturday, April 1, 2006, history buffs and preservationists of all ages will join forces to clean and restore Civil War-related battlefields, cemeteries and shrines. The nationwide effort — dubbed Park Day — is underwritten with a grant from The History Channel. Park Day is also recognized by the U.S. Department of the Interior as a "Take Pride in America" event. More than 90 historic sites in 21 states are expected to participate in Park Day 2006. Tue, 07 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-30288375 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2006-news/levan-chance-enterprises.html In a press statement issued on Tuesday, February 28, Gettysburg Gaming Resort and Spa CEO David LeVan lashed out at the Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT) for identifying Gettysburg as one of the nation's most endangered battlefields. CWPT cited LeVan's ill-advised casino plan as the primary reason for the listing in their annual report, History Under Siege, issued the same day. Thu, 02 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-30286779 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2006-news/preservation-trust-designates.html At a news conference this morning at New Market Battlefield State Historical Park, the Civil War Preservation Trust joined with the Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Foundation and other community activists to address the threat posed by a proposed widening of I-81 on the Shenandoah Valley's Civil War battlefields. On Tuesday, the Valley battlefields were designated among the most endangered in the nation in History Under Siege, CWPT's annual report on America's Civil War battlefields. Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-30284278 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2006-news/civil-war-preservation-trust.html At a news conference this morning, the Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT) unveiled its annual report on the status of the nation's historic battlegrounds. The report, entitled History Under Siege: A Guide to America's Most Endangered Civil War Battlefields, identifies the most threatened Civil War sites in the United States and what can be done to rescue them. Tue, 28 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-30280620 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2006-news/cwpt-receives-major-bequest.html In a statement released today, the Civil War Preservation Trust announced a major gift from the estate of historian and ardent preservationist Brian C. Pohanka, who passed away in June 2005. In his will, Pohanka left CWPT — with whom he has been associated since its earliest days — a bequest totaling $1 million earmarked for land acquisition. Fri, 24 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-30276364 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2006-news/media-advisory-preservation.html On March 1, 2006, the Civil War Preservation Trust and the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation will host a news conference to address the impact of a proposed I-81 widening on the Valley's irreplaceable Civil War battlefields. Eleven Civil War battlefields are either directly or indirectly threatened by plans to expand I-81 through the Valley. Thu, 23 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-30270241 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2006-news/media-advisory-civil-war.html The Civil War Preservation Trust will release an investigative report on the status of the nation's battlefields at a news conference on Tuesday, February 28, 2006. The report, entitled History Under Siege: America's Endangered Civil War Battlefields, will identify the ten most threatened Civil War sites in the country and what is being done to rescue them. Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-29599156 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2005-news/historic-morris-island.html The Civil War Preservation Trust has learned that the Ginn Company, a Celebration, Fla. firm that specializes in resort development, has recorded two land plats for 125 acres on the northern tip of Morris Island. This part of the island, located near Cummings Point, played a pivotal role in the Civil War. Wed, 21 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-29598892 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2005-news/another-preservation-victory.html The Civil War Preservation Trust today joined with the Brandy Station Foundation in announcing the rescue of key battlefield land on the Brandy Station Battlefield in Culpeper County, Virginia. The 18.9-acre property, formerly owned by Golden Oaks Construction Company, is located on historic and picturesque Fleetwood Hill. The property was at the very epicenter of the fighting on June 9, 1863. Wed, 14 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-29596804 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2005-news/on-the-eve-of-remembrance.html The historic Daniel Lady Farm in Gettysburg will receive a Farm and Ranchland Protection Program matching grant in the amount of $180,000. The grant will be used to place a conservation easement, a legal agreement that permanently limits development, on the 145-acre property. Fri, 18 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-29596092 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2005-news/pennsylvania-voters-oppose.html A public opinion poll commissioned by the Civil War Preservation Trust reveals that Pennsylvania voters overwhelmingly oppose plans for a 42-acre casino complex near the historic Gettysburg Battlefield. According to the poll, 65 percent of those surveyed indicated opposition to a casino at Gettysburg. Tue, 15 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-29594407 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2005-news/media-advisory-news.html On Friday, November 18, the Gettysburg Battlefield Preservation Association, the Land Conservancy of Adams County, and the Civil War Preservation Trust will host a news conference at the historic Daniel Lady Farm on the Gettysburg Battlefield. Fri, 11 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-29592785 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2005-news/civil-war-preservation-trust-7.html The Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT) issued a statement today in response to Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell's comments against a proposed gambling casino near Gettysburg National Military Park. Rendell's observations were made during an appearance on the Pennsylvania Cable Network, September 15, 2005. Sat, 17 Sep 2005 00:00:00 -0500