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-432821484 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2013-news/media-advisory-vicksburg.html Hundreds of Civil War buffs and preservationists from around the country are about to converge on the Mississippi capital as part of the Civil War Trust’s annual conference. The four-day event will be held at the Hilton Jackson Hotel from May 29 through June 2, 2013. Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-431912404 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2013-news/memorial-day-commemorations.html Following the American Civil War, the first instances of a United States national day of memory began as a way to honor and remember those who died during the conflict. First known as Decoration Day in some areas, the popular tradition has since expanded to become our modern Memorial Day commemoration and remembrance of fallen soldiers from all American wars. Civil War sites across the country where this tradition began continue to serve as sanctuaries for reflection and remembrance, where we can pay tribute to America’s fallen heroes. Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-431171013 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2013-news/fleetwood-hill-campaign.html The Civil War Trust today announced a $3.6 million national fundraising campaign to preserve 56 acres of historic Fleetwood Hill on the Brandy Station Battlefield in Culpeper County, Va. Brandy Station, fought on June 9, 1863, is perhaps best known as the largest cavalry battle ever fought on the North American continent. Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-428850996 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2013-news/kaine-announces-reauthorization.html U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) visited Slaughter Pen battlefield today to announce his second bill, the American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act. The bipartisan bill introduced by Kaine and Senator Thad Cochran (R-MS) will preserve historical battlegrounds by reauthorizing the program that provides competitive federal grants to match private and non-profit donations. Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-428755873 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2013-news/advisory-kaine-to-make.html WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, May 10, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine will join representatives of the Civil War Trust and Central Virginia Battlefields Trust to make an announcement regarding continuing federal support for battlefield preservation initiatives during the Civil War sesquicentennial and beyond. Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-426582474 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2013-news/2013-photo-contest.html (Washington, D.C.) – One hundred and fifty years ago, photographers like Alexander Gardner and Mathew Brady braved the bloody fields of battle to capture the carnage and grim reality of the American Civil War. These photographs, along with numerous others, played a pivotal role in shaping the public’s perception of the war at the time and remain integral to its interpretation today. Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-425988880 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2013-news/hog-mountain-interp-center.html The Civil War Trust, the nation’s largest nonprofit battlefield preservation organization, marked the 150th anniversary of Streight’s Raid during the American Civil War with a ceremony to dedicate its 40-acre Hog Mountain Battlefield property in Cullman County, Ala. on April 27. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-424149448 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2013-news/cool-sprint-transfer.html This morning, Virginia Secretary of Natural Resources Doug Domenech joined representatives of the Civil War Trust and Shenandoah University to celebrate the successful completion of a public-private partnership to permanently protect 195 acres along the Shenandoah River that played a crucial role in the July 18, 1864, Battle of Cool Spring. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-423131485 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2013-news/media-advisory-cool-spring.html On Tuesday, April 23, 2013, officials from the Civil War Trust, City of Petersburg, National Park Service and the Commonwealth of Virginia will gather in Clarke County to announce a public-private partnership to preserve historic landscapes associated with the July 1864 Battle of Cool Spring. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-420918189 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2013-news/presidents-budget-LWCF-funding.html President Obama today proposed a budget that will move toward fully funding the Land and Water Conservation Fund by 2015. For 48 years, LWCF has been the nation’s primary tool to conserve parks, wildlife refuges, forests, rivers, trails, battlefields, historic and cultural sites, urban parks and playgrounds and other important federal, state and local public lands. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-420839660 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2013-news/house-passes-battlefield-legislation.html The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act (H.R. 1033), a bipartisan bill authored by U.S. Rep. Rush Holt (NJ-12) that would provide competitive matching grants to preserve battlefields from the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the Civil War. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-420277913 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2013-news/study-outlines-tangible.html Advocates of historic preservation have long held that the places where important events unfolded are irreplaceable and felt that these pieces of our heritage are priceless. But thanks to a new study, preservationists have a tool to demonstrate the tangible economic boost that protected and promoted historic sites can bring to their surrounding communities. Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-414645615 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2013-news/kellys-ford-interpretive.html The Civil War Trust has partnered with Culpeper, Va.-based businesses and local preservationists to complete the installation of an interpretive center at the Kelly’s Ford Battlefield. Signage, fencing, trails and other amenities are among the additions comprising the interpretive center, dedicated on the battle’s 150th anniversary. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-413620028 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2013-news/appomattox-battle-app.html The Civil War Trust is pleased to announce the release of the latest addition to its series of Battle App™ guides optimized for iOS and Android devices, covering the final military actions in the war’s Eastern Theater, culminating in the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia on April 9, 1865. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-410988647 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2013-news/civil-war-trust-honors.html As part of the Civil War Trust’s spring board meeting in Memphis, Tenn., two outstanding advocates for historic preservation in the Volunteer State were honored for their contributions toward public appreciation and understanding of Civil War history. Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-409391521 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2013-news/media-advisory-civil-war.html A century and a half after battle raged during the American Civil War, a new wave of volunteers will descend upon America’s battlefields. On Saturday, April 6, 2013, history buffs and preservationists from around the country will help clean and restore America’s Civil War-related battlefields, cemeteries and shrines. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-405626801 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2013-news/seven-acre-cotton-gin-park-to.html The Civil War Trust and Franklin’s Charge have made history once again — seven acres of battlefield have been purchased from underneath of development, and fundraising is complete. Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-405378025 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2013-news/media-advisory-franklin.html Leaders in Civil War battlefield preservation from across the state and nation will join representatives of Franklin's Charge on Feb. 13 to discuss the latest plans for the Carter Cotton Gin Park on Columbia Avenue in Franklin. Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-404112767 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2013-news/civil-war-trust-earns-fourth.html The Civil War Trust has earned a coveted 4-rating from Charity Navigator, America’s leading charity evaluator, for the fourth consecutive year. According to the watchdog group, fewer than six percent of charities it evaluates earn this consistent level of recognition for their sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency. Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-392097197 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2013-news/year-in-review-2012.html Twenty five years after the beginning of the modern Civil War preservation movement, the Civil War Trust has completed the most successful year in its history, permanently protecting 3,735 acres of hallowed ground in 2012. Cumulatively, the group and its predecessor organizations have now helped saved in excess of 35,700 acres at 120 historic sites in 20 states. Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-387398032 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/brandy-station-contract.html The Civil War Trust is pleased to confirm that we have reached an agreement with a local landowner to place under contract his 61-acre property on Fleetwood Hill. Protection of this property at the epicenter of the Brandy Station battlefield has been a goal of the preservation community for more than three decades. Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-384353345 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/civil-war-trust-accountability.html The Civil War Trust, the nation’s largest nonprofit battlefield preservation organization, continues to earn accolades for its sound fiscal management and commitment to top-notch donor relations. Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-383236498 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/fredericksburg-multimedia.html As commemorations of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Battle of Fredericksburg take place, the Civil War Trust has launched a pair of exciting multimedia offerings available to the public at no cost. Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-382802193 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/kellys-ford-release-2012.html No description available Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-382355931 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/holiday-commemoration-events.html For a change of pace this holiday season, visit historic homes, museums and hallowed ground dating back to the American Civil War. Events scheduled at various historic sites across the country commemorate the sesquicentennial of the American Civil War, while celebrating the holidays. Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-379812064 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/franklin-campaign.html The latest chapter in the remarkable story of Franklin’s transformation into a heritage tourism destination began today, as the Civil War Trust announced a national fundraising campaign to protect three additional parcels on the Middle Tennessee battlefield. Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-379528869 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/bull-run-ipad.html The Civil War Trust announced the release of a new offering in its popular Battle App series of free, multimedia, GPS-enabled historical tours - a version tailored specifically to iPad devices. Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-377698839 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/finding-common-ground-a.html Today, Hill Studio and the Friends of Wilderness Battlefield announce a consensus-based Preferred Development Plan for the Wilderness Battlefield gateway area to achieve both economic development and preservation goals. Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-376540445 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/gaines-mill-preservation.html This morning, representatives of the Civil War Trust and the Commonwealth of Virginia came together to celebrate the successful completion of a $3.2 million campaign to protect 285 acres of hallowed ground at Gaines’ Mill, the bloodiest engagement of the Seven Days’ Battles and Gen. Robert E. Lee’s first major victory as commander of the Army of Northern Virginia. Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-371069912 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/media-advisory-gaines-mill.html (Mechanicsville, Va.) – On Monday, November 19, 2012, officials from the Civil War Trust, National Park Service and the Commonwealth of Virginia will gather on the Gaines’ Mill Battlefield for a significant announcement related to a recent public-private initiative to preserve key battlefield land associated with the Seven Days’ Battles of the summer of 1862. Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-374083887 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/honor-our-nations-veterans.html On Veterans Day, Americans remember and honor members of our armed forces, thanking them for their service and sacrifice. This year, in observance of the sesquicentennial of the American Civil War, events scheduled at historic sites across the country pay homage to the soldiers who donned the blue and gray 150 years ago. Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-370374438 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/petersburg-battle-app.html The Civil War Trust has launched the most ambitious title yet in its popular Battle App series of free, multimedia, GPS-enabled historical tours. The Petersburg Battle App, with four individual tours featuring 40 “virtual signs” and 43 additional points of interest, covers the entire 10-month Petersburg Campaign. Mon, 22 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-367190289 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/preservation-successes-mark.html As we mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Perryville, the Civil War community has cause to celebrate. In the past year, the amount of permanently protected land on the battlefield has swelled by 572 acres, thanks to the efforts of the Civil War Trust, with additional opportunities on the horizon. Mon, 08 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-366449498 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/2012-photography-contest-winners.html For the 17th year, the Civil War Trust is pleased to announce the winners of its annual photography contest, a competition cosponsored by History™ and the Center for Civil War Photography. Thu, 04 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-363206535 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/williamsburg-chairmans-awards.html During a ceremony in historic Williamsburg, Va., the Civil War Trust recognized Chesterfield County preservationist George L. Fickett, Jr., and Spotsylvania County educator Cheryle Hodgeswith its Chairman’s Awards for Excellence. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-364284995 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/vacwspf-grant-announcement.html Preserved Tracts are Associated with Battles in the Counties of Appomattox, Clarke, Culpeper, Dinwiddie, Loudoun, Rockingham, and Spotsylvania Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-361973329 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/teacher-institute-series.html The Civil War Trust is pleased to announce the schedule for its National and Regional Teacher Institutes during the 2012-2013 school year, giving attendees the opportunity to discover a community of passionate, like-minded teachers who bring the past alive in their classrooms. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-361545578 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/antietam-anniversary-tech.html As commemorations of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam, the bloodiest day in American history, are held across the country, the Civil War Trust has launched a suite of free multimedia offerings designed to deepen public understanding of both the battle and its dramatic political and social consequences. Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-361357014 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/house-passes-authorization.html The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act (H.R. 2489), a bipartisan bill authored by U.S. Rep. Rush Holt (NJ-12) that would provide competitive matching grants to preserve battlefields from the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the Civil War. Tue, 11 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-360093933 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/spring-hill-interpretive-trail.html Earlier this month, the Civil War Trust unveiled its latest interpretive walking trail, a half-mile loop that connects to the grounds of Rippavilla Plantation, showcasing the battle and the resulting escape of Union forces on November 29, 1864. Tue, 04 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-359474615 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/media-advisory-texas-monument.html On Thursday, September 6, 2012, the Texas Historical Commission (THC) will dedicate a monument to Texas troops in Hood’s Texas Brigade who fought in the Battle of Second Manassas, Virginia, August 28-30, 1862. Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-358584101 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/lesson-plan-contest-winners.html The Civil War Trust and History® are pleased to announce the winners in their fifth annual Civil War Lesson Plan Contest. The contest encouraged teachers to combine primary source material with their own originality to vividly present 19th century history in the classroom, rewarding the top participants with cash prizes. Mon, 27 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-357976831 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/advisory-second-manassas-app.html On Tuesday, August 28, 2012, Civil War Trust staff will mark the 150th anniversary of the Second Battle of Manassas by offering public demonstrations of the newest title in its growing series of Battle Apps Thu, 23 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-356067726 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/petersburg-grant-announcements.html This morning, representatives of the Civil War Trust, the nation’s largest battlefield preservation organization, the City of Petersburg and the Commonwealth of Virginia came together to announce nearly $850,000 in transportation enhancement matching grants, funding that will be used to purchase battlefield properties and aid in the restoration of the historic South Side Depot. Tue, 14 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-355206836 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/media-advisory-petersburg.html On Tuesday, August 14, 2012, officials from the Civil War Trust, City of Petersburg, National Park Service and the Commonwealth of Virginia will gather in historic Old Towne to announce a public-private partnership to preserve two key sites associated with Siege and Battle of Petersburg. Wed, 08 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-354234359 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/cedar-mountain-150-preservation.html To coincide with the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Cedar Mountain, the Civil War Trust is partnering with Friends of Cedar Mountain Battlefield on a national fundraising campaign to preserve 6 acres of hallowed ground on the storied battlefield. Fri, 03 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-353832930 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/cwt-smithsonian.html No description available Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-353811342 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/smithsonian-exhibit-partnership.html As part of ongoing commemorations of the 150th anniversary of the bloodiest conflict in American history, the Civil War Trust has joined with the Smithsonian Institution to co-curate a new exhibit “Experience Civil War Photography: From the Home Front to the Battlefield.” The exhibit, which is sponsored by History™, opens today in the Smithsonian Castle, where it will run for one year. Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-352322787 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/students-contest-winners.html he Civil War Trust is pleased to announce the winners of its annual essay and postcard design contests aimed at promoting the study of American history and the importance of preservation. The contest was cosponsored by History® and open to students from 4th to 12th grades. Wed, 25 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-349826102 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/victory-in-the-valley.html The Civil War Trust has successfully completed land acquisition projects at two battlefields in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley — Cedar Creek and Tom’s Brook. Together, these projects account for 238 acres of newly preserved battlefield land. Fri, 13 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-348846946 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/lighthizer-fort-mchenry-guard.html Come to Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine on July 14 at 6:00 p.m. for a special twilight tattoo ceremony highlighting the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War! Mon, 09 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-348272767 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/hallowed-ground-magazine-wins.html The Civil War Trust is pleased to announce that its membership magazine Hallowed Ground has again earned top honors for outstanding quality. For the fourth consecutive year, it has received an APEX Grand Award — one of only 100 bestowed out of nearly than 3,400 entries. Of the 14 magazine titles to receive Grand Awards, Hallowed Ground was one of only four produced by small nonprofit organizations. Fri, 06 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-342370051 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/independence-day-events.html Although the Fourth of July is typically associated with the American Revolution, a variety of Civil War sites also offer special programming for the holiday. The Civil War Trust recommends these seven activities or sites to visit as you mark this Independence Day. Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-341914072 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2011-news/preservation-awards-saturday.html During a banquet held during the organization’s 2012 Annual Conference in Richmond, Va., Civil War Trust president James Lighthizer lauded a variety of individuals and organizations as recipients of the 2012 Preservation Awards, recognizing extraordinary achievements in the cause of Civil War preservation. Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-341427838 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/summer-heritage-tourism.html Education does not have to stop at the classroom, and there are plenty of exciting and economical options for the American family embarking on a summer road trip. The Civil War Trust recommends six historic sites and activities this vacation season. Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-341443878 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/preservation-awards-thursday.html During opening luncheon of the organization’s 2012 Annual Conference in Richmond, Va., Civil War Trust president James Lighthizer welcomed attendees and honored guests, including representatives of the Commonwealth of Virginia and numerous nonprofit partner groups. Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-340609875 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/civil-war-kids-150.html As part of its commitment to providing quality educational resources for students of all ages, the Civil War Trust is pleased to announce the publication "Civil War Kids 150: Fifty Fun Things to Do, See, Make, and Find for the 150th Anniversary." Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-339415796 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/civil-war-trust-surpasses.html The Civil War Trust surpassed an impressive mark — 100,000 fans on the social media networking site Facebook. To celebrate this milestone, the Trust has announced a contest open to members of its online fan community. Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-337844809 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/photo-contest-open.html Today, as we mark the sesquicentennial anniversary of those bloody but pivotal days, the Civil War Trust has again teamed up with History™ and the Center for Civil War Photography (CCWP) to sponsor a national photography competition to promote appreciation of America’s rich Civil War heritage. Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-334925250 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/national-tourism-week.html To celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week, consider visiting some of our nation’s historic sites to enjoy their scenic beauty and education potential. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-334487903 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/governor-mcdonnell-middleburg.html Gov. Bob McDonnell presented the Civil War Trust with a $432,000 grant, launching a new campaign to protect historic Mount Defiance on the Middleburg Battlefield. Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-333233549 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/media-advisory-middleburg.html On Wednesday, May 9, 2012, Virginia Governor Robert McDonnell and other state officials will join the Civil War Trust and the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority to announce an exciting public-private partnership to preserve a key portion of the Middleburg Battlefield. Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-333452830 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/cedar-creek-app.html The Civil War Trust announced the newest entry in its popular Battle App series — a free, multimedia and GPS-enabled smartphone tour of the Cedar Creek Battlefield, available for both iPhone and Android phones. Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-332664845 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/annual-conference-richmond.html Hundreds of Civil War buffs and preservationists from around the country are about to converge on the former capital of the Confederacy as part of the Civil War Trust’s annual conference. Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-327368781 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/gateway-study-unveiled.html Study is the result of a cooperative effort between local officials, landowners, and the preservation community, offering a mutually beneficial blueprint for balancing conservation with economic development. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-326812004 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/resaca-acquisition.html The Civil War Trust announced the purchase of 51 acres on the Resaca Battlefield, scene of fighting during the Atlanta Campaign in May 1864, including the location of Captain Max van den Corput’s battery, whose four guns were captured by the Federals during one of the most pivotal moments of the battle. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-325016483 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/shiloh-sesquicentennial.html This morning, as part of event commemorating the 150th anniversary the Battle of Shiloh, the Civil War Trust joined with the National Park Service and State of Tennessee to make announcements regarding the permanent preservation of 925 acres on the Shiloh Battlefield. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-324957854 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/registration-2012-institute.html This summer, elementary, middle and high school teachers from around the nation are invited to Charleston, S.C. to take part in the Civil War Trust’s National Teacher Institute. Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-323869771 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/pamplin-trail-partnership.html The new Jones Farm Loop Trail is the newest portion of the extensive Breakthrough Trail system. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-322020304 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/media-advisory-shiloh.html As part of the Tennessee Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission’s annual signature event, officials from the Civil War Trust, the National Park Service and the State of Tennessee will announce preservation successes at Shiloh. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-319736703 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/north-carolina-grant.html The North Carolina Natural Heritage Trust Fund recently approved a $355,000 grant to acquire 120 acres at Bentonville . With the completion of this project, the Trust and the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources will have partnered to protect 1,435 acres at the site. Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-317117699 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/pamplin-trail-launch.html The new Jones Farm Loop Trail will be dedicated on March 31, 2012 at the Park’s annual anniversary event commemorating the Petersburg Breakthrough battle. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-316318954 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/chairmans-awards-shepherdstown.html No description available Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-313549116 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/civil-war-trust-earns-third.html For the third consecutive year, the Civil War Trust has earned a coveted 4-star ranking from Charity Navigator, America’s leading charity evaluator. Only nine percent of charities assessed by the group earn this consistent level of recognition for sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency. After evaluating recent financial and other documents, the watchdog group gave the Trust an overall rating of 64.31 on a 70-point scale. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-310839479 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/fort-donelson-transfer.html At a ceremony this morning marking the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Fort Donelson, the Civil War Trust joined the National Park Service to announce a the transfer of 15 acres of hallowed ground to Fort Donelson National Battlefield. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-310124426 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/cedar-creek-announcement.html The two target properties, the Vermont Monument site and Rienzi’s Knoll, each represent a critical moment in the October 19, 1864 struggle — a Union victory that clinched Abraham Lincoln’s reelection to second term as President. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-309692568 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/malvern-hill-battle-app.html The Civil War Trust, the nation’s largest nonprofit battlefield preservation organization, today announced the newest entry in its popular Battle App series — a free, multimedia and GPS-enabled smartphone tours of the Malvern Hill Battlefield, a unit of Richmond National Battlefield Park, available for both iPhone and Android phones. The project was underwritten with a grant from the Virginia Department of Transportation and created in partnership with NeoTreks, Inc., an industry leader in mobile GPS-based touring. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-309472632 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/advisory-park-day-volunteers.html More than 150 years after the first shots of the Civil War were fired, another wave of volunteers is about to descend on America’s storied battlegrounds. But this array of dedicated men and women will be armed with paint brushes, trash bags and weed whackers — not muskets — ready to help preserve these tangible links to our past for the Sesquicentennial Commemoration of the Civil War. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-308667636 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/february-heritage-tourism.html February offers Civil War enthusiasts and heritage tourists a variety of sites to visit with unique connections to Black History Month and Presidents’ Day. The Civil War Trust recommends six of our favorite historic sites to visit during this eventful month. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-307915997 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/salazar-announcement-richmond.html During a news conference on the Glendale Battlefield, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced a $4 million federal grant to benefit land preservation at Richmond National Battlefield Park. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-305984654 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/advisory-cedar-creek.html On Thursday, February 9, 2012, preservation advocates will gather to announce a $1.3 million fundraising campaign to preserve 77 acres of hallowed battlefield land on the Cedar Creek Battlefield in Frederick County, Va. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-304993261 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/mill-springs-150-acquisition.html At a ceremony prior to the beginning of tomorrow’s Mill Springs Battlefield Association anniversary reenactment, Civil War Trust will announce a new fundraising effort for the preservation of 16 acres of hallowed ground at the heart of the Mill Springs Battlefield. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-301107179 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2012-news/year-in-review-2011.html The first year of the American Civil War’s sesquicentennial commemoration was an exceptional one for the Civil War Trust, which was able to save 2,042 acres of hallowed ground before ringing in 2012. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-296953210 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2011-news/android-battle-app.html Unwrap an Android phone this holiday season? Add this unique battlefield tour guide to your new app collection. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-293094189 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2011-news/holiday-recommendations.html During your holiday travels, consider visiting one of the many sites hosting special programs in December to learn how our ancestors celebrated the holidays on the home front and in camp. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-290067139 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2011-news/chancellorsville-app-debut.html The Civil War Trust today announced the newest entry in its popular Battle App series — a free, multimedia and GPS-enabled smartphone tour of the Chancellorsville Battlefield underwritten with a grant from the Virginia Department of Transportation. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-289677945 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2011-news/john-l-nau-iii-pugsley.html John L. Nau III, prominent citizen advocate for historic preservation and land conservation, was awarded the prestigious Cornelius Armory Pugsley Medal from AAPRA. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-288442799 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2011-news/advisory-chancellorsville-app.html On Monday, November 21, 2011, officials from the Civil War Trust, the Commonwealth of Virginia, the National Park Service and Spotsylvania County will gather to debut an exciting smartphone-based tour of the Chancellorsville battlefield. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-286740347 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2011-news/civil-war-trust-recommends.html There is no better way to observe this day and pay tribute to our brave men and women in uniform than to visit one of our nation’s historic sites and battlefields, so we've compiled a list of our favorite Civil War sites to visit for Veterans Day. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-289699098 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2011-news/reservations-for-preservation.html During the Civil War Sesquicentennial, select BnBFinder inns are helping to save its history one battlefield at a time by partnering with the Civil War Trust to donate a portion of each booking as part of the “Reservations for Preservation” program. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600 www.civilwar.org-285210610 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2011-news/grants-headquarters.html At a news conference today, the Civil War Trust announced the successful completion of efforts to protect the site of Ulysses S. Grant’s daytime headquarter at the Battle of the Wilderness. Private donations to the Civil War Trust were augmented by matching funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia, notably a $108,000 Transportation Enhancement Grant. Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-285172587 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2011-news/freedoms-fortress-becomes.html Today, using the powers granted to him under the 1906 Antiquities Act, President Barack Obama officially designated Fort Monroe, a historic military fortification in Hampton, Va., a National Monument and the 396th unit of the National Park Service. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-283756160 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2011-news/orange-walmart-statement.html This week -- some nine months after announcing that the corporation was withdrawing its plan to develop a Superstore on the historic Wilderness Battlefield -- Walmart and its local development partners are seeking the Orange County Board of Supervisors’ approval for an alternate site approximately three miles farther north on Route 3 in Orange County, Virginia. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-281405932 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2011-news/media-advisory-ellwood.html On Wednesday, November 2, 2011, officials from the Civil War Trust, the National Park Service, the Commonwealth of Virginia and local preservation groups will gather to discuss the important role that state funding through the Transportation Enhancement grant program has taken in the preservation of historic sites. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-281045873 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2011-news/legacy-parks-contribution.html The Civil War Trust has announced a $10,000 commitment to the Legacy Parks Foundation’s effort to purchase an approximately 70-acre property associated with the November 25, 1863, fighting on Armstrong’s Hill. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-274433613 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2011-news/winners-of-2011-civil-war.html The Civil War Trust, the nation’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the hallowed ground of Civil War battlefields, is pleased to announce the winners of its 16th annual photography contest. Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-272195982 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2011-news/chattanooga-chairmans-awards.html Trust recognizes Daniel Fulenwider, James Ogden and Mary Ann Peckham for outstanding contributions to historic preservation. Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-267096543 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2011-news/visitors-center-developed.html An impressive multi-million dollar partnership between four federal agencies, a state agency, McIntosh County, several local businesses, and a non-profit organization will provide funding, infrastructure and in-kind services to construct a visitors’ center at the historic site of Oklahoma’s largest Civil War battle, The Battle of Honey Springs. Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-263255837 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2011-news/trace-adkins-text-to-give.html Proving once again that 19th-century history and 21st-century technology can go hand-in-hand, the Civil War Trust and board member Trace Adkins have announced the newest and simplest way for the public to contribute to the protection of hallowed ground. Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500 www.civilwar.org-256605483 http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/news/news-releases/2011-news/educators-honored-for-lessons.html For the fourth year, the Civil War Trust and History® have teamed up to honor some of America’s most innovative and inspiring history teachers by offering cash prizes to teachers who use primary source materials and a healthy dose of creativity to bring 19th-century history alive in 21st-century classrooms. Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0500