At 12:50 a.m., this morning, the Orange County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 in favor of granting Wal-Mart a special use permit. This permit will allow them to build a Wal-Mart Supercenter adjacent to The Wilderness Battlefield. Historians have proven that the Supercenter’s location will be on the actual battlefield, but not within the Fredericksburg Spotsylvania National Military Park’s boundaries. I for one, am concerned that a proud American company, like Wal-Mart, would desecrate the sacred ground of The Wilderness – all in an effort to increase sales. I know many Civil War buffs, including myself, who will think twice about supporting Wal-Mart by purchasing their products.
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About Michael Noirot
I grew up in the Central Illinois farming community, of Dunlap. Growing up, I played sports, tinkered with cars and enjoyed photography. While I did well in school, I did not become passionate about history until my early 30's.
I have built a large library, of books on early America, politics and the Civil War. I am an avid reader. Fortunately, I have had plenty of opportunities to travel, over the years, and have been to most of the Civil War battlefields. I work while I travel, so more often than not, I am up, in the middle of the night, to get sunrise pictures, or I will be out until well after dark, exploring Civil War battlefields.
I have other hobbies, and passions, that I really enjoy. Number one on the list would be guitar. I play my guitars on a regular basis, and enjoy the Bluegrass, and Contemporary Christian (CCM) genres. I play a style of guitar, called FLATPICKING, where using a flat pick, you play lead solos, similar to the way a fiddle would have been played during the 19th and early 20th Centuries.
Laura, my wife, and I also enjoy scuba diving, travel and spending time at our property, in the country. Lastly, we spend as much time with our families, as possible. Thanks for stopping by.
