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Category Archives: Call to Action
Gettysburg Casino Developers Consider Appeal
As reported yesterday by Eric Wittenburg, the proposed developers of the Mason Dixon Resort and Casino in Gettysburg are considering an appeal. Recently denied approval to build a casino near the Gettysburg National Military Park by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control … Continue reading
Posted in Announcements, Call to Action, Civil War Preservation Trust, Civil War Trust, General Musings, News
Tagged Civil War Preservation Trust, Civil War Trust, David La Torre, Eric Wittenberg, Gettysburg Casino, La Torre Communications, Mason Dixon Resort, Mason Dixon Resort and Casino, No Casino Gettysburg, Rantings of a Civil War Historian
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Victory at Gettysburg!
It was announced yesterday that the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board rejected a proposal to build a casino near the Gettysburg National Military Park. This is a monumental victory for battlefield preservationists. A casino so close to the Gettysburg battlefield would … Continue reading
Wal-Mart Abandons Plans for Wilderness Supercenter
This is a great day for battlefield preservation. While driving to a meeting a short time ago, I heard on FoxNews radio that Wal-Mart has announced that it will abandon its plans to build a Supercenter adjacent to the Wilderness … Continue reading
Eric Wittenberg on Newsweek’s Preservation Article
I encourage all of you to check out Eric Wittenberg’s comments on the January 13, 2011 Newsweek article, “Battle Over the Battlefields.” You can read the text of the article and he provides a link to also read it on … Continue reading
CWPT is now Civil War Trust
Good evening friends. I received an email last night from Jim Lighthizer, president of the Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT). The email explained that the Civil War Preservation Trust has changed their name to the Civil War Trust. As Mr. … Continue reading
Civil War Preservation Trust Announces 2010 Accomplishments
I received the following email from the Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT) on Monday. Friends, there are very few charitable organizations that have the record of protecting historically sensitive land than the CWPT. They control their administrative costs and spend … Continue reading
Our Gettysburg Legacy – A Must See Video
Today, the Pennsylvania Gaming Commission held a hearing on the proposed casino in Gettysburg. The fight is definitely not over and the Civil War Preservation Trust needs your support to fight this abomination. There is no reason to build this … Continue reading
Posted in Call to Action, Civil War Preservation Trust
Tagged Battle of Gettysburg, Civil War Battlefield Preservation, Civil War Battlefields, Civil War Preservation Trust, David McCullough, Ken Burns, Matthew Broderick, No Casino Gettysburg, Our Gettysburg Legacy, Sam Waterston, Stephen Lang
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GBPA Comes Out For the Gettysburg Casino
Amazing! What were they thinking? The Gettysburg Battlefield Protection Association has come out in favor of the the proposed Mason-Dixon Resort casino. This is without a doubt the craziest position a battlefield protection group could take. Check out Eric Wittenberg’s … Continue reading
Civil War Preservation Trust -Brandy Station 2010 Campaign
Good morning folks! The Civil War Preservation Trust has announced its Brandy Station 2010 Campaign. This is a great opportunity to save nearly 800 acres of this hallowed ground. Brandy Station was the site of many engagements during the Civil … Continue reading
Historians Come Out Against Gaming in Gettysburg
The Civil War Preservation Trust issued the following press release today. It is good to see so many people coming out against the proposed Gettysburg casino. The idea of a casino within a mile of our most famous battlefield is … Continue reading
Posted in Announcements, Call to Action, News
Tagged Abraham Lincoln, American Historical Association, Battle of Gettysburg, Carol Reardon, Civil War Preservation Trust, Ed Bearss, Edwin C Bearss, Eric Wittenberg, Garry Wills, Gettysburg Address, Gettysburg Casino, Gettysburg National Military Park, Gregory Fajt, James McPherson, Jeffery Wert, Mark Snell, National Coalition for History, National Park Service, National Parks Conservation Association, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Organization of American Historians, Preservation Pennsylvania, Society for Military History, Southern Historical Association
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