Category Archives: Call to Action

News From the Civil War Preservation Trust: Most Endangered Battlefields

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Michael Noirot

Recently the Civil War Preservation Trust released its list of the most endangered Civil War battlefields.  It should be no surprise that the Gettysburg and the Wilderness battlefields lead the list –  however, there are some new additions this year.  … Continue reading →

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Civil War Preservation Trust’s Franklin Campaign

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Michael Noirot

As many of you know, I have more than a passing interest in the Battle of Franklin.  I have visited the battlefield many times, and have always been in awe of the sacrifice made there by the soldiers on both … Continue reading →

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Civil War Preservation Trust Saves 2,777 Acres in 2009

Posted on January 8, 2010 by Michael Noirot

I received the following press release from the Civil War Preservation Trust yesterday.  This great organization had a spectacular year, in 2009, even with the country gripped in a terrible recession.  Congratulations to the Civil War Preservation Trust!  Thank you … Continue reading →

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New Civil War Preservation Trust Campaign – Chancellorsville and The Wilderness

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Michael Noirot

Today, the Civil War Preservation Trust announced a new campaign to save 179 acres of endangered battlefield at The Wilderness and Chancellorsville battlefields.  As you have previously read, on This Mighty Scourge, The Wilderness Battlefield has continued to be lost … Continue reading →

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Wilderness Wal-Mart Opponents Speak Out

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Michael Noirot

As reported on the Civil War Preservation Trust’s website today, opponents of the Wilderness Wal-Mart are vowing not to concede defeat.  On Monday, August 24, the Orange County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1  to grant a special use permit to Wal-Mart.  This … Continue reading →

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Breaking News on the Wilderness Wal-Mart

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Michael Noirot

I received an email from Jim Campi, of the CWPT, this afternoon.  The text of the letter is below.  The short version is that the Orange County Planning Commission voted 4–4 against recommending approval of the of Wal-Mart’s special use … Continue reading →

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Announcement from CWPT on Wilderness Wal-Mart Hearing

Posted on August 19, 2009 by Michael Noirot

Today, I received an email from the Civil War Preservation Trust regarding upcoming public hearings on the proposed Wal-Mart Supercenter adjacent to the battlefield.  This is the last opportunity for public input.  Please review the email below for more information. … Continue reading →

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An Update on the Wilderness Wal-Mart

Posted on August 19, 2009 by Michael Noirot

Friend, and fellow blogger, Eric Wittenberg posted an update on the Wilderness Wal-Mart yesterday.  Check it out on his blog, Rantings of a Civil War Historian.  Get involved with the Civil War Preservation Trust and help save the Wilderness Battlefield! … Continue reading →

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We Can Still Save The Wilderness Battlefield

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Michael Noirot

Dear Fellow Civil War Enthusiasts, I write to you this evening with further confirmation that Wal-Mart’s plans to locate a Supercenter adjacent to The Wilderness Battlefield can be averted.  Today, the Civil War Preservation Trust sent an email to its … Continue reading →

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The Wilderness Wal-Mart – Not a Fait Accompli?

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Michael Noirot

As reported by the Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT), on July 15, there is still hope that Wal-Mart may reconsider their plans to build a Wal-Mart adjacent to The Wilderness National Battlefield.(i)  Several high ranking state officials, including Governor Tim Kaine … Continue reading →

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