Category Archives: Civil War Preservation Trust

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 Reports Victory At Appomattox Station

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Michael Noirot

I received an email this afternoon from the Civil War Preservation Trust’s president, Jim Lighthizer.  It is an update on the campaign to save 47 acres at Appomattox Station – the site of a significant Federal victory on April 8, … 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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U.S. Congress Allocates $9 Million for Civil War Battlefields

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Michael Noirot

I just received the attached press release from the Civil War Preservation Trust.  It appears our U.S. Congress has allocated a significant amount of money for our Civil War battlefields.  This is good news as the money is set aside … 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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Kentucky Battlefield Wanderings

Posted on August 15, 2009 by Michael Noirot

This past week I was in Louisville for work. After meetings on Wednesday and Thursday, I had the opportunity to visit two wonderful battlefields: Mill Springs (also called Logan’s Crossroads and Fishing Creek) on Thursday, and Perryville on Friday. I … Continue reading →

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