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Tag Archives: Civil War Preservation Trust
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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News From the Civil War Preservation Trust: Most Endangered Battlefields
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
Posted in Call to Action, Civil War Preservation Trust, News
Tagged Battle of Cedar Creek, Battle of Crampton's Gap, Battle of Fort Stevens, Battle of Gettysburg, Battle of Picacho Peak, Battle of Pickett's Mill, Battle of Richmond, Battle of Richmond Kentucky, Battle of Richmond KY, Battle of South Mountain, Battle of the Wilderness, Battle of Thoroughfare Gap, Camp Allegheny, Civil War, Civil War Battlefield Preservation, Civil War Battlefields, Civil War Preservation Trust, Fort Stevens, History Under Siege, James Lighthizer, Jeff Shaara, Mark Snell, Wilderness
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Interview with Eric J. Wittenberg, author of “The Battle of Brandy Station”
I recently finished reading Eric J. Wittenberg’s newest book, “The Battle of Brandy Station.” Thoroughly researched and well written, the book is up to the high standards that Wittenberg has established with his previous titles on Civil War cavalry. Jim … Continue reading
Civil War Preservation Trust’s Franklin Campaign
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
The Battle of Stones River
The Battle of Stones River was fought from December 31, 1862 through January 2, 1863. Fought in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, the battle is often overlooked by Civil War students. However, this sanguinary battle was a resounding Federal victory, pushing the Confederate … Continue reading
Thomas Y. Cartwright Interview at the Famous Lotz House
I recently had the opportunity to meet with Thomas Y. Cartwright, expert historian on the Battle of Franklin, at the Lotz House. This interview compliments my three part series on CSA General John Bell Hood’s 1864 Franklin-Nashville Campaign (click HERE … Continue reading
Civil War Preservation Reports Victory At Appomattox Station
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
The Battle of Franklin – John Bell Hood’s 1864 Franklin-Nashville Campaign
This is part two of a three part series on John Bell Hood’s Franklin-Nashville Campaign. Part one can be accessed by clicking HERE. Click HERE for animated maps of the Affair at Spring Hill and the Battle of Franklin – … Continue reading
Posted in Campaign Studies, Significant Battles
Tagged Army of Tennessee, Army of the Ohio, Battle of Franklin, Carnton Plantation, Carter House, Civil War, Civil War Battlefield Preservation, Civil War Battlefields, Civil War Preservation Trust, Emerson Opdyke, George Thomas, John Bell Hood, John Schofield, Patrick Cleburne
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Civil War Preservation Trust Saves 2,777 Acres in 2009
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
2009 In Review – The Top 10 Articles on This Mighty Scourge
Happy 2010! We have much to look forward to in the coming year. But let us take a quick look at what happened in 2009. According to Time magazine, the Top 10 ten news stories of 2009 were: 10. The … Continue reading
Posted in Announcements, General Musings
Tagged 69th New York Infantry, Albert Sidney Johnston, Andersonville Prison, Appomattox Campaign, Battle of Antietam, Battle of Fredericksburg, battle of the crater, Battle of the Wilderness, Chancellorsville, Civil War Preservation Trust, CWPT, Earl Hess, Fighting 69th, Gettysburg, Irish Brigade, J David Petruzzi, James Hessler, James Lighthizer, Jim Lighthizer, John Stauffer, Robert E. Lee, Sally Jenkins, Scott Mingus, Second Bull Run, Second Manassas, This Mighty Scourge, ThisMightyScourge.com, Wilderness, William Tecumsah Sherman, Wilson's Creek
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