The American Civil War's 150th anniversary has just borne fruit in a project that should benefit local residents and visitors.
The top brass in the National Park Service have set aside $1.6 million for Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park to rehabilitate exhibits in its two visitors centers.
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Saturday, February 19, 2011
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Civil War battlefields in need of a makeover
WASHINGTON - How would you like to help bring Civil War battlefields back to life? You can, in April.
It's your chance to help spruce up more than 100 battlefields in 22 states before the 150th anniversary. Local battlefields stretch from Fredericksburg to Gettysburg, and include Manassas and Antietam, two of the biggest.
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It's your chance to help spruce up more than 100 battlefields in 22 states before the 150th anniversary. Local battlefields stretch from Fredericksburg to Gettysburg, and include Manassas and Antietam, two of the biggest.
Read the whole article here.
Friday, February 11, 2011
An American Turning Point: The Civil War in Virginia
The free exhibition commemorating the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War is on display at the Virginia Historical society from February to December 30, 2011.
A 3,000 square foot gallery exhibition featuring more than 200 objects and 17 state-of-the-art audiovisual programs—encourages visitors to consider how a single event, separated by 150 years can influence and address the questions of today: what was gained, what was lost, what was undecided, and what was left for us to resolve?
You can read more here
If you are in Richmond, Virginia this year you have to visit the Historical Society. This is a free exhibit.
My parents toured the exhibit and loved it. There is lots there and lots to read. It took them most of the afternoon but it might not take you that long. My dad is a Civil War buff so he takes longer. I will be there this June so I can't wait to see the exhibit
A 3,000 square foot gallery exhibition featuring more than 200 objects and 17 state-of-the-art audiovisual programs—encourages visitors to consider how a single event, separated by 150 years can influence and address the questions of today: what was gained, what was lost, what was undecided, and what was left for us to resolve?
You can read more here
If you are in Richmond, Virginia this year you have to visit the Historical Society. This is a free exhibit.
My parents toured the exhibit and loved it. There is lots there and lots to read. It took them most of the afternoon but it might not take you that long. My dad is a Civil War buff so he takes longer. I will be there this June so I can't wait to see the exhibit
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Unearthing Civil War History
Local archaeologist Melissa Scharffenberg uncovers the foundation of the Lacy Hotel in Kennesaw, scene of the Great Locomotive Chase.
On April 11, 1862, Union spy James J. Andrews, along with 19 other men, boarded a northbound train in Marietta. Their mission was to hijack the locomotive and take it north toward Chattanooga, destroying telegraph cables, tearing up railroad tracks, and burning bridges as they went. Their aim was to cut the supply lines that reinforced the Confederate Army of Tennessee.
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On April 11, 1862, Union spy James J. Andrews, along with 19 other men, boarded a northbound train in Marietta. Their mission was to hijack the locomotive and take it north toward Chattanooga, destroying telegraph cables, tearing up railroad tracks, and burning bridges as they went. Their aim was to cut the supply lines that reinforced the Confederate Army of Tennessee.
click here to read the article
History Channel to Commemorate 150th Anniversary of Civil War
History Channel to Commemorate 150th Anniversary of Civil War with Special Programming
HISTORY(R) is set to launch a four-year initiative to both honor and commemorate the Civil War, which marks its 150th anniversary in 2011, starting with a weeklong programming event, fully integrated across all platforms, it was announced today by Nancy Dubuc, President and General Manager, HISTORY. HISTORY will launch a national educational campaign tied to the Civil War which will serve educational institutions for generations to come. A two-hour feature has begun production, Gettysburg,
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HISTORY(R) is set to launch a four-year initiative to both honor and commemorate the Civil War, which marks its 150th anniversary in 2011, starting with a weeklong programming event, fully integrated across all platforms, it was announced today by Nancy Dubuc, President and General Manager, HISTORY. HISTORY will launch a national educational campaign tied to the Civil War which will serve educational institutions for generations to come. A two-hour feature has begun production, Gettysburg,
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Thursday, February 3, 2011
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