Civil War Trust Preservation News for February 2012

Unable to read this email? | Forward to a Friend  Save Cedar Creek The Civil War Trust just announced a new campaign to save 77 remarkable battlefield acres at Cedar Creek. Here's our chance to save the very ground where the 8th Vermont made their sacrificial stand…and where one of only three battlefield monuments stands. The second parcel includes land where Maj. Gen. Phil Sheridan arrived to rally his broken army. The powerful Federal counterattack produced a victory that helped Abraham Lincoln win his 1864 Presidential Campaign. Save Cedar Creek »   |   New Cedar Creek Page »
FROM OUR PRESIDENT February 2012 Dear Civil War Preservationist, February 2012 is off to a smoking hot start. The two tracts that we, with your help, will save at Cedar Creek are some of the most historic places we've ever saved in the Shenandoah Valley. To help acquaint you with this opportunity, we've amassed a lot of great materials -- photos, videos, history articles, maps and even a rendition of "Sheridan's Ride" by our own Doug Ullman. I hope this information will expand your appreciation of why we have to save this hallowed ground. And did you hear the announcement from the Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar? Earlier this month, Secretary Salazar, NPS Director Jon Jarvis, and Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell announced a plan where the Richmond National Battlefield Park will receive $4m to purchase battlefield land in the Richmond area, including land currently owned by the Trust. No better news could have been delivered that day. - Jim Lighthizer, Civil War Trust President   CEDAR CREEK: THEN & NOW NPS Ranger Eric Campbell discusses the Battle of Cedar Creek, its great importance to the American Civil War, and the current state of the battlefield in this interview. Read More »   FORT DONELSON'S 150TH On February 16, 1862, Ulysses S. Grant would issue his famous "unconditional surrender" demand at Fort Donelson. Maps, history articles, facts, recommended books, and more is on our updated Fort Donelson page. Learn More »   NEW: MALVERN HILL BATTLE APP We've launched our brand new Malvern Hill Battle App for iPhones and Android. This cutting edge touring tour will help you to better understand this final Seven Days Campaign battle. Learn More »   VIDEO: RICHMOND BATTLEFIELDS ANNOUNCEMENT Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell announce $4 million in federal funds to protect hallowed ground at Richmond National Battlefield Park. See the Video »   BATTLE OF HAMPTON ROADS WITH CRAIG SYMONDS Naval historian and author Craig Symonds talks about the Battle of Hampton Roads and the famous duel between the USS Monitor and CSS Virginia in this interview. Learn More »   VIDEO: LAST STAND OF THE 8TH VERMONT NPS Ranger Eric Campbell describes the sacrifice of the 8th Vermont during the early phases of the Battle of Cedar Creek -- on ground that we are now working to save. Watch the Video »   VIDEO: SHERIDAN'S RIDE Historian and author Jonathan Noyalas describes the powerful impact that Sheridan's Ride had on his broken army at the Battle of Cedar Creek. Watch the Video »   QUIZ: BATTLE OF SHILOH With the 150th anniversary coming up soon, see how much you really know about the Battle of Shiloh. Take the Quiz »   10 FACTS ABOUT CEDAR CREEK The Union victory at Cedar Creek helped to Abraham Lincoln win the tightly contested 1864 Presidential Election. Learn more about this important battle in our 10 Facts page. Learn More »   MUSIC: SHERIDAN'S RIDE The Civil War Trust's own Doug Ullman belts out a stirring rendition of "Sheridan's Ride" -- one of the very popular songs created in the aftermath of Sheridan's victory at Cedar Creek. Listen »   EVENT: BATTLE OF HAMPTON ROADS WEEKEND Attend the Mariner's Museum Battle of Hampton Roads Weekend on March 9-11, 2012. Leading historians will share their thoughts on this historic naval battle. Learn More »   FEBRUARY CIVIL WAR BATTLES Expand your knowledge of the Civil War by learning more about some of the great Civil War battles that occurred this month. Access our history articles, photos, maps, and links for the battles listed below: Fort Donelson » Olustee » Hatcher's Run »   DISPATCHES FROM THE FRONT LINES Civil War preservation news from around the country Fort Donelson's National Battlefield Grows by 15 Acres on Battle's 150th Anniversary Video: Jim Lighthizer Announces our New Campaign at Cedar Creek Vermont troop's ‘suicide mission' honored (NVDaily.com) CBS6 Richmond: Coverage of our new Malvern Hill Battle App New smartphone app features Malvern Hill (Fredericksburg.com) The Fall of Fort Henry: Fort Donelson's Path to Surrender 150 Years Ago: The Guns of Fort Donelson (To the Sound of the Guns)		Join the Civil War Trust Donate Online Cedar Creek Mill Springs Perryville Shiloh-Fallen Timbers Gaines' Mill Fredericksburg BECOME A COLOR BEARER: MONTHLY PAYMENT OPTION The Civil War Trust's Color Bearers are the true vanguard of the modern battlefield preservation movement. With our monthly payment option, it's never been easier to join the ranks. More Details Follow us on Twitter Civil War Trust Photos on Flickr Civil War Trust's YouTube Channel February 25-26, 2012 Regional Teacher Institute Los Angeles, CA Learn More March 2-4, 2012 2012 Color Bearer Weekend Shepherdstown, WV Learn More June 7-10, 2012 2012 Annual Conference Richmond, VA Learn More
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