Celebrate Independence Day at Nine Exciting Historic Events and Destinations
This year, Americans will be celebrating the 241st anniversary of our country’s Declaration of Independence. The document, drafted by Thomas Jefferson...
Civil War Trust Announces Annual Battlefield Preservation Awards
During an annual gathering of its members in Chattanooga last week, Civil War Trust president James Lighthizer recognized some of the outstanding...
Civil War Trust Honors U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn as Champion of Historic Preservation
uring the annual gathering of its members in Tennessee’s famous “River City” of Chattanooga, the Civil War Trust honored U.S. Representative Marsha...
New Book Chronicles Thirty-Year Struggle to Save America’s Civil War Battlefields
In commemoration of its 30th anniversary, a new book explores the work of the Civil War Trust – the most successful nonprofit battlefield preservation...
Civil War Trust Preserves 37 Acres on Barlow's Knoll at Gettysburg Battlefield
The Civil War Trust today announced the acquisition of a 37-acre property associated with the first day of the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg. With this...
Civil War Trust Announces Preservation of 319 Acres at Historic Champion Hill Battlefield
The Civil War Trust today announced the preservation of a 319-acre property associated with the 1863 Battle of Champion Hill. With this addition, the...
