 Save the Franklin Battlefield
The Trust is proud to announce a new opportunity to reclaim perhaps the bloodiest acre of any Civil War battlefield - the very ground where Confederate soldiers under the command of Pat Cleburne , Hiram Granbury, and Francis Cockrell were locked in a savage struggle with men from Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. Learn more about our efforts to reclaim the "strip center" and two other key tracts at Franklin.
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From Our President 
November 2012
Dear Civil War Preservationist,
How many times in life do you get to do something that is truly heroic? How many times do you get the chance - not just to preserve - but to reclaim, restore and even resurrect a part of America's history that seemed to have been lost forever? In 2005 the Trust worked to buy and restore the "Pizza Hut" property at Franklin. I can remember swinging the sledge hammer against the sides of that building, helping begin the site's transformation into a battlefield park.
Now, in the final days of 2012, we have another grand opportunity to reclaim more of the once-lost Franklin Battlefield. Along with two other great tracts, the Trust, working with our friends at Franklin's Charge, is now pushing to reclaim the "strip center." We've been waiting a long time to preserve this property. Instead of paving over our nation's history, we will reclaim it, and make it a must-see destination! I can't wait to swing my sledge hammer once more. Join me in saving this hallowed ground.
- Jim Lighthizer, Civil War Trust President
Restoring Franklin, Tract by Tract Learn more about the efforts by the Trust and local preservation partners to reclaim, tract by tract, the core of the Franklin battlefield. Bull Run Battle App for iPad Download our new Bull Run HD Battle App to your Apple iPad or iPad Mini. Our new Battle App for the iPad takes full advantage of the larger screen sizes and delivers additional battlefield imagery. Video: The Breakthrough at Franklin Historian Eric Jacobson describes the terrible fighting near the center of the Federal line at the Battle of Franklin - land that the Trust is now working to reclaim. New 2013 Civil War Trust Calendar Get your stunning, full-color Civil War Trust 2013 Wall Calendar, featuring a Civil War fact for each day of the year and beautiful photos from our annual photo contest. Updated Abraham Lincoln Page Check out our expanded Abraham Lincoln page. Historian videos, lesson plans, photo exhibits, primary sources, history articles, and so much more await you. Give an Acre! Looking for a unique gift for someone who is passionate about the Civil War and preserving our battlefields? How about putting an acre of battlefield land into their stockings? Video: Reclaiming the Battlefield Historian Eric Jacobson talks about the opportunity to reclaim the "strip center" at Franklin - possibly the bloodiest acre that the Trust will ever have the chance to save. Great News from Gaines' Mill Read more about our victory at Gaines' Mill. The 285 acres saved at Gaines' Mill greatly expands the amount of saved land at this landmark Seven Days battlefield. Gift Memberships Help expand our ranks. Give the gift of history; give a Civil War Trust membership to a friend, family member, or colleague. Our online giving page allows you to send e-cards to your designated recipients. 10 Facts about the Battle of Franklin How much do you know about the Battle of Franklin? Did you know that the Confederate assault on November 30, 1864 was larger than Pickett's Charge? Video: Lincoln at the National Portrait Gallery Curator Frank Goodyear showcases some of the most interesting Lincoln portraits in the collection at the National Portrait Gallery. Video: The Gettysburg Address Civil War historian Jared Frederick describes the significance of President Abraham Lincoln's 1863 Gettysburg Address. November Civil War Battles Expand your knowledge of the Civil War by learning more about some of the great Civil War battles that occurred in the month of November. Access our history articles, photos, maps, and links for the battles listed below: Dispatches from the Front Lines
Civil War preservation news from around the country
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Friday, November 30, 2012
Preservation News November 2012
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Bitter Tears: Missouri Women and Civil War Their Stories
Bitter Tears: Missouri Women and Civil War Their Stories
http://amzn.to/WjyAWX
This book tells of outrages committed against Confederate sympathizers, mostly women in western Missouri, during the Civil War. Very partisan, it celebrates the courage of those women and praises their dedication to the Southern cause. It presents Yankees as brutes and Confederate soldiers as heroes, but there are a couple of chapters toward the end that mention the suffering on the Union side. These vivid accounts capture the horror, the brutality, the “blood in fever heat,” the true nastiness of the time. They give interesting insights into the private lives and thinking of Confederates, including the kin of leaders such as Generals Quantrill and Shelby. This is the "home front" of the war, if there was such a thing. This is not a military history, not about battles or military strategies. It is about civilians, refugees, Missouri women and children living in fear, being forced from their homes and "sent through the lines" to the South.
This book needs professional editing. There are typos and misspellings. The punctuation is poor. The text is not always clear. But on the whole, a readable book. Its historical authenticity compensates for some of its faults. It is 100% nonfiction and drawn from first-hand accounts. Recommended to anyone interested in the history of western Missouri.
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