 Emergency at Stones River
Help save a crucial parcel of unprotected battlefield land at Stones River! Time is of the essence; act now on this urgent opportunity to secure a "gateway" parcel of hallowed ground that has been a preservation priority for decades.
| |||||||||||
From Our President 
February 2014
Dear Civil War Preservationist,
Have you ever had to make a spur-of-the-moment decision – a decision so important its repercussions would be felt decades, even centuries? Well, friends, that's what I was faced with in our most recent—and urgent—preservation opportunity.
Days ago, I heard from frantic friends at Stones River National Battlefield in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, that a small, but crucial, "gateway" parcel of privately owned battlefield land adjacent to the park was going to auction. This tract has been one of my top preservation priorities for decades. Knowing this could be our only opportunity to save this land and prevent it from becoming a gas station or restaurant; I decided to strike. Now I need your help to seal the deal.
There was a real threat here, but there's also a real sense of history. The Union Pioneer Brigade occupied this land just before moving south to collide with Confederate Brig. Gen. Matthew Ector's Texans. The 7th Indiana Artillery maneuvered here behind the Pioneers to provide support against the vicious Rebel threat. There are many more stories of heroism, bravery and sacrifice associated with this land, but if we don't act, it would be lost forever. Help us save this ground, hallowed by the blood of 23,500 soldiers, to be preserved as a testament to the service and sacrifice of America's military—both then and now. Friends, I ask you to stand by me in this fight—our first opportunity at Stones River in more than 15 years. Save Stones River! »
- Jim Lighthizer, Civil War Trust President
Columbus Regional Teacher Institute Don't miss this great professional development weekend for educators, focused exclusively on the American Civil War. The event is free, thanks to our generous donors, and travel scholarships are available. Park Day 2014 Don't miss out! The 18th annual Park Day, the Trust's hands-on preservation event to help Civil War battlefields and historic sites take on maintenance projects large and small, is scheduled for April 5! Updated Battle App™ Guides The Trust updated each of its GPS-enabled Battle App™ guides, available for free from the App Store and Google Play. Download the latest version of each of these 14 exciting offerings today to unlock all the rich history our Civil War battlefields offer! What's Your Legacy? Legacy giving through your estate is a wonderful way to have a long-term impact on preservation. Already made arrangements for such a gift? Let us know by March 5 to have your name listed in our Annual Report! Armies – In4 Historian Sam Smith discusses the complexities of the many armies involved in the Civil War in the newest release from the Civil War Trust's In4 video series, which presents short videos on basic Civil War topics. March 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 March. 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
|
| ||||||||||
|
Copyright © 2014 Civil War Trust
1156 15th Street N.W. Suite 900, Washington, D.C. 20005 p 202-367-1861 | e info@civilwar.org  | |||||||||||
Saturday, March 15, 2014
Emergency at Stones River
