Fw: J, will you support our teachers?

Dear J, For many of us, our first introduction to the Civil War came through a teacher. A good teacher can turn dry facts into an engaging experience that stirs their students' imaginations. They not only teach the key lessons of our history, they inspire kids to care about our past and our hallowed ground. Unfortunately, with shrinking school budgets and increasingly strict education standards, teachers are being asked to do more and more with less and less. As a result, our teachers have less time and fewer resources to devote to teaching the Civil War. To reverse this trend, the Civil War Trust established our National Teacher Institute, a free professional development experience that provides K-12 educators with all the tools they need to teach the Civil War in creative and engaging ways. Now in its 20th year, our Teacher Institute has become the world's best Civil War professional development conference. Attendees walk Civil War battlefields with noted historians, get behind-the-scenes tours of museums, and—most importantly—connect with fellow educators to share strategies for tackling the unique challenges teachers face. Less than a month from now, nearly 200 teachers are signed up to join us for the 2016 National Teacher Institute in Richmond, Virginia. This promises to be an excellent event! But, with just nineteen days before the event kicks off—giving teachers from around the U.S. this enriching experience—we have learned that a source of funding will not come through this year. We need $20,000 to cover the remaining cost of this year's institute. Will you help provide this experience for educators and, in turn, inspire and excite the next generation of Americans about their history? By sending teachers to Richmond, you are allowing them to receive crucial education sources like lesson plans and multimedia materials—things they can take back to the classroom for the upcoming school year. You are giving our nation's educators the opportunity to learn from Civil War experts, including Bud Robertson and Kevin Levin. You are giving teachers FREE continuing education units and certifications through Virginia Tech. And you are giving teachers an amazing experience that will get them prepared and refreshed for the upcoming year! School is out for summer, but teachers are just beginning their most important lesson planning. Let's ensure that our students are receiving the best possible Civil War education. Please help support our Teacher Institute so educators across the country can inspire the next generation and instill a passion for history. 'Til the Battle is Won Jim Lighthizer P.S. You can help inspire students across America. Please support our Teacher Institute and help us raise $20,000 today. Civilwar.org Copyright © 2015 Civil War Trust 1156 15th Street N.W. Suite 900, Washington, D.C. 20005 p 202-367-1861 | e info@civilwar.org

Fwd: Save Five Virginia Battlefields!

Dear J, Today, we are pleased to announce a new opportunity to save 313 acres at five Virginia battlefields. These battlefields—Williamsburg, Gaines' Mill, Ream's Station, White Oak Road, and Sailor's Creek—represent a significant cross-section of Virginia's rich Civil War history from the early campaigns around Richmond to Lee's retreat to Appomattox Court House. Saving this hallowed ground is exactly why the Civil War Trust exists. As a lover of history, you probably know that Virginia was the most fought-over state of the Civil War. The war's first major battle—Bull Run (Manassas)—took place in the Old Dominion. Richmond, Virginia was also the capital of the Confederacy, and thus was the focal point of numerous campaigns. And, of course, Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House has long been viewed—both then and now—as the symbolic end of the Civil War. Simply put, Virginia was at the center of the conflict. Throughout the war, the nation's attention was riveted on the Old Dominion. It should be no surprise that—thanks to members like you—we have already saved more than 22,000 acres of battlefield land in Virginia. That's far more land than in any other state. But when you consider just how much American history occurred in the Old Dominion, it's easy to understand why we—and you—have done so much work there. This effort—which features an incredible $10.80-to-$1 match—will save nearly $1 million worth of hallowed ground for just $91,000. These are battlefields that you and I have already worked to preserve, where a combined 34,500 Americans became casualties in our nation's defining conflict. In each case, we will be building on previous successes and bringing these battlefields one step closer to completion and honoring the memory of those who fought there. Help us Save Five Virginia Battlefields, 'Til the Battle is Won, Jim Lighthizer Video: Law's Attack Field » Map: Sailor's Creek-Lockett Farm » To The Bitter End: The Final Months of the War » Cutting the Lines: The Battles of Wendon Railroad and Reams Station » Civilwar.org Civilwar.org | Donate | Newsroom Copyright © 2015 Civil War Trust 1156 15th Street N.W. Suite 900, Washington, D.C. 20005 p 202-367-1861 | e info@civilwar.org

Don't Miss the 150 Matching Challenge!

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Subject:	Don't Miss the 150 Matching Challenge!
Date:	Tue, 22 Dec 2015 13:05:30 -0600
From:	Civil War Trust <info@civilwar.org>
Reply-To:	Civil War Trust <info@civilwar.org>
Organization:	Civil War Trust
To:	J B <james@spluuu.com>

Dear J, Our success at the Civil War Trust would be impossible without the support of dedicated preservationists like you. Together, we have already done tremendous work to save our sacred American spaces this year — and throughout the Civil War Sesquicentennial As the countdown to December 31st nears, I can't help but reflect on the dual significance to this season of giving. Not only is it the traditional time to make year-end charitable donations, but it also marks the end of our 150th Anniversary commemoration of the Civil War. In this special time, how would you like to double the impact of your tax-deductible year-end gift? In the waning hours of 2015, a generous donor has come up with a way we can do just that— announcing the "150 Matching Challenge." As an exciting final preservation opportunity of the final year of the Civil War Sesquicentennial, this donor pledges to match, dollar for dollar — up to an astounding $150,000 — your gifts to save battlefields. This doubles your impact through the end of the year! Your gift of $75 to save places like Appomattox — where we are working to save 202 acres at the battlefield on which fate of the war was decided — will be doubled to $150. Your gift of $150 to preserve places like Gaines' Mill and Cold Harbor — where we continue to thwart housing developers who wish to desecrate this doubly hallowed ground where men in blue and grey fought two battles 150 years ago — will be doubled to $300. With this 150 Matching Challenge, your gifts will go twice as far, putting us one step — nay, TWO steps — closer to preserving battlefields even in places such as Brandy Station, Bentonville, and Glendale, where we only need to raise $43,000 in order to to save 1,180 acres, including 10 battlefields across 7 states! There's still so much to be done in the fight to save our battlefields. Please make your year-end contribution today. Until the Battle is Won, Jim Lighthizer P.S. Please act now! Donate to the 150 Matching Challenge before 2015 comes to a close and you'll double the impact of your tax-deductible online donation.

 

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Enter the Civil War Trust Photo Contest

Calling all Shutterbugs: The Annual Photo Contest is here! One hundred and fifty years ago, photography and the Civil War became forever linked when the conflict became the first to be extensively documented by photojournalists, such as Mathew Brady and Alexander Gardner. In honor of this, the Civil War Trust is proud to host its 20th annual photo contest, co-sponsored by History™ and the Center for Civil War Photography (CCWP). This year, a special category of photos will highlight the Civil War battlefields and sites associated with the 1865 conclusion of the Civil War — and the end of our Sesquicentennial focus. So, as you visit battlefields and other Civil War sites this summer, bring along your camera and share your experience with other history lovers by entering your favorite images in the contest! Winning shots will be featured in upcoming Trust products, including our popular wall calendar. First-place winners of the five categories will also receive a one-year membership or membership extension in the organization. Details here » Looking for a camera-worthy event? Join us for an unforgettable experience in Gettysburg on Saturday, July 25: Walk in footsteps of soldiers across the the field of the Civil War's most famous attack — Pickett's Charge. It's a free, expert-led tour as part of our new Generations program — to participate, just bring someone with you that's at least a generation younger (or older) to grow a passion for history. After the morning program concludes, it's also the perfect opportunity to continue exploring Gettysburg and share a passion for photography. Learn more about Walking Pickett's charge » Read the official rules, dust off your tripod and share the beauty and history of your favorite battlefield in the world from June 1-August 1. We can't wait to see your photos!

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US House Looking to Remove CSA Flags from ALL US Cemeteries

Gentlemen,



This is in my mind the greatest threat we face right now – the banning of 
Confederate flags over our men’s graves on federal property.  This is an 
INSULT!



http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/house/247171-house-votes-to-ban-confederate-flags-at-federal-cemeteries



http://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/House-moves-to-ban-Confederate-flag-in-federal-6372880.php



Mike



Michael L. Landree

Executive Director

Sons of Confederate Veterans

P.O. Box 59

Columbia, TN 38402

Another Opportunity to Save Historic Battle Land

Save Historic Lexington and Concord! Captain John Parker’s first stand against the British regulars on April 19, 1775, ended badly. Seven of Parker’s 70 Minutemen were killed on Lexington Green, and several others were wounded. Rather than accept defeat, Parker rallied his men and lashed back at the enemy. When the British regulars returned from their unsuccessful errand to Concord, Parker’s men—and many other militiamen then mobilizing—were waiting for them. Concealed on a rocky hillside, the Minutemen ambushed the Redcoats, staggering them with a well-aimed volley. The outnumbered Massachusetts men couldn’t hold out for long against the British regulars, but Captain Parker had gotten his revenge. The American Revolution had begun. The crucial part of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, known as Parker’s Revenge, is an incredible chapter in the story of the Revolutionary War. Today, Campaign 1776 announces an unprecedented effort to raise $141,500 to save one of the last remaining preservable acres from the pivotal battle. This prospective land acquisition, along with a new initiative to conduct battlefield archeological work to pinpoint the action in that area, will provide significant historical insight into the birth of our nation. Donate Today and Help Protect “Parker’s Revenge” at Lexington and Concord »
Article: The Significance of “Parker’s Revenge” »	Map: Lexington and Concord »	Video: First Day of American Revolution »
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Halfway to our Goal at Champion Hill $90,000 to go to save 66 acres at this pivotal battlefield! Save Champion Hill »
From Our President June 2015 Dear Fellow Dedicated Preservationist, I wrote to you last month about the 66 historic acres on Champion Hill that needs to be preserved. I am pleased to send you an update today that we have raised half ($90,000) of the $180,000 needed to save this land! The May 16, 1863 Battle of Champion Hill was the largest, bloodiest and most significant action of Ulysses S. Grant's Vicksburg Campaign. Located in the absolute heart of the battlefield, these 66 historic acres deserve our protection. The purchase price is $640,000, and we are currently applying for a federal matching grant for $260,000. Thanks to the generosity of a fellow Civil War Trust member who wishes to remain anonymous, we have received a generous commitment of $200,000 for the preservation of Champion Hill. This brought our goal to $180,000. Now, we need just $90,000 more to make sure this land will never fall victim to development! Together, you and I have already saved 406 acres at Champion Hill. Permanently preserving another 66 acres will enhance this battlefield as a memorial to the brave soldiers who gave their lives on that land 152 years ago. Let us honor those 5,400 soldiers who were killed, wounded or captured that day and save these crucial 66 historic acres at Champion Hill! Save Champion Hill » - Jim Lighthizer, Civil War Trust President Congressman Hal Rogers and Civil War Trust at Mill Springs U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers joined the Civil War Trust and local preservationists on May 23 to announce protection of 118 acres at Mill Springs. Watch the video » War Department: Making History at Champion Hill In the most recent episode of our video series, War Department™, Historian Terry Winschel discusses the fighting on our target 66-acre tract at the Champion Hill battlefield. Watch the video » "We are fighting the battle for Vicksburg" In this article by Sam Smith, learn about the seesaw Battle of Champion as Union and Confederate forces struggle for control of the Jackson Road—the very land that the Civil War Trust is working to preserve! Read the article » Fortifications In4 Video In this In4 segment, Historian Garry Adelman explains the various types of fortifications used by both sides during the Civil War! Watch the video » Vicksburg Animated Map Watch our animated map of the Battle of Vicksburg and learn more about this important Civil War campaign and battle, sometimes called the turning point in the war. See the map » June Civil War Battles Expand your knowledge of the Civil War by learning more about some of the Civil War battles that occurred in the month of June. Access our history articles, photos, maps, and links for the battles listed below. Vicksburg » Cross Keys » Port Republic » Secessionville » Gaines' Mill » Savage Station » Glendale » Brandy Station » Hoover's Gap » Petersburg » Ream's Station » Kolb's Farm » Kennesaw Mountain » Dispatches from the Front Lines Archaeologists uncover base of Civil War cotton gin at Franklin Stones River National Battlefield to be preserved National Civil War Museum unveils figure of veteran Ephraim Slaughter Parade of the Grand Review Army in Washington DC		Join the Civil War Trust Donate Online Champion Hill Antietam Fredericksburg Leave-A-Legacy Challenge Complete! Thank you to everyone who joined the Honor Guard legacy giving society during the Leave-A-Legacy Challenge—we have reached our goal of 500 new Honor Guard members during the Sesquicentennial! If you haven't yet joined, please consider including the Civil War Trust in your estate plans to ensure that battlefield preservation can continue for years to come! Email legacy@civilwar.org for more information. Instagram Twitter Flickr YouTube Join us as we continue to commemorate the sesquicentennial of the American Civil War! Visit www.civilwar.org/150 for sesquicentennial events, news and features. June 3-7, 2015 Annual Conference Richmond, VA Learn more July 16-19, 2015 National Teacher Institute Washington, D.C. Learn more September 25-27, 2015 Grand Review Charleston, SC Learn more
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