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Battlefield 'heroes' save history Virginia No. 1 among states in spending to avert destruction of threatened Civil War sites, preservationists say
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Gov. Tim Kaine's press conference at Slaughter Pen Farm Civil War Preservation Trust President James Lighthizer's remarks
BY CLINT SCHEMMER Virginia is leading the nation's efforts to save Civil War battlefields, Gov. Tim Kaine made plain during a visit in Spotsylvania County yesterday. Speaking at Slaughter Pen Farm--epicenter of the Fredericksburg battlefield--Kaine praised the public-private work that is protecting some of these unique historic resources. In terms of sheer dollars, Virginia leads the United States in its battlefield preservation efforts, according to the national, nonprofit Civil War Preservation Trust. The state has committed $9.3 million to the work since 2001--with $5.9 million Virginia's financial commitment to the cause far outstrips that of other states, they said. Next on the list are Tennessee, at $3.8 million, and Mississippi, at $2.8 million, since 2001. "We have an obligation as Americans to preserve these places, to tell those stories, so we don't lose them forever," Kaine told the 90-plus people attending yesterday's press conference. "The blood of patriots sanctified these battlefields, and we need to respect and commemorate their sacrifices." The governor's sentiments were shared by four other speakers--Kathleen Kilpatrick, director of the Virginia Department of Historic Resources; Howell, R-Stafford; Houck, D-Spotsylvania; and James Lighthizer, president of the Civil War Preservation Trust. Nationally, what Virginia is doing is "without precedent," Lighthizer said, calling Kaine, Howell, Houck and Kilpatrick--along with state Natural Resources Secretary Preston Bryant--"modern Civil War heroes." "In order to achieve the extraordinary success battlefield preservation has enjoyed in Virginia, it takes leadership at every level," he said. "We have been blessed to find staunch allies at every necessary turn." CWPT's chief lauded the Virginia Historic Battlefields Preservation Fund, created in 2006. The fund, which leverages private donations and grants 2-to-1, will eventually save more than 1,500 acres on 15 battlefields across Virginia. Last November, Virginia appropriated $5.2 million to the program--the most generous contribution to battlefield preservation ever made by a state government.
Read more stories about Spotsylvania Date published: 3/25/2009
history is saved in history books with pictures. That's all we need. Pave them all and put up small businesses and put people to work. Oh yeah, we need to ship all the illegals back to Mexico first
they know.. that the way to save battlefields is to slather on
the "hero" label ... so that the NEXT time these guys are
actually in a position to take a stand..they might do the
right thing.
that being said - no POL in his right mind is going to show
up while they're still fighting !!
how'd ya'll think they got to be POLs to find again another
day!!!
;-)
ya'll are expecting WAY too much from mere politicians...
tried to put a school on this site...doesn't the C500 support Skinner...guess neither is for battlefield preservation. Part of Skinners legacy.
Are you aware of the activity that is taking place and that has been taking place at Ferry Farm for many,many years? Obviously not.
Before making comments like this, you really should educate yourself.
You are also uneducated about the Wilderenss Battlefield. Check your facts.
I also believe the Orange walmart should be left up to the PEOPLE of Orange.
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