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- CWPT Announces 2009 Preservation Awards
During the organization's annual conference in Gettysburg, Pa., Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT) president James Lighthizer announced the winners of the 2009 Preservation Awards, recognizing extraordinary individual and organizational achievements in the cause of Civil War preservation.
"Time and again, when the naysayers said it couldn't be done -- that this was progress and that nothing [...]
- Summer Youth at Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
Superintendent Hillmer stated, "This is now our fourth year to hire urban
youth to work at the battlefield and educate them concerning conservation
issues." Furthermore, "Our partners continue to provide the necessary
funding for these important youth programs that will give additional
benefits for years to come."
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield hired five high school students,
training the diverse youth group [...]
- Foundation hires financial officer
The Gettysburg Foundation has created a new position of chief financial officer and hired a Gettysburg resident to fill it.
But officials say that Daniel M. Bringman’s employment with the foundation - the Gettysburg National Military Park’s private partner that operates the new museum and visitor center - is not tied to the nonprofit’s financial challenges.
“We’ve [...]
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Book Review: Lincoln's Better Angel (The Civil War Bookself)
By Kimberly J Largent
David Selby’s novel Lincoln’s Better Angel is a well-articulated and engaging work that addresses the issue of racism. Can Selby—perhaps better known for his portrayal of Quentin Collins in Dark Shadows (TV) during the ‘60s, or Richard Channing of Falcon Crest (TV)—pull off such a feat?
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