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Civil War preservation may survive sequestration

Money is tight. Every dollar spent by government is being scrutinized right now because of the mandatory federal budget cuts known as sequestration. But efforts to preserve history may be preserved themselves.

Tags: Virginia, civil war, Civil War 150th Anniversary, historic preservation

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Kaine legislation aimed at protecting battlefields

Tags: American Battlefield Protection Program, Tim Kaine, civil war, Fredericksburg

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Civil War Trust out with new Va. Battle App

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Civil War Trust snags key battlefield acres in Va.

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Trust, Va. preserving Civil War battlefield

The Civil War Trust has teamed up with the state to complete a $3.2 million campaign protecting 285 acres at Gaines' Mill, where Gen. Robert E. Lee had his first major victory as commander of the Army of Northern Virginia.

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Civil War Trust to acquire land around Md. battlefields

Seven land tracts around Civil War battlefields in Maryland will be acquired by the thanks to funding from the state.

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Civil War Trust seeks to preserve more of Culpeper battlefield

Efforts are now underway to preserve more of the Cedar Mountain Battlefield where Confederate General Stonewall Jackson solidified his legend but turning defeat into victory 150 years ago.

Tags: civil war, Cedar Mountain Battlefield, Stonewall Jackson, John Pope, Mary Koik

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Civil War Trust honors 3 preservationists

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Cedar Creek Battlefield focus of preservation effort

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