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Wealthy family donates Gettysburg land to Park Service

Gettysburg area philanthropist David LeVan is donating 61 acres of his family’s land to the National Park Service and Gettysburg Foundation.

The foundation — the park’s management and fundraising partner — officially accepted the conservation easement during a ceremony Thursday morning.

“I make this gift in honor of my father’s vision and commitment to the preservation and conservation of this property,” said LeVan.

“I’m happy that I am now the one who is able to do this in his honor,” LeVan said.
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