Civil War Battlefields To Share $1 Million For Land Acquisition
A trio of Civil War battlefield parks will divvy up nearly $1 million to spend on land acquisition to protect their landscapes, according to National Park Service officials.
Richmond Battlefield in Kentucky, Franklin Battlefield in Tennessee, and Bentonville Battlefield in North Carolina will benefit from the appropriation from the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
“Americans have a duty to protect these scenes of combat. We must honor the memories of those who fought and teach people about the Civil War and its pivotal role in our nation’s history,” said National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis, whose agency administers the funds. “These grants ... will help state and local governments commemorate fallen soldiers and offer place-based education on par with that provided by the National Park Service.”...
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Richmond Battlefield in Kentucky, Franklin Battlefield in Tennessee, and Bentonville Battlefield in North Carolina will benefit from the appropriation from the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
“Americans have a duty to protect these scenes of combat. We must honor the memories of those who fought and teach people about the Civil War and its pivotal role in our nation’s history,” said National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis, whose agency administers the funds. “These grants ... will help state and local governments commemorate fallen soldiers and offer place-based education on par with that provided by the National Park Service.”...