The monument to the 72nd Pennsylvania is back on its battlefield pedestal, standing guard over the area where the Union line at Gettysburg was attacked during Pickett’s Charge. The bronze figure atop the monument to the regiment, which played a key role in the battle, was toppled by wind June 25 as Gettysburg was gearing [...]
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Lincoln Memorial vandalised, temporarily shut
July 26th, 2013 
javal The Lincoln Memorial, an iconic landmark in the US capital, was vandalised today, forcing authorities to shut down the popular tourist attraction until it was cleaned up. The Lincoln Memorial was vandalised and will remain closed until it is cleaned up, US Park Police Capt. Steven Booker said Read Entire Article
Chickamauga Battlefield monument completed by local company
July 22nd, 2013 javal A highly-regarded general who was killed during the Battle of Chickamauga (Sept. 18-20, 1863) will have a monument marking the spot he died restored in time for that battle’s 150th anniversary. The monument was originally built in 1894 on the site where Union Gen. William Haines Lytle of Cincinnati fell from his horse after being [...]
Battlefield to host 2 caravan tours focusing on how Civil War impacted Petersburg’s citizens, businesses, industries
June 26th, 2013 javal On Saturday, Petersburg National Battlefield is offering two free park ranger led caravan tours which will focus on how the Civil War impacted Petersburg’s citizens, businesses and industries. The two-hour tour will depart at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. from the South Side Railroad Station on Water Street in Old Towne. Reservations are required and [...]
National Park Service dedicates Twitter feed for Civil War info
June 25th, 2013 javal With the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg and the Civil War just days away, history buffs can follow a new Twitter feed from the National Park Service. The National Park Service now has a Twitter feed specifically designed for news on the Civil War and programs related to the 150th anniversary. Read Entire [...]
Wilson’s Creek has outstanding Civil War library
June 24th, 2013 javal Lately, I’ve been researching a fellow named Splitlog who lived in Wyandotte County, Kansas, during the Civil War. According to several newspaper articles and books, Splitlog built a steamboat for George Nelson. He served as engineer of the boat, Nelson served as captain and George Schreiner served as pilot. In September of 1861, Nelson was [...]
Sequestration Impacts on Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site
March 5th, 2013 javal Thanks to the partnership between Gettysburg National Military Park, Eisenhower National Historic Site and the Gettysburg Foundation, the National Park Service is putting together plans that would allow the park to proceed with this summer’s 150th battle anniversary programs and as well as most of the park’s spring and summer programs. The Foundation provides financial [...]
Wilson’s Creek NB Plans for Sequestration
March 5th, 2013 javal The sequestration, if implemented on March 1, 2013, will force the National Park Service to reduce its budget five percent - $134 million. The battlefield, along with the Midwest Regional Office’s Heartland Inventory & Monitoring program, which is stationed at the battlefield, could be forced to reduce their annual operating budget by $162,000. This reduction [...]