Civil War Trust

Civil War Trust, a nonprofit organization, was founded in November 1991 by Historic Preservation advocates, including O. James Lighthizer, with the goal of preserving American Civil War battlefields, such as Gettysburg National Military Park, Antietam National Battlefield, and Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park. The organization's efforts are supported by National Park Service, National Trust for Historic Preservation, and American Battlefield Trust. The Civil War Trust works to protect the historic sites of battles like Battle of Bull Run, Battle of Shiloh, and Battle of Chancellorsville, which were fought by notable figures such as Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant, and Stonewall Jackson.

● History

The Civil War Trust was established in response to the growing threat of development and destruction of American Civil War battlefields, such as Petersburg National Battlefield and Appomattox Court House National Historical Park. The organization's founders, including O. James Lighthizer and Ed Bearss, were inspired by the work of National Park Service and National Trust for Historic Preservation to preserve historic sites like Monticello, Mount Vernon, and Gettysburg National Military Park. The Civil War Trust has worked with other organizations, such as American Battlefield Trust and National Coalition for History, to protect battlefields like Wilderness Battlefield and Spotsylvania Courthouse Battlefield, which were significant to the careers of Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, and William Tecumseh Sherman. The organization has also collaborated with Library of Congress, National Archives, and Smithsonian Institution to promote the study and preservation of American Civil War history, including the Emancipation Proclamation and the Gettysburg Address.

● Mission and Activities

The Civil War Trust's mission is to preserve American Civil War battlefields, such as Chattanooga National Military Park and Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, and promote the understanding of the war's history, including the roles of Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, and Clara Barton. The organization achieves its mission through various activities, including land acquisition, preservation, and education, in partnership with National Park Service, National Trust for Historic Preservation, and American Battlefield Trust. The Civil War Trust also works to protect historic sites like Fort Sumter National Monument and Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, which are significant to the careers of Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant, and William Tecumseh Sherman. The organization has developed educational programs, such as Civil War 150, to promote the study of American Civil War history, including the Battle of Gettysburg and the Siege of Vicksburg, in collaboration with Library of Congress, National Archives, and Smithsonian Institution.

● Preservation Efforts

The Civil War Trust has made significant preservation efforts, including the protection of Gettysburg National Military Park, Antietam National Battlefield, and Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park. The organization has worked to preserve battlefields like Petersburg National Battlefield and Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, which are significant to the careers of Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, and William Tecumseh Sherman. The Civil War Trust has also protected historic sites like Monticello, Mount Vernon, and Arlington National Cemetery, in partnership with National Park Service, National Trust for Historic Preservation, and American Battlefield Trust. The organization's preservation efforts have been recognized by National Coalition for History, Library of Congress, and Smithsonian Institution, and have contributed to the preservation of American Civil War history, including the Emancipation Proclamation and the Gettysburg Address.

● Organization and Leadership

The Civil War Trust is led by a board of trustees, which includes notable historians and preservationists, such as O. James Lighthizer and Ed Bearss. The organization is headquartered in Washington, D.C. and has a staff of preservationists, historians, and educators, who work with National Park Service, National Trust for Historic Preservation, and American Battlefield Trust to achieve its mission. The Civil War Trust also has a network of regional offices and partners, including Gettysburg National Military Park, Antietam National Battlefield, and Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park, which work to protect battlefields like Wilderness Battlefield and Spotsylvania Courthouse Battlefield. The organization's leadership has been recognized by National Coalition for History, Library of Congress, and Smithsonian Institution, for its contributions to the preservation of American Civil War history, including the Battle of Gettysburg and the Siege of Vicksburg.

● Notable Preservation Successes

The Civil War Trust has achieved numerous notable preservation successes, including the protection of Gettysburg National Military Park, Antietam National Battlefield, and Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park. The organization has also preserved historic sites like Monticello, Mount Vernon, and Arlington National Cemetery, in partnership with National Park Service, National Trust for Historic Preservation, and American Battlefield Trust. The Civil War Trust's preservation efforts have been recognized by National Coalition for History, Library of Congress, and Smithsonian Institution, and have contributed to the preservation of American Civil War history, including the Emancipation Proclamation and the Gettysburg Address. The organization's notable preservation successes include the protection of battlefields like Petersburg National Battlefield and Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, which are significant to the careers of Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, and William Tecumseh Sherman. The Civil War Trust's work has also been supported by Robert Duvall, Ken Burns, and Doris Kearns Goodwin, who have helped to promote the organization's mission and preservation efforts, including the Civil War 150 initiative.

Category:American Civil War