This is the second part in a series on the recent Central Virginia Battlefield Trust spring seminar: The Road to Fredericksburg. The “Maryland Campaign” has gone down in Civil War history as a series of events during the late summer of 1862 that culminated in the sanguinary Battle of Antietam…the bloodiest day in American history…on...
The following email was received on February 25th from the Central Virginia Battlefield Trust about a looming threat to the Wilderness Battlefield… February 25, 2025 Legal Developments Regarding Mega-Development Near Wilderness Battlefield In a fervent display of dedication to historic preservation, plaintiffs and nonprofit preservation advocates are continuing their bold stand against a proposed...
The First Defenders, past and present, have always had a strong commitment to battlefield preservation. Primarily through our book raffles, the money raised has gone to organizations focusing on the preservation of hallowed ground. Mark Quattrock has kept a keen eye on opportunities where our donations can be leveraged to the greatest benefit. Mark has...