Civil War Preservation Trust


Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT)

Parks Directory of the United States / Parks and Conservation-Related Organizations - USAddress:1331 H St NW, Suite 1001
Washington, DC 20005
Phone:202-367-1861
Fax:202-367-1865
Phone:888-606-1400
Web: www.civilwar.org
Established: 1999, through the merger of the Association for the Preservation of Civil War Sites (1987) with the Civil War Trust (1991). Description:Dedicated to preserving endangered Civil War battlefields. Conducts heritage tours, educational activities and historical re-enactment programs to inform Americans about the significance of the Civil War in their nation's history. Members: 70,000. Dues: $35/year.
Publications: Hallowed Ground (quarterly); free to members.
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