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Spotsylvania Battlefields Coalition
Twelve national and local nonprofit groups have formed
the "Spotsylvania Battlefields Coalition", a partnership
of preservation, conservation and civic organizations whose goal is to promote
the long-term preservation of Civil War Battlefields in Spotsylvania.
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Central Virginia Battlefield Trust
The Central Virginia Battlefields Trust, Inc. (CVBT), a non-profit
historic lands trust, was established in 1996 to stand up to the
mindless destruction of fields where thousands fought and died. Its
two-fold mission: (1) To purchase significant Civil War battlefields
and landmarks, both in fee and in easement, to preserve them in
perpetuity. (2) To serve as a facilitator and advocate for battlefield
preservation on a local, state, and federal level.
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The Friends of the Wilderness Battlefield
The Friends of the Wilderness Battlefield was formed in
1995. Our purpose is to work in partnership with
the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park
to preserve our historic resources in and around the
Wilderness Battlefield.
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Spotsylvania Battlefield Education Association
The Spotsylvania Battlefield Education Association has
been organized to research, analyze and disseminate
information regarding the battle fought at Spotsylvania
Court House and its environs. Emphasis is on areas not
contained within the boundaries of the Fredericksburg &
Spotsylvania National Military Park.
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Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
In 1927 the U.S. Congress established Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania
County Memorial National Military Park to commemorate the heroic
deeds of the men engaged at the battles of Fredericksburg,
Chancellorsville, Wilderness, and Spotsylvania Court House. Today the
park also includes the historic structures of Chatham, Ellwood,
Salem Church, and the "Stonewall" Jackson Shrine.
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Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
The ACHP, an independent federal agency, promotes the preservation,
enhancement, and productive use of the nation's historic resources
and advises the President and Congress on national historic
preservation policy. It also provides a forum for influencing
federal activities, programs, and policies that impact historic
properties. In addition, the ACHP has a key role in carrying
out the Administration's Preserve America program.
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Fredericksburg Regional Preservation Trust
This corporation is organized to encourage responsible stewardship of historic resources through
education, research, documentation and knowledge sharing. It seeks to promote a
broader awareness of the Fredericksburg region's distinctive historical characteristics.
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George Washington's Fredericksburg Foundation
George Washington's Fredericksburg Foundation (formerly The Kenmore
Association, Inc.) founded in 1922, is a nonprofit corporation dedicated
to preservation and education. Today, the Foundation owns and operates
two properties, Historic Kenmore and George Washington's Ferry Farm.
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Master Gardner Association of the Central Rappahannock Area
MGACRA offers assistance in horticulture and related areas
to the people of the Central Rappahannock area in cooperation
with, and supervised by, the Virginia Cooperative Extension
offices in Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania and Stafford
counties and the Virginia Tech Office of Environmental
Horticulture. MGACRA promotes and sponsors horticultural
education activities for children and adults.
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University of Mary Washington
The University of Mary Washington was one of the first academic institutions
in America to establish an undergraduate curriculum in historic
preservation and the first to establish an independent Department
of Historic Preservation--now the largest undergraduate program of
its kind in the nation.
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Stratford Hall "The Birthplace of Robert E. Lee"
The Robert E. Lee Memorial Association is dedicated to preservation,
research and education. The Association interprets to the public
Stratford Hall and the plantation life of the Lee Family, whose ideals
and leadership helped shape democracy in the United States.
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Monticello "The Home of Thomas Jefferson"
Founded in 1923, the Thomas Jefferson Foundation is the private,
nonprofit organization that owns and operates Monticello. The
Foundation's dual mission is preservation and education. Monticello
is the only house in America on the United Nations' prestigious
World Heritage List of sites that must be protected at all costs.
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Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington, is owned and maintained
by the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Founded in 1853, it is
the oldest historic preservation organization in the United States.
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Virginia Department of Historic Resources
The Virginia Department of Historic Resources is the State Historic
Preservation Office. Our mission is to foster, encourage, and
support the stewardship of Virginia's significant historic,
architectural, archaeological, and cultural resources.
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Rural Heritage Program
Part of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the Rural
Heritage Program is dedicated to the recognition and protection of
rural historic and cultural resources. Through educational programs,
publications, and technical assistance, the RHP supports the efforts
of rural communities across the country to both preserve and live
with their heritage.
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American Farmland Trust
American Farmland Trust is a private, nonprofit organization founded
in 1980 to protect our nation's farmland. AFT works to stop the loss
of productive farmland and to promote farming practices that lead to
a healthy environment.
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GuideStar
The GuideStar Web site is produced by Philanthropic Research,
Inc., a 501(c)(3) public charity founded in 1994. GuideStar's
mission is to revolutionize philanthropy and nonprofit practice
with information. Search GuideStar's database of more than
850,000 IRS-recognized nonprofit organizations.
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The Library of Virginia
The Library of Virginia Foundation, a private, nonprofit corporation
supporting the Library of Virginia, was established in 1984. The
Foundation promotes and supports the Library of Virginia in
all activities.
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Virginia Tourism Corporation
The Virginia Tourism Authority (dba the VTC) serves the broader
interests of Virginia's economy by supporting, maintaining,
and expanding the Commonwealth's domestic and international
travel market and motion picture production.
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