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HermanBloomHermanBloom Posts: 1,764
edited June 2009 in All Encompassing Trip
I am a huge Civil War buff and love to visit the hallowed grounds of the battlefields throughout the U.S. Unfortunately, many are under attack by urban sprawl. Walmart is trying to build a supercenter right next to the Wilderness in Virginia. This would cause undo destruction to the nearby battlefield and the peacefulness of this hallowed area. If you have any extra resources, please donate to keep these pieces of land safe.

www.civilwar.org
www.wildernesswalmart.com

Thanks.
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  • patrickredeyespatrickredeyes Posts: 8,834
    Great thread.
  • ByrnzieByrnzie Posts: 21,037
    I'd love to visit Gettysburg. I went through that part of America when traveling by bus from coast to coast years ago but didn't get to see any of those places.
  • PorchsitterPorchsitter Loganville, GA Posts: 1,078
    nathanastin wrote:
    I am a huge Civil War buff and love to visit the hallowed grounds of the battlefields throughout the U.S. Unfortunately, many are under attack by urban sprawl. Walmart is trying to build a supercenter right next to the Wilderness in Virginia. This would cause undo destruction to the nearby battlefield and the peacefulness of this hallowed area. If you have any extra resources, please donate to keep these pieces of land safe.

    http://www.civilwar.org
    http://www.wildernesswalmart.com

    Thanks.


    Agreed. That's the one thing I love about Gettysburg. Aside from a few things marring the landscape (cell towers, etc.), you can almost get a sense of what it must've looked like those days leading up to the battle. They've done a remarkable job with preserving the battlefields. It would be a shame to stand there and imagine what the camping and staging grounds of the Union or the Confederates would've looked like if only a parking lot wasn't sitting right on top of where they would've been. I believe Robert Duvall is fighting for the same cause with the Wilderness. Good post.
    We are the facilitators of our own creative evolution.--Bill Hicks
  • HermanBloomHermanBloom Posts: 1,764
    Porchsitter wrote:
    nathanastin wrote:
    I am a huge Civil War buff and love to visit the hallowed grounds of the battlefields throughout the U.S. Unfortunately, many are under attack by urban sprawl. Walmart is trying to build a supercenter right next to the Wilderness in Virginia. This would cause undo destruction to the nearby battlefield and the peacefulness of this hallowed area. If you have any extra resources, please donate to keep these pieces of land safe.

    http://www.civilwar.org
    http://www.wildernesswalmart.com

    Thanks.


    Agreed. That's the one thing I love about Gettysburg. Aside from a few things marring the landscape (cell towers, etc.), you can almost get a sense of what it must've looked like those days leading up to the battle. They've done a remarkable job with preserving the battlefields. It would be a shame to stand there and imagine what the camping and staging grounds of the Union or the Confederates would've looked like if only a parking lot wasn't sitting right on top of where they would've been. I believe Robert Duvall is fighting for the same cause with the Wilderness. Good post.
    Yeah I am grateful for Duvall and Richard Dreyfus for keeping this in the media. If you get a chance, go to battlefields that aren't Gettysburg; it's getting too commercial. There are tons out there that need our support. Thanks everyone for responding.
    SLC 11/2/95, Park City 6/21/98, Boise 11/3/00, Seattle 12/9/02, Vancouver 5/30/03, Gorge 9/1/05, Vancouver 9/2/05, Gorge 7/22/06, Gorge 7/23/06, Camden I 6/19/08, MSG I 6/24/08, MSG II 6/25/08, Hartford 6/27/08, Mansfield II 6/30/08; Eddie Albany 6/8/09, 6/9/09; Philly 10/30/09, 10/31/09; Boston 5/17/10
    I thought the world...Turns out the world thought me
  • PorchsitterPorchsitter Loganville, GA Posts: 1,078
    nathanastin wrote:
    Porchsitter wrote:
    nathanastin wrote:
    I am a huge Civil War buff and love to visit the hallowed grounds of the battlefields throughout the U.S. Unfortunately, many are under attack by urban sprawl. Walmart is trying to build a supercenter right next to the Wilderness in Virginia. This would cause undo destruction to the nearby battlefield and the peacefulness of this hallowed area. If you have any extra resources, please donate to keep these pieces of land safe.

    http://www.civilwar.org
    http://www.wildernesswalmart.com

    Thanks.


    Agreed. That's the one thing I love about Gettysburg. Aside from a few things marring the landscape (cell towers, etc.), you can almost get a sense of what it must've looked like those days leading up to the battle. They've done a remarkable job with preserving the battlefields. It would be a shame to stand there and imagine what the camping and staging grounds of the Union or the Confederates would've looked like if only a parking lot wasn't sitting right on top of where they would've been. I believe Robert Duvall is fighting for the same cause with the Wilderness. Good post.
    Yeah I am grateful for Duvall and Richard Dreyfus for keeping this in the media. If you get a chance, go to battlefields that aren't Gettysburg; it's getting too commercial. There are tons out there that need our support. Thanks everyone for responding.

    Oh, I have. Living and growing up in the South, I have been surrounded by them my entire life. I chose Gettysburg b/c of its profile. Plus, their battleground restoration is superior to most of the battle grounds I've been on if only b/c (once again) of Gettysburg's profile.
    We are the facilitators of our own creative evolution.--Bill Hicks
  • justamjustam Posts: 21,412
    But on the other hand, why is it a good idea to preserve a monument to a bloody battle? :geek:


    I can see the point of saving a few places as historical sites, but only because history is interesting. Otherwise, it's like holding onto something that makes you sad every time you look at it. Why save it?
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  • CHANGEinWAVESCHANGEinWAVES Posts: 10,169
    I live next to valley forge national park (seriously I could walk to it). It's surrounded by homes but fortunately it's a national park so it'll stay untouched (I hope). It's such a beautiful area.
    "I'm not present, I'm a drug that makes you dream"
  • WaveCameCrashinWaveCameCrashin Posts: 2,929
    I used to live in New Hope Ga and there was a 3 day battle there, also was very close to Kennesaw Mt. Have any of you ever been to Stone Mt ? It's a must see for just about anyone.
  • PorchsitterPorchsitter Loganville, GA Posts: 1,078
    I live about twenty minutes away from Stone Mountain. I haven't been there in a couple of years. Now, I'm wondering if the laser show has changed.
    We are the facilitators of our own creative evolution.--Bill Hicks
  • HermanBloomHermanBloom Posts: 1,764
    prfctlefts wrote:
    I used to live in New Hope Ga and there was a 3 day battle there, also was very close to Kennesaw Mt. Have any of you ever been to Stone Mt ? It's a must see for just about anyone.
    No. I need to get down there; that's close to Chickamauga and Chattanooga, two very important battles.
    SLC 11/2/95, Park City 6/21/98, Boise 11/3/00, Seattle 12/9/02, Vancouver 5/30/03, Gorge 9/1/05, Vancouver 9/2/05, Gorge 7/22/06, Gorge 7/23/06, Camden I 6/19/08, MSG I 6/24/08, MSG II 6/25/08, Hartford 6/27/08, Mansfield II 6/30/08; Eddie Albany 6/8/09, 6/9/09; Philly 10/30/09, 10/31/09; Boston 5/17/10
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  • HermanBloomHermanBloom Posts: 1,764
    justam wrote:
    But on the other hand, why is it a good idea to preserve a monument to a bloody battle? :geek:


    I can see the point of saving a few places as historical sites, but only because history is interesting. Otherwise, it's like holding onto something that makes you sad every time you look at it. Why save it?
    A few reasons. One they are usually beautiful places and always have a sense of peace; ironic being that they once held such carnage. Two, we need to remember each person that gave their life for this country, even the Confederates who fought for what they thought was right, even if it wasn't. Three, it is a good reason to stop rampant building. Pretty soon there will be no untouched landscapes in some of these places. There are many more, but I don't want to rant forever.
    SLC 11/2/95, Park City 6/21/98, Boise 11/3/00, Seattle 12/9/02, Vancouver 5/30/03, Gorge 9/1/05, Vancouver 9/2/05, Gorge 7/22/06, Gorge 7/23/06, Camden I 6/19/08, MSG I 6/24/08, MSG II 6/25/08, Hartford 6/27/08, Mansfield II 6/30/08; Eddie Albany 6/8/09, 6/9/09; Philly 10/30/09, 10/31/09; Boston 5/17/10
    I thought the world...Turns out the world thought me
  • pjsteelerfanpjsteelerfan Maryland Posts: 9,903
    My mother lives not far from Anteitam and I have been there many times, firewroks on the 4th and such. Have also gone out there at night for all the ghost stories and stuff surounding it. It would be a shame to see it deystroyed.
    ...got a mind full of questions and a teacher in my soul...
  • HermanBloomHermanBloom Posts: 1,764
    pjsteelerfan wrote:
    My mother lives not far from Anteitam and I have been there many times, firewroks on the 4th and such. Have also gone out there at night for all the ghost stories and stuff surounding it. It would be a shame to see it deystroyed.
    Antietam is one of the best. I would love to take a ghost tour there.
    SLC 11/2/95, Park City 6/21/98, Boise 11/3/00, Seattle 12/9/02, Vancouver 5/30/03, Gorge 9/1/05, Vancouver 9/2/05, Gorge 7/22/06, Gorge 7/23/06, Camden I 6/19/08, MSG I 6/24/08, MSG II 6/25/08, Hartford 6/27/08, Mansfield II 6/30/08; Eddie Albany 6/8/09, 6/9/09; Philly 10/30/09, 10/31/09; Boston 5/17/10
    I thought the world...Turns out the world thought me
  • justamjustam Posts: 21,412
    nathanastin wrote:
    justam wrote:
    But on the other hand, why is it a good idea to preserve a monument to a bloody battle? :geek:


    I can see the point of saving a few places as historical sites, but only because history is interesting. Otherwise, it's like holding onto something that makes you sad every time you look at it. Why save it?
    A few reasons. One they are usually beautiful places and always have a sense of peace; ironic being that they once held such carnage. Two, we need to remember each person that gave their life for this country, even the Confederates who fought for what they thought was right, even if it wasn't. Three, it is a good reason to stop rampant building. Pretty soon there will be no untouched landscapes in some of these places. There are many more, but I don't want to rant forever.

    Okay. :geek:

    I'm in support of keeping peaceful green spaces.
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  • RoughMixRoughMix back of a lorry Posts: 385
    I have been to Charleston S.C. 5 times and always spend the night in one of the historic hotels.
    Stayed at The Mills House where R.E.LEE spent the night after his famous ride into town.
    Most of the original hotel was destroyed in the great conflagration of 1861.
    They rebuilt to almost exact replica.
    Toured Fort Sumter.Anyone who has an interest in the U.S. Civil War should do this at least once.
    Charleston Battery is something to see also.
    "They don't give a shit Keith Moon is dead,
    is that exactly what I thought I read."
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