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I have been there several times over the years starting in maybe 2006. There used to be more signs and it was just better maintained in general. My last trip a couple of years ago, it appeared rather neglected. It seems to be the case since the trust sort of reorganized, and I agree, perhaps more funds have been being allocated toward salaries and other non-preservation related expenses. Just look up what happened with the pristine Haw's Shop battlefield outside Richmond. Bought up by developers for a subdivision from right under their noses!There used to be something like four more signs up there. Not sure why they've been removed. Maybe that money is just going to salaries at the Trust now. Glad to see higher quality preservation organizations are stepping up to fill the void created by the Trust's new direction.
Great point, I had almost forgotten about Haw's Shop. It's doubly disappointing when you hear things like how the "Chief Historian" put on a Fraggle Rock-like puppet show at the annual conference a few years ago or that the Trust hires contractors to write the battle summaries for its website instead of using the in-house salaried "historians."I have been there several times over the years starting in maybe 2006. There used to be more signs and it was just better maintained in general. My last trip a couple of years ago, it appeared rather neglected. It seems to be the case since the trust sort of reorganized, and I agree, perhaps more funds have been being allocated toward salaries and other non-preservation related expenses. Just look up what happened with the pristine Haw's Shop battlefield outside Richmond. Bought up by developers for a subdivision from right under their noses!
I was there, that's me second from the right with my mess mates from New England who came down for the event. Had a great weekend.On June 26, the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation had a living history event at Port Republic with historians and re-enactors there. If there are any "civil war talkers" who live in the area and attended, then can you post pictures or comment about the event. Thanks.
I wish I could have made it that day. However, family duties called and I could not leave. Great Photo. I hope more will be posted.I was there, that's me second from the right with my mess mates from New England who came down for the event. Had a great weekend. View attachment 406493