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Updated 03/29/2010

Army Recommends Medal Of Honor For Lt. Alonzo Cushing
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Alonzo Cushing, first lieutenant of Battery A, 4th U.S. Artillery, has been recommended to receive the Medal of Honor. He died at his guns on July 3, 1863, at Gettysburg.

Judge’s Ruling Awaited After First Hearing On Wilderness Wal-mart
By Scott C. Boyd
ORANGE, Va. – The so-called “Wilderness Wal-mart” case had its first day in court on Feb. 3. The judge has not yet made a decision in the opening legal clash between preservationists and Orange County.

Fredericksburg SCV Camp Goes To Court To Prevent Monument’s Move
By Scott C. Boyd
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – Last year, 148 years after the city council set aside land in the Potter’s Field to bury Confederate soldiers, a privately-funded monument to honor them was placed on nearby city property with the assistance of city officials.

Volunteers Needed For Park Day Clean Up
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Some 100 Civil War-related sites in 23 states have signed up to welcome volunteers for the 14th annual Park Day on April 10.

Sen. Webb Files Bill To Expand Petersburg Park
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jim Webb (D-Va.) introduced the “Petersburg National Boundary Modification Act” to protect an additional 7,200 acres of historic battlefields.

Edward H. Bonekemper Is CWN Book Review Editor
Historian Edward H. Bonekemper III is the new Civil War News Book Review Editor, succeeding Blake A. Magner who retired after 20 years of service.

USCT Weekend To Be April 9-11 In Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — The Second Annual Philadelphia United States Colored Troops Civil War Weekend will be held April 9-11. Activities will be centered at Historic Fort Mifflin with events and related exhibits throughout the cit7,200 acres of historic battlefields.

N.C. Surrender 145th Programs At Bennett Place On April 17, 18
DURHAM, N.C. — On April 17-18 Bennett Place Historic Site will host commemorative events marking the 145th anniversary of the largest surrender of the Civil War.

Updated 03/29/2010