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Updated 12/29/2009

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Fundraising Info Invited For CWN’s April Issue
March 5 is the deadline for the Civil War News 19th annual fundraising directory that will be printed in the April issue.

Gettysburg Casino Project is Back; Emmitsburg Road Site Under Option
By Kathryn Jorgensen
GETTYSBURG, Pa. — The Eisenhower Hotel and Conference Center on the Emmitsburg Road, Business 15 North, could become a slots casino. The property includes the hotel, residential units and sports complex.

Fort Monroe Board Proposes That Part Of Property Be An NPS Unit
By Scott C. Boyd
HAMPTON, Va. -The board overseeing the future of historic Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia has recommended that Congress create a national park there after the U.S. Army closes the facility on September 14, 2011. 

Meagher’s Sword On Display In Fredericksburg Till 15th
By Scott C. Boyd
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. - The Army of the Potomac’s Irish Brigade was last in Fredericksburg on Dec. 13, 1862, for the bloody battle fought that day. They haven’t returned since, but their commander’s sword arrived back in town on Dec. 10 for a short stay until Jan. 15.

Planning Has Started For 150th Gettysburg Event
GETTYSBURG, Pa. — It’s not too early to plan for the Battle of Gettysburg 150th anniversary in 2013.

Updated 12/29/2009