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Updated 04/29/2010

Judge: NPS Didn’t Follow Law On Cyclorama Center Decision By Kathryn Jorgensen GETTYSBURG, Pa. — The March 31 ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Thomas F. Hogan that the National Park Service (NPS) didn’t follow federal environmental regulations when it decided to demolish the Cyclorama Center isn’t necessarily the end of the matter.

Loudoun County Could Add Park At Potomac River Civil War Ford By Scott C. Boyd FAIRFAX STATION, Va. — A multi-jurisdictional park authority in Northern Virginia is busy acquiring new land related to the Civil War.

Old Baldy Returns To First Home By Herb Kaufman PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — An air-conditioned, cushioned-ride moving van recently arrived on the narrow Philadelphia street that is the home to the Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Museum and Library (GAR Museum).

Virginia Legislation Changes Name, Management Of Fort Monroe Group By Scott C. Boyd HAMPTON, Va. – Recent legislation by the Virginia General Assembly has changed the name and management structure of the group planning for the transfer of historic Fort Monroe from federal control to the Commonwealth of Virginia when the U.S. Army leaves the post in 2011.

Updated 04/29/2010