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Evening with Mort Kunstler
November 30, 2007
TCWPA President Steve McDaniel invites all TCWPA members and preservation friends to join internationally renowned Civil War artist Mort Kunstler on November 30, 2007 at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds, Civil War Show, Wilson Hall. McDaniel notes "this is a wonderful opportunity to meet Mr. Kunstler and learn about his work and his support for battlefield preservation." Mort Kunstler's newest print, "Order Out of Chaos" (click to see article) will be available for sale and signing.
The 5:30 - 7:30 reception will feature a special program by Mr. Kunstler. The 52nd Regimental string band from Memphis will perform.
Tickets for the event are $50.00. Please make your reservation early as space is limited. Proceeds will go to TCWPA for preservation of Tennessee Civil War battlefields. If you would like to attend, please send your check to TCWPA, Post Office Box 148538, Nashville, TN, 37214.
Mort Kunstler's visit to Tennessee and the Nashville Civil War Show is sponsored by Ed Copeland of Heritage Classic Art, Cookeville, Tennessee. Mr. Copeland is donating a portion of the "Order Out of Chaos" print sales to TCWPA.
TCWPA PLANS EVENT
CAMPFIRES ON THE CUMBERLAND
Lighting the Path to Preservation
TCWPA President Steve McDaniel announces plans are underway for the 2006-2007 campaign to save Tennessee’s Civil War battlefields. The kick-off event will be held on September 19, 2006 at the Bicentennial Mall in Nashville, TN. During the 6-8 pm event, participants will join Civil War reenactors and fellow preservationists at a Civil War encampment featuring a dinner with period food and spirits around campfires on the mall. The 52nd Regimental String band will perform, a retreat ceremony for "Two Flags" and a variety of interpretive programs will engage participants through the evening. The event will be ticketed with proceeds supporting TCWPA and battlefield preservation. Here in the shadow of the Tennessee’s landmark capitol and the site of Fort Andrew Johnson, we’ll launch our next campaign to preserve Tennessee’s most hallowed ground", noted President McDaniel. "We hope our members and all those interested in preserving our state’s heritage will join us that special evening."
TCWPA President Steve McDaniel presents Rex Brotherton and Herbert Wood of Bolivar, TN, the Robert A Ragland award for their preservation efforts at Davis Bridge Battlefield.
At the annual membership meeting in May, President McDaniel reflected on the numerous accomplishments of award winners Rex Brotherton and Herbert Wood, "They exemplify the very best in individual efforts to preserve our Civil War Battlefields." Rex and Herbert have led the effort at Davis Bridge to raise funds to protect more than 200 acres of core battlefield and have erected markers, cleared trails, built fences, and developed interpretive signs for the battlefield.
TCPWA President Steve McDaniel presents Dodd Galbreath a Civil War commemorative stamp plaque recognizing his years of service to TCWPA. Galbreath served as Board member, and Vice President and Treasurer for several years. His leadership helped grow the organization by helping develop broader, more inclusive strategies for the organization’s mission; develop new talents on the Board, and professionalizing financial management.
BOARD APPROVES TCWPA’S STRATEGIC PLAN
At the May, 2006 Board meeting the Board of Directors approved TCWPA’s Strategic Plan. The planning team, led by Board Member Mike Countess, prepared the plan to guide our organization for the next several years. The new mission statement drives the plan’s goals and objectives:
"The Mission of the Tennessee Civil War Preservation Association is to protect, interpret, and make accessible Tennessee’s surviving Civil War battlefields and contributing landscapes for the benefit of present and future generations."
The plan identifies three goals:
* Develop and implement an effective site preservation strategy for battlefields and contributing landscapes
* Develop and manage influential information and education services.
* Develop and maintain effective organizational capacity that is capable of responding to opportunities.
The plan lists strategies for meeting each of these goals. Additionally the plan identifies who is responsible for getting the job done.
Dr. Michael Bradley addresses the gathering at Hoovers Gap on the anniversary of the battle, June 24-26, 1863.
Reenactors join Board Member Joe Cashia as Two Flags fly over Hoover's Gap.
Board Members Jim Danley and Lee Millar aboard the "Memphis Queen" on the Mississippi River, site of the first battle of Memphis.
Board Members Jim Danley and Lee Millar join local preservationists before boarding the Memphis Queen on the anniversary of the first battle of Memphis, June 6, 1862.
TCWPA Board and members, Historian Tim Heath and local preservationists gather for flying "Two Flags" at Hartsville battlefield.
Board members pass flags to NPS Superintendent Steve McCoy for flying at Fort Donelson during the anniversary of the battle, February, 1862.
Two Flags fly on the anniversary of the Battle of Fallen Timbers (April 8,1862)
TCWPA Board members fly the 1861 Stars and Stripes at the outer earthworks of Fort Henry on the anniversary of the battle, February 6, 1862.
Board Member Jim Danley with the 1861 Stars and Bars at Fort Henry.
The 2004 Robert A. "Bob" Ragland Award for Civil War battlefield preservation was presented to John Timothy Heath. Click here for details! The 2003 Annual Bob Ragland Award was presented to Justin P Wilson. Click here for details.
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