Driving for Preservation! TCWPA Driving for Preservation is a statewide campaign with the goal of encouraging folks in every county to purchase the Save Our Battlefields license plate and display their support for battlefield preservation. Recognized
As 1862 drew to a close, President Abraham Lincoln was desperate for a military victory. His armies were stalled, and the terrible defeat at Fredericksburg spread a pall of defeat across the nation. There was also
Tennessee’s Civil War story is not just one of division, resilience, and transformation, but also a uniqueand vital part of American history. It’s where neighbors became enemies, and every county felt the war’s impact. Our state
Following completion of the Statewide Preservation Plan (PP), TCWPA identified next steps in working towards protection of battlefield sites. Recognizing that TCWPA’s mission is to facilitate and help organize preservation initiatives, an Interpretation Committee was established
TCWPA recognizes leaders from across the state for work in their communities to protect and interpret our Civil War sites. “The Ragland Award goes to a community member(s) who has made outstanding contributions to the preservation
TCWPA PRESIDENT ANTHONY HODGES RECOGNIZED Daniel Taylor for his work as Board member for over many years. Taylor’s expertise with West Tennessee Civil War battlefield research was instrumental to the development of the Statewide Preservation Plan.
