A Closer Look at the Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation

 

While several wonderful non-profits partner with the National Park Service to care for Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park, I’ve chosen to focus specifically on the Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation (CCBF). As an independent, privately funded non-profit, CCBF does incredible work protecting over 350 acres of historic battlefield land, running hands-on living history programs, and keeping the area's rich history alive through their museum and community events.


        

Photo Credit: Elizabeth Craig




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