Civil War Battlefields

New Battlefield Site Replacing Dilapidated Harpers Ferry Buildings

Five derelict buildings in Harpers Ferry are being torn down beginning this month. A new battlefield landscape will take their place.

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Berkeley County Turns Civil War Battlefield Into Historical Park

The Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation is working with the Berkeley County government to create a new battlefield park in West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle.

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How Protecting Civil War Battlefields Helps Protect Drinking Water

After the 2014 Elk River chemical spill in the Kanawha Valley, the West Virginia Rivers Coalition created the Safe Water WV initiative. The idea is…

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Flowers and Loss: A Memorial Day Snapshot

On Monday, Americans will celebrate Memorial Day. The holiday came to represent the unofficial start to summer. But for many, the day also reminds us to…

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