Civil War report available for review

— Civil War battlefields in Arkansas are the topic of a draft report by the American Battlefield Protection Program that discusses conditions of these historic sites.

The program is seeking public review and comment on the draft report until Oct. 15.

A copy of the draft report is available by e-mailing tanya_ gossett@nps.gov. Comments may be mailed to the same address. Those requesting the report should indicate whether a PDF version through e-mail or a printed copy through the mail is preferred. Those who want a paper copy should provide a mailing address withtheir request.

The American Battlefield Protection Program promotes the preservation of significant historic battlefields associated with wars fought on U.S. soil.

Program goals are to protect battlefields and related sites; to encourage and assist in the planning for the preservation, management and interpretation of these sites; and to raise awareness of the importance of battlefield preservation.

Arkansas, Pages 14 on 09/25/2010

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