The 8-acre parcel that has been advertised ridiculously is ultimately going to Belle Grove. There are 220+ acres that are going into conservation/preservation easement, that’s another subject and one that isn’t widely advertised yet. There is much happening in the realm of preservation at Cedar Creek that is quietly being done. Perhaps reviewing the information, if you’re truly interested in knowing the facts, is advisable. Thanks ever so much for your support of historic preservation in Virginia.

However, abrogating your sacred duty and selling out for eight acres of garbage land gives me no reason to want to work with you.

Eric

Our count this year was over 4,200 actually that paid and registered to reenact and we had a record amount of walk-on registrations this year due to the gas prices lowering and people being able to afford the travel. Our reenactment is still held on the original grounds, parking was not an issue and we were there from Monday thru Sunday late evening (actually until the following Tuesday as volunteers) and the price has not significantly risen over the years- especially considering what it costs to rent a tent space in a regular KOA campsite, AND your money doesn’t go towards historic preservation of a national landmark in a KOA. Negative campaigning is not the way to preserve our hallowed ground. We should all work together to support historic preservation nationwide, one battlefield at a time.

Tactically, not having use of the field between the CS camps and Belle Grove definitely cramped the battle scenarios. In past years (when the organizations have gotten along) we have fought through the CS camp but not so this year. Instead Sunday’s battle began with the opposing skirmish lines about 70 yards apart on the ridge overlooking the Heater House with our troops I suppose wearing their cloaks of invisibility so as to take the Yankees by surprise.

This event used to be a high-light of the reenacting season, mainly b/c it is held on the original ground. But in the past few years it has gone steadily downhill, while the cost – both to reenactors and spectators – continues to rise. And they have lost all total control of parking – it is a ridiculous and unnecessary vehicular nightmare on Sunday afternoon. This is the last year I for one will be giving them my $$ and presence.