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WILDERNESS, MINUTE MAN BATTLEFIELDS RETURN TO LIST OF NATION'S 11 MOST ENDANGERED HISTORIC PLACES

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星期三, 五月 1, 2024
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WASHINGTON, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wilderness Battlefield and Minute Man National Historical Park once again have been listed among the nation's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places, a stark indication of the urgent and ongoing need to protect even our most hallowed grounds from the relentless forces of development and expansion.

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  • "Today, safeguarding our battlefields so that future generations will understand what was risked on their behalf requires fierce advocates no lest steadfast in their convictions."
  • The Wilderness, a pivotal May 1864 battle and turning point in the Civil War, is a unit of Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park.
  • It was previously on the list in 2010 when threatened by construction of a Walmart Superstore.
  • In 2003, Minute Man was also listed due to the effects of the airport on the park, which commemorates the first engagements of the American Revolution in April 1775.

IMPERILED BY DEVELOPMENT, WILDERNESS BATTLEFIELD NAMED ONE OF NATION'S 11 MOST ENDANGERED HISTORIC PLACES

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星期三, 五月 1, 2024
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ORANGE COUNTY, Va., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wilderness Battlefield, site of a pivotal clash that marked a turning point in the Civil War, was named one of the nation's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places due to the threat of a massive data center development that would irrevocably destroy the historic landscapes fundamental to maintaining the area as a vital educational resource and treasured hallowed ground. 

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  • Wilderness Battlefield anchors Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania Battlefields National Military Park in Orange County, Va., welcoming 500,000 heritage tourists and outdoor recreation enthusiasts a year to its forested trails.
  • Partners in the Wilderness Battlefield Coalition include the American Battlefield Trust , Central Virginia Battlefields Trust , Cedar Mountain Battlefield Foundation , Coalition to Protect America's National Parks , Friends of Wilderness Battlefield , Historic Germanna , Journey Through Hallowed Ground , National Parks Conservation Association , National Trust for Historic Preservation , Piedmont Environmental Council and Preservation Virginia .
  • This is the second time the Wilderness Battlefield has been named to the 11 Most Endangered List.
  • Since 1988, the National Trust for Historic Preservation has produced its list of 11 places in grave danger of destruction or irreparable harm.

America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places--2024 List Unveiled

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星期三, 五月 1, 2024
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WASHINGTON, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Trust for Historic Preservation today unveiled its 2024 list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places , an annual ranking that spotlights significant sites of American history that are at risk of destruction or irreparable damage.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Trust for Historic Preservation today unveiled its 2024 list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places , an annual ranking that spotlights significant sites of American history that are at risk of destruction or irreparable damage.
  • "This year's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places list shows how our collective idea of American history has expanded in recent years, along with our ideas about which places are worth saving," said Carol Quillen, President and CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
  • Since first debuting in 1988, the list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places has proven to be a highly effective tool for shining a light on the threats facing our nation's greatest treasures.
  • Due to the efforts of the National Trust and its passionate supporters, the 11 Most Endangered list has often provided the decisive force needed to preserve important cultural landmarks.

Veteran C-Suite Executive Joins Revitalization Partners

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星期三, 四月 3, 2024
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Revitalization Partners has announced that former corporate executive and senior advisor Richard von Riesen has joined the RP team.

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  • Revitalization Partners has announced that former corporate executive and senior advisor Richard von Riesen has joined the RP team.
  • Mr. von Riesen brings more than 30 years of experience in CEO, COO, and CFO roles as a senior financial, strategic planning and business development executive.
  • His resume features extensive experience in technology, retail, healthcare and aerospace, as well as the non-profit sector.
  • He recently served as Executive Chairman for a NASA -approved, scientific imaging company working on the agency’s spaceflight testing of launch and recovery systems.

National Trust for Historic Preservation and American Express Seeking Applications for Fourth Year of "Backing Historic Small Restaurants" Program

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星期一, 三月 18, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Trust for Historic Preservation and American Express announced that applications are open for the fourth installment of the "Backing Historic Small Restaurants Program."

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  • WASHINGTON, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Trust for Historic Preservation and American Express announced that applications are open for the fourth installment of the "Backing Historic Small Restaurants Program."
  • The grant program is funded by American Express and administered by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
  • "American Express is responding to this need by doubling the number of grants offered to support 50 historic small restaurants."
  • Following the success in the U.S., the Backing Historic Small Restaurant program has grown internationally with the "Backing International Small Restaurants" grant program.

The Iconic Jekyll Island Club Resort Ushers in a Modern Gilded Age With an Extensive, Design-Forward Reimagining

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星期一, 三月 18, 2024
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JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The iconic Jekyll Island Club Resort and the AAA Four Diamond Jekyll Ocean Club unveiled a stunning $25 million transformation that celebrates the resort's history while reflecting the joyful opulence of the early 20th century.

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  • JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The iconic Jekyll Island Club Resort and the AAA Four Diamond Jekyll Ocean Club unveiled a stunning $25 million transformation that celebrates the resort's history while reflecting the joyful opulence of the early 20th century.
  • "Conservation and preserving everything that defines Jekyll Island have been our guiding principles in this design," said Kevin Baker, director sales and marketing, Jekyll Island Club Resort.
  • The exterior and structure of the buildings, protected as part of the Jekyll Island National Historic District, remain unchanged.
  • The Jekyll Island Club Resort is nestled between the salt marshes of the East River and the Atlantic Ocean in Georgia's Golden Isles.

Momcozy Unveils 'Her Infinite Power' Campaign with Inspiring Commercial for International Women's Day

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星期二, 三月 5, 2024
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By bringing to light the diverse experiences of motherhood, the campaign aims to inspire and encourage mothers to embrace their unique journey.

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  • By bringing to light the diverse experiences of motherhood, the campaign aims to inspire and encourage mothers to embrace their unique journey.
  • Ultimately, Momcozy's International Women's Day campaign, highlighted by the "More Than a Mom" TV commercial, celebrates the diversity and strength of motherhood.
  • Through storytelling and active engagement, Momcozy encourages a broader understanding of the essential role mothers play in shaping our world.
  • So, on this International Women's Day, share your story, join the campaign , or take a moment to honor the extraordinary influence of mothers everywhere.

Momcozy Unveils 'Her Infinite Power' Campaign with Inspiring Commercial for International Women's Day

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星期二, 三月 5, 2024
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Through this commercial, Momcozy and Adi Alfa illuminate the powerful journey of motherhood, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, self-care, and the strength that comes from nurturing oneself.

Key Points: 
  • Through this commercial, Momcozy and Adi Alfa illuminate the powerful journey of motherhood, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, self-care, and the strength that comes from nurturing oneself.
  • Momcozy's International Women's Day campaign, highlighted by the "More Than a Mom" TV commercial, celebrates the diversity and strength of motherhood.
  • Through storytelling and active engagement, Momcozy encourages a broader understanding of the essential role mothers play in shaping our world.
  • So, on this International Women's Day, share your story, join the campaign , or take a moment to honor the extraordinary influence of mothers everywhere.

One in four people consider scrolling through social media a genuine hobby - but many yearn to break the digital fix

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星期二, 三月 5, 2024
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Yet one out of four (24%) UK adults consider staying indoors scrolling through social media to be a genuine hobby[1].

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  • Yet one out of four (24%) UK adults consider staying indoors scrolling through social media to be a genuine hobby[1].
  • Yet the nation is yearning for more as many wish to break free from their digital habit, with three out of five adults (59%) harbouring hidden desires to try something new.
  • A third (34%) even admit that if they didn't have social media, they would opt to spend their time on new pursuits.
  • A quarter (23%) are considering getting rid of all their social media in a bid to pursue more diverse interests.

The Descendants Project Ensures the Preservation of the Site of America’s Largest Slave Insurrection with Purchase of Louisiana Plantation

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星期四, 二月 15, 2024
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Commonly known as Woodland Plantation, the site was acquired by The Descendants Project to ensure its protection and to amplify the history of freedom-seeking men and women who initiated the German Coast Uprising in 1811.

Key Points: 
  • Commonly known as Woodland Plantation, the site was acquired by The Descendants Project to ensure its protection and to amplify the history of freedom-seeking men and women who initiated the German Coast Uprising in 1811.
  • The Descendants Project has championed the truthful telling of St. John Parish’s rich African American history, the preservation of Black historic sites, and the inclusion of Black descendants in the sustainable culture and heritage economy that Louisiana offers.
  • The announcement, which comes during Black History Month, puts the plantation under Black ownership for the first time in its 231-year history.
  • Environmental justice, particularly the “Plantation to Plant throughline” will be a focus of the site’s interpretation and educational programming.