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Kay Jorgensen, who founded the Civil War News in 1989 with her late husband, Pete, was honored with the award during an annual gathering of the trust’s members last month in Gettysburg.
“The Civil War News covered countless historic stories, including the sesquicentennial of the Civil War, and engaged the heart of the historic preservation community,” according to a news release from the trust. The award is named for its first recipient, a World War II veteran and chief historian emeritus of the National Park Service who “continues to share his vast knowledge of American history well past his 90th birthday.”
The national nonprofit works to protect Civil War, Revolutionary War and War of 1812 battlegrounds. It has preserved close to 43,000 acres of battlefield land in 23 states.
“It is important to remember that the cause of battlefield preservation benefits from the enthusiasm and hard work of countless individuals throughout the United States,” trust president James Lighthizer said. “We cannot recognize all of these unsung heroes, but through our annual preservation awards, we can acknowledge and celebrate the most outstanding champions each year.”
— Staff report