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Friends of Wilderness Battlefield President's ReflectionsThe Way Forward
L - R: FOWB President Bob Lookabill, ABT President David Duncan, CVBT President Tom Van Winkle, ABT Chief Policy and Communications...
Beth Stenstrom
2 days ago


20 High School Students work at Payne's Farm
Many thanks to the CHCORI JROTC BN for sending a wonderful crew of just under 20 high school students to work at Payne’s Farm. Their task...
Beth Stenstrom
6 days ago


Second Quarter Newsletter, April 1 - June 30, 2025
Second Quarter Newsletter 2025 Inquiring Minds Want to Know...  Racing Towards Preservation Payne's Farm March 8, 2025 With the...
Beth Stenstrom
Apr 1


Fun Raiser at Harry's Ale House
We did it! We packed the house at Harry’s Ale House this evening! It was so nice to see everyone and get to visit with them! Of course,...
Beth Stenstrom
Mar 18


Advocacy Update Briefing on the Wilderness Crossing Development Lawsuit
https://www.battlefields.org/advocacy-update-wilderness-crossing-lawsuit Join representatives of the American Battlefield Trust, Central...
Beth Stenstrom
Mar 15


Bishop’s Events 5K/10K Race Followup
Although it was a tad cold this morning, the sun was out and the Bishop’s Events 5K/10K race went well! Everyone had a great time and we...
Beth Stenstrom
Mar 10


Park Day, Saturday, April 26, 2025
Park Day Saturday, April 26, 2025 Payne's Farm 31391 Zoar Rd Locust Grove, VA 22508 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM It's Park Day! Every year, the...
Beth Stenstrom
Feb 16


"Fun Raiser"at Harry's Ale House Tuesday, March 18, 2025
You are invited to a "Fun Raiser" at Harry's Ale House, Harrison Crossing Shopping Center, 5737 Plank Road (Rt. 3), Tuesday, March 18,...
Beth Stenstrom
Feb 16


Living History Event at Payne’s Farm
Looking for a quality living history to attend this fall? We've got you covered! Join Civil War Historical Impressions, Inc. on 1-2...
Beth Stenstrom
Feb 2


First Quarter Newsletter 2025
Inquiring Minds Want to Know... (We do more than just interpretation!) Volunteers at Work! ABT consultant Chuck Laudner and FOWB...
Beth Stenstrom
Jan 1


Beth Stenstrom
Dec 18, 2024


2024 FOWB Annual Meeting
We had a wonderful attendance of just under 50 people at our FOWB Annual Meeting today! The meeting was held in the parish hall of New...
Beth Stenstrom
Nov 9, 2024

FOWB volunteers repaired the footbridge at First Day at Chancellorsville
FOWB volunteers repaired the footbridge at First Day at Chancellorsville after noticing some of the boards had become rotten and were...
Beth Stenstrom
Nov 3, 2024


ABT Consultant Chuck Laudner and FOWB President Bob Lookabill
ABT consultant Chuck Laudner and FOWB president Bob Lookabill lend a hand in placing flat stone markers at the Confederate Cemetery in...
Beth Stenstrom
Nov 2, 2024


Cemetery Marker Workday coming up on November 2nd!
Just a quick reminder about the Cemetery Marker Workday coming up on November 2nd! We could really use your help! We hope to see you...
Beth Stenstrom
Oct 20, 2024

Fourth Quarter Newsletter October 1 - December 31, 2024
Fourth Quarter Newsletter 2024 Inquiring Minds Want to Know... Teamwork! by Joe Lafleur, Program Chair Payne's Farm Battlefield Photo by...
Beth Stenstrom
Oct 2, 2024

Cemetery Marker Workday, Saturday, November 2, 2024
Cemetery Marker Workday Saturday, November 2, 2024 9:00 AM Fredericksburg Confederate Cemetery 1100 Washington Avenue Fredericksburg, VA...
Beth Stenstrom
Aug 11, 2024


Volunteer Workday at Historic Mine Run Battlefield
Volunteer workday at Historic Mine Run Battlefield August 13th and September 13th, 2024 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Mine Run Battlefield Join us...
Deborah Newman
Aug 8, 2024


A Day at Payne’s Farm
FOWB Interpreters enjoyed a wonderful summer interpreting at weekends at Payne's Farm, in Locust Grove, VA. Our last weekend this season...
Beth Stenstrom
Aug 4, 2024


Payne’s Farms 2024 Summer Hours
Who: Friends of Wilderness Battlefield What: Payne’s Farm Open for Tours Where: Payne’s Farm, Locust Grove, VA When: Weekends June 8 –...
Beth Stenstrom
May 22, 2024
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