Author: Rudy Abramson
Publisher: Lickle Publishing
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
The Virginia Piedmont, the gently rolling country east of the Blue Ridge, is one of the nation's most treasured rural landscapes - and one of its most endangered. In 1993, the Walt Disney Company's announcement of its plan to build an American history theme park in Haymarket, Virginia, within miles of some of the area's most significant historic sites, sparked intense debate about the impact of the proposed development on the Piedmont and its residents. The struggle that ensued, and Disney's eventual withdrawal of the plan, focused international attention on this beautiful and historic part of the world. With evocative photographs and delightfully informative text, Hallowed Ground takes readers on an insider's excursion down the scenic byways and into the storied past of this special region. Home to Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and a host of other great Americans, the Piedmont's graceful foothills and fertile soil helped nurture the ideas that inspired the American Revolution. During the Civil War, Piedmont fields and forests became bloody testing grounds for the nation's survival at places like Manassas, Chancellorsville, and the Wilderness. Today, the region's quaint villages and quiet valleys face a different kind of threat from a "blacktop and concrete revolution", as historian James M. McPherson notes in his introduction. Whether in an image of the sunset reflecting off a puddle in a country lane in Delaplane, or in the story of Jack Jouett's midnight ride from Cuckoo Tavern to Charlottesville to warn Governor Jefferson that the British were coming, armchair travelers and born-and-bred Virginians alike will find in Hallowed Ground ample reason to preserve and protect thePiedmont.
Hallowed Ground
Author: Rudy Abramson
Publisher: Lickle Publishing
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
The Virginia Piedmont, the gently rolling country east of the Blue Ridge, is one of the nation's most treasured rural landscapes - and one of its most endangered. In 1993, the Walt Disney Company's announcement of its plan to build an American history theme park in Haymarket, Virginia, within miles of some of the area's most significant historic sites, sparked intense debate about the impact of the proposed development on the Piedmont and its residents. The struggle that ensued, and Disney's eventual withdrawal of the plan, focused international attention on this beautiful and historic part of the world. With evocative photographs and delightfully informative text, Hallowed Ground takes readers on an insider's excursion down the scenic byways and into the storied past of this special region. Home to Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and a host of other great Americans, the Piedmont's graceful foothills and fertile soil helped nurture the ideas that inspired the American Revolution. During the Civil War, Piedmont fields and forests became bloody testing grounds for the nation's survival at places like Manassas, Chancellorsville, and the Wilderness. Today, the region's quaint villages and quiet valleys face a different kind of threat from a "blacktop and concrete revolution", as historian James M. McPherson notes in his introduction. Whether in an image of the sunset reflecting off a puddle in a country lane in Delaplane, or in the story of Jack Jouett's midnight ride from Cuckoo Tavern to Charlottesville to warn Governor Jefferson that the British were coming, armchair travelers and born-and-bred Virginians alike will find in Hallowed Ground ample reason to preserve and protect thePiedmont.
Publisher: Lickle Publishing
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
The Virginia Piedmont, the gently rolling country east of the Blue Ridge, is one of the nation's most treasured rural landscapes - and one of its most endangered. In 1993, the Walt Disney Company's announcement of its plan to build an American history theme park in Haymarket, Virginia, within miles of some of the area's most significant historic sites, sparked intense debate about the impact of the proposed development on the Piedmont and its residents. The struggle that ensued, and Disney's eventual withdrawal of the plan, focused international attention on this beautiful and historic part of the world. With evocative photographs and delightfully informative text, Hallowed Ground takes readers on an insider's excursion down the scenic byways and into the storied past of this special region. Home to Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and a host of other great Americans, the Piedmont's graceful foothills and fertile soil helped nurture the ideas that inspired the American Revolution. During the Civil War, Piedmont fields and forests became bloody testing grounds for the nation's survival at places like Manassas, Chancellorsville, and the Wilderness. Today, the region's quaint villages and quiet valleys face a different kind of threat from a "blacktop and concrete revolution", as historian James M. McPherson notes in his introduction. Whether in an image of the sunset reflecting off a puddle in a country lane in Delaplane, or in the story of Jack Jouett's midnight ride from Cuckoo Tavern to Charlottesville to warn Governor Jefferson that the British were coming, armchair travelers and born-and-bred Virginians alike will find in Hallowed Ground ample reason to preserve and protect thePiedmont.
Preserving America's Heritage
Author: National Endowment for the Humanities
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cultural property
Languages : en
Pages : 6
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cultural property
Languages : en
Pages : 6
Book Description
Federal Historic Preservation Laws
Author: United States
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
A Richer Heritage
Author: Robert E. Stipe
Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press
ISBN: 0807827797
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 594
Book Description
Surveying the past, present and future of historic preservation in America, this text features 15 essays by some of the most eminent voices in the field, essays which highlight the principle ideas and events that have shaped and continue to shape the movement.
Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press
ISBN: 0807827797
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 594
Book Description
Surveying the past, present and future of historic preservation in America, this text features 15 essays by some of the most eminent voices in the field, essays which highlight the principle ideas and events that have shaped and continue to shape the movement.
The American Mosaic
Author: International Council on Monuments and Sites. U.S. Committee
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
ISBN: 9780814327197
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
Exploring the history of the American preservation movement, this book features a collection of essays by leading scholars, historians, and attorneys who discuss the role of federal, state, and local government; ethnicity; archaeology; and the private sector.
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
ISBN: 9780814327197
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
Exploring the history of the American preservation movement, this book features a collection of essays by leading scholars, historians, and attorneys who discuss the role of federal, state, and local government; ethnicity; archaeology; and the private sector.
Practical Heritage Management
Author: Scott F. Anfinson
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0759118000
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 541
Book Description
Scott Anfinson’s Practical Heritage Management provides a comprehensive overview of American cultural resource management (CRM) and historic preservation. It is a textbook designed for all levels of students in archaeology, history, and architecture departments. The format follows the logical progression of a semester course, with each of the 14 chapters designed as the primary reading for each week in a semester. The book provides a detailed overview of the structure, historic background, important laws, and important governmental and professional players in the various American heritage management systems (federal, state, local, private). Features include: • End-of-chapter review questions and suggested readings • Glossary • List of acronyms • A comprehensive chronology of American heritage management
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0759118000
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 541
Book Description
Scott Anfinson’s Practical Heritage Management provides a comprehensive overview of American cultural resource management (CRM) and historic preservation. It is a textbook designed for all levels of students in archaeology, history, and architecture departments. The format follows the logical progression of a semester course, with each of the 14 chapters designed as the primary reading for each week in a semester. The book provides a detailed overview of the structure, historic background, important laws, and important governmental and professional players in the various American heritage management systems (federal, state, local, private). Features include: • End-of-chapter review questions and suggested readings • Glossary • List of acronyms • A comprehensive chronology of American heritage management
With Heritage So Rich
Author: United States Conference of Mayors. Special Committee on Historic Preservation
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
Preserving Our Heritage
Author: Michele Valerie Cloonan
Publisher: Neal-Schuman Publishers
ISBN: 9781555707880
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Drawing on historical texts, this accessible volume provides a braod understanding of preservation for librarians, archivists, and museum specialists. Cloonan offers students and professionals an overview of longevity, reversibility, enduring value, and authenticity of information preservation.
Publisher: Neal-Schuman Publishers
ISBN: 9781555707880
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Drawing on historical texts, this accessible volume provides a braod understanding of preservation for librarians, archivists, and museum specialists. Cloonan offers students and professionals an overview of longevity, reversibility, enduring value, and authenticity of information preservation.
Preservation and the New Data Landscape
Author: Erica Avrami
Publisher: Issues in Preservation Policy
ISBN: 9781941332481
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
This book explores how enhancing the collection, accuracy, and management of data can aid in identifying vulnerable neighborhoods, understanding the role of older buildings, and planning sustainable growth. For preservation to play a dynamic and inclusive role, policy must evolve beyond designation and regulation and use evidence-based research.
Publisher: Issues in Preservation Policy
ISBN: 9781941332481
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
This book explores how enhancing the collection, accuracy, and management of data can aid in identifying vulnerable neighborhoods, understanding the role of older buildings, and planning sustainable growth. For preservation to play a dynamic and inclusive role, policy must evolve beyond designation and regulation and use evidence-based research.
Heritage Languages in America
Author: Joy Kreeft Peyton
Publisher: Delta Publishing Company(IL)
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
As a result of both immigration and birth patterns, the number of individuals in the United States who speak a language other than English is increasing dramatically. At the same time, there are tremendous needs in all areas of the workforce for individuals with proficiency in languages other than English.
Publisher: Delta Publishing Company(IL)
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
As a result of both immigration and birth patterns, the number of individuals in the United States who speak a language other than English is increasing dramatically. At the same time, there are tremendous needs in all areas of the workforce for individuals with proficiency in languages other than English.