Civil War Trust News

By Gregory L. Wade · Originally published May 2016 · p. 8

Called to Duty screening with Producer Tom Burke and Director Rich Mendoza.

(Joe Bordonaro)

FRANKLIN, Tenn.—James Lighthizer, President of the Civil War Trust, recently attended a dinner in Franklin, Tennessee celebrating the purchase of 1.6 acres considered the bloodiest ground from the November 30, 1864, Battle of Franklin. The Civil War Trust is known for its work nationally preserving and protecting battlefield properties. The land, adjacent to the Carter House farm where the Confederates briefly broke the federal lines, was purchased from the Lovell family for $2.8 million. The Trust was involved in this purchase as well as

Jim Lighthizer, left, Mary Pearce and Harris Pearce. Mary sits on the board of Franklin’s Charge, the preservation coalition leading the effort in Franklin battle ground preservation. (Franklin’s Charge)