On the 6th of June 1862 men from Pennsylvania, and Maryland and Virginia stood muzzle-to-muzzle and shed each other's blood; on another 6th of June, in 1944, descendants of men in Blue and Gray from Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia stood shoulder-to-shoulder and saved each other's blood to defeat world domination by Hitler's Germany.

Men from the following counties were at the Battle of Harrisonburg: Amelia, Amherst, Appomattox, Augusta, Bedford, Buckingham, Clarke, Fairfax, Fauquier, Fluvanna, Franklin, Goochland, Halifax, Hanover, Loudoun, Louisa, Orange, Pittsylvania, Prince Edward, Rappahannock, Rockingham and the City of Richmond.

The land on which the Battle of Harrisonburg was fought on 6 June 1862 is under threat of destruction of its historical integrity. James Madison University plans to build intramural athletic fields on the land.

We are asking all Compatriots to respectfully demand JMU return stewardship of the land to the Commonwealth for development into the Harrisonburg Battlefield State Park. Write Charles W. King, Jr., Senior Vice-President, Alumnae Hall, Rm. 107, MSC 7606, Harrisonburg, VA 22807. Write your state delegate and senator, too.

Together, we can make a difference. Help save the legacy of the men in Blue and Gray for all Virginians and Americans. For further information or to learn what you can do to help save the Harrisonburg battle site, contact:

John P. Mann IV
Commander
Col. D. H. Lee Martz, Camp # 10
Sons of Confederate Veterans
PO Box 2001
Harrisonburg, VA 22803-2001

UPDATE!

Our campaign is progressing. Attention has been drawn to the necessity of saving the battlefield. A recent poll conducted by the Harrisonburg television station, WHSV-TV3, showed that seventy percent (70%) of the respondents were in favor of developing the state park.

However, we need everyone who possibly can to write to the following individuals and show your support:

Governor Tim Kaine
Office of the Governor
Patrick Henry Building, 3rd Floor
1111 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219

Remind the governor the land belongs to the Commonwealth.

Charles W. King, Jr.
Senior Vice-President
James Madison University
Alumnae Hall, Rm. 107
MSC 7606
Harrisonburg, VA 22807

Inform Mr. King that athletic fields should not be built on land soaked by blood; JMU should do their civic duty, return the land to the Commonwealth.

Mr. Joseph F. Damico
Rector, Board of Visitors
James Madison University
MSC 7608
Harrisonburg, VA 22807

Inform Mr. Damico that athletic fields should not be built on land soaked by blood; JMU should do their civic duty, return the land to the Commonwealth.

Senator Mark D. Obenshain
PO Box 555
Harrisonburg, VA 22803

The senator represents the City of Harrisonburg; park should be developed to benefit the entire Commonwealth.

Senator John C. Watkins
PO Box 159
Midlothian, VA 23113-0159

He has shown an interest in the endeavor.

Chairman William J. Howell
Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission
910 Capitol St.
General Assembly Building, 2nd Floor
Richmond, VA 23219

Ask him how we can commemorate the 150th Anniversary if we let our battlefields be built over.

Marc Holma
Architectural Historian
Review and Compliance
Department of Historic Resources
2801 Kensington Avenue
Richmond, VA 23221

Request that the historic resource which the DHR has identified be protected.

Bob Jolley
Northern Regional Preservation Office
Department of Historic Resources
PO Box 519
Stephens City, VA 22655

Request that the historic resource which the DHR has identified be protected. NOW is the time to ensure the responsible individuals are aware of the necessity of saving the battlefield.

Thank you for your assistance.

John P. Mann IV
Commander
Col. D. H. Lee Martz, Camp # 10