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Date: February 20, 2007
New Soldier Hut at Petersburg National Battlefield Dedicated to Volunteer Group
The Richmond Chapter of TelecomPioneers, the world’s largest corporate volunteer organization, recently visited Petersburg National Battlefield to attend a dedication ceremony in their honor. In 2005, TelecomPioneer volunteers worked along side National Park Service maintenance personnel to rebuild a dilapidated soldiers’ hut located at Stop 3 of Petersburg National Battlefield’s tour road. On January 18 of this year, battlefield staff showed their gratitude by presenting the volunteers with a plaque. The plaque was placed on the cabin and gave credit to the volunteers who dedicated so much of their time and energy to improve the park.
The cabin replicates that type of structure built by soldiers to survive the Virginia winter of 1864-65. It will be used to educate visitors about the lives of civil war soldiers during the siege of Petersburg. The new hut was constructed using materials that are both environmentally friendly and durable.
TelecomPioneers plan to assist the park with other significant projects including the repair of a historic gazebo at Appomattox Plantation and the reconstruction an officer’s headquarters at Stop 3 on the park tour road. Acting Superintendent Dave Ruth stated “We appreciate all their hard work and dedication. Their efforts enabled us to leverage our operating funds and create an exhibit to help visitors better understand and appreciate the lives of civil war soldiers.”
For more information about volunteer opportunities at Petersburg National Battlefield, please call ranger Richard Hotchkiss at (804) 732-3966, ext. 113. For more information about TelecomPioneers, go to www.telecompioneers.org.
Petersburg National Battlefield was created in order to commemorate the campaign and siege and defense of Petersburg, Virginia, in 1864 and 1865. The park staff is committed to preserving and protecting the historical, cultural, and natural resources within the park in a manner that will provide interpretation, education, and enjoyment for the visitors.
(The photo was taken on January 18 during the dedication ceremony. Members of TelecomPioneers are joined by Petersburg National Battlefield staff members including Acting Superintendent Dave Ruth who is third from right. NPS Photo)
New Soldier Hut at Petersburg National Battlefield Dedicated to Volunteer Group
The Richmond Chapter of TelecomPioneers, the world’s largest corporate volunteer organization, recently visited Petersburg National Battlefield to attend a dedication ceremony in their honor. In 2005, TelecomPioneer volunteers worked along side National Park Service maintenance personnel to rebuild a dilapidated soldiers’ hut located at Stop 3 of Petersburg National Battlefield’s tour road. On January 18 of this year, battlefield staff showed their gratitude by presenting the volunteers with a plaque. The plaque was placed on the cabin and gave credit to the volunteers who dedicated so much of their time and energy to improve the park.
The cabin replicates that type of structure built by soldiers to survive the Virginia winter of 1864-65. It will be used to educate visitors about the lives of civil war soldiers during the siege of Petersburg. The new hut was constructed using materials that are both environmentally friendly and durable.
TelecomPioneers plan to assist the park with other significant projects including the repair of a historic gazebo at Appomattox Plantation and the reconstruction an officer’s headquarters at Stop 3 on the park tour road. Acting Superintendent Dave Ruth stated “We appreciate all their hard work and dedication. Their efforts enabled us to leverage our operating funds and create an exhibit to help visitors better understand and appreciate the lives of civil war soldiers.”
For more information about volunteer opportunities at Petersburg National Battlefield, please call ranger Richard Hotchkiss at (804) 732-3966, ext. 113. For more information about TelecomPioneers, go to www.telecompioneers.org.
Petersburg National Battlefield was created in order to commemorate the campaign and siege and defense of Petersburg, Virginia, in 1864 and 1865. The park staff is committed to preserving and protecting the historical, cultural, and natural resources within the park in a manner that will provide interpretation, education, and enjoyment for the visitors.
(The photo was taken on January 18 during the dedication ceremony. Members of TelecomPioneers are joined by Petersburg National Battlefield staff members including Acting Superintendent Dave Ruth who is third from right. NPS Photo)