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Ellwood Restoration Begins! -  Phase 1  restoration work has finally begun at Ellwood, the only surviving Civil War era structure on the Wilderness Battlefield.   Phase 1, which is expected to be completed in late Spring, includes the hallway and two front rooms of the structure, including the “Warren Room,” so-called because of a contemporary account of General Warren receiving a report of the horrendous casualties of the battle there.

The Friends of Wilderness Battlefield are funding this initial work, with more to follow. Thank you, FOWB!

Entrance hall at Ellwood
Entrance Hall at Ellwood
 
The National Park Service has purchased the 63-acre Dotson Tract north of Route 20, just west of the final Union defensive positions on the Wilderness Battlefield.  This property was part of the controversial effort to obtain commercial rezoning for what was termed “Wilderness Crossing” earlier this year.  That effort was disapproved by the Orange County Board of Supervisors because of community opposition.
Kenmore Mansion  

Did You Know?
Kenmore Mansion was the home of Betty Washington Lewis and her husband Fielding Lewis. Betty was the sister of George Washington. The house contains two rooms listed as being among the 100 most beautiful rooms in America. The house is open to the public.

Last Updated: May 12, 2008 at 10:44 EST