Volunteers needed to spruce up Civil War landmarks in Georgia
The Civil War Trust is seeking volunteers to help maintain and restore number historic sites as part of the annual Park Day.
On April 7, thousands of volunteers around the nation will pick trash, shore up hiking trails, paint signs, garden and trim foliage at more than 160 historic sites and battlefields in 32 states and the District of Columbia.
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In recent years, it’s expanded to include Revolutionary War and War of 1812 sites.
In the past, volunteers have included church groups, individuals, Boy and Girl Scouts, Rotarians, Lions Club members, ROTC units and youth groups.
If you are ready to get your hands dirty, you can find which sites are closest to you on the Trust's web site. Activities are chiefly outdoor jobs that range from raking leaves and collecting trash to painting signs and gardening. Volunteers will receive T-shirts, and some sites will provide lunch or refreshments. A local historian may also be on hand to detail the park's significance.
Starting times vary at each site.
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