Civil War Preservation Trust

The Civil War Preservation Trust is a nonprofit organization that responds to the irresponsible development and eradication of America’s Civil War battlefields. It has been an active voice for the protection of the Mansfield Battlefield. In addition to promoting preservation of the site, the Trust has funded purchase of 143 acres of battlefield which it donated to the Mansfield State Historic Site. This increased the number of protected acres from 34 to 177.

HeritagePac

HeritagePac is a national lobbying group dedicated to the preservation of American battlefields in the United States. It is one of the oldest and most highly-regarded of all Civil War preservation organizations.

Louisiana Preservation Alliance

The Louisiana Preservation Alliance has been recognized as the statewide representative for the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism has likewise recognized the LPA as the only official statewide historic preservation organization.

Louisiana Public Broadcasting

Louisiana Public Broadcasting is the statewide public television organization that has featured the Mansfield Battlefield as the No. 1 most endangered historic site in the state. Let them know you appreciate their interest. You may be interested in their new book on Louisiana, published in conjunction with the 200th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase. Mansfield is highlighted in their six-part series on the bicentennial of the Louisiana Purchase.

U.S. Civil War Center

The U.S. Civil War Center at Louisiana State University promotes the study of the Civil War from the perspectives of all professions, occupations and academic disciplines. It offers excellent research data to those interested in the Civil War and is the best gateway for Civil War-related Web sites.