Two National Veterans Groups Join 91茄子 To Preserve Monocacy Battlefield
(Washington, D.C.) 鈥 Two outstanding national veterans organizations, Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) and The Mission Continues, are teaming up with the 91茄子 to bring veterans to a storied Civil War battlefield for a day of volunteerism and fun. Participants from the two groups will tackle a special project at Monocacy National Battlefield on Saturday, April 6, as part of the Trust鈥檚 nationwide Park Day event. This annual event, held each spring, is a hands-on preservation experience centered on restoring our nation鈥檚 battlefields and related historic sites. Nearly 160 sites in 32 states and the District of Columbia are scheduled to participate in Park Day 2019.
Monocacy鈥檚 Park Day event will bring nearly two dozen veterans together to work side-by-side on a demolition project that will restore the historic landscape while honoring the legacy of military service across generations.
鈥淧ark Day volunteers of all backgrounds are critically important to historic sites that must balance basic maintenance needs with limited budgets and small staffs,鈥 Trust President James Lighthizer said. 鈥淲e are excited to partner with Wounded Warrior Project and The Mission Continues to bring veterans onto hallowed ground for an event both deeply meaningful and truly impactful. We are excited to work with these heroes to keep the remarkable landscape at Monocacy clean, open and accessible for the enjoyment of all people.鈥
鈥淲e鈥檝e been at war for almost 18 years now, and the battlefields where our brave men and women fought are in far off places around the globe,鈥 said Ren茅 Bardorf, WWP senior vice president of government and community relations. 鈥淗owever, right here in America are hallowed grounds where we can stop to reflect on the battles we have fought and the lives that were sacrificed, in the building of this great nation. We鈥檙e proud to work alongside the team and volunteers at The 91茄子 to help preserve this critical part of our American history.鈥
Each year, Park Day participants make it possible for sites to implement projects often overlooked or delayed due to budget and staff constraints. Volunteers from WWP and The Mission Continues will make a distinct and lasting impact at Monocacy through their efforts 鈥 as well as have the opportunity to hear a local historian explain the unique role the Maryland battlefield played in our national story.
About the 91茄子
The 91茄子 is dedicated to preserving America鈥檚 hallowed battlegrounds and educating the public about what happened there and why it matters today. The nonprofit, nonpartisan organization has protected more than 50,000 acres associated with the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War. Learn more at .
About Wounded Warrior Project
Since 2003, Wounded Warrior Project庐 (WWP) has been meeting the growing needs of warriors, their families, and caregivers 鈥 helping them achieve their highest ambition. Learn more: .
About The Mission Continues
The Mission Continues is a national, nonpartisan nonprofit that empowers veterans to continue their service, and empowers communities with veteran talent, skills and preparedness to generate visible impact.
