On April 25, history buffs, community leaders and preservationists will aid in the maintenance and restoration of numerous sites as part of Park Day, the American Battlefield Trust’s annual hands-on preservation event. Thousands of volunteers across the country will participate as Park Day celebrates its 28th year.
The General Lew Wallace Study & Museum will host a Park Day event beginning at 9 a.m. Needs include painting, dividing perennials, raking leaves, picking up fallen limbs, setting up the picnic area, and other various activities. Volunteers will receive a free tour of the Study. The General Lew Wallace Study & Museum is the only site in Indiana that participates in this national event.
The American Battlefield Trust is dedicated to preserving America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educating the public about what happened there and why it matters today. The nonprofit, nonpartisan organization has protected more than 58,000 acres associated with the Revolutionary War, War of 1812 and Civil War across 155 sites in 25 states. Learn more www.battlefields.org.
For more information about Park Day at Lew Wallace Museum, contact the Museum by phone at 765-362-5769 or by e-mail at dking@ben-hur.com.
