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Historic, Scenic Landscapes

The Piedmont's beautiful vistas also present some of America's most historic terrain-where visionaries, pioneers, farmers, generals, soldiers, slaves and Presidents lived and left their mark.


Scenic Byway Bridge--Wider, Faster, Straighter?

Teaser image link to article Scenic Byway Bridge--Wider, Faster, Straighter?Route 231 is a Scenic Byway, but VDOT's plan to double the size of this bridge would make the road feel more like a highway. 

Stabilizing a Shaken Historic District

Teaser image link to article Stabilizing a Shaken Historic DistrictPEC and our partners are providing funds to assess and repair damages to historic buildings in downtown Culpeper, due to the August 23 earthquake. 

Balancing Growth and Preservation Along Rt. 3

Teaser image link to article Balancing Growth and Preservation Along Rt. 3PEC advocates for a plan for the Rt. 3 corridor that maximizes the economic potential of the area's extraordinary historic sites. 

Don't Supersize Scenic Rt. 231 Bridge

VDOT is collecting comments on their plan to nearly double the width of the bridge over Mulatto Run on Scenic Rt. 231. Find out more in this Sept. 26, 2011 PEC email alert. 

Our 2011 Photo Contest

Teaser image link to article Our 2011 Photo ContestThe 2011 Photo Contest results are in -- Congratulations to Molly Peterson, Edward Payne, James Marshall and Tom Lussier for winning their respective categories-- and to Molly Peterson for winning the favorite photo overall! View the winning photos here. 

2010 Annual Report: History

Teaser image link to article 2010 Annual Report: HistoryPEC helps to celebrate and protect major landmarks like The Wilderness, as well as the richly historic open landscapes that surround them and give the Piedmont its distinctive character. 

2010 Annual Report: Beauty

Teaser image link to article 2010 Annual Report: BeautyPeople love the beauty of the Piedmont, whether they make their homes here or come to visit, supporting the region’s sizeable tourism industry. 

Proposed Tri-County Parkway

Teaser image link to article Proposed Tri-County ParkwayVDOT is proposing a new road called The Tri-County Parkway, proposed for land in Prince William and Loudoun Counties. The road would also go through the Manassas National Battlefield Park. Read more about the project and how it will damage parkland. 

Victory at Wilderness Battlefield

Teaser image link to article Victory at Wilderness BattlefieldWalmart drops plans, but much of the gateway to the battlefield could still be developed. What happens next? 

Wal-Mart Cancels Plans for Wilderness Supercenter

Teaser image link to article Wal-Mart Cancels Plans for Wilderness SupercenterOn Wednesday, January 26, 2011, Wal-Mart announced the cancellation of plans for a proposed Supercenter at the Wilderness Battlefield. Read more about the announcement. 

Unison Historic District Offers a Window to the Civil War

Teaser image link to article Unison Historic District Offers a Window to the Civil WarThe proposed Unison Battlefield Historic District is home to one of the nation's most pristine Civil War battlefields. 

New Park at Gilberts Corner

Teaser image link to article New Park at Gilberts CornerHistoric land saved from development preserves a gateway to the Journey Through Hallowed Ground. Read more about the history and the future of Gilberts Corner in this article from the Spring 2010 Piedmont View. 

1,000 Acres of Jefferson Country

Teaser image link to article 1,000 Acres of Jefferson CountryPEC now holds easements on four adjoining properties in southern Albemarle, including historic Redlands. Just a few miles from Monticello, generations ago the land was home to Thomas Jefferson's neighbors. Read more from the Spring 2010 Piedmont View. 

Wolftown Farm with Historic Round Barn Protected

Teaser image link to article Wolftown Farm with Historic Round Barn ProtectedA Madison farm owner with a round barn now on the state and national register of historic places put her land in easement so it would stay a farm. Read more about the conservation of this special place in an article from the Spring 2010 Piedmont View. 

America's Journey

Teaser image link to article America's JourneyPiedmont roads take us through some of the country's most historic landscapes, but their future is uncertain. Read this article to learn how PEC saved a gateway at Gilbert's Corner, saw the Rt 50 traffic calming project to fruition, and more. 

Honoring Local History

Teaser image link to article Honoring Local History"This part of northern Virginia has soaked up more of the blood, sweat and tears of American history than any other part of the country." --Late Yale historian C. Vann Woodward 

Tools to Preserve Rural Land

Teaser image link to article Tools to Preserve Rural LandMany tools are available to preserve rural land, from private land conservation to Purchase of Development Rights programs, land use taxation, zoning provisions and more. 

Web Resources

Teaser image link to article Web ResourcesLearn more about historic, scenic landscapes through these web resources. 

The Journey Through Hallowed Ground

Teaser image link to article The Journey Through Hallowed GroundPEC is proud to be a part of the Journey Through Hallowed Ground partnership, dedicated to raising national awareness of the unparalleled history of this region. 

Media Stories

Newspaper, TV, and radio reports on the issues that affect our historic and scenic landscape. 

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