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Civil War Battlefield Walking Program

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Updated January 30, 2006

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About the Program:

Walk 15 AVA-sanctioned walking events through Civil War battlefields or sites of significance to earn an award patch. These walks may be self-guided year-round walking routes or hosted weekend walking events. Weekend walks may be 5 kilometers - 10 kilometers (3-6 miles), self-guided walks are 10 kilometers or slightly longer. Walk at your own pace and soak up the history.
Civil War Walks

Dates and Locations:

The walks must be completed 2003-2006. Self-Guided Route Locations. No new weekend events will be added in 2006, only those year-round or seasonal routes that counted in 2005 will count in 2006.

Registration:

No record books will be sold after Dec. 31, 2005. As you complete each walk, stamp the book with the AVA event stamp.
Brochure and Registration Form.

Rewards:

Upon completing 15 events, redeem the book for a 4-inch, 4-color patch. If you wish to continue, buy a second book to record another 15 events to earn a "15 More Events" patch.

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