With the help of a family from nearby Port Republic, CWPT has rescued the Widow Pence farm - a crucial parcel located in the heart of Cross Keys battlefield.
Few battlefields remain that so closely resemble conditions as they existed during the war.
Without their generosity and support, the farm and its historic character may have been lost forever. I was thrilled to be a part of it. Under the terms of the agreement, the Widow Pence farmhouse will become the home of the Hess family in exchange for public access and historic interpretation of the site. The property will have an easement placed on it, restricting future alterations and construction on the tract. The farmhouse is believed to be the only structure at Cross Keys that existed at the time of the battle.