Civil War Battlefield Restoration - October 20, 2010/Democrat News - The Foundation for Historic Preservation has been in the process of restoring a portion of the Civil War battlefield they own in preparation of events that will take place next year. Larry Showmaker of Shoemaker Trucking recently moved nearly 10 truckloads of soil to fill in the deep ruts that had developed over many years. After this soil was leveled, the areas of work were fertilized, seeded and strawed. All of this work is in preparation of "The Gathering" which will take place next October 21, 2011. At this time, descendants of soldiers who fought in the Battle of Fredericktown on October 21, 1861 will take part in a ceremony acknowledging this event that took place early in the Civil War that divided north and south. The Foundation has located approximately 30 descendants thus far and has listed the names of soldiers known to have fought here on their website: www.fhphistory.org. For further information, please email foundation@fhphistory.org or call 573-576-8528.