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18 Arbor Age / June 2014 www.arborage.com Historic Preservation Foundation. Jeff Yunginger of Yunginger Landscape Nursery LLC lo- cated in Mohnton, Pa., wanted to get involved with the proj- ect to honor the memory of all the fathers and their sons who fought side by side, or even against each other during the American Civil War. Being in business all his life, he currently works with his sons in carrying out their work. "As I refl ect on what sacrifi ces were made in our past so we can enjoy our freedoms today, we need to ask ourselves, 'What stories do I know of how our freedoms have been won?'" Yunginger stated. "I would see this Journey Through Hollow Ground project as an extension of our American heritage, expressing the sacrifi ce of our past, to the devotion of our future." Following the planting at Lutheran Theological Semi- nary, 248 Living Legacy trees were planted at Gettysburg National Military Park on November 19, 2013, the 150th anniversary of President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. It was in that 272-word speech that our nation's 16th Presi- dent enjoined future generations to, "Take increased devo- tion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion — that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain." So, on that November 2013 day, more than 300 people gathered to not only commemorate one of America's most enduring speeches of all-time, but to celebrate the restoration of the orchard at Bliss Farm to its existence at the time of the Battle of Gettysburg. The Bliss Farm, which is located just off the Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Scenic Byway, was abandoned by the Bliss family prior to the battle. Located between Seminary and Cemetery Ridge, it was in the middle of Lee's and Meade's armies and was ex- changed many times between Union and Confederate troops due to its strategic position and offerings. Na- tional Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis was on hand for this momen- tous occasion and served as the key- note speaker during the dedication ceremony. Funding for the trees came from WITF Public Radio and The Penn- sylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' TreeVitalize program, a broad-based public/private partnership to increase public awareness of the importance of community trees, and to reverse the loss of tree cover in the state's communities. Christine Tice- hurst, a certifi ed arborist who serves as the community greening & grant SPECIAL FEATURE SPECIAL FEATURE Photos on top left and top right by Shuan Butcher. Courtesy of the Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnership. Photo by Shane Dunlap, Courtesy of The Evening Sun. Planting at Gettysburg.