Photos: Richmond National Battlefield Park

Secretary Salazar announced a 385-acre expansion of Richmond National Battlefield Park to enhance tourism and create new jobs for Virginia. The announcement coincides with the National Park Service's 150th anniversary commemoration of the Civil War and comes as part of the Obama administration's effort to significantly boost tourism and travel in the United States.

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    Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar speaks at a town hall meeting on ways to boost tourism and travel in Virginia. Tami A. Heilemann-Office of Communications

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    Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar listens to participants at a town hall meeting in Richmond, VA on the best practices in promoting battlefield and heritage tourism – including that related to the Civil War – in the Richmond area. Tami A. Heilemann-Office of Communications

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    Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar with Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife in Richmond, VA. Tami A. Heilemann-Office of Communications

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    National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis speaks during an announcement of a $4 million grant to preserve 385 acres at the Richmond National Battlefield Park. Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, left, and Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar, listen. Tami A. Heilemann-Office of Communications

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    Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar (center) Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell (left) and National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis (back) cut a ribbon to announce a $4 million grant to preserve 385 acres at the Richmond National Battlefield Park. Tami A. Heilemann-Office of Communications

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    Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar (center) overviews a map of Richmond National Battlefield Park with National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis (right) and Superintendent of Richmond National Battlefield Park David Ruth (left). Tami A. Heilemann-Office of Communications

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