A rare opportunity has emerged to permanently protect 417 acres of crucial battlefield land at Pamplin Historical Park in Virginia — a site with direct ties to the final days of the Civil War and the fall of Petersburg in April 1865.
This land witnessed The Breakthrough at Petersburg, when Union soldiers launched a decisive assault that ultimately led to the Confederate retreat, the evacuation of Richmond, and the surrender at Appomattox just days later.
Pamplin Historical Park is a privately owned historic site and museum, home to some of the best-preserved Civil War features in the nation — including original rifle pits, entrenchments, and historic roadbeds. It's a place where history lives in the very contours of the land.
Now, we have a chance to expand the protection around this nationally important site — but we can’t do it without your help.
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With $660,000 needed to preserve these 417 acres, we’re turning to dedicated supporters like you who understand the importance of safeguarding our shared history.
And thanks to matching fund commitments, your gift today can go even further to make this preservation effort a reality. Some key facts:
417 acres of core battlefield, critical to the final days of the war
Adjacent to our already-preserved land at The Breakthrough, creating an 857-acre unified park
Witnessed 27 Medal of Honor citations – plus four more on existing Trust property
Prompts the creation of The Breakthrough Battlefield Foundation to continue management of the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier
Please, stand with us today and make your most generous gift to help save this irreplaceable site.
Yes, I'll Help Protect Pamplin
Thank you for your commitment to remembering the past and preserving it for the future.
With gratitude,
David N. Duncan, President
American Battlefield Trust