This week marks the anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg — three harrowing days that changed the course of American history.
Thanks to you, the American Battlefield Trust has helped protect over 1,200 acres of this sacred ground at Gettysburg.
Now, we invite you to step up even further — by restoring the land on East Cemetery Hill to its 1863 appearance.
With your help, we’ll remove modern buildings, restore the McKnight farmhouse, and create interpretive trails that honor the soldiers who stood here.
Return Gettysburg’s East Cemetery Hill to the way it looked in 1863.
On July 1 and 2, 1863, the land surrounding the McKnight Farm saw thousands of Union troops march, fight, and fall. “McKnight’s Hill,” now known as Stevens’ Knoll, was home to the 5th Maine Battery, whose guns held the line during fierce Confederate assaults. Temporary burials were made here before the Soldiers’ National Cemetery was established.
This land is sacred — and now it needs restoration to truly tell its story. Phase 1 is underway, and we’re closing in on our $700,000 goal — with $212,000 already raised.
Help us finish the job and breathe new life into Gettysburg.
'Til the battle is won,
David N. Duncan, President
American Battlefield Trust
P.S. Your support today will help remove a former museum and revive views not seen in over a century — the same views that Union soldiers relied on to defend East Cemetery Hill. Give today and help future generations experience Gettysburg as it once was.