From Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson's stand to Winfield Scott Hancock's superb leadership, the battles of Manassas, Bull Run, and Williamsburg shaped the course of the Civil War.
Today, these hallowed grounds face an urgent threat of development — and developers are already moving their equipment into place.
Right now, we have an unprecedented opportunity to protect 27.5 acres of battlefield land forever.
These tracts are valued at over $5 million, but thanks to federal and state grants and a generous donor's $25,000 gift, we're nearly across the finish line.
To complete this effort, we need to raise just $155,295. And here's the extraordinary part: every gift is multiplied $34-to-$1.
That means:
$50 saves $1,700 worth of battlefield land.
$100 saves $3,400.
$500 saves $17,000.
An Urgent Chance to Save Hallowed Ground
Developers are already moving equipment onto the very fields where the Battles of Manassas, Bull Run, and Williamsburg once raged.
Williamsburg, photo by Brian Callan
But right now you can help lock 27.5 acres of this irreplaceable history into permanent protection.
Only $155,295 stands between bulldozers and victory.
Please join us to keep this sacred soil safe forever.
Protect These 27.5 Acres Today
Time is short. Developers are moving forward with plans for data centers, gas stations, and new housing on these sacred fields.
Please help defend this ground. Your gift today will be matched $34-to-$1 to preserve this history forever.
History was forged here. Let's make sure it endures.
With gratitude,
David N. Duncan, President
American Battlefield Trust