An extraordinary but time-sensitive preservation opportunity is at hand, and your support is needed to secure it.
In the past, federal preservation assessments deemed these tracts unworthy of protection in their current state, yet deeply significant to military history. But thanks to the efforts of generous partners in preservation, tremendous progress has already been made at Stones River.
An astonishing $57-to-$1 match!
The moments that unfolded at these battlefields were critical to the outcome of the Civil War. Every $100 donation today will turn into $5,700 of impact preserving this hallowed ground.
These 140 hallowed acres over three tracts in Tennessee and Kentucky tell the story of two pivotal Civil War moments.
The Battle of Stones River ranks among the most important battles of the entire Civil War, and the 7th bloodiest — sitting between Antietam and Shiloh.
Fort Heiman’s bloodless capture by Grant helped fracture the Confederacy’s entire West defensive line, triggering retreats from Kentucky and setting in motion the chain of events leading to Shiloh.
The larger of the tracts at Stones River is comprised of 122 acres of hallowed ground. This large, pristine tract is a rarity at Stones River, which is situated in Murfreesboro, TN, one of the fastest-growing communities in the nation.
In recent years, the owner has been flooded with offers from developers seeking to buy it for residential, commercial, and mixed-use development. The value of this land has increased almost daily, and given this hot real estate environment. I can’t think of a more threatened situation.
Your support today — matched 57x — ensures these historic 140 acres at Stones River and Fort Heiman are preserved.
Please help us honor and protect this land for good.
'Til the battle is won,
David N. Duncan, President
American Battlefield Trust
P.S. These tracts valued at $21 million — ready for us to obtain at just $377,205 (a 57x match) thanks to state and federal funds along with the generosity of our partners — won't be available for long. Please help secure this land at Stones River and Fort Heiman to ensure its permanent preservation.