A note from the president of the American battlefield trust
When it comes to saving the hallowed ground that must be saved, like this new battlefield preservation opportunity, we are facing threats we have not seen in a generation or more. We are competing with some of the most well-funded companies in the world, who have a far greater ability to pay than we do.
Construction of data centers, warehouse distribution facilities, and utility-scale solar farms are exploding almost everywhere we work. New high-demand residential subdivisions, apartments and condos are seemingly popping up everywhere — as people flee the cities and seek to work remotely.
If many of these places are to be saved, it is up to the Trust and supporters like you to do it; if we hesitate, and believe we can wait until the next generations coming up behind us are ready take on this vital work, it will be too late.
That’s why I'm emailing you today, for your help in saving pieces of three battlefields at three separate sites: Chancellorsville in Virginia, Gilgal Church in Georgia, and Corinth in Mississippi.
These three tracts total 52 acres in size and have a combined transaction value of more than $1.6 million — a sizeable amount because they are highly sought-after sites for new development.
The good news is that, thanks to landowner donations plus expected government grants, we need to raise less than 10% of that amount — $160,680 — which means that for every dollar you give today, we will turn it into $10.30 of saved hallowed ground!
With warmest regards,
David N. Duncan, President
American Battlefield Trust