The Richmond Battlefields Association (RBA) urgently needs your help to preserve a critical piece of American history. A developer is proposing a massive 662-acre data center project that would obliterate the remaining remnants of the Savage's Station Battlefield.
The RBA is calling on the developer to do the right thing. We urge them to donate or sell a crucial 100-acre section of the battlefield, located along the Old Williamsburg Road. This would allow for the preservation and interpretation of this irreplaceable land.
Why is Savage's Station Important?
Savage's Station is a unique case. Unlike other battlefields of the Seven Days' Campaign, it has received no historical protection or interpretation. This means the public has no opportunity to learn about and appreciate this significant chapter in American history.
As the RBA stated, "tours of the Seven Days Campaign sites have always had a big hole in the middle." Preserving Savage's Station would finally allow visitors to walk upon the very ground where soldiers fought and history unfolded.
Take Action!
The Henrico County Planning Commission will hold a meeting on April 11th, 2024, to review the proposed data center project. This is your chance to make your voice heard!
You can help by submitting comments in advance of the meeting:
· Email - rezonecomments@henrico.us
· Mail - Secretary of the Planning Commission, Henrico County Planning Department, P.O. Box 90775, Henrico, VA 23273.
Spread the word! Share this message with your friends, family, and anyone who cares about history preservation.
Let's work together to save Savage's Station Battlefield for future generations.
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Richmond Battlefields Association
P.O. Box 13945
Richmond, VA 23225
1862rba@gmail.com