Save 74 Acres of Hallowed Ground in Virginia & Arkansas

The Opportunity

Today, you have a unique opportunity to protect 74 irreplaceable acres at three different battlefields where Americans fought and fell in the name of freedom.  

These landscapes are not just land — they are living history. And if we don’t act now, they could be lost forever to development.

Every acre of battlefield land we save is a powerful victory for our shared American story and thanks to a remarkable $6.56-to-$1 match, your gift today will go nearly seven times as far to safeguard this sacred ground.

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The History

Pea Ridge, Arkansas  

This is a historic first: the American Battlefield Trust has never preserved land at Pea Ridge. These 3 acres adjoin the existing Pea Ridge National Military Park, where the pivotal Civil War battle unfolded on March 7–8, 1862.

It was a fight that helped Union forces maintain control of Missouri — and now, modern development threatens to erase its story from the land. These acres are unprotected, and without our help, they could soon be covered in housing.

Deep Bottom, Virginia  

Just 600 feet from surviving Civil War fortifications lie two tracts totaling nearly 6 acres — targeted now for development. At this site in August 1864, Union brigades stormed the defenses and were met with a brutal Confederate counterattack.

The land saw waves of charging troops, retreat, and relentless fire. These tracts remain one of the few untouched corners of this hallowed site — and they are in immediate jeopardy.

Saltville, Virginia  

This 65-acre tract in southwestern Virginia preserves the site of not one, but two crucial Civil War battles, including the October 2, 1864 assault by the 5th U.S. Colored Cavalry.

Fighting up a steep mountainside under a hail of Confederate fire, these brave men overcame incredible odds. Col. James S. Brisbin called their charge a “desperate struggle” that broke through enemy lines. Their valor deserves to be remembered — and preserved.

We Must Act Now

Together, we can save all four tracts across these three battlefields—but only if we raise the final $245,500 needed to close the deal.

• Your gift will be matched $6.56-to-$1, multiplying your impact.
• You’ll help protect the memory of those who gave everything for our nation.
• You’ll ensure future generations can visit these sites, learn their stories, and be inspired.

Thank you for being a defender of history. Together, let’s protect America’s hallowed ground — before it’s gone.

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