Gaines' Mill Battlefield
Gaines' Mill Battlefield
Together we have saved 346 Acres
Though significant portions of pristine battlefield land remain in private hands, the Richmond National Battlefield Park owns 60 acres of this large battlefield, the largest of the entire Seven Days Campaign, including the spot where John B. Hood's Confederates achieved a breakthrough in the Union line. The site is crisscrossed with walking trails and interpretive signs. The historic Watt House, centerpiece to the battlefield, still stands.
Hanover County
Virginia
Explore the Battlefield Today
Join t Fight
Donate today to preserve battlefields in America and protect the legacy of our nation’s defining conflicts.
Related Battlefields
Civil War
The remaining fortifications overlooking the Warwick River formed part of the Confederate defensive...
Civil War
Much of the battlefield has been lost to development along U.S. Route 60, but historic markers...
Civil War
The waters of Hampton Roads at the mouth of the James River where the USS Monitor and CSS Virginia...
Civil War
Much of the 1862 Yorktown battlefield encompasses the 1781 battlefield of the American Revolution...
50,000
ACRES SAVED
The American Battlefield Trust and our members have saved more than 50,000 acres in 24 states!
SEE THE LAND WE'VE SAVED
Shop and Preserve
Show your pride in battlefield preservation by shopping in our store. Every purchase supports the mission.
Give with Confidence!
The Majority of our funds go directly to Preservation and Education.