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Bentonville, N.C. | 193 Acres Saved

Encroaching residential and commercial development threatened to forever change not only the landscape of this hallowed ground, but the visitor experience at this important battlefield. Now, thanks to our members and the , paired with funding from the and the , this land will forever tell the story of the Battle of Bentonville, helping those who visit deeply understand the last large-scale battle of the Civil War.

Boydton, Va. | 12 Acres Saved

Situated at the historic intersection of Boydton Plank Road and Dabney Mill Road, this tract occupied a pivotal position during the fighting of October 27, 1864. In the early afternoon, Union forces under Maj. Gen. Régis de Trobriand advanced to this intersection, forming a curved battle line that stretched across open ground on both sides of the road. Their presence threatened Confederate control of the vital Boydton Plank Road, prompting a determined counterattack from Maj. Gen. William Mahone’s troops advancing from the north. As pressure mounted, de Trobriand was forced to extend his line along Dabney Mill Road to avoid being overwhelmed. Despite the intensity of the assault, Union skirmishers on this tract held firm, successfully repelling Confederate cavalry.

Once endangered by its proximity to Interstate 85 and plans for residential or commercial development, this property is now permanently protected and represents the first time the Trust has preserved ground associated with the Boydton Plank Road Battlefield. With our members' support, as well as funds from the and the , this critical piece of the Petersburg Campaign landscape is saved forever.

Chattanooga, Tenn. | 31 Acres Saved

In the pre-dawn hours of October 27, 1863, a 1,400-man force under Union Brig. Gen. William B. Hazen floated over six miles downstream from Chattanooga on 50 pontoon boats and two flat boats. They passed in-attentive Confederate pickets on the riverbank, disembarked and seized the west landing of the ferry from the small Confederate party guarding the landing. Once on the western side of the river, the Union troops scrambled up the steep slope of the ridge and took up defensive positions that extended northward along the crest of the ridge onto this tract. After repulsing a Confederate counterattack, Union soldiers began to construct field fortifications along the crest of the ridgeline north of the ferry landing. The remains of these field fortifications survive today on the newly preserved land, as well as an adjacent one previously protected by the Trust.

The preservation of this landscape ensures the protection of a key position that enabled the reopening of the Tennessee River and ultimately contributed to Union victory in the campaign. In addition to generous support from the landowner, this effort has been made possible through funding from the and the , paired with our members’ generosity and support from the Trust’s . As an undeveloped stretch of riverfront property with significant development potential, the tract faced the threat of conversion into high-end residential use, but is now preserved forever, thanks to you.

Gettysburg, Pa. | 19 Acres Saved

While the Confederate infantry assaulted the Union center on July 3, Federal cavalry commander, Maj. Gen. Alfred Pleasonton, ordered Brig. Gen. Judson Kilpatrick to strike the enemy with his division "at the earliest opportunity." Kilpatrick launched a series of piecemeal attacks against Confederate elements astride the Emmitsburg Road and at the foot of Big Round Top. West of the Emmitsburg Road, Georgia infantry, despite heavy casualties the day before, was able to parry the thrust from the 1st U.S. Cavalry and the 6th Pennsylvania Cavalry, which were positioned directly on this tract.

Today, this parcel helps complete the South Cavalry Field on the battlefield, connecting adjacent land currently part of Gettysburg National Military Park. Facing the threat of residential development, its preservation is essential to maintaining the integrity of this sector of the battlefield. Thanks to our supporters, the and funding from the , we can declare Victory.

Henrico County, Va. | 12 Acres Saved 

On May 31, 1862, during the Battle of Seven Pines, Union forces of the IV Corps found themselves dangerously exposed east of Richmond. As Confederate attacks shattered the initial Federal lines, isolated units rallied where they could, forming a fragmented line. Brig. Gen. John J. Abercrombie’s brigade, reinforced by scattered regiments, made a stand along the Richmond Road to protect the vital Chickahominy River bridges. Late in the day, Confederate reinforcements pressed the attack on both sides of the road, but a Union defense coalesced on a rise that bisected the road, partially on the land we have now saved. The front yard of the Adams House on this tract saw key fighting during the battle and the house served as a field hospital in the aftermath. Soldiers who fell in the fighting were initially buried on the property before being reinterred at the national cemetery.

As surrounding development encroaches, the Seven Pines Battlefield has not seen any preservation... until now. This tract represents one of the last and most historically significant portions of the Seven Pines Battlefield. Thanks to our incredible supporters, as well as the and the , this historic landscape will tell the story of the Battle of Seven Pines for generations to come.

Thank you for making Victory Week 2026 – and all of our work – possible!

Although we’ve declared victory on these projects, there are plenty of other preservation and restoration efforts in the works. Check out our list of active campaigns to see what other battlefields still need your help!