The Central Virginia Battlefields Trust
In late 1996, a group of concerned citizens in the Fredericksburg Virginia area decided it was time to stand up to the senseless destruction of our heritage and to form a historic lands trust.
The nonprofit Central Virginia Battlefields Trust (CVBT) was established with a two-fold mission:
FIRST
To purchase significant Civil War battlefields and landmarks, both in fee and in easement, and to preserve them in perpetuity.
SECOND
To serve as a facilitator and advocate for battlefield preservation on a local, state and federal level.
The CVBT has already been instrumental in saving historically significant battlefield property.
At Fredericksburg, CVBT helped purchase Willis Hill, a 9-acre tract in the center of Marye's Heights overlooking the Sunken Road.
In the Chancellorsville battlefield, the trust has saved over 135 acres of land, including significant portions of Stonewall Jackson's renowned flank attack. These portions of America's heritage would otherwise have been developed and lost forever if not for the help and generosity of our members.
In order to continue our crusade of acquiring important battlefield properties, we need your help! Your contribution will be used to purchase additional parcels of hallowed "dirt and grass".
We welcome any help that you can give us in fundraising, advocacy and membership projects.
CVBT Mailing Address:
PO Box 3417
Fredericksburg VA 22402
540-374-0900
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