The Central Virginia Battlefields Trust

The CVBT is an authorized
501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the preservation of Virginia's Civil War battlefields. Your contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Our tax ID number is 54-1828344

Time is Running Out to Save our History!

Development is Threatening the Battlefields on a Daily basis!

Now in our fourteenth year, the Central Virginia Battlefields Trust (CVBT) has systematically acquired land on all four of the Fredericksburg area's battlefields. We continue to identify and save our historical hallowed ground for now and future generations.

It's only through the generosity of our members and donors that we have been able to save the following irreplaceable ground where so many gave their ultimate sacrifice:

Current Challenges!

Wilderness Crossroads

93 acres; 8-2009 (CVBT closed on property)

Capital Campaign to raise $930,000.00

Slaughter Pen Farm

Goal: Raise $1 Million

$850,000.00 raised
On the Fredericksburg Battlefield
205 acres; 2006 (joint effort with CWPT)
Battlefield Map (adobe .pdf file)

Hallowed Ground Saved!

Fredericksburg Battlefield

Willis Hill
9.5 acres; 1997 (incorporated into NPS site)

Pelham's Corner
1 acre; 1999/2008 (CVBT retained)

Pelham's Crossing
11.9 acres; 2002 (CVBT retained)