WHY SUPPORT CVBT?
Supporting the Central Virginia Battlefields Trust is supporting the preservation of America’s history. Together we save historic Civil War battlefields, allowing us to convey the stories of soldiers who fought and fell there, noting how their sacrifice impacted our shared history.
With the ramped sprawl and influx of data centers in this area of Virginia saving our Civil War battlefields has the added benefit of maintaining needed “green spaces” allowing places where we may not only learn of our history but commune with nature and simply enjoy being outdoors.
WHY GIVE to CVBT?
When you give to CVBT, you preserve Civil War hallowed ground associated with the four critical battles fought at Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Mine Run, and the Overland Campaign, including the Wilderness and Spotsylvania Court House. Through your generosity historic battlefields are preserved for the education and enjoyment of all, not only today, but for generations to come.
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BECOME A MEMBER
STANDARD MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
As a CVBT Member You are Our Preservation Partner -You become Part of Our Continued History
Sergeant
Membership Gifts
Membership Level Includes
- “On the Front Line” Magazine
- History Wire E-Mail Subscription
Lieutenant
Membership Gifts
Membership Level Includes
- “On the Front Line” Magazine
- History Wire E-Mail Subscription
- Civil War: Fredericksburg Then & Now DVD
Captain
Membership Gifts
Membership Level Includes
- “On the Front Line” Magazine
- History Wire E-Mail Subscription
- Civil War: Fredericksburg Then & Now DVD
- CVBT Baseball Cap
Major
Membership Gifts
Membership Level Includes
- “On the Front Line” Magazine
- History Wire E-Mail Subscription
- Civil War: Fredericksburg Then & Now DVD
- Choice of CVBT Baseball Cap or Polo Shirt
Colonel
Membership Gifts
Membership Level Includes
- “On the Front Line” Magazine
- History Wire E-Mail Subscription
- Civil War: Fredericksburg Then & Now DVD
- CVBT Baseball Cap and Polo Shirt
GENERAL’S CLUB
We have created a special designation for those, like you, who go beyond answering land appeals and membership dues
and choose to invest in the organization further.
Whenever we purchase a threatened important historic property you, our partner, have always answered our call. But there are always the everyday expenses and need to be liquid to some extent. At times, properties come up without notice and CVBT needs to work extremely fast sometimes requiring us to write an immediate check to secure that land. These are instances we cannot wait for a grant or an appeal.
We, of course, always have the daily expenses of running the business. We are a 501c3 but still have need to cover our modest rent, and daily office and employee salaries. CVBT has always run on a shoestring and that has not changed. We have two full time employees and everyone else is a volunteer. Yet our impact on battlefield preservation is vast and on par with much larger organizations of our type
CVBT feels that anyone qualifying to join the ranks of The General’s should garner special consideration.
Please consider joining the special ranks of the CVBT General’s!
Review more information and all the Premiums that come with a General.
SUPPORT US THROUGH DONATIONS
ONE-TIME DONATION
Every day, Civil War hallowed ground is lost, but together we can save the battlefields where history happened in Central Virginia.
MONTHLY RECURRING DONATION
Monthly Giving allows you to support battlefield preservation frequently and with your favorite preferences.
BY MAIL
Checks payable to:
Central Virginia Battlefields Trust
P.O. Box 3417, Fredericksburg, VA 22402
OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT
JOIN THE LEGACY SOCIETY OR SUPPORT CVBT BY GIVING THROUGH IRA
You can support CVBT by contributing through an IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution.
Central Virginia Battlefields Trust (CVBT) is a 501(c)(3) organization. TAX ID 54-1828344. Contributions are tax deductible. Consult your tax advisor for more information.
THE CENTRAL VIRGINIA BATTLEFIELDS TRUST NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT!
We remain good stewards of the monies entrusted to us by our members and friends. The Board remains all volunteer, no Board member gets paid a cent, and we are serious about putting as much of every dollar contributed to us as is humanly possible into “dirt and grass.”
No matter the amount, your donation is critical to our mission. Membership is just the first step. Every day we lose many acres of hallowed ground and every day we face another threat. CVBT needs your financial support and we need it continuously. You are the backbone that allows us to do what we do best – SAVE BATTELFIEDS.
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Celebrating 30 Years and Over 2,000 Acres of Battlefields Preserved
