A cannon against a dramatic, cloudy sky. Yellow wildflowers bloom in the grass.

Manassas National Battlefield Park, Va.

Buddy Secor

Save Virginia Battlefields from Data Centers

The Opportunity

Today, our mission faces unprecedented challenges. The historic grounds of Manassas National Battlefield Park and Wilderness Battlefield are under direct threat from large-scale developments, including data centers and mixed-use projects that would forever alter these sacred sites.

Despite setbacks since kicking this project off in December 2023, we remain resolute: Our fight is not over until we preserve this sacred land. 

With your support, we plan to defend and preserve: 

  • Manassas Battlefield: Over 1,750 acres rezoned for the world's largest data center campus, threatening to blanket this historic site with 37 massive structures.
  • Wilderness Battlefield: A proposed 2,600-acre development, including residential units and commercial spaces, risks overshadowing the legacy of those who fought and died there. 

The Trust is actively engaged in legal battles, public advocacy, and grassroots mobilization to overturn these decisions. Our fight extends beyond courtrooms; it's a battle for the soul of our nation's history.

Now, we need your support more than ever. Your support strengthens our legal campaigns, fuels public awareness efforts, and ensures that these historic landscapes are preserved for future generations.

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How You Can Help

The story of America is written on these battlefields. From the determined stands at Manassas to the fierce struggles at The Wilderness, these grounds are silent witnesses to our nation's defining moments. They hold the echoes of soldiers' courage, the weight of sacrifices made, and the lessons that shaped our country's future.  

Together, we can ensure this hallowed ground remains untouched, revered, and remembered—not just as relics of the past, but as living testaments to the enduring spirit of our nation.

Please act now to help save this land from data centers!

  1. Donate: Your gift will directly support our preservation and advocacy efforts. 
  2. Sign the Petition: Urge the Virginia General Assembly to protect these historic sites.
  3. Spread the Word: Share our mission with friends and family to build a broader coalition of support.

Join us to protect this today. Stand with history. Fight for preservation.

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“We can’t give up. We’ve been battling to stop these developments for years now — opposing them at every turn, from the first discussion with the local planning commission up through the Virginia Court of Appeals — and truthfully, it’s been exhausting, demoralizing, and frustrating. But we will not give up!”
David N. Duncan, President

Stop the data centers that will destroy sacred ground!

We can’t let up now!