National Park Service Awards $1.5 Million to Protect 101 Acres at Civil War Battlefields in Tennessee, Virginia

News Release Date: December 12, 2024

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WASHINGTON - The National Park Service today awarded $1,501,260 in Battlefield Land Acquisition Grants through the American Battlefield Protection Program to protect 100.63 acres at two Civil War battlefields in Tennessee and Virginia.

"The National Park Service is proud to help state and local organizations preserve these historic, cultural, and natural resources," said National Park Service Director Chuck Sams. "These landscapes hold the stories of the United States' origins. This protection ensures their lessons will be shared with future generations."

Today's grants are awarded to:

• City of Franklin, Tenn. - $983,850 for preservation of 0.63 acres at Franklin Battlefield in Williamson County, Tenn.

• Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation - $517,410 for preservation of 100 acres at Brandy Station Battlefield in Culpeper County, Va.

State and local governments spearhead the projects funded by American Battlefield Protection Program grants to protect significant battlefield landscapes that are vital to the shared history of their communities and the nation. The Land and Water Conservation Fund makes these grants possible using reinvested revenue from offshore oil and natural gas leasing to help strengthen conservation and recreation opportunities across the nation without spending taxpayer dollars.

The National Park Service's Battlefield Land Acquisition Grants empower preservation partners nationwide to acquire and preserve threatened battlefields on American soil. The National Park Service administers three related grant programs for Preservation Planning, Battlefield Interpretation and Battlefield Restoration. Financial and technical assistance supports sustainable, community-driven stewardship of natural and historic resources at the state, Tribal, and local levels.

Battlefield Land Acquisition Grants are available on a rolling basis. Click here to learn more about how to apply. For questions about any of the National Park Service's American Battlefield Protection Program grants, e-mail us.

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