Should we remember those who died in battle by building not one, but two new highways through the national battlefield where they died? We think not.

If you want to protect Manassas National Battlefield from these two proposed highways, take action now!

Officials from the National Park Service, the Virginia Department of Transportation, and the Federal Highway Administration may soon approve two new highways that would forever change the landscape and the experience of visiting the Manassas National Battlefield. These first steps toward an “Outer Beltway” around Washington, D.C. would pave over four acres of national battlefield land--just as we approach the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Second Manassas.

This is no way to remember a crucial time in our nation’s history. If we want the lessons of the Civil War to resonate with future generations, we must do better.

Take Action: Citizens of Virginia, please ask Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell to protect the Manassas National Battlefield from these ill-considered, costly new highways.

Thank you so much for taking action to help protect the Manassas National Battlefield from new highway development. Your action will help ensure that sacred Civil War sites receive the protection they deserve.

Sincerely,



Nick Lund
Civil War Associate


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