CWTrust Champion Hill 2015

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As his army charged up Champion Hill, General Ulysses S. Grant saw one of his divisions under General John A. Logan—a former U.S. congressman—advancing in splendid style toward the Confederate left flank. Calling to an aide, Grant said, “Go down and tell Logan that he is making history today.” Logan’s assault overlapped the Confederate left and threatened to cut the Jackson Road, the Confederates’ only avenue of escape. The Confederates blunted the Yankees with a ferocious counterattack spearheaded by Seth Barton’s Georgia brigade—but only for a moment. After a fierce, seesaw struggle Logan’s men seized the Jackson Road and the Confederates were driven from Champion Hill, thus setting the stage for the siege and surrender of Vicksburg.

The Battle of Champion Hill has rightly been called the most decisive battle of one of the most decisive campaigns of the Civil War. To date, the Civil War Trust has worked to save 406 acres of this important battlefield, but there is still work to be done. We now have the opportunity to save an additional 66 acres along the Jackson Road—ground over which boys in blue and gray alike charged in the fight for control of that crucial roadway. Thanks to a $3.55-to-$1 match, we can save this key piece of hallowed ground for a fraction of its face value, and ensure that this land is protected for generations to come.

Help save Champion Hill!

Preservation
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Donation Match
$3.55-to-$1
Our Goal
$180,000
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Read President Jim Lighthizer's letter about this exciting new preservation opportunity


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See a map of our target property at Champion Hill


More About Champion Hill
Featured Online Resources
Battle Overview: Champion Hill

The Battle of Champion's Hill

Saving Champion Hill

John Pemberton: The Wrong Man at the Wrong Place

Unvexing the Father of Waters

Grant's Vicksburg Supply Line: Fact or Myth?

Tour the Battlefield with Confidence
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Champion Hill Overview »

Attacking Champion Hill »

Vicksburg Campaign Overview »

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Saving Champion Hill »

A brief photographic history of our preservation efforts at this battlefield

Battle Maps
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Champion Hill - Northern Portion »

Champion Hill - Southern Portion »

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Check out our photos of the Champion Hill battlefield »

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I received an email from the trust today.super happy that is is in the west.always give more to help the western theater.thats two sites in the west so far .GOOD NEWS.:bounce:
 
More great work, by an organization that conistently does great work.
I hope members of the forum will join me in contributing.
 
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