Virginia in the Civil War

President of the American Battlefield Trust David Duncan details the role that his home state, the Commonwealth of Virginia, played in the Civil War. Visit Virginia’s battlefields: Virginia served as the epicenter of the American Civil War, with 43% of the battles taking place in the Commonwealth. The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.