Buffington Island
Battlefield Preservation Foundation

Our mission statement includes interpretation of the Battle of Buffington Island. As we acquire battlefield property, how do we decide how to use that land? One way is to add signage that enhances the story of the battle. Interpretive panels of course come with a cost, and so donations are a good way to support more interpretation at the battlefield. We also are working on a series of smaller signs that would indicate houses used as hospitals during and after the fighting, that would demarcate the battlefield's boundary, and that would mark the Confederate campsites. We also want to add several larger interpretive panels. See HERE for examples.

Below is a tentative plan that shows the locations of the current and projected signs, markers, and interpretive panels in the battlefield area. Blue, yellow, and brown indicate markers and signs that are already existing, while orange indicates additional signs and interpretive panels that would be added. Our plan would bring twenty-six additional interpretation pieces to the existing thirteen, adding greatly to the visitor experience. Your donation brings us closer to making this happen.