they could impose an unwanted American History theme park on the people of central Virginia. They thought people wanted white-washed history with rollercoasters and battle reenactments. They thought people wouldn’t mind their plans for a huge development of apartments, hotels, and golf courses. They thought people wouldn’t notice the impacts on traffic, sprawl, farmland, and the environment.

They thought wrong.

About

Find out about the reasoning behind the park, the cast of characters that formed the campaign against it, and the crew that came together to make this film. 

Legacy

The fight against Disney's America has had a lasting impact in Virginia's Piedmont and beyond. Learn more about why many in the area view this event as a turning point for the region.