Save 74 Acres of Hallowed Ground in Virginia & Arkansas
Your gift can protect land at three threatened battlefields — Pea Ridge, Deep Bottom, and Saltville — and preserve the legacy of American heroes. With a $6.56-to-$1 match, your impact goes nearly 7X further.
Two More Properties Saved at Franklin Battlefield
Together, we have preserved 1.5 additional acres on the Franklin Battlefield, expanding our protection of this hallowed ground in the face of growing development pressure.
Save 417 Acres at the Breakthrough in Petersburg
Help protect the hallowed ground that changed the course of the Civil War and our nation. Save this history from being lost to development.
History in Bloom
Preservation goes beyond saving battlefields — it’s about helping nature thrive where history was made. From removing invaders to welcoming pollinators, the Trust's land stewardship efforts are blending ecology with commemoration.
Working to Save America’s Battlefields
Save Sacred Revolutionary War Land
Join the American Battlefield Trust in preserving 218 acres of hallowed Revolutionary War ground and expanding The Liberty Trail before America’s 250th birthday.
A Rare Chance to Restore Gettysburg
Restore historic landmarks, like the McKnight Farm, and create immersive trails and signage so visitors can experience the battlefield as Civil War soldiers saw it.

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Be Part of History in the Making
Our Enduring Legacy is the most ambitious campaign in our history — a bold effort to save endangered battlefields, bring history to life in new ways, and inspire generations to come.

Upcoming Events

Richmond Grand Review

October 10 - 12, 2025 | Richmond, VA
We are happy to announce that we are hosting the 2025 Grand Review in Richmond, VA in the fall. The dates are Friday, October 10 - Sunday, October 12...
Save It. Don't Pave It. Stop Building on Battlefields.
Battlefields need advocates like YOU to speak out against ill-considered developments and other threats.

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