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.
This Day in History
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Buddy Secor
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.
ExploreBy Map
Browse history and preservation efforts geographically with our interactive maps.
Upcoming Events
Generations Event @ Antietam National Battlefield
September 7, 2025 @ 2:30 PM EDT | Sharpsburg, MD
American Battlefield Trust Generation Event to take place at Antietam National Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Maryland.
Lee's Headquarters Open House & Living History Event
October 4 - 5, 2025 | Gettysburg, PA
Visit home of the Gettysburg widow Mary Thompson, which served as the headquarters of Gen. Robert E. Lee during the battle. See the 55th North...
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.