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Save 50 Acres at Richmond
You can help save 50 critical acres of hallowed ground at Cold Harbor and Gaines' Mill from imminent development. Prevent a sportsplex at these 1862 and 1864 battlefields.
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American Battlefield Trust’s 2019 Calendar

Track your days, weeks, and months with the timeless landscapes of American history. For our 2019 calendar, we've selected the most powerful, breathtaking images of preserved battlefields taken by our gifted and incredibly generous "Distinguished Photographer Corps."

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Thankful For Your Support in 2018

With the help of our members, we have now saved over 50,000 acres of American battlefield land for the Civil War, Revolutionary War and War of 1812. President of the American Battlefield Trust Jim Lighthizer gives a brief update on the progress made in 2018.

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We have the remarkable opportunity to save 18 critical acres on Seminary Ridge, on the First Day's battlefield at Gettysburg! This is some of the...
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50,000
ACRES SAVED

The American Battlefield Trust and our members have saved more than 50,000 acres in 24 states!

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American Battlefield Trust 

Find details and answers to your questions about the new umbrella brand of the Civil War Trust and Revolutionary War Trust.

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The Majority of our funds go directly to Preservation and Education.

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