American Battlefield Trust
Make Some History in Saratoga
Doug Menuez

Celebrating Victory
The future of America’s hallowed ground is more secure today after the signing of the “Great American Outdoors Act.” This landmark legislation received significant bipartisan support and from a vast coalition of conservation and stewardship organizations, including the American Battlefield Trust.
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Working to Save America’s Battlefields
Hanging Rock Appeal Landscape
Civil War
Hanging Rock, 240 Years Later

At daybreak on August 6, 1780, Patriot troops launched a surprise attack on British forces at Hanging Rock. Together, we have saved 172 acres at this important South Carolina site — one of the new battlefield parks being developed along The Liberty Trail.

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Civil War 1864 Virtual Reality Video Series
Behind the Scenes: Making of Virtual Reality

Take a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the American Battlefield Trust's first virtual reality project and, to date, most popular video. With our frequent partner, Wide Awake Films, we discuss the hurdles in making the piece and the decisions along the way.

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Explore the Wars
Yorktown Tour Guide App Icon Landscape
Rev War
Mobile App
Yorktown Tour Guide
4th United States Colored Infantry
4th United States Colored Infantry
Preservation
Help Tell Stories of African American Valor
Gettysburg: Barlow's Knoll & The Almshouse Landscape and Square
Gettysburg: Barlow's Knoll & The Almshouse Landscape and Square
Civil War
News
To Mark Battle’s 157th Anniversary, American Battlefield Trust Transfers 35-Acre Barlow’s Knoll Property to Gettysburg National Military Park
Mobile Bay Battle
Civil War
Battles
Anniversary: Battle of Mobile Bay
Elliotts map of the battlefield of Antietam segment
Civil War
News
Previously Unknown Map Showing Engagement's Aftermath Amounts to 'Rosetta Stone" for Battle of Antietam
MOH Recipient Woody Williams Holds Medal
Civil War 1864 Virtual Reality Video Series
News
Achievement Unlocked! Honors and Awards Roll in for American Battlefield Trust Video Productions

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    52,000
    ACRES SAVED

    The American Battlefield Trust and our members have saved more than 52,000 acres in 24 states!

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