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Saved: Yorktown
Thanks to you, we can now declare victory at 49 acres of highly threatened hallowed ground on the Yorktown battlefield that was significant to both the Revolutionary War and the Civil War.
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Anniversary of the Battle of Cedar Creek

October 19, 1864 marked the climactic battle of the Shenandoah Valley Campaign. Discover something new about the battle history and this Virginia battlefield today — where the American Battlefield Trust has saved more than 700 acres.

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The American Battlefield Trust store officially online and open for business! Shop for gifts, apparel, or provisions for your next historic adventure, knowing that every purchase helps save hallowed ground for future generations.

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Victory at Yorktown! American Battlefield Trust Saves 49 Acres at Famed Revolutionary War Site
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Tennessee Lawmaker Charles Sargent Recognized as Preservation Champion by American Battlefield Trust
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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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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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