American Battlefield Trust

Mike Talplacido

Vital Land is At Risk at Gettysburg and Bristoe Station

Please give today to ensure these 28 critical acres of hallowed ground are saved forever, before it's too late!

Michael Melford

Preserve the Most Important Unprotected Battlefield Land!

Your tax-deductible gift will help us to preserve 108 acres of irreplaceable twice-hallowed ground at Gaines' Mill and Cold Harbor — forever.

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Buddy Secor

Slaughter Pen Farm Still Needs You!

Please give now to continue the fight to help save the Slaughter Pen Farm at the Fredericksburg Battlefield!

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Library of Congress

What Everyone Should Know About the Civil War

The Civil War profoundly shaped the United States as we know it today. Here are ten basic facts you need to know about America's defining struggle.

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Presented with the opportunity to bring a preservation project to fruition, the Trust stepped up to help our friends at the North American Land Trust in preserving 72 acres at the Revolutionary Brandywine Battlefield.

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A young member of the Youth Leadership poses in her team t-shirt, featuring Abigail Adams

Our Youth Leadership Team serves as the youth face and voice of the American Battlefield Trust. Are you between the ages of 15 and 18 and passionate about battlefield preservation — or know someone who is?

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