American Battlefield Trust

Brian Keeley Photography

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.

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James Wellman

Where It All Began!

Before April 19, 1775, Lexington and Concord were quiet New England towns — by day’s end, they were etched into American history. This issue of Hallowed Ground explores the opening chapter of the Revolution, from midnight riders to Bunker Hill.

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Got... Milk?

What do Napoleon, South Carolina cow pastures, and Andrew Jackson's 1,400-pound gift all have in common? Join us as we milk some of the most well-aged moments in history in honor of National Dairy Month.

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Meredith Barnes

Help Save Princeton: The Battle that Saved the Revolution

Please join us in voicing your support for $1 million for the Princeton Battlefield State Park in New Jersey’s FY 2026 budget and help save the battlefield that saved the Revolution.

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Emerging Civil War

Preserve 1,099 Acres of Hallowed Ground

We're on the verge of a moment that will define the future of battlefield preservation. With your help, we can save over 1,000 acres of critical Civil War battlefield land at Chickasaw Bayou, Gettysburg, and Brandy Station

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An image from The Shot Heard Round the World: A Nation is Born

Travel back to where it all began with our immersive virtual reality experience that puts you at the heart of the historic events at Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775.

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Seminary Ridge at Gettysburg National Military Park, Pa.

The largest and most ambitious campaign in our history, Our Enduring Legacy: The Campaign to Preserve, Educate, and Inspire is a $125 million effort to protect sacred battlefields, expand access to history, and engage future generations.

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