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Q&A With Darley
Historic Culpeper, Virginia, is the destination for an upcoming episode of this PBS series, “Travels With Darley,” now in its sixth season. Get a behind-the-scenes perspective from host Darley Newman, who met our own Matt George on the Brandy Station battlefield.
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Battlefield Seasons Photography Contest

Share (and vote on) photos through the seasons! Now, we are calling all professional photographers to help us celebrate the timeless beauty of our hallowed grounds by submitting their best shot highlighting the seasons across battlefield landscapes.

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Anniversary of the Battle of Fort Donelson

From February 11-16, 1862, Union forces under U.S. Grant besieged Fort Donelson in Tennessee, ultimately capturing the position and its defenders. Learn more about this pivotal action and the battlefield today — where the Trust is now working to save 15 more acres!

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Anniversary of the Battle of Cowpens

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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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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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