American Battlefield Trust

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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Announcing Our Enduring Legacy

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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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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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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Gov. Warren monument overlooking Gettysburg Battlefield

We’re nearly to the finish line to save 15 hallowed acres at Gettysburg. Please help us raise the remaining needed in time for Gettysburg’s 162nd anniversary.

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Malvern Hill, Brandy Station, New Market, and New Market Heights—each site holds a vital place in American history. With a $6.44-to-$1 match, your support can ensure these hallowed grounds remain preserved for future generations.

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