American Battlefield Trust

Don Pfanz by James Salzano
Remembering Don Pfanz
Historian, preservation advocate, and co-founder of the Association for the Preservation of Civil War Sites, Don devoted his life to protecting hallowed ground and sharing Civil War history.
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Robert James
Final Push to Save Gaines’ Mill–Cold Harbor
Help permanently protect nearly one square mile of battlefield land where two pivotal Civil War battles were fought — and thousands gave their lives.
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Dave Johnson
Heritage Tourism in Focus
From Revolutionary road trips to Civil War Trails, the latest issue of Hallowed Ground explores how battlefield visits fuel a $7.7 billion heritage tourism industry, strengthen communities, and open fresh ways to experience history.
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Jennifer Goellnitz
Save 74 Acres of Hallowed Ground in Virginia & Arkansas
Your gift can protect land at three threatened battlefields — Pea Ridge, Deep Bottom, and Saltville — and preserve the legacy of American heroes. With a $6.56-to-$1 match, your impact goes nearly 7X further.
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Mike Talplacido
Help Ensure a New Visitor Center for Vicksburg
Vicksburg National Military's outdated visitor center can’t keep up. A modern replacement is planned for 2028 — but it requires a simple boundary change. Add your name today to urge Congress to make it happen.
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Working to Save America’s Battlefields
The Breakthrough Trail at Pamplin Historical Park
Save 417 Acres at the Breakthrough in Petersburg
Help protect the hallowed ground that changed the course of the Civil War and our nation. Save this history from being lost to development.
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East Cemetery Hill, Gettysburg, Pa.
A Rare Chance to Restore Gettysburg
Restore historic landmarks, like the McKnight Farm, and create immersive trails and signage so visitors can experience the battlefield as Civil War soldiers saw it.
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Be Part of History in the Making
Our Enduring Legacy is the most ambitious campaign in our history — a bold effort to save endangered battlefields, bring history to life in new ways, and inspire generations to come.
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American Battlefield Trust

Richmond Grand Review

October 10 - 12, 2025 | Richmond, VA
The Grand Review The Grand Review is an invitation-only event reserved for Color Bearers at the Brigade, Division, Corps, and National levels. You and...
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Save It. Don't Pave It. Stop Building on Battlefields.
Battlefields need advocates like YOU to speak out against ill-considered developments and other threats.
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