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American Veterans Archaeological Recovery

Saratoga Dig
This summer, a special joint project among the Trust, Americans Veterans Archaeological Recovery and National Park Service brings veterans together to utilize their unique skillsets and reveal buried secrets of American Revolutionary War history at Saratoga.
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Working to Save America’s Battlefields
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Your help is needed to inspire the next generation of history lovers through our annual event for K-12 educators from across the country. Filled with world-class lectures, tours and innovative workshops, this event sparks a dramatic impact in the classroom.

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Seeking Motivated Young Leaders

Our new Youth Leadership Team will serve as the youth face and voice of the American Battlefield Trust. Are you between the ages of 13 and 18 and passionate about battlefield preservation — or know someone who is? Please help spread the word.

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Explore the Wars
United States Colored Troops (U.S.C.T.) Lesson Plan
Civil War
News
Call for Transcribers of United States Colored Troops Documents
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Stonewall Jackson
MOH Recipient Britt Slabinski Landscape
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Stand on the Slaughter Pen Farm with Medal of Honor Recipient Britt Slabinski
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American Battlefield Trust Store
Shop Our Founders Collection, On Sale Up to 40% Off
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Civil War
Battles
Anniversary: Battle of Chancellorsville
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Civil War
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Virginia in the Civil War

Save Battlefields

Rev War
 
Save Critical Revolutionary War History at Hanging Rock and Guilford Courthouse
Civil War
 
Save 226 Acres at 4 Civil War Battlefields
Civil War
 
Save 73 Acres at Shiloh and South Mountain
Civil War
 
Slaughter Pen Farm Still Needs You
Rev War
 
Save 94 Revolutionary Acres
Civil War
 
Save 50 Acres at Richmond
Civil War
 
Save 317 Acres at Five Civil War Battlefields
Civil War
 
Save Three 1863 Battlefields
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Civil War
Save 73 Acres at Shiloh and South Mountain
Join us in the opportunity to create a remarkable legacy to leave for future generations by saving 73 acres at at the Shiloh battlefield in Tennessee...
Help save this piece of American history
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50,000
ACRES SAVED

The American Battlefield Trust and our members have saved more than 50,000 acres in 24 states!

SEE THE LAND WE'VE SAVED
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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.

FAQS ABOUT THE TRUST

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Give with Confidence!

The Majority of our funds go directly to Preservation and Education.

OUR FINANCIALS