In the Footsteps of Heroes
Every Medal a story to be told; every recipient part of something greater. Explore the inspiring lives of those who have worn the Medal of Honor.
Explore the Valor Trail
Kristi Jurewicz Gordon
Look How Far We’ve Come!
Four recent transfers to the National Park Service – totaling 44 acres – include an American Battlefield Trust success story 22 years in the making.
Celebrate These Victories
Tommy Kays
Save 343 Acres at Five Western Theater Battlefields in Four States
It can take years of work, and sometimes years of waiting, for key tracts to come onto the market. When they do, we often find ourselves competing with developers...
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Buddy Secor
A Virtual Visit to Historic Boston
Come along as we visit some of Boston's most iconic destinations and uncover over 100 years of fascinating American history.
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Working to Save America’s Battlefields
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How We Became America: The Untold Story
Not everything worth knowing exists inside the cover of our history textbooks. Our How We Became America series continues to fill in the gaps and bring new stories to life.
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The WIlderness, Orange and Spotsylvania Counties, Va.
Your Voice is Needed at The Wilderness!
Help stop the largest rezoning effort in Orange County, Va. history! Use your voice to take a stand against massive development impacting the Wilderness Battlefield.
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Speak Out for Battlefield Preservation
Battlefields need advocates like YOU to speak out against ill-considered developments and other threats.
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