Head-Tilting History
This International Artists Day, let’s learn about the people who shaped how we remember the American Revolution and the early days of our new nation.
Learn how the Continental Congress let one quiet inventor prove himself, changing the seascape of naval warfare forever.
We know their stories in the White House, but five of Ohio’s future U.S. Presidents fought in the Civil War before heading to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue...
Learn about two Civil War Medal of Honor recipients – Andrew Jackson Smith and Alonzo Cushing – and their long-winding journeys to the Medal of Honor...
Learn how Harper's Weekly artist Thomas Nast helped define America’s idea of this beloved Christmas icon.
President Lincoln's childhood fascination with magic continued into his time in the White House. Learn more about his love of mind-boggling feats and...
Head-Tilting History sparked from a desire for engaging stories to share with all audiences, to build a new — or grow a long-established — love of history. Please share this exciting content and send feedback to web@battlefields.org.
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Hallowed Ground Magazine
Explore the American Battlefield Trust’s award-winning membership magazine, Hallowed Ground, published quarterly.
Women in War
Women had a vital role in America's early conflicts — participating, supporting, and organizing. Studying their involvement gives a broader...
How Well Do You Know George Washington?
Take our quiz to find out how much trivia you know about America's first president.
Railroads in the Civil War
VIDEO | Historian Sam Smith discusses the importance of railroads in the Civil War era. This video is part of the American Battlefield Trust's In4...
