Head-Tilting History
"Remember the Alamo!" It was the battle cry that inspired Sam Houston's army to defeat their Mexican foes at the Battle of San Jacinto. The victory...
Between camping, marching and battle, Civil War soldiers had plenty of contact with the natural world. Military service often meant trekking to...
The War of 1812 wasn’t just a war of conflicting interests — it was a clash of worldviews and cultures. In fact, the fundamentally divergent...
Sure, you know that household names like DuPont, American Express and Brooks Brothers have been around forever – but did you know that each of these...
Even before American independence, some individuals were drawn across the Atlantic and onto the front lines of the American Revolution to fight for...
In the words of American Battlefield Trust Director of Education Garry Adelman, “Show me another calendar month in which the Civil War began and ended...
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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...
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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...