American Battlefield Trust

Matthew Hartwig

History Under Siege

The Wilderness Battlefield and Minute Man National Historical Park return to the National Trust for Historic Preservation list of nation's 11 Most Endangered Historic Sites.

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Buddy Secor

Help Restore Six Sacred Battlefield Sites

Help return key battlefield sites at Gettysburg, Chancellorsville, Seven Pines and more to their wartime appearance.

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Jason Myers

Battle Scars

Drawing parallels between past and present conflicts, the latest issue of Hallowed Ground illuminates the timeless human experience of trauma, resilience and the profound connections that bind soldiers across generations.

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Robert James

Preserve Three Battlefield Sites & One Remarkable Legacy

Help save hallowed ground from the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. Give $50 or more today and receive an exclusive thank you gift.

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Help secure one of the most important tracts of battlefield land at Franklin Battlefield. Give $64 or more today and receive an exclusive thank you gift.

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View of the 4th United States Colored Troops

Our growing collection of Road to Freedom apps highlight the Southern Civil War-era Black experience, uncovering these little-known stories of strife, growth, community and more.

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Browse history and preservation efforts geographically with our interactive maps.

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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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