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The Nature of History

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History in Bloom
July 2, 2025   •  The Nature of History
Preservation goes beyond saving battlefields — it’s about helping nature thrive where history was made. From removing invaders to welcoming...
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The Digital Invasion
February 22, 2025   •  The Nature of History
Rapid data center expansion threatens Virginia’s historic landscapes, communities, and environment. Learn more about the growing impact.
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Feel the (Prescribed) Burn
June 28, 2024   •  The Nature of History
As managers of battlefields seek methods to maintain and protect these hallowed grounds, many have sought out the use of prescribed burns. While fire...
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Introducing The Nature of History

The American Battlefield Trust has preserved over 60,000 acres of land that include wildlife habitat, soils, streams, trees, flora, and fauna that are part of our ecosystem. In this quarterly email series, we’ll be highlighting all the natural resources present on and affected by battlefield land preservation. We hope you’ll enjoy the beauty of nature as it exists on our most hallowed ground. Learn more about the environmental benefits of battlefield preservation.

Welcome to The Nature of History

The American Battlefield Trust has preserved over 60,000 acres of land that include wildlife habitat, soils, streams, trees, flora, and fauna that are part of our ecosystem. In this quarterly email series, we’ll be highlighting all the natural resources present on and affected by battlefield land preservation. We hope you’ll enjoy the beauty of nature as it exists on our most hallowed ground. Learn more about the environmental benefits of battlefield preservation.