Daniel Kirchner
The Nature of History
The American Battlefield Trust practices battlefield land stewardship by combining historic preservation with sustainable conservation. Through...
Fruit trees were once witnesses to war. Discover how orchards—once scenes of combat—are being restored at Gettysburg, Shiloh, Antietam, and beyond.
Rapid data center expansion threatens Virginia’s historic landscapes, communities, and environment. Learn more about the growing impact.
Learn more about the heat the soldiers of the Civil War experienced and how they coped with it.
As managers of battlefields seek methods to maintain and protect these hallowed grounds, many have sought out the use of prescribed burns. While fire...
As Earth Day recognizes the good we can do for our planet, the Trust has time and again stepped up to fulfill this call to action by caring for...
Introducing The Nature of History
The American Battlefield Trust has preserved over 58,000 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.