Daniel Kirchner
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...
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...
On the 162nd anniversary of the Battle of Hampton Roads, the conservation triumph revealed by the U.S.S. Monitor’s success offers an inspiring...
When the Trust protects a battlefield, we recognize its dual significance as a place steeped in history and as a rich ecosystems. Land Preservation...
For all of history, soldiers have sought the protection of physical earthly barriers between themselves and the enemy. How do we now protect them...
As the main substance that supports life on earth, water has greatly benefitted from efforts to preserve America’s hallowed ground.
Welcome to The Nature of History
The American Battlefield Trust has preserved over 61,000 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.
