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The Nature of History

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Soaring with Eagles
February 25, 2022   •  The Nature of History
This season, we're celebrating the history of our nation's majestic symbol – the American Bald Eagle.
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Fall Harvest & Thanksgiving
November 22, 2021   •  The Nature of History
The autumn harvest was the source of the celebration, including onions, beans, lettuce, spinach, cabbage, carrots, peas and corn, though possibly in the form of cornmeal or corn porridge.
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Bugs on the Battlefield
July 28, 2021   •  The Nature of History
The “dog days” of summer have arrived, along with all the exciting and unique creatures that historically make their presence known with the elevated temperatures.
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Protecting The Chesapeake Bay Watershed
April 21, 2021   •  The Nature of History
April provides many chances to appreciate the beauty of nature in Spring, most especially with Earth Day and Arbor Day. Earth day celebrations are planned all over the country, highlighting the importance of protecting and conserving natural resources! One of the most unique and special natural resources on Earth is the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.
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Battlefields in the Mountains
January 21, 2021   •  The Nature of History
The American Battlefield Trust is hopeful for a year of good health, along with plenty of time for outdoor recreation on our nation’s battlefields. And there’s nothing like a battlefield hike when that battlefield just so happens to be located within mountain ranges!
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Erosion Undermines History at Vicksburg National Military Park
December 9, 2020   •  Hallowed Ground Magazine
The most serious battle being fought at Vicksburg National Military Park today, according to park staff, is against erosion, the process by which earth is carried away by wind or water.
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The American Battlefield Trust has preserved over 50,000 acres of land that include wildlife habitat, soils, streams, trees, flora, and fauna that are part of our ecosystem. In this new 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.

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