Celebrate 248 Years of America's Independence at Nine Battlefields and Historic Sites
(Washington, D.C.) — On a hot July day in 1776, delegates from 13 colonies unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence. Drafted primarily by...
'American Revolution Experience' Traveling Exhibit Will Celebrate Fourth of July on Display at Virginia State Capitol
(Washington, D.C.) — The American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit opens today, June 25, at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond as part of...
Honor the Legacy of Juneteenth at These Ten Battlefield Parks and Historic Sites
(Washington, D.C.) — In 2021, Juneteenth was established as the newest federal holiday, honoring the issuance of General Order No. 3 on June 19, 1865...
Governor Glenn Youngkin Dedicates Culpeper Battlefields State Park
RICHMOND, VA - Governor Glenn Youngkin officially dedicated Virginia’s newest State Park, Culpeper Battlefields State Park. The park opens with 263...
Campaign Underway to Preserve Hallowed Ground at Brandywine, Other Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Sites
(Washington, D.C.) — The American Battlefield Trust is in the midst of a significant national campaign to preserve 158 acres of hallowed ground from...
Seeking: Students With a Passion for American History for the 2024-2025 Youth Leadership Team
(Washington, D.C.) – Young history enthusiasts eager to advance the cause of battlefield preservation are invited to apply to the American Battlefield...
