Volunteers Across the Country Gearing Up for Park Day 2025

(Washington, D.C.) — Since 1996, the American Battlefield Trust’s Park Day event has brought volunteers of all ages to our nation’s historic sites, museums, cemeteries and battlefields, spanning the French and Indian War through the Civil War, to prepare for a new season of tours and tourists. The annual spring clean-up event has become a staple at sites across the country, bringing community members together to channel their love of history into service in their historic backyards. During Park Day, each site decides on a hands-on project, ranging from general maintenance, fence building, historic cannon painting and more. This year, the Trust will celebrate Park Day on April 26, 2025. 

“Park Day represents a powerful opportunity to connect with the stories etched in our nation’s hallowed grounds,” said Trust President David Duncan. “Volunteers play a crucial role in preserving the landmarks that comprise our rich American heritage, fostering and deepening their relationship with history.” 

For nearly three decades, Park Day has boasted a remarkable legacy of volunteerism, with nearly 475,000 hours dedicated to the safeguarding of treasured community staples. More than 100,000 participants, from dedicated scout troops to esteemed veterans organizations like the Wounded Warriors, have rallied to ensure these sites remain pristine and accessible for all. 

Nearly 120 sites in 27 different states and the District of Columbia have signed up to participate in Park Day 2025. Site managers that still hope to participate, including on an alternate date later in the year, and potential volunteers can browse through participating sites using the Trust’s Park Day hub at www.battlefields.org/parkday.  

The American Battlefield Trust is dedicated to preserving America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educating the public about what happened there and why it matters today. The nonprofit, nonpartisan organization has protected nearly 60,000 acres associated with the Revolutionary War, War of 1812 and Civil War across more than 160 sites in 25 states. Learn more at www.battlefields.org. 

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