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The American Battlefield Trust is dedicated to protecting America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educating the public about what happened there and why it matters today. Stay up-to-date on our latest preservation efforts, advocacy campaigns and education initiatives to learn how you can help save history. Our social media channels carry even more battlefield news and history content!
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Jim Campi, Chief Policy and Communications Officer
jcampi@battlefields.org
Mary Koik, Director of Communications
mkoik@battlefields.org
Jared Herr, Communications Associate
jherr@battlefields.org
To reach a member of our communications team by phone, dial (202) 367-1861, option 3
Featured Speak Out Opportunities
Civil War | Speak Out
Don't Let Vicksburg's Impact Erode
In early 2020, torrential rainfalls caused catastrophic destruction at Vicksburg National Military Park. Tell Congress they should move swiftly to...
Speak Out
Raise Awareness of Veteran Suicide
Support the National Warrior Call Day initiative by urging Congress and the Biden administration to permanently designate the Sunday after Veterans...
Speak Out
Protect the Site of the Second Largest Battle Fought in North Carolina
A proposed new interchange would erase a significant part of the battlefield and damage interpretation efforts, while endangering already preserved...
Upcoming Trust Events
Color Bearer Weekend 2025
February 7 - 9, 2025 | Mobile, AL
The Color Bearer Thank You Weekend is an annual, by invitation-only event, open to all Color Bearer members. We hope to see at this fun, history...
Annual Conference 2025
May 1 - 4, 2025 | Boston, MA
Join us for the American Battlefield Trust's 2025 Annual Conference in Boston.
National Teacher Institute 2025
July 10 - 13, 2025 | Gettysburg, PA
The annual National Teacher Institute brings together educators from all over the world for a four-day event which includes breakout sessions...