American Battlefield Trust

Matt Brant

Join Us This Weekend for Park Day 2025!

Ready to make a difference at your local battlefield or historic site? Grab your work gloves and get outdoors this weekend to help preserve American history!

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Announcing Our Enduring Legacy

The largest and most ambitious campaign in battlefield preservation history, Our Enduring Legacy: The Campaign to Preserve, Educate, and Inspire is a $125 million effort to protect sacred battlefields, expand access to history, and engage future generations.

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The Shot Heard Round the World: A Nation is Born

Travel back to where it all began with our immersive virtual reality experience that puts you at the heart of the historic events at Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775.

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Chris Heisey

Save 210 Important Acres in Virginia

Malvern Hill, Brandy Station, New Market, and New Market Heights—each site holds a vital place in American history. With a $6.44-to-$1 match, your support can ensure these hallowed grounds remain preserved for future generations.

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Gov. Warren monument overlooking Gettysburg Battlefield

We’re nearly to the finish line to save 15 hallowed acres at Gettysburg. Please help us raise the remaining needed in time for Gettysburg’s 162nd anniversary.

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