American Battlefield Trust

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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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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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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Buddy Secor

Help Save 15 Hallowed Acres at Gettysburg Willoughby’s Run

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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Join us in defending American history and stop the catastrophic destruction of Manassas and The Wilderness battlefields!

Join the Fight

Ready to make a difference at your local battlefield or historic site? Join fellow history lovers this April for Park Day! Grab your gloves, make new friends, and help preserve American history — one project at a time.

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