American Battlefield Trust

Our special guest, Author Jeff Sharra, shares stories with Trust members and donors at tonight’s dinner during our Annual Conference 2024 in Gettysburg. #abtannual2024 Photos: Melissa A. Winn

On Wednesday, May 1, the Wilderness Battlefield Coalition will be joined by the National Trust for Historic Preservation to share an exciting announcement about the preservation of the Wilderness Battlefield, a nationally significant historic landscape, in the face of inappropriate development. RSVP and attend the event in Spotsylvania, VA: https://lnkd.in/eRTYjzeS

Last night’s Opening Reception for #ABTAnnual2024 included inspiring remarks and presentations from some of our friends and partners in Gettysburg, including Kristina Heister, Superintendent at Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site; David Malgee, Interim President and CEO, Gettysburg Foundation; Wayne Motts, President Emeritus and Historian, Gettysburg Foundation; Dr. Peter Carmichael, Fluhrer Professor of Civil War Studies and Director of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College; Trust President David Duncan; and the Trust’s Chief Historian Garry Adelman.

It’s a BEAUTIFUL day on the Gettysburg National Military Park battlefield! Our tours are under way at #ABTAnnual2024. The Trust’s Chief Historian Garry Adelman and Deputy Director of Education Kris White share the varied histories of the fields of the path of Pickett’s Charge. #PowerofPlace Photos: Melissa A. Winn

Good Morning from Gettysburg! Registration is OPEN at The Gettysburg Hotel for our 2024 Annual Conference. We’ll be out and about in town and on the Gettysburg National Military Park battlefield for the next Four days! We’re so excited to see you here! Stay tuned for photos and updates from #ABTAnnual2024 Photos: Melissa A. Winn

As Earth Day recognizes the good we can do for our planet, the Trust has time and again stepped up to fulfill this call to action. Preserving hallowed ground does more than protect land of historical value — it promotes the conservation and sustainable management of ecological resources. In addition to staving off development that threatens the destruction of valuable ecosystems, the American Battlefield Trust has pursued stewardship and noteworthy partnerships to ensure that preserved lands provide publicly accessible green spaces for our communities and flourishing environments for the plants and critters that call them home.  https://lnkd.in/epm_Sxj7 #earthday #battlefieldpreservation #conservation

Calling All Educators: Listen to the Trust's Chief Historian Garry Adelman describe the entire Revolutionary War in under an hour. Join this free keynote at the Virtual Teacher Institute in July. Sign up for several sessions or just one - the choice is yours! https://lnkd.in/ex3h2wkk

As part of our Helping of History Field Trip Program, the West Point Prep School cadets have an extra special battlefield experience and a service component. In this case, today, they are helping us clear non-historic brush near the banks of Willoughby’s Run.

While Supplies Last: Sign Up for a Free Copy of Hallowed Ground Magazine! Filled with stunning photography, urgent news, and in-depth articles by some of America’s leading historians, our award-winning membership magazine "Hallowed Ground" is a must-read publication for history enthusiasts everywhere. In the giveaway issue of "Hallowed Ground," we focus on the American Revolution. Learn about the American Revolution traveling exhibition, part of the count down to the 250th anniversary of the war for independence. Explore our article “Everyday Life in Boston Before the Revolution” to learn about the history, economy and social structures of the colonial city. "The Tipping Point" recalls the details of The Boston Tea Party when a group of men dumped 340 chests of tea into Boston Harbor on December 16, 1773, and ignited a revolution that ultimately formed a new nation. https://lnkd.in/dpce8H_F #hallowedground #americanrevolution #historymagazine #boston

A new episode of our podcast 'Boom Goes the History' is out. It's about the artillery, infantry, and the world-famous novel that collided at Hazel Grove. Have a listen! #podcast #boomgoesthehistory #civilwar https://lnkd.in/eWHnreUq