About American Battlefield Trust

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The American Battlefield Trust is America's largest non-profit organization (501-C3) devoted to the preservation of our nation's endangered Civil War, Revolutionary War, and War of 1812 battlefields. The Trust also promotes educational programs and heritage tourism initiatives to inform the public of the wars' history and the fundamental conflicts that sparked it. Our office is located in Washington, D.C.

What was the Old Northwest Territory?

Comprising the modern states of Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and Michigan, the old Northwest Territory witnessed the United States' first westward expansion. Learn more with Dan Davis of the American Battlefield Trust. This video is part of the Battlefield U series in which we provide answers to your q…

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Help Preserve a Missing Piece of the Antietam Battlefield

With your help we can add six additional acres to those preserved at Antietam and preserve 122 acres of pristine land at Shepherdstown — all part of the 1862 Maryland Campaign — together having a total transaction value of $2.75 million for only $343,837. https://bit.ly/3Tz11hF The American Battle…

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What role did the Shenandoah Valley play in the Civil War?

Due to its proximity to Washington, D.C. and Richmond, Va. during the American Civil War, both Union and Confederate forces were "drawn to the Shenandoah Valley like metal to a magnet." Jonathan Noyalas details this strategic region. This video is part of the Battlefield U series in which we provi…

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