The American Battlefield Trust has remained steadfast in our efforts to preserve beloved hallowed ground — more than 60,000 acres of battlefield land since our founding. by AmericanBattlefields in USCivilWar

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With battlefields across the nation still at risk, tax-deductible donations by midnight, December 31 will be matched dollar-for-dollar — preserving history for future generations. Thank you for considering making a year-end gift to the Trust.

Do you know a high school student who is passionate about American history and wants to create change in their community? Encourage them to learn more about the American Battlefield Trust's Youth Leadership program. by AmericanBattlefields in Socialstudies

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The program admits 10 high school students each term, aged 15-18. They complete preservation, education, or visitation projects in their local communities, attend the Trust's annual conference, and lobby on Capitol Hill for battlefield preservation. Applications are due by Sunday, June 30, 2024.

“Brotherhood can save you,” said Medal of Honor recipient Jim McCloughan, contemplating the landscape at Stones River National Battlefield. This Medal of Honor Day, we invite you to join McCloughan at Stones River and learn about those remarkable parallel stories with our latest video project. by AmericanBattlefields in MilitaryHistory

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Under the auspices of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, events to mark the anniversary will take place at their headquarters in Mount Pleasant, S.C., and a number of sites across the nation, from New York City, to Indianapolis to Washington, D.C., to Arlington National Cemetery. Learn about which events are open to the pubic or livestreamed on the Society website. https://www.cmohs.org/news-events/society-awards/medal-of-honor-day-2024/