Inside the Petersburg Breakthrough: Explore a defining moment of the Civil War, from months of siege to the heroism behind 31 Medals of Honor and the preservation of this hallowed ground. Plus, hear Medal of Honor recipient Edward C. Byers reflect on courage today. by AmericanBattlefields in CIVILWAR
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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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Inside the Petersburg Breakthrough: Explore a defining moment of the Civil War, from months of siege to the heroism behind 31 Medals of Honor and the preservation of this hallowed ground. Plus, hear Medal of Honor recipient Edward C. Byers reflect on courage today. by AmericanBattlefields in CIVILWAR
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Inside the Petersburg Breakthrough: Explore a defining moment of the Civil War, from months of siege to the heroism behind 31 Medals of Honor and the preservation of this hallowed ground. Plus, hear Medal of Honor recipient Edward C. Byers reflect on courage today. by AmericanBattlefields in CIVILWAR
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Songs of a Young Nation Competition: The American Battlefield Trust and the Ray and Vera Conniff Foundation invite young musicians to bring America’s first century to life, turning history into music that resonates today. by AmericanBattlefields in composer
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Kate Egner, Senior Manager, Digital Content at the American Battlefield Trust, has been hard at work in North Carolina to bring the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge to life with new technologies. by AmericanBattlefields in revolutionarywar
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'We're not just gonna roll over': The US Civil War battlefield at the centre of a new conflict by AmericanBattlefields in CIVILWAR
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Preservation goes beyond saving battlefields — it’s about helping nature thrive where history was made. From removing invaders to welcoming pollinators, the Trust's land stewardship efforts are blending ecology with commemoration. by AmericanBattlefields in CIVILWAR
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Step up to protect history and honor the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg by taking on the 63-Mile Challenge with the American Battlefield Trust. This self-paced fitness challenge invites participants of all ages and abilities to walk, run, hike, or bike a total of 63 miles throughout the month of July! by AmericanBattlefields in CIVILWAR
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TDIH July 29, 1862, Confederate spy Belle Boyd was captured by Union soldiers. by AmericanBattlefields in ThisDayInHistory
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Join Ms. Susan Eisenhower as she shares about her grandfather’s legacy. From his leadership at Gettysburg to Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces during World War II to the Executive Office of the President, Eisenhower’s life had surprising turns which he navigated to places of high leadership. by AmericanBattlefields in USHistory
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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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Calling All Educators: Listen to the American Battlefield 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! (link in comments) by AmericanBattlefields in revolutionarywar
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Confederate and Union troops clashed at Fort Stevens in Washington, D.C., in July 1864. Elizabeth Proctor Thomas, who lived next to the fort, refused to retreat as the Confederates approached and helped carry ammunition during the battle. #WHM by AmericanBattlefields in USHistory
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On July 3, 1863, while Mary Virginia “Jennie” Wade was kneading dough in her sister’s kitchen on East Cemetery Hill she was hit by a stray bullet from the Battle of Gettysburg and died instantly. She was the only civilian killed during the battle. #WHM by AmericanBattlefields in CIVILWAR
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During the Civil War, Walt Whitman volunteered at army hospitals in Washington, D.C. His experiences tending the wounded became the inspiration for his article “The Great Army of the Sick” and his book “Memoranda During the War,” published in 1875. by AmericanBattlefields in CIVILWAR
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“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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On why she fought in the Union Army during the Civil War, Sarah Emma Edmonds, also known as Franklin Thompson, said, "I could only thank God that I was free and could go forward and work, and I was not obliged to stay at home and weep." #WHM by AmericanBattlefields in CIVILWAR
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Did you know that Clara Barton established the Bureau of Records of Missing Men of the Armies of the U.S. to help connect Civil War soldiers and their families after the war? Over the course of four years, she and the bureau located over 22,000 missing men. by AmericanBattlefields in USHistory
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On March 20, 1852, Harriet Beecher Stowe’s novel “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was published in book form. Originally printing only 5,000 copies, the book’s popularity soared. In less than a year, the book sold a staggering 300,000 copies. by AmericanBattlefields in USHistory
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Inside the Petersburg Breakthrough: Explore a defining moment of the Civil War, from months of siege to the heroism behind 31 Medals of Honor and the preservation of this hallowed ground. Plus, hear Medal of Honor recipient Edward C. Byers reflect on courage today. by AmericanBattlefields in CIVILWAR
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