Civil War - American Battlefield Trust
The American Battlefield Trust and our members have saved more than 58,000 acres in 25 states! SEE THE LAND WE'VE SAVED
American Battlefield Trust | Preserving Hallowed Battlegrounds
Our latest edition of Head-Tilting History explore how friendship, loyalty and an ill-fated trip to a brothel affected the outcome of the Civil War.
About the American Battlefield Trust
The American Battlefield Trust tells our extraordinary national story through the conflicts of the first century of the United States. We present this history as accurately and completely as possible, with special emphasis on soldiers engaged on the battlefield.
A Brief Overview of the American Civil War - American Battlefield …
Nov 20, 2008 · The Civil War is the central event in America's historical consciousness. While the Revolution of 1776-1783 created the United States, the Civil War of 1861-1865 determined what kind of nation it would be.
Battlefields of the Civil War | American Battlefield Trust
Historian Garry Adelman explains the significance of Civil War battlefields. This video is part of the Civil War Trust's In4 video series, which presents short videos on basic Civil War topics.
Our Work - American Battlefield Trust
By preserving the sites of our nation’s formative conflicts — the American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War —the American Battlefield Trust provides a means to experience stories that shaped the nation we have become.
Trigger Events of the Civil War | American Battlefield Trust
Dec 19, 2008 · The Civil War was the culmination of a series of confrontations concerning the institution of slavery. The following is a timeline of the events that led to the Civil War. 1619-1865 | The Peculiar Institution
Civil War Timeline - American Battlefield Trust
Feb 3, 2010 · Explore our timeline of the American Civil War and learn about the important events and battles that happened throughout this period of American history – from John Brown's Raid to the adoption of the 13th Amendment.
American Battlefield Trust History
The Civil War Trust and the Revolutionary War Trust (formerly Campaign 1776) continue as land preservation and education entities under the auspices of the American Battlefield Trust, serving as its chief divisions. The adoption of this new structure simply means that we are working and dreaming on a larger scale.
Civil War Facts - American Battlefield Trust
Aug 16, 2011 · The American Civil War was the defining event in our nation’s history. Between 1861 and 1865 10,000 battles and engagements were fought across the continent, from Vermont to the New Mexico Territory, and beyond.