Before the Revolutionary War, the little-known Battle of Alamance marked the climax of the "Regulator Movement," in which local citizens took up arms against colonial officials. Join Jeremiah Degennaro of North Carolina Historic Sites in the newest episode of our podcast to learn more: bit.ly/47XWDm

The Battle of Eutaw Springs occurred #OnThisDay September 8, 1781. Every important American commander who fought in the Southern Campaign was present except for Thomas Sumter. For the British, most of their Regimental commanders were there except for Tarleton. Learn more: bit.ly/4gaoimF

#DidYouKnow that the Civil War, a small number of major companies dominated the railroad business in the North? They worked closely together in the years leading up to the Civil War to standardize practices across their networks to ease the passage of people and goods. Learn more: bit.ly/3HTXcDC

September 7 is Grandparents’ Day. Join us for a FREE Generations Event at Antietam National Battlefield where we’ll hike and explore history with hands-on activities. Open to all who come with someone of another generation (ideal ages 6-17). Learn more & register here: bit.ly/3UnuYUw

Nestled in the upcountry of South Carolina is the story of Andrew Pickens and the Cherokee. Learn more about the Upcountry during the American Revolution and its post-war years through the new Journey Maps biographies on thelibertytrail.org, like with Pickens’s biography here 👉 bit.ly/479sb8W

Listen in as we tour the grounds of the most iconic building in the City of Vicksburg, the Old Courthouse, which hosted Ulysses S. Grant on July 4, 1863, in the newest episode of our podcast, Boom Goes the History! 🎧 Listen now: spoti.fi/45XT3rJ

When 32-year-old Faith Trumbull witnessed the violence and carnage at the Battle of Bunker Hill in June of 1775, her life was forever changed. After falling into a deep depression, Faith died in November of that same year. Read about Faith's story: bit.ly/4ihvMUO

Mathew Brady is often considered the father of American photojournalism for his extensive coverage of the Civil War. Hoping to provide complete documentation of the war, Brady assembled a team of photographers to convey the stark realities of war to Americans. Learn more: bit.ly/455xQvL

Richard Lushington was born in Charleston, SC, to a Quaker family. Despite his faith’s commitment to non-violence, Lushington joined the Patriot cause. His unit, “The Company of Free Citizens,” fought on the front lines of the Battle of Port Royal Island & in the Siege of Charleston: bit.ly/3T8fq6b

In the series premier of our podcast "Civil War Curious," historian George Rable answers questions about the significance of religion during the Civil War—especially its importance to Union and Confederate soldiers. Sponsored by our friends at @battlefields.org. Listen here: bit.ly/4kAo0qJ

The Battle of Milliken’s Bend was fought on June 7, 1863. Prior to the battle U.S. Grant established supply bases & depots on the Yazoo River north of Vicksburg, MS, to feed his army. Several newly recruited Black regiments defended their position as Confederates attacked. Learn more: bit.ly/3HC2xie

The southern end of the Vicksburg Battlefield receives less attention from visitors, but that does not take away from its beautiful landscape & historical importance. Join Garry Adelman & Dr. Chris Mackowski for a recap of the action surrounding the Railroad Redoubt & more: spoti.fi/3HoHUpW

Just 9 miles outside of Richmond, Gen. Philip Sheridan’s cavalry seized a vital crossroads in Hanover County, VA on May 31, 1864, beginning the Battle of Cold Harbor. Early #OnThisDay June 1, Sheridan’s troopers repelled Gen. Richard Anderson’s First Corps before help arrived. More: bit.ly/3Sw3VW2

Join Garry Adelman as he visits Antietam National Battlefield to document the locations of four famous photographs of the bloodiest day in American History. youtu.be/fbnppBSNAMU?...

The 2nd military engagement of the Boston Campaign, the Battle of Chelsea Creek, started May 27, 1775. In the marshy estuary between Chelsea and modern-day Revere, MA, colonial militias sought to seize livestock & supplies from British-held Noddle’s and Hog Islands. 💡 Learn more: bit.ly/4mGbWpl

We are approaching a major milestone in our mission to preserve America’s sacred battlegrounds: 60,000 acres! Right now, there is an urgent opportunity to save 1,099 acres tied to three critical Civil War sites: Chickasaw Bayou, Gettysburg, Brandy Station. Learn more and donate today: bit.ly/42WNesZ

Col. Elmer E. Ellsworth of the 11th New York Volunteers, aka the First Fire Zouaves, was one of the first Union officers killed in the war on May 24, 1861. With his death, he became a martyr for the Union cause. "Remember Ellsworth!" became a slogan & his image was emblazoned on letters & envelopes.

Explore new American Battlefield Trust trails on three South Carolina Revolutionary War battlefields for your next adventure! Check them out below 👇

Show the kids that history isn’t boring! Join us for a free Generations Event on Saturday, June 14, 2025, where we’ll race to get ready, march like a soldier, wear a tricorn hat and explore what life was like in Virginia during the beginning of the American Revolution. Register here: bit.ly/42QsYsY

Garry Adelman, the Trust’s chief historian, & Kevin Pawlak, licensed battlefield guide, had glorious weather on May 18, for their 6-mile hike around Antietam Battlefield. Want to attend a tour like this? Explore the lineup for our 2025 Summer and Fall Hikes, Tours, & Lectures here: bit.ly/3EFtlx6

The results are in! The next cover photo for the 2026 American Battlefield Trust calendar is of Chickamauga Battlefield photographed by Mike Talplacido. Thanks to everyone who voted! Want your own copy? Join today & enjoy this calendar along with other benefits: battlefields.org/give/members...

The Battle of Big Black River Bridge occurred #OnThisDay May 17, 1863, near Vicksburg, MS. The day before, Confederate Brig. Gen. John S. Bowen ordered the defense of the river, assuming that the Union would attack along the bridges. Instead, the attack came from the west. Learn more: bit.ly/3S89bPA

In summer 1864, Union General William T. Sherman campaigned to capture the vital city of Atlanta, Georgia. From May 13-15, 1864, Sherman’s Federal armies fought Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston’s entrenched army in the first large-scale fight in the Battle of Resaca. Learn more: bit.ly/3ZgdbBj

The Battle of Palmito Ranch, considered the final battle of the Civil War, began #OnThisDay May 12, 1865 near Brownsville, TX. Despite a Union defeat, Confederate forces in the area surrendered to Union officials a few days later. 📸 Shenandoah Sanchez

In April 1813, British forces under Maj. Gen. Henry Procter attacked American forces at the recently fortified Fort Meigs in Perrysburg, Ohio. The Americans successfully defended the fort, ending the siege #OnThisDay May 9, 1813. Learn more: bit.ly/4keEGmV

We are partnering with the Princeton Battlefield Society & the NJ State Park Service to implement “Reimagining Princeton,” a plan to restore & interpret Princeton Battlefield State Park. Please help by signing a letter stating your support for the Park in NJ’s FY 2026 budget: bit.ly/42PaMzR

Late in the afternoon #OnThisDay May 8, 1862, the head of Maj. Gen. Thomas Jackson's infantry column took a position on Sitlington's Hill, a mile-long rocky spur overlooking the Union camp beside the Bull Pasture River in McDowell, Virginia. Learn more: bit.ly/44WBbgr

The old Antietam Iron Works Bridge did not witness any fighting at the Battle of Antietam, but it played a crucial role in the movement of troops during the campaign. Dennis Frye & Garry Adelman discuss the old Antietam Iron Works Bridge in Boom Goes the History. 🎧 Listen now: spoti.fi/433nxpe

📣 Make your voice heard and cast your vote for the cover of the 2026 American Battlefield Trust calendar! Every battlefield tells a story—but only one image will stand as the symbol of our shared heritage in 2026. Vote now: bit.ly/3SnEUw4

In recognition of America’s upcoming 250th birthday, we have set a goal to raise $125M by July 4, 2026 to safeguard our nation’s historic battlefields for future generations. Join us to preserve our past & ensure that its lessons continue to resonate for generations to come: ourenduringlegacy.org

At the Civil War's outbreak 10-year-old John Clem tried to enlist with the 3rd Ohio, but was refused because of his age. He later managed to convince officers of the 22nd Michigan to allow him to serve as drummer boy & became a hero for his actions at Chickamauga. Learn more: bit.ly/3GvJfuA

Lieutenant General Richard Taylor, then-commander of the Army of the Tennessee, surrendered his army to Major General Edward Canby #OnThisDay May 4, 1865, in Citronelle, AL; it was the third & last major Confederate force remaining east of the Mississippi to surrender. Learn more: bit.ly/4iIXeuu

At 16, Stephen Tainter volunteered in the Revolutionary War, serving as a drummer, joining just in time to endure the winter of 1776-1777 at Morristown, NJ. He spent the better part of 8 years in service, all before his 24th birthday. Illustration by Dale Watson Learn more: bit.ly/4jy2PVI

Join Dennis Frye, retired Park Ranger and a Co-Founder of the Trust, & Garry Adelman, our Chief Historian, as they discuss the northernmost monument of the Antietam Battlefield before exploring the grounds of the Poffenberger Farm in the newest episode of our podcast. 🎧 Listen now: spoti.fi/3RFrPOA

🧩 You’ve helped save land at Chattanooga, Gettysburg, & Antietam; now put together the pieces with these puzzles of iconic battlefield sites, made in the USA! 🧩 Head to shop.battlefields.org to buy these puzzles today!

The Bainbridge House, located on Nassau Street in Princeton, NJ, is one of the town’s oldest surviving structures, built in 1766 by Job Stockton, a prosperous tanner and cousin of Declaration of Independence signer Richard Stockton. Learn more on the website & paln a visit: bit.ly/3GvqvLE

Registration is open for our 2025 History Hikes, Tours, & Lectures series! Join fellow Trust members in the field at Antietam, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Manassas, Spotsylvania, & other battlefields for in-person tours & hikes led by renowned historians and guides. Register here: bit.ly/3EFtlx6

Join Garry Adelman, Kris White, & Bryan Cheeseboro from the David Miller Farm at Antietam in the newest episode of Boom Goes the History! Many people come to the Cornfield while visiting Antietam, but few people ever see it from the other side of the battlefield. 🎧 Listen: spoti.fi/3YKVCZR

The American Battlefield Trust has won a Webby for The Liberty Trail AR app! Thanks to everyone who voted for us in this category. Please check out the listing for the award here: winners.webbyawards.com/2025/apps-so... Download the free app here: lnkd.in/eaZJrPJH.

#DidYouKnow that balloons were used during the Civil War to conduct surveillance? The balloons held around 4 to 5 men and a telegraph machine; they allowed military leaders to study the terrain and watch for incoming armies. Learn more: bit.ly/3EsJQfM

Travel back to where the Revolutionary War began with the American Battlefield Trust’s immersive virtual reality production that puts you at the center of the groundbreaking events at Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EAL...

The Soldiers’ National Cemetery in Gettysburg serves as the final resting place for over 3300 Union soldiers. In November 1863, the cemetery was dedicated, with Abraham Lincoln as the keynote speaker; it was here that he delivered his famous Gettysburg Address. Learn more: bit.ly/4ivHZFe

We couldn't possible miss out on the AI-generated action figure craze! So, here's our own Chief Historian, Garry Adelman for your viewing pleasure. And of course, it comes with 3D glasses, a battlefield map, historic Civil War photo, and a vegan cookie!

As we all prepare to celebrate America's 250th anniversary, the USPS is honoring the battlefields of the American Revolution with #BattlefieldsStamps 🇺🇸. We're geeking out about this! Get yours here: store.usps.com/store/produc...

#DidYouKnow that Louisa May Alcott worked as a nurse during the Civil War? In December 1862, she began work at the Union Hotel hospital in Washington, DC. Alcott penned a series of “Hospital Sketches” reflecting the experiences of Civil War nurses in a fictional setting. Learn more: bit.ly/4aD3SQq

Jump back to September 2024 with Dennis Fry to the 162nd anniversary of the Battle of Antietam as we debate the action at Burnside Bridge from the Confederate (high ground) perspective during the newest episode of our podcast, Boom Goes the History! 🎧 Listen now on Spotify: spoti.fi/4lw2TXh

Join Jake Sawyer, Ranger at Ford's Theatre, and Garry Adelman, Chief Historian at the American Battlefield Trust, in Ford’s Theatre as they cover the events of 150 years ago, April 14-15, 1865. Watch the video on YouTube: youtu.be/sgLd4I-qx5Y?...

Help us protect nearly 210 acres of sacred battlefield land in VA at Malvern Hill, Brandy Station, New Market & New Market Heights. A $6.44-to-$1 match means contributions go even further, ensuring that these irreplaceable sites remain untouched for future generations. Please donate: bit.ly/4ldkZwW

Last year, we were thrilled to be joined by Dennis Frye for our coverage of the 162nd Anniversary of the Battle of Antietam. Join us as Frye and the Trust education team detail the bloodiest day in American history from start to finish in our new podcast episode. 🎧 Listen now: spoti.fi/4idcHTf

The Liberty Trail Mass is now available for download in the App Store and Google Play! The app brings Massachusetts history to life with engaging, in-depth tours of key Revolutionary War sites that played a pivotal role in the fight for independence. Download the free app here: bit.ly/3R6Xp7r