American Battlefield Trust

More than 400 people came out to dig into history at Logan’s Fort this past weekend! Visitors to the historic site in Stanford, Kentucky, got a firsthand look at archaeology in action, conducted by University of Kentucky students, with opportunities to participate in excavations, see ground-penetrating radar demonstrations, explore the reconstructed fort, and learn from historians and archaeologists. A huge thank you to our partners at the University of Kentucky and the Logan’s Fort Foundation, and to everyone who joined us for an exciting day of discovery! Read more about the event in The Interior Journal: bit.ly/4iv1Sy1

Before African Americans were admitted into the Union Army, Union Capt. James M. Williams recruited a regiment of escaped slaves to serve in the Kansas militia. #OnThisDay October 29, 1862, his regiment and other Kansas troops skirmished with Confederate guerrilla soldiers near the Osage River’s Hog Island. Despite being outnumbered, the Kansas troops hemmed in the Confederates by volleys and forced them to withdraw. Newspapers reported on the bravery of the African American troops, which increased popular support for their recruitment into the Union army. Learn more: bit.ly/4jJ9a3s

For the first time in his life, Garry Adelman goes UNDERNEATH the Burnside Bridge. How is the battlefield different from this perspective? Join Dennis Frye and Garry Adelman as they explore the Antietam Battlefield from this unique perspective.

The Union attack on Burnside Bridge during the Battle of Antietam has gained a reputation for being a massive failure, but it actually worked (and pretty easily at that). Join Dennis Frye and Garry Adelman as they explore the Antietam Battlefield from this unique perspective.

Can you believe it's been 10 years?! Join Garry Adelman at Lee’s Headquarters in Gettysburg as he reminisces about this preservation victory.

In 1777, Horatio Gates found himself as one of the great American heroes after defeating the British at Saratoga and securing an alliance with France. Just three years later, his disastrous performance at the Battle of Camden wiped away the memory of his successes and led to his historical obscurity. Join Dan Davis of the American Battlefield Trust as he details the complex career of the once-famed Continental General. Watch more videos like this on YouTube.com/AmericanBattlefi…

The American Battlefield Trust is working to protect 414 nearly pristine acres at Brandy Station, Virginia — the site of the largest cavalry battle of the Civil War. Give $50+ to receive a limited-edition Brandy Station Battlefield Challenge Coin. Learn more and donate today: bit.ly/4Bklw8s

Did you know that the Western Union completed the first transcontinental telegraph line #OnThisDay October 24, 1861? Patented in 1849, the telegraph let people communicate over long distances and was used in the Civil War to send messages about troop deployment, supplies, and government orders across armies and theaters of war.

General Ambrose Burnside's attack at the Battle of Antietam is one of the most talked-about actions of the entire Civil War. Why did it happen in the first place? Join Dennis Frye and Garry Adelman as they explore the Antietam Battlefield from this unique perspective.

He’s known as the “Bad Old Man.” See how Garry Adelman ranks Jubal Early and other division commanders of the Army of Northern Virginia in the newest episode of our podcast, Boom Goes the History! Listen now on Spotify.

Join us as we "Monday Morning Quarterback" the division commanders of the Army of Northern Virginia. Who performed the best in the Eastern Theater? Who performed the worst? Join Garry Adelman, Kris White and Dan Davis on the newest episode of Boom Goes the History as they make their picks! 🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/4ehkArC