ECW News: American Battlefield Trust Hits 60,000-Acre Mark
Our friends at the American Battlefield Trust announced this week a major milestone: more than 60,000 acres preserved!
The Trust shared the news in a press release. “As we mark the 162nd anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, the American Battlefield Trust is pleased to announce that 14.5 acres of the Gettysburg Battlefield have been preserved forever, allowing for all who come to have a fuller understanding of this monumental battle,” the release said. “By adding this tract of land, the American Battlefield Trust has now preserved more than 60,000 acres of hallowed ground. This incredible milestone was only made possible by the generosity of our members, paired with support from our partners and local, state, and federal grants.”
Chief Historian Garry Adelman offered a special thank-you to ECW’s readers:
For more information, including a video from Trust President David Duncan, read here.
I’m guessing that a large % of ECW subscribers are ABF members already. If not, please consider joining and kicking in a few bucks here and there. The feeling of walking in your ancestor’s shoes on one of these battlefields is priceless.
Thanks for the extra pitch! And thanks for supporting battlefield preservation and education!
Great news! I’ll go make a donation!
Thanks for supporting battlefield preservation and education!
Great News! Let’s continue to save hallowed ground! Like probably many people I read books about the conflict but never really understood the battles until I walked the ground!
Walking the ground is sooooooo important. The battlefields are the most important primary source we have!