Where did Abraham Lincoln Give the Gettysburg Address? American Battlefield Trust 2026-09-21 | Where did Abraham Lincoln Give the Gettysburg Address?
A Guided Tour of the Shiloh Battlefield American Battlefield Trust 2023-04-06 | We welcome you to hop in the car and join Dr. Timothy B. Smith for this FULL tour of Shiloh National Military Park. The video highlights the same route that visitors experience when trekking the battlefield, including famed locations such as Pittsburg Landing, Grant's Last Line of Defense, Shiloh Church and The Hornet's Nest. #shilohdrivingtourThere is no replacement for being able to see America's Hallowed Grounds in person, but we hope this serves as a worthy option for the virtual experience. With that being said, we encourage you to visit Shiloh in-person. Check out our Shiloh itinerary to aid in doing so! battlefields.org/visit/itineraries/tour-shiloh-battlefield-one-dayTo learn even more about Shiloh as well as the rest of the Civil War in Tennessee, check out our battlefield tour series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZrhqv_T1O1sX1Gi_nyKOBtNqvRd9VocZView our Guided Tour of Gettysburg here: youtube.com/watch?v=NfjcMwhuiW0&t=475s0:00 Welcome to Shiloh4:34 Starting our tour from the Visitor Center5:59 Pittsburg Landing Tour Stop10:40 Grant's Last Line of Defense17:00 Daughters of the Confederacy Monument19:30 The Sunken Road20:10 Ruggles' Battery22:24 Center of the Battlefield26:01 Shiloh Church Tour Stop31:07 Fighting around Shiloh Church37:11 Fraley Field41:28 Shiloh Markers Explained43:40 Confederates Charge North46:41 Putnam Stump48:45 Hornet's Nest Tour Stop57:54 New Section of Shiloh Battlefield1:05:11 Confederate Burial Trench1:07:10 Water Oaks Pond1:07:53 Union Line of Battle1:17:08 Albert Sidney Johnston Death Site Tour Stop1:25:15 The Peach Orchard1:26:45 The Bloody Pond1:30:00 Shiloh Indian Mounds1:31:54 Dill Branch Ravine1:37:00 Shiloh National Cemetery
The Attacks on Forts Clinton & Montgomery American Battlefield Trust 2023-04-05 | In 1777, the British Army attacked Forts Montgomery and Clinton on the Hudson and ensured access up river. But what did they gain from the victory? battlefields.org/untold This video was supported by a generous grant from Americana Corner and the American Battlefield Protection Program. For more information on Americana Corner, visit https://www.americanacorner.com.The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.
Fife and Drum: Instruments of the Revolution American Battlefield Trust 2023-04-05 | For armies in the 1700s, the fife and drum were far more than just ceremonial - they were key to battlefield communication, regimental pride, and identity. battlefields.org/untold This video was supported by a generous grant from Americana Corner and the American Battlefield Protection Program. For more information on Americana Corner, visit https://www.americanacorner.com.The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.
The Battle of the Chesapeake American Battlefield Trust 2023-04-05 | The Battle of the Chesapeake was a fiercely fought sea battle between the British and French Navies. At stake wasn’t just control of the Chesapeake Bay, but the fate of the British Southern Campaign and the entire Revolutionary War. battlefields.org/untold This video was supported by a generous grant from Americana Corner and the American Battlefield Protection Program. For more information on Americana Corner, visit https://www.americanacorner.com.The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.
Iron Ore: Revolutionary Metal American Battlefield Trust 2023-04-05 | In the Revolutionary War, equipping an army required huge amounts of iron, for everything from bayonets and cannonballs to cooking pots. That made the Colonial iron industry a high priority for the Patriots – and a target for the British. battlefields.org/untold This video was supported by a generous grant from Americana Corner and the American Battlefield Protection Program. For more information on Americana Corner, visit https://www.americanacorner.com.The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.
Flatboats: Small Boats, Revolutionary Impact American Battlefield Trust 2023-04-05 | The Royal Navy outgunned the Continentals during the Revolutionary War. But on the waterways of the Thirteen Colonies, the most important craft was not the warship - it was the humble flat-bottomed boat. battlefields.org/untold This video was supported by a generous grant from Americana Corner and the American Battlefield Protection Program. For more information on Americana Corner, visit https://www.americanacorner.com.The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.
Transportation: Revolutionary Muscle Power American Battlefield Trust 2023-04-05 | Fighting battles is only one part of waging war. Another, just as important, is moving armies and all their supplies around. In the Revolutionary War, when there were few good roads, and never enough horses, transportation was a constant challenge. battlefields.org/untold This video was supported by a generous grant from Americana Corner and the American Battlefield Protection Program. For more information on Americana Corner, visit https://www.americanacorner.com.The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.
Artillery at Antietam: Step Into this Historic Photo in 360° American Battlefield Trust 2023-04-02 | On September 20, 1862, Alexander Gardner arrived at the Antietam Battlefield to photograph the aftermath of the bloodiest day in American history. There, he took a shot of the troops of Pennsylvania Battery E, also known as Knap's Battery. Join Garry Adelman as we "step into" this historic photo. #civilwarthenandnowThis 360° version of the video allows you to move the screen around during the presentation, both by clicking and dragging or with a VR headset.The 16x9 version of the video can be found here: youtube.com/watch?v=0y8aIwPa9uoThe American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.
Artillery at Antietam: Step Into this Historic Photo American Battlefield Trust 2023-04-02 | On September 20, 1862, Alexander Gardner arrived at the Antietam Battlefield to photograph the aftermath of the bloodiest day in American history. There, he took a shot of the troops of Pennsylvania Battery E, also known as Knap's Battery. Join Garry Adelman as we "step into" this historic photo. #civilwarthenandnowThe 360° version of the video can be found here: youtube.com/watch?v=ot_2r71RfJ8The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.
Happy April Fools from Garry Adelman(s) and the American Battlefield Trust! American Battlefield Trust 2023-04-01 | The Trust education team and partners have some fun portraying the beloved Garry Adelman.The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.
The Tree at Devils Den that Existed During the Battle of Gettysburg American Battlefield Trust 2023-03-29 | A Witness Tree is a living tree that existed during the time of a historical event. Garry Adelman details all of the day two Gettysburg actions that this tree atop Devil's Den would have witnessed. The tree can be seen in the back left of Alexander Gardner's 1863 photo: loc.gov/resource/cwp.4a39439Next time you visit Gettysburg be sure to check it out for yourself! Here are the coordinates: 39.791847, -77.242639Adelman is the Chief Historian at the American Battlefield Trust.The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.
Capital One’s Salute Works with American Battlefield Trust American Battlefield Trust 2023-03-24 | Last year, we teamed up with Capital One’s Salute to arrange a special volunteer clean-up at the Slaughter Pen Farm and First Day of Chancellorsville Battlefield sites in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Volunteers raked leaves, picked up litter and cleared walking paths to ensure the public continues to make the most of the land. We look forward to welcoming these Salute members at various battlefields across the country on Park Day, April 15. Together, we can make a difference on these hallowed grounds.Scores of sites across the nation are participating in Park Day 2023! Find one near you at www.battlefields.org/parkday.Capital One’s Salute Business Resource Group (BRG) is a network of employees that supports and engages the veteran community, military spouses and their allies. Today, Salute includes over 5,000 members with 14 chapters across the United States.The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.
Governing The New Republic American Battlefield Trust 2023-03-23 | The idea of Civic Virtue was central to the Founders' vision for the new republic. It meant that leaders would truly be servants of the people, putting their own interests aside for the good of the nation. But was it an ideal that could be lived up to? A question that’s just as relevant today as it was in 1776. battlefields.org/untold This video was supported by a generous grant from Americana Corner and the American Battlefield Protection Program. For more information on Americana Corner, visit https://www.americanacorner.com.The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.
Battle of Stony Point: Midnight Attack American Battlefield Trust 2023-03-23 | In 1779, the Hudson River was Continental territory, except for the crossing at Stony Point, which had been taken by the British. George Washington devised a daring plan to recapture it. battlefields.org/untoldThis video was supported by a generous grant from Americana Corner and the American Battlefield Protection Program. For more information on Americana Corner, visit https://www.americanacorner.com.The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.
Ninety-Six: A Town Divided by War American Battlefield Trust 2023-03-23 | The small town of Ninety-Six, in South Carolina, was the site of the first battle of the Revolutionary War in the south. Later in the war the town's military fort came under siege from Nathanael Greene's Patriots. The site can still be visited today. battlefields.org/untoldThis video was supported by a generous grant from Americana Corner and the American Battlefield Protection Program. For more information on Americana Corner, visit https://www.americanacorner.com.The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.
The Ethiopian Regiment American Battlefield Trust 2023-03-23 | In 1775, Virginian slave owners didn’t just have the war to worry about. The Royal Governor of the colony was encouraging their slaves to escape, offering them freedom if they would fight for the British. Many Black men took up the offer, joining a fighting force that became known as the Ethiopian Regiment. battlefields.org/untoldThis video was supported by a generous grant from Americana Corner and the American Battlefield Protection Program. For more information on Americana Corner, visit https://www.americanacorner.com.The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.
Washingtons Swords: Revolutionary Blades American Battlefield Trust 2023-03-23 | George Washington's swords might have witnessed more key moments of American history than any other, through his time as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. battlefields.org/untoldThis video was supported by a generous grant from Americana Corner and the American Battlefield Protection Program. For more information on Americana Corner, visit https://www.americanacorner.com.The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.
Charles Willson Peale: Revolutionary Artist American Battlefield Trust 2023-03-23 | A look at the life and talents of Charles Willson Peale, portrait artist of the American Revolution and Philadelphian Renaissance man. battlefields.org/untoldThis video was supported by a generous grant from Americana Corner and the American Battlefield Protection Program. For more information on Americana Corner, visit https://www.americanacorner.com.The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.
Foraging: Feeding Soldiers in the Revolution American Battlefield Trust 2023-03-23 | Foraging was a common practice in the Revolutionary War – with supplies low, it was the only way that many soldiers could stay alive. But a free lunch for the army camp was often a disaster for local farmers. In certain cases, civilians found their possessions being plundered by armies on both sides. battlefields.org/untoldThis video was supported by a generous grant from Americana Corner and the American Battlefield Protection Program. For more information on Americana Corner, visit https://www.americanacorner.com.The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.
Revolutionary Weather American Battlefield Trust 2023-03-23 | During the American Revolutionary War, the weather wasn’t just a background to events. It was a force that often overturned well laid plans and ultimately shaped the course of the war. battlefields.org/untoldThis video was supported by a generous grant from Americana Corner and the American Battlefield Protection Program. For more information on Americana Corner, visit https://www.americanacorner.com.The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.
Regimental Flags: Symbols of Pride American Battlefield Trust 2023-03-23 | For soldiers on the battlefields of the Revolutionary War, the regimental flag was essential, both as a way of keeping their bearings in the chaos of the fight and a way of projecting their identity. battlefields.org/untoldThis video was supported by a generous grant from Americana Corner and the American Battlefield Protection Program. For more information on Americana Corner, visit https://www.americanacorner.com.The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.
Save 343 Acres at Five Civil War Western Theater Battlefields in Four States American Battlefield Trust 2023-03-22 | The Trust is engaging in a massive new campaign to save 343 additional acres spanning five battlefields in four states across the Western Theater. Donate today and your gift will be matched $18-to-$1 and you can receive a copy of Battle Maps of the Civil War: The Western Theater. bit.ly/3FZfijBThe American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.
Virtual Visit to Historic Boston American Battlefield Trust 2023-03-16 | Step into more than 100 years of Boston's fascinating history with the American Battlefield Trust, as we visit some of the city's most iconic locations from the American Revolution, War of 1812 and Civil War eras. Throw tea into the Boston Harbor just as patriots did in 1773. Explore Lexington & Concord where "the shot heard around the world" was fired in 1775. Fire a cannon from the famous USS Constitution and check out artifacts from the 54th Massachusetts before enjoying a lobster roll at the Union Oyster House. Our trip to one of the most historic cities in the country has something for everyone to enjoy!This virtual field trip was made so that students across the country can experience the important stories that Boston has to offer. Thank you to the Bowe and Barbara Stewart Foundation, Americana Corner, and the members of the American Battlefield Trust for making this trip possible.0:00 Welcome to Boston1:48 Colonial Boston Explained4:17 Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum14:50 Tea Overboard!18:24 The Freedom Trail18:59 Copp's Hill Burying Ground20:12 Old North Church21:47 Boston, The Spark of the Revolution23:32 The Liberty Tree Artifacts25:09 Minute Man National Historical Park31:11 Lexington Green39:15 Union Oyster House41:49 The Revolution is Won, What Now?42:55 Bucks of America Flag44:03 Original Copy of the Newburgh Address47:43 USS Constitution1:03:24 54th Massachusetts Artifacts1:10:31 The Legacy of Boston's History
Boston Virtual Tour, Releasing March 16! #shorts American Battlefield Trust 2023-03-13 | Our Virtual Tour of Boston's Historic Sites, including the Old North Church, Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, the USS Constitution, Lexington Green and much more releases on March 16, 2023!The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.
Explore Historic Boston with the American Battlefield Trust! American Battlefield Trust 2023-03-10 | Our Virtual Tour of Boston's Historic Sites, including the Old North Church, Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, the USS Constitution, Lexington Green and much more releases on March 16, 2023!The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.
Tour Stop 9: New Orleans Metairie Cemetery American Battlefield Trust 2023-03-09 | We close our Mobile/New Orleans swing with a trip to the New Orleans Metairie Cemetery, which hosts the graves of many notable Louisianas, as well as Confederate President Jefferson Davis, General John Bell Hood and General P. G. T. Beauregard. Join Garry Adelman for a first-person tour of the site.This video is part of our tour series through Mobile, AL and New Orleans. All of the videos from the tour can be found here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZrhqv_T1O1v_6t1hk5nE7qD-lLCkBF4pThe American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.
Benjamin Lincoln: Revolutionary Revenge American Battlefield Trust 2023-03-09 | Continental General Benjamin Lincoln surrendered his troops at Charleston – one of the worst American defeats in the Revolutionary War. So how, just a year later, was he the one to receive the British sword of surrender at Yorktown? battlefields.org/untoldThis video was supported by a generous grant from Americana Corner and the American Battlefield Protection Program. For more information on Americana Corner, visit https://www.americanacorner.com.The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.
The Battle of Bennington: Victory in the North American Battlefield Trust 2023-03-09 | In 1777, a huge British expedition was making its way South from Canada. John Burgoyne, sent a thousand men to Bennington, Vermont, on a foraging mission. They met John Stark's Patriot militia - and suffered a damaging defeat, setting up the calamity at Saratoga. battlefields.org/untoldThis video was supported by a generous grant from Americana Corner and the American Battlefield Protection Program. For more information on Americana Corner, visit https://www.americanacorner.com.The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.
City Tavern: Bar-room Base for the Revolution American Battlefield Trust 2023-03-09 | If there’s one building in the United States that could claim to be the birthplace of American democracy, it would have to be the City Tavern, Philadelphia. Built to be a grand meeting place for the movers and shakers of the time, it was the informal center of politics right through the years of the Revolutionary War. battlefields.org/untoldThis video was supported by a generous grant from Americana Corner and the American Battlefield Protection Program. For more information on Americana Corner, visit https://www.americanacorner.com.The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.
Guilford Courthouse: Defeat for Both Sides? American Battlefield Trust 2023-03-09 | At the Battle of Guilford Courthouse, the British Army in the south finally met the Continentals in open battle. Despite being outnumbered, the professional Redcoats showed their mettle, and won the day. But Britain’s ability to impose its will on the South was coming to an end. battlefields.org/untoldThis video was supported by a generous grant from Americana Corner and the American Battlefield Protection Program. For more information on Americana Corner, visit https://www.americanacorner.com.The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.
Oriskany: End of the Iroquois Confederacy American Battlefield Trust 2023-03-09 | The Battle of Oriskany was one of the most bloody of the entire Revolutionary War. It was fought between Patriot militia and members of the Iroquois Confederacy who had been forced to take sides. It was a bitter encounter, from which there were no winners. battlefields.org/untoldThis video was supported by a generous grant from Americana Corner and the American Battlefield Protection Program. For more information on Americana Corner, visit https://www.americanacorner.com.The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.
Somerset v. Stewart: Dawn of Abolitionism American Battlefield Trust 2023-03-09 | James Somerset was an enslaved man who was taken taken to London in the eighteenth century. His friends decided to challenge whether slavery was legal through the English courts - the result changed perceptions of slavery forever. battlefields.org/untoldThis video was supported by a generous grant from Americana Corner and the American Battlefield Protection Program. For more information on Americana Corner, visit https://www.americanacorner.com.The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.
The Battle of Cowpens: Morgan Vs Tarleton American Battlefield Trust 2023-03-09 | The Battle of Cowpens was a showdown between two talented field commanders - Continental General Daniel Morgan and British Colonel Banastre Tarleton. With armies of equal size, they both thought they could win. Only one of them was right. battlefields.org/untoldThis video was supported by a generous grant from Americana Corner and the American Battlefield Protection Program. For more information on Americana Corner, visit https://www.americanacorner.com.The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.
Henry Clinton: The General who Lost America American Battlefield Trust 2023-03-09 | For most of the Revolutionary War, General Henry Clinton was second-in-command of the British army and he had his own ideas about what strategies should be pursued. But when he finally got the top job, nothing turned out as he had hoped. battlefields.org/untoldThis video was supported by a generous grant from Americana Corner and the American Battlefield Protection Program. For more information on Americana Corner, visit https://www.americanacorner.com.The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.
The Battle of Red Bank: Von Donops Downfall American Battlefield Trust 2023-03-09 | In October 1777, two small undermanned forts on the Delaware River were all that were stopping the British from gaining complete control of the area around Philadelphia. But while the British attack had strength in numbers and a Royal Navy backup, it was led by the impulsive Colonel von Donop, a man determined to regain his honor at all costs. battlefields.org/untoldThis video was supported by a generous grant from Americana Corner and the American Battlefield Protection Program. For more information on Americana Corner, visit https://www.americanacorner.com.The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.
Tour Stop 8: Jackson Square & the French Quarter in New Orleans American Battlefield Trust 2023-03-08 | Kris White is atop the Louisiana State Cabildo for a birds eye view of Jackson Square in New Orleans! The Cabildo hosts history all the way from the Louisiana Purchase through the Civil War (and even hosts the room that the Louisiana Purchase was signed in!)This video is part of our tour series through Mobile, AL and New Orleans. All of the videos from the tour can be found here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZrhqv_T1O1v_6t1hk5nE7qD-lLCkBF4pThe American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.
Civil War Then and Now: Burnside Bridge American Battlefield Trust 2023-03-07 | The American Battlefield Trust brings history to life as we visit the spot of Alexander Gardner's 1862 photo at Antietam. The full video can be viewed here: youtube.com/watch?v=JYtTcg9DR8U
Tour Stop 7: Confederate Memorial Hall Museum American Battlefield Trust 2023-03-07 | New Orleans' Confederate Memorial Hall opened in 1891 and is the oldest museum in Louisiana, featuring one of the largest collections of Confederate memorabilia in the United States. Join Garry Adelman for a tour, including a behind-the-scenes look at some artifacts!This video is part of our tour series through Mobile, AL and New Orleans. All of the videos from the tour can be found here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZrhqv_T1O1v_6t1hk5nE7qD-lLCkBF4pThe American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.
Civil War Then and Now: Dunker Church American Battlefield Trust 2023-03-06 | The American Battlefield Trust brings history to life as we visit the spot of Alexander Gardner's 1862 photo at Antietam. The full video can be viewed here: youtube.com/watch?v=r-ggxgmqEJQ&t=1s
Tour Stop 6: Preserved Civil War Earthworks at Fort Blakeley American Battlefield Trust 2023-03-06 | Dubbed by Garry Adelman as one of Mobile, Alabama's "premiere" history sites, Historic Blakeley State Park is the state's largest battlefield and features some of the most well-preserved Civil War earthworks in the country. Garry is joined by Chris Mackowski and Director of Historic Blakeley, Mike Bunn.This video is part of our tour series through Mobile, AL and New Orleans. All of the videos from the tour can be found here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZrhqv_T1O1v_6t1hk5nE7qD-lLCkBF4pThe American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.
Step Into a Civil War Photo American Battlefield Trust 2023-03-05 | The American Battlefield Trust brings history to life as we visit the spot of Alexander Gardner's 1862 photo at Antietam. The full video can be viewed here: youtube.com/watch?v=Spag9Kyiw0Q
Tour Stop 5: Confederate Rest Cemetery American Battlefield Trust 2023-03-05 | During our drive from Fort Morgan to Fort Gaines, we stopped at the Confederate Rest Cemetery for a quick tour of the final resting place for many soldiers that served in the Vicksburg Campaign. Kris White and Garry Adelman on the call.This video is part of our tour series through Mobile, AL and New Orleans. All of the videos from the tour can be found here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZrhqv_T1O1v_6t1hk5nE7qD-lLCkBF4pThe American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.
Tour Stop 4: Spanish Fort (Fort McDermott) American Battlefield Trust 2023-03-04 | The land where Fort McDermott now sits has been a fortification going all the way back to 1780 when Alabama was under Spanish, then French rule. In early 1865, Union forces made their move on Mobile and came across Confederate Fort McDermott in April. Kris White and Garry Adelman detail the area and the battle!This video is part of our tour series through Mobile, AL and New Orleans. All of the videos from the tour can be found here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZrhqv_T1O1v_6t1hk5nE7qD-lLCkBF4pThe American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.
Tour Stop 3: Magnolia Cemetery in Mobile, AL American Battlefield Trust 2023-03-03 | Magnolia Cemetery in Mobile, AL covers over 120 acres and contains thousands of Confederate graves as well as 6,000 Union graves in the adjoining National Cemetery. Join Kris White, Garry Adelman and Chris Mackowski for a tour of this hallowed ground.This video is part of our tour series through Mobile, AL and New Orleans. All of the videos from the tour can be found here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZrhqv_T1O1v_6t1hk5nE7qD-lLCkBF4pThe American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.
Tour Stop 2: Fort Gaines & The Battle of Mobile Bay American Battlefield Trust 2023-03-02 | We've made the trek over to Fort Gaines to continue our tour about the Battle of Mobile Bay. Kris White, Garry Adelman and Chris Mackowski are back on the call.This video is part of our tour series through Mobile, AL and New Orleans. All of the videos from the tour can be found here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZrhqv_T1O1v_6t1hk5nE7qD-lLCkBF4pThe American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.
Tour Stop 1: Fort Morgan & Civil War Era Mobile American Battlefield Trust 2023-03-02 | We begin our video swing through the Gulf region from Fort Morgan, one of the forts that played a crucial role in the defense of Mobile, AL during the Civil War. It is here that Union Admiral David Farragut famously shouted "Damn the Torpedoes, Full Speed Ahead!" while passing by the fort during the Battle of Mobile Bay.Join Kris White, Chris Mackowski and Garry Adelman.This video is part of our tour series through Mobile, AL and New Orleans. All of the videos from the tour can be found here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZrhqv_T1O1v_6t1hk5nE7qD-lLCkBF4pThe American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.
Preserve 104 Pristine Battlefield Acres at Brandy Station and Cedar Mountain American Battlefield Trust 2023-02-27 | Dan Davis of the American Battlefield Trust visits both Cedar Mountain and Brandy Station in Virginia to offer the battle history of the properties that the Trust is currently seeking to save. http://bit.ly/3IfeabB For your gift of $50 or more, we will send you the latest in our series of collector’s Battlefield Challenge Coins, this one for Brandy Station.The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.
Step Into a Historic Photo at the Burnside Bridge: 360° Version American Battlefield Trust 2023-02-24 | Garry Adelman "steps in" to Alexander Gardner's 1862 photograph showing Civil War graves at the Burnside Bridge after the Battle of Antietam. #civilwarthenandnowThis 360° version of the video allows you to move the screen around during the presentation, both by clicking and dragging or with a VR headset.The 16x9 version of the video can be found here: youtube.com/watch?v=JYtTcg9DR8UThe American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.
Step Into a Historic Photo at the Burnside Bridge American Battlefield Trust 2023-02-24 | Garry Adelman "steps in" to Alexander Gardner's 1862 photograph showing Civil War graves at the Burnside Bridge after the Battle of Antietam. #civilwarthenandnowThe 360° version of the video can be found here: youtube.com/watch?v=tkMmp6i_eTgThe American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.
Discussing Civil War Movies PART 2 American Battlefield Trust 2023-02-21 | Garry and Gary are back by popular (or unpopular) demand to continue their discussion of Civil War movies! Check out part 1 of the discussion here: youtube.com/watch?v=QJ6UH_h2G74Gary Gallagher is the John L. Nau III Professor Emeritus at the University of Virginia and Garry Adelman is the Chief Historian at the American Battlefield Trust.0:00 Intro01:13 The Hunley01:31 Ironclads01:40 Andersonville02:45 The General03:11 The Great Locomotive Chase03:46 The Outlaw Josey Wales04:54 The Beguiled05:48 Wicked Spring06:28 The Birth of a Nation08:50 The Undefeated09:27 How the West Was Won10:33 The Prisoner of Shark Island10:56 The Blue and the Gray11:29 Santa Fe Trail12:00 Alvarez Kelly12:10 Major Dundee12:41 Field of Lost ShoesThe American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.
