American Battlefield Protection Program - Archived

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#OnThisDay in 1813, amongst those counted as causalities of the War of 1812’s Battle of the Thames was Shawnee warrior chief Tecumseh, the “Shooting Star” whose charisma inspired a formidable indigenous confederacy. Learn more about Tecumseh, here: ow.ly/JsEB50SV1Xc

🌲🎉💸 We’re thrilled to announce that the NPS ABPP has awarded a Battlefield Restoration Grant to @ncculture! This grant will support vital restoration efforts at Bentonville Battlefield, by creating a cultural landscape report. ow.ly/SLzT50SWMg1

Happy #NationalCoffeeDay! ☕ Coffee has fueled U.S. troops for centuries, from the Civil War to the present day. Confederate troops traded with Union soldiers for coffee. In WWII, coffee, milk, & sugar were rationed so soldiers could brew their preferred cup on the front lines.

Today is #WorldMaritimeDay! ⛵ Learn more about American naval history and how a 2022 ABPP Preservation Planning Grant will help @LCMaritime investigate the gunboat Spitfire, a rare and mostly intact warship from the Revolutionary War: ow.ly/hHm150SV1Uo

🔨🙌💸 We’re excited to announce that the NPS ABPP has awarded a Battlefield Restoration Grant to the @CofC! This grant will support restoration at Fort Johnson, focusing on stabilizing the historic powder magazine and two cisterns from the Civil War era. ow.ly/OSKU50SW0Lu

Thank you @VirginiaDCR for spotlighting this battlefield land of rich natural and historic resources! This was partially preserved by funds provided through an NPS ABPP grant awarded to @CapRegionLand

#OnThisDay in 1863, a powerful new technology aided the Confederate victory at the Battle of Chickamauga. No, not advanced weaponry, but trains! 🚂 Learn how associated sites, like rail stations, are eligible for ABPP Preservation Planning Grants: ow.ly/rxXy50SV1S8

#OnThisDay in 1777, the Battle of Saratoga, a major turning point in the Rev. War began. With a 2022 ABPP Battlefield Interpretation Grant, Saratoga County will develop a plan to interpret key historic resources related to the battle. Learn more, here: ow.ly/SQ0650SV1Pm

#OnThisDay in 1862 the Battle of Antietam occurred. A 2022 ABPP Preservation Planning Grant awarded to @MDCivWar will expand their website to highlight the experiences of MD’s enslaved & free civilians during CW battles such as Antietam. Read more: ow.ly/NnHF50SV1L8

🌿 Yesterday in 1777 the Battle of Brandywine occurred, engaging over 30,000 soldiers. Two years ago NPS ABPP met with local gov & nonprofit partners who have worked together to preserve over 180 acres of the battlefield through ABPP Grants. Well done to all on your hard work!

👏🎉 We’re thrilled to announce the award of an NPS ABPP Preservation Planning Grant to the Town of Barrington, RI! This will support an archaeological survey of the historic Swansea settlement to assess the scale of fighting on “Nockum Hill". ow.ly/33to50SVYTf

#OnThisDay, in 1781 American forces collided with the British Army at Eutaw Springs, before retreating towards a strategic victory. Funded by a 2021 ABPP interpretation grant, the Liberty Trail AR project will connect SC’s Rev War sites. Read more, here: go.nps.gov/EutawSprings

🎉💸 We are excited to announce a Preservation Planning Grant awarded to the Newport Historical Society! This grant will help develop an interpretation plan and adapt it into a history center for Black Americans' stories during the American Revolution. ow.ly/8BZv50SVY7K

#OnThisDay in 1783, the Treaty of Paris was signed, ending the American Revolution. With a 2022 Preservation Planning Grant, Ocean County, NJ will explore the complex history of the Revolutionary War in the years leading up to the treaty being signed. go.nps.gov/2022PPGOceanCo…

#OnThisDay in 1779, warriors from 4 nations of the Haudenosaunee, attempted to turn back the Continental Army under at Newtown, NY. This campaign has been studied & preserved by SUNY using ABPP’s Preservation Planning Grants. Learn more about this grant: ow.ly/p44V50SV1us

🎉 We are thrilled to announce that a Preservation Planning Grant has been awarded to @Penn! By conducting excavation and geophysical survey they aim to develop a long-term preservation plan for Fort Mifflin. ow.ly/TcwP50SVWWs

💸🙌 We are excited to announce that a Preservation Planning Grant has been awarded to Friends of Camp Security! This grant will support efforts to research and preserve the history of British prisoners of war during the American Revolutionary War. ow.ly/xGM850SVWzx

🎉👏 We’re thrilled to share the award of a Preservation Planning Grant to @UMich! This grant will support efforts to expand the archaeological survey of the River Raisin Battlefield, preserving the legacy of those who fought there. ow.ly/WzY550SVW2P

#OnThisDay in 1780 American forces suffered a defeat at the Battle of Camden, SC. Today, a portion of this important site is preserved with funds from an ABPP Battlefield Land Acquisition Grant. To learn more about this grant opportunity, check out: go.nps.gov/abppBLAG