American Battlefield Trust

Heading to the Gettysburg Battlefield this summer? You’ll discover exciting changes underway as part of the Trust’s restoration campaign to enhance the visitor experience at the iconic battlefield. Learn more about what we've done and what's next! ➡️

Transformative Changes Take Shape at Gettysburg Heading to the Gettysburg Battlefield this summer? You’ll be met with exciting changes underway as part of the Trust’s Gettysburg restoration...

In this episode of Historically Correct we visit Charleston, South Carolina. Did you know that the Patriot surrender at Charleston was the largest of the entire Revolutionary War?

Test your knowledge of American history like never before with our on-location quiz series! Join us as we challenge visitors at iconic historic sites and battlefields on The Liberty Trail to see how much they really know about the events that shaped our nation. From famous battles to little-known facts, each episode brings history to life with engaging trivia, spontaneous reactions, and surprising discoveries—right where it all happened. You'll never know where Historically Correct will pop up next!

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.

How Well Do You Know Charleston? | Historically Correct Season 3 In this episode of Historically Correct we visit Charleston, South Carolina. Did you know that the Patriot surrender at Charleston was the largest of the ent...

Tickets are still available for Boom Goes the History Live from Gettysburg on July 1, 2026! Join the American Battlefield Trust LIVE and IN-PERSON for a fun, fast-paced, and slightly irreverent dive into all things Battle of Gettysburg—recorded right in the heart of Gettysburg at the fantastic Adams County Historical Society.

There will be surprise guest appearances, opportunities for a meet-and-greet, prizes, and time to chat with fellow history fans who love Gettysburg as much as you do. Whether you're a longtime listener or brand new to the show, this is your chance to experience Boom Goes the History live and in person!

Tickets are $12.50 per person. Learn more and purchase tickets below ⬇️

Boom Goes the History Live from Gettysburg! Join the team behind Boom Goes the History for a lively, in-person podcast recording at Adams County Historical Society. Featuring Garry Adelman and a panel...

As dawn crested Mary 30, 1862, Union Major General Henry W. Halleck and his forces discovered that Corinth, Mississippi, had been abandoned by Confederate forces under General P.G.T. Beauregard. After a month-long siege, Beauregard found that Halleck’s army was a mere mile from the town. Faced with a lack of water, rampant disease, and the fear of being surrounded, he withdrew from Corinth and headed to Tupelo. To deceive his foe, Beauregard told his men to cheer every time a train came into the city to make it seem like the Confederate army was receiving reinforcements. Instead of reinforcements, however, Beauregard had surrendered the town without a serious battle.

Siege of Corinth From April 29 to May 30, 1862, Union Major General Henry W. Halleck besieged and captured the vital southern town of Corinth, Mississippi, which had two...

Located on the banks of Lake Ontario, few battlefields can rival the waterfront vistas of Sackets Harbor. New York’s Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site protects the War of 1812 battlefield, where fighting occurred May 29, 1813, and educates the public about the site’s 19th-century role in defending the United States through exhibits, outdoor signs, guided and self-guided tours, and a restored 1850's Navy Yard and Commandant's House. During the summer months, guides dressed in military clothing of 1813 reenact the camp life of the common soldier.

Explore our itinerary below ⬇️ to learn what to do for a history-filled weekend this summer!

Make Some History This Weekend in Sackets Harbor For a day trip, a long weekend or more, Sackets Harbor, N.Y., is a great headquarters for a trip full of history, nature, and outdoor adventures.

May 29, 1780 British forces, led by Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton, attacked Continental troops, commanded by Colonel Abraham Buford, who were retreating through Waxhaws toward North Carolina. The encounter soon turned into a bloodbath, with Tarleton’s men offering no “quarter,” or mercy, to the defeated American troops. Known afterward as “Buford’s Massacre,” the engagement inspired Patriot defiance, and “Remember Waxhaws!” became a rallying cry. Explore a virtual tour of the site on The Liberty Trail!

Waxhaws May 29, 1780British forces, led by Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton, attacked Continental troops, commanded by Colonel Abraham Buford, who were...

Stopped in his tracks at New Hope Church on May 25-26, 1864, Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman was determined to circumvent Gen. Joseph Johnston's army once again by sending Maj. Gen. Oliver O. Howard's IV Corps on a flanking move, this time around the Confederate right.

After a five-hour march through rugged terrain, Howard's men found the Confederate forces entrenched near Pickett's Mill, 15 miles west of Marietta, Georgia. During the afternoon May 27, 1864, Howard ordered an assault against the Confederate works. However, waiting for the Union forces were 10,000 troops under Maj. Gen. Patrick Cleburne. The Federal assault began at 5:00 p.m. and continued into the night when dismounted Confederate cavalry harassed the left flanks of the six attacking Federal brigades. Daybreak found the Confederates still in possession of the field. This Confederate victory emboldened Johnston to attack Sherman’s right near Dallas the next day.

Pickett's Mill Brief overview of the 1864 Civil War battle of Pickett's Mi