American Battlefield Trust
Antietam - The West Woods
"The West Woods" by Wayne Hsieh (CC BY-NC 2.0)

Celebrate Victory
We can now declare a preservation victory on three key acres in the West Woods at Antietam, one of the most heavily contested areas of one of the Civil War’s bloodiest battlefields
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Ed Bearss
In Memory of Ed Bearss

The legendary historian, guide and preservationist Edwin Cole Bearss passed away on September 15, 2020, at age 97. Learn about his remarkable legacy and how you can pay tribute to his contributions.

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