The American Battlefield Trust continues to preserve land related to the Southern Campaign

The American Battlefield Trust is a charitable organization whose primary focus is on the preservation of battlefields of the American Civil War, the Revolutionary War, and the War of 1812 through the acquisition of battlefield land. The American Battlefield Trust was formerly known as the Civil War Trust. On May 8, 2018, the organization announced the creation of the American Battlefield Trust as the umbrella organization for two divisions, the Civil War Trust and the Revolutionary War Trust. The American Battlefield Trust also promotes educational programs and heritage tourism initiatives to inform the public about these three conflicts and their significance in American history.

Through the efforts of the American Battlefield Trust and its members, 766 acres of battlefield property related to the Southern Campaign have been very well preserved. In partnership with the South Carolina Battleground Trust, the Trust is currently working to establish the Liberty Trail. Made up of four distinct tours, the Liberty Trail will take visitors to 69 significant sites related to the American Revolution in South Carolina. The trail is expected to combine the preservation of these hallowed battlegrounds with unique on-site interpretation and cutting-edge digital features, connect visitors to the extraordinary events that came to pass nearly 250 years ago, and honor the patriots that decided the Revolution’s outcomes in South Carolina.