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An archaeological dig performed at the Parker's Revenge site of the Battles of Lexington and Concord leads to new insights.

Minute Man National Historical Park commemorates the opening battles of the American Revolution. The park includes the sites of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, as well as a portion of the Battle Road Trail. Visitors can explore the battlefields, visit historical houses, or take a hike along the Battle Road Trail. The park also hosts a variety of educational programs throughout the year. 

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Chief Historian Gary Adelman is at Pamplin Historical Park, the “real deal” for any battlefield enthusiast.

Called "the new crown jewel of Civil War sites in America" by renowned historian and writer James M. McPherson, Pamplin Historical Park is a 424-acre expanse that commemorates the battle for Petersburg, Virginia, featuring museums, antebellum homes, an exhibit on the live of the enslaved and lots of special events. The land was donated by Dr. Robert B. Pamplin Jr., whose family owned the land. For a deeper experience, check out its Civil War Adventure Camp, where you can re-enact the life of a newly enlisted private.

Pamplin Historical Park

Pamplin Historical Park, a Must for Civil War Enthusiasts

American Battlefield Trust Chief Historian Garry Adelman tours the Little Bighorn Battlefield.

The Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument is located in southeastern Montana, near the town of Hardin. The monument memorializes the Battle of the Little Bighorn, which was fought between a Lakota-Northern Cheyenne and Arapaho force and the 7th Cavalry Regiment of the United States Army. The Indian victory in this battle was one of the Indians' last armed efforts to preserve their way of life. The monument consists of several different areas, including the actual battlefield, visitor center, and museum. The battlefield itself is quite extensive, and visitors can take a self-guided tour or join a ranger-led tour. There are also several hiking trails that wind through the area. The visitor center contains a number of exhibits on the battle and the history of the area. The museum is home to a collection of artifacts from the battle, as well as a number of other historical items.

Little Bighorn Battlefield

Tour Little Bighorn Battlefield with Garry Adelman

Garry Adelman of the Trust & Bobby Krick of the National Park Service are in Mechanicsville, Virginia, for a deep dive into the Battle of Cold Harbor.

The Richmond National Battlefield Park commemorates 13 American Civil War sites around Richmond, Virginia, which served as the capital of the Confederate States of America for most of the war. The park connects certain features within the city with defensive fortifications and battle sites around it. The city of Richmond was heavily fortified during the Civil War, and the park includes both Confederate and Union earthworks as well as several preserved buildings from the time period. The battlefield sites around Richmond saw some of the heaviest fighting of the war, including the Battles of Seven Pines, Malvern Hill, and Gaines' Mill. 

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