For over a century, the National Park Service has worked to “preserve unimpaired the natural and cultural resources” of the country for the “enjoyment, education and inspiration of this and future generations.” Many of those special places are battlefields.
Click on the links below to swipe through history and join us as we look back at how these sites looked, then and now.
Battle of Little Bighorn
On June 25, 1876, Lakota and Cheyenne defeated the US Army to preserve their homeland and way of life.
Fort McHenry
Of "Star-Spangled Banner" fame, this fort has long protected the city of Baltimore from naval attacks.
Last updated: August 22, 2023