This year, we celebrate 250 years of American independence, sacrifice, and shared story. And now, we’re inviting you to help tell that story — through your lens.
The 250th Anniversary Photo Contest is officially open!
Whether you’ve stood on a battlefield at sunrise, captured a powerful reenactment, or watched your dog roam where history was made — your photos matter. They connect us to the past and inspire preservation for the future.
Submit your best photos in four categories:
Best Battlefield Landscape – Evoke awe with sweeping, sacred terrain.
People & History – Reenactments, living history, kids exploring, and everyday moments where the past comes alive.
Preservation in Action – Show the hands and hearts working to protect these spaces.
Pets on the Battlefield – Because heritage is better with four legs.
Top finalists will be featured across our website, social media, and more!
After submissions close on December 15, judges will review all eligible entries and curate a shortlist of finalists in each of the four categories. In addition, the judging panel will select one overall Judges’ Choice winner to have their image featured in the American Battlefield Trust’s online store.
'Til the battle is won,
David N. Duncan
President
American Battlefield Trust