Each year, thousands of history enthusiasts, community-minded citizens, families, Boy and Girl Scouts, ROTC units, and more come together to help keep our nation’s heritage not only preserved, but pristine. Activities are chosen by each participating site and can include building trails, raking leaves, painting signs, cleaning markers, putting up fences, and contributing to site interpretation.
In addition to the satisfaction that volunteer work brings, participants receive official Park Day swag and may have the chance to hear a local historian describe people and events tied to the site's history. Park Day can also be used to fulfill the service requirements for scout groups, student organizations, training corps programs, and more.
Park Day allows the Trust to cast a spotlight on beloved American landscapes nationwide, and projects keep historic sites and battlefields clean, open, and accessible for the enjoyment of all.
Join us on April 24, 2027, for the 31st annual Park Day. This date coincides with Earth Week and National Volunteer Week, not to mention the Semiquincentennial era. Keep scrolling to learn more and get involved!
Park Day | American Battlefield Trust
