The Confederacy’s theory of victory at the start of the Civil War was straightforward — so logical, the historian Emory M.

William Groninger was born on a farm in Pennsylvania. He had a long and interesting life, serving as county surveyor, county ...

As families gather across the country, the first native-born U.S. saint offers a steady example of thanksgiving rooted in ...

In the aftermath of the American Civil War, a grieving nation turned towards spiritualism in the hope of seeing the dead once ...

These confrontations were defined by extreme loss of life, destructive strategies, and profound courage. By taking a look at these clashes, we gain a clearer understanding of how the war played out.

Grimes Davis rode through the dark like a man convinced Providence had tapped him on the shoulder, turning a doomed ...

The crown jewel of Hagerstown’s cultural scene is undoubtedly The Maryland Theatre, a magnificently restored 1915 performance venue that hosts everything from symphony orchestras to touring Broadway ...

If you think Florida is just beaches and theme parks, Marianna is about to blow your mind with its most famous attraction – Florida Caverns State Park. This is the only state park in Florida where you ...

Another veteran of the American Civil War who died in obscurity in England is finally receiving recognition of his service.

In the Five Mile Cemetery off Church Road in the town of Allegany lies the burial place of Oscar F. Wilber, a Civil War ...

Uncover the untold stories of the Battle of Pinhook Bridge and Battle of Bayou Vermilion during the Civil War in Lafayette.

The Huntington acquires the Civil War-era Winslow Homer masterwork, "The Sutler's Tent"; Robert Therrien at the Broad; and ...