The CSS "Shenandoah" only learned of the Confederacy's defeat in the summer of 1865. That June, the cruiser's crew sank 24 ...

Last Updated on July 15, 2025 by Matt Staff 1865 stands as an undeniable turning point throughout American history. It marks the end of the Civil War, ...

A new exhibit transports guests back to the Civil War era, taking a look at the role of the region's railroads during and after the fighting.

The holiday’s origins can be traced to the American Civil War, which killed more than 600,000 service members — both Union and Confederate — between 1861 and 1865. The first national observance of ...

Our Reviewer: David Marshall has been a high school American history teacher in the Miami-Dade School district for more than three decades. A life-long Civil War enthusiast, David is president of the ...