More than a century after his passing, Private John Haap, a Civil War Army veteran, was honored with a tombstone dedication ...

Every state has a capitol that houses its state legislature. Many are domed buildings similar to the US Capitol, but others ...

The Juneteenth holiday was celebrated twice over this past week in the city of Franklin via nonprofit Amun Ra Inc.’s third ...

United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns Publisher Hoboken, N.J. [Hudson observer Collection library_of_congress; americana Contributor The Library of Congress Language English ...

This is the fifth in a series of articles about Marshalltown street names. Today’s article identifies the five city streets ...

Un/Bound: Free Black Virginians, 1619-1865,” tells stories from a variety of perspectives — personal, community and family.

Gone With the Wind is racist and sexist. Why, then, should one read it? On its 89th anniversary, we explain, in 3 points and ...

For example, while the original Fort Bragg honors Confederate general Braxton Bragg, the new name commemorates Roland L. Bragg, a little-known World War II hero, officials said.

The Civil War day by day; an almanac, 1861-1865 by Long, E. B. (Everette Beach), 1919-1981; Long, Barbara, 1921- Publication date 1971 Topics United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- ...

Although June is recognized as Pride Month in America, an observance has taken place since 1865 on June 19 called Juneteenth. It marks a time when human beings made in the image of God were legally ...

Find out about the enterprising and resilient women of Goshen Gore, who worked tirelessly on their farms during the war, ...

It was standing room only at the YMCA as Saratoga Springs held its annual Juneteenth celebration. The event took place June 19 and featured vendors, speakers, musical acts, dances and theatrical ...