Frankfort, Kentucky is more than the state's capitol. It's a fun weekend escape, especially in the fall, when the foliage is ...

Students of the Week are chosen by school teachers and administration.

Closed for years, Carter G. Woodson's home is scheduled to reopen in 2026, the centennial of Black History Month.

For history buffs, Lisbon is practically a playground of historical treasures. The town proudly claims to be the second oldest settlement in the Northwest Territory, which gives it some serious ...

The Strevell House, the oldest brick home in Pontiac, hosted Abraham Lincoln in 1860, just months before he became president. The modest structure offers a glimpse into mid-19th century life and ...

The title "Land of Lincoln" is a well-known nickname for the state of Illinois. It highlights the deep historical and cultural connection between Abraham Lincoln and Illinois. Lincoln moved to ...

Abraham Lincoln was an American hero — but a flawed one. As we celebrate him, let's also acknowledge some ugly truths that reflect the times in which our our 16th president lived. President Lincoln ...

This 64-pound solid silver statue was stolen from the Houmas House Estate in Darrow, Louisiana, deputies say. It was created by sculptor Gustav Borglum who created Mount Rushmore, officials say.

A visit to Newcastle, England, in 1846 led to one of the most consequential friendships in the history of abolitionism. There, historians believe, Frederick Douglass, 28, met Julia Griffiths, a ...