As you chart your route, carve out time for an afternoon at Frankfort’s own Whiskey Thief Distilling Co., which is set on a ...

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

The Steel Trolley Diner stands as a local institution, its classic 1950s atmosphere providing the perfect setting for comfort food that satisfies both hunger and nostalgia. Their breakfast draws a ...

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 ...

On the eve of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Trump administration is rewriting ...

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 ...