From the 17th century fur trade to today's iron ore industry, the Great Lakes has a long and important history of maritime trade.

Baltimore Magazine's Crab Fest, the only Maryland food festival for all things crab served in every form, kicks off this ...

Civil War historian Scott Mingus will be the guest presenter for the Summer Speaker Series on July 17 at 7 p.m. at the B&O Museum in Oakland.

Two Catlett firefighters died in 1989 crash with same train, the Amtrak Crescent, at same crossing while they were responding ...

Following the delivery of dome cars constructed for the Union Pacific and Wabash for the City of St. Louis in 1958, U.S.

Two hundred years ago this month, right here in Belmont County, history was made. On July 4, 1825, construction officially began on the National Road in Ohio. The groundbreaking took place in St.

It quickly took off: The Library of Congress notes that major historic events in the 19th century, such as groundbreaking ceremonies for the Erie Canal and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, were ...

This day in history: Learn about the major world events and happenings, birthdays, and deaths that took place on July 04. Check what happened today in history here.

The annual observation of the day became regular after the War of 1812 when ceremonies like Erie Canal and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad collided with the Fourth of July.

Independence Day falls on Friday, July 4 this year. Here's what you need to know about which restaurants will be open or closed on the holiday.

It quickly took off: The Library of Congress notes that major historic events in the 19th century, such as groundbreaking ceremonies for the Erie Canal and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, were ...