It is one of the most evocative works from the American Civil War: A sculpture of a Black man who had escaped from slavery helping an injured White Union soldier lost in hostile territory.

Fireworks remain at the center of Independence Day, a holiday 247 years in the making.

But then we had the War of 1812. The War of 1848. And of course, the American Civil War, where 700,000 Americans died trying to abolish slavery, and some trying to perpetuate it.

4th of July: Why do we set off fireworks? American history lesson from July 4, 1776 Safety first on the Fourth: From the days of the American Revolution to the holiday booms.

When did Fourth of July become a federal holiday? Some Americans began celebrating the very same year, though the practice wouldn’t become widespread until the aftermath of the War of 1812.

Happy 4th of July! Here's the history of how the holiday began and where to celebrate in Fond du Lac County this year.

Here's what you need to know about the stock market and whether it is open or closed on the Fourth of July this year.

Discover which attractions and establishments are open on the Fourth of July in Washington for your holiday plans.

Here's what you need to know about whether banks, post offices, UPS and FedEx will be open or closed on July 4.

And this year, 250 years since the start of the Revolutionary War, Massachusetts has hosted several celebratory events commemorating the American Revolution's semiquincentennial.

Tariffs have been a part of the American fabric since 1789. President Trump has placed tariffs at the center of todays debate. Here's the history of tariffs in America.