Every single generation is convinced, it seems, that their revolution will work, and their moment is uniquely in need of revolution. This was the belief that drove the Southern states to secede from ...

Three men spent time in jail under suspicion of being involved in the murder of Presdient Lincoln 160 years ago. Two were ...

Ever wondered about the origins of the Abraham Lincoln sculpture seated on a bench in downtown Bloomington? Here's a look ...

This wine trail in Maryland offers exquisite vineyard views, a tasty array of wines, and some historical charm.

The Vicksburg National Military Park today stretches over 1800 acres worth of ravines, woods, and fields. The Vicksburg ...

The Bicentennial Speaker Series co-sponsored by the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County and John Wood Community College continues with a Wednesday, July 9 presentation.

Each winner of the 2025 Dr. Eugene and Dr. Maxine Hankins Cain Lansing Juneteenth Essay Competition and Scholarship Program ...

Signs posted at Fort Moultrie and Fort Sumter ask visitors to report any information they experienced that may place American ...

The Lost Peace' by Jay Winik. The most serious attempt to evade America's Civil War was probably doomed to fail, said Adam Gopnik in The New Yorker. But that effort at reco ...

Not only is June 20th the first day of summer, but it’s also the day commemorating one state’s quest for statehood.

For generations, Black Americans have recognized the end of one of history's darkest chapters with joy — such as parades or ...