Abraham Lincoln’s firm resolve during his last days demonstrated his enduring commitment to the common good', A CT historian writes.

Happy birthday Abraham Lincoln. He’s 216. The McLean County Museum of History is hallmarking Lincoln’s Feb. 12 birthday with the start of a coloring contest to celebrate Lincoln and work on a mural ...

With the first 20 Africans brought to Virginia in 1619, the United States initiated a labor system characterized by extreme ...

Discover inspiring stories of young heroes who made a difference, honouring Black achievements and resilience throughout ...

"I have lost this battle because my force was too small. The Government must not & cannot hold me responsible for the result . . . . I have seen too many dead & wounded comrades to feel otherwise than ...

The birthday of Abraham Lincoln ... to History.com, Lincoln attempted to provide slaveholders reassurance that they could keep their slaves and he did not intend to end slavery in their jurisdiction.

The Pontiac Public Library is hosting the month-long exhibition with special events scheduled for Feb. 11 and 22.

During Black History Month and beyond, locals and visitors alike can take in the "Many Voices" exhibit at Hildene, the ...

Here's what Frederick Douglass said during a visit to Elmira, which drew people from everywhere within a hundred miles.

PONTIAC — Within its first decade of operation, the Underground Railroad was estimated to have helped about 100,000 enslaved ...

Carol Brimley Norris first saw Finland in 1978. She later taught English for nearly four decades through the University of Helsinki's Language Centre ...