Author Robert Watson provided a short overview about the Civil War during the summer of 1864 and the near invasion of Washington, D.C., by Confederate forces. The National Civil War Museum in ...

Abraham Lincoln, a symbol of perseverance, emphasized personal resolution as paramount to success. His famous quote, 'Always ...

Imagine a federal initiative that builds a nationwide system of universities and colleges equipped to educate and train every ...

An 1861 job-reference letter from Abraham Lincoln on behalf of a young Black friend and valet provides a glimpse of an ...

A rare Lincoln letter at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum shows how race shaped early White House life and ...

In a quiet testament to his friend, Abraham Linc personally handled William Johnson's wages and paid for his coffin.

The Sons of Union Veterans of the American Civil War hope readers can help them find George M Green who lived in Hull in the ...

The Bath historical village offers a unique Thanksgiving experience with costumed interpreters, traditional food, and crafts ...

Abraham Lincoln's 1861 handwritten letter recommending his Black friend William Johnson for a job is now on display at the ...

Zach Nunamaker, of Momence, gave a presentation on Iroquois County soldiers who served in the two largest Illinois infantries ...

In the next 56 minutes, the Pulitzer Prize-winning scholar of the Civil War, slavery, and of Frederick Douglas, offered a ...

Discover the significant world events, notable birthdays, and notable deaths that occurred on November 6. Check what happened ...