In his book Fear No Pharaoh, Richard Kreitner examines the reactions of six Jewish Americans to slavery and the Civil War.

Mothers Volleyball Tournament: 5-8 p.m., Jacksonville High School, 1211 N. Diamond St. | Concession stand and silent auction.

I found myself at a rodeo south of the border last week. It goes without saying the event was in a rural area in a deeply red ...

This lesson compares the experiences, roles, and legacies of Mary Todd Lincoln and Varina Davis, the wives of the Civil War era presidents. The lesson, which features historian Kelly Hancock speaking ...

As the purpose and meaning of the 14th Amendment are once again debated, it’s well worth learning more about one of its primary authors: George S. Boutwell.

What has become of our country? Are we, as Abraham Lincoln warned before the Civil War, "a house divided?" Why have we become so divided? We are dividing our country ...

Eight score and two years ago, President Abraham Lincoln signed the False Claims Act into federal law. The anti-fraud tool, ...

As President Donald Trump attempts to reshape American government in his own image, the question of whether our democracy can ...

Space must be maximized at the 163-year graveyard and concrete crypts that can hold two caskets are part of an expansion to ...

Ad Policy This article appears in the April 2025 issue. Come Gather ’Round, People. Thank you for Daniel Bessner’s thoughtful ...

For 250 years, the US Army has adapted as a living organization composed of operating units and institutional organizations ...

Abraham Lincoln said goodbye to his friend for the last time as they left the meeting that afternoon. It was Friday, April 14 ...