Over the next few years, the Mississippi Department of Archives and History aims to revitalize some of the state's most ...

Robert Donaldson was born Oct. 13, 1828, in Perry County, Ohio. He was the son of Thomas Donaldson and Nancy Saffer Donaldson. Both natives of Virginia, Thomas and Nancy immigrated to Ohio in 1823 ...

He made his reputation in Tennessee, at Fort Donelson and at the Battle of Shiloh. Of his later victories, three that stood out were the Vicksburg, Chattanooga, and the Overland campaigns.

This episode opens with a dramatic account of the turning point of war: the Battle of Gettysburg ... extended episode then chronicles the fall of Vicksburg, the New York draft riots, the first ...

Celebrations are getting underway Wednesday to celebrate the city of Vicksburg's 200th anniversary. The city started as a French settlement but was incorporated in 1825. Sign up for our Newsletters ...

Here’s how to spend a weekend in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Related: Our Favorite Towns to Visit in Mississippi The Siege of Vicksburg in 1863 played a major role in the outcome of the Civil War.

Mississippi is a state rich with history. From the northern corners, to the Delta, to the coast, there are hundreds of historical sites telling the story of the state. Many of these sites, however ...