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

What a regiment of inexperienced Indiana soldiers saw at Antietam. By Nicole Etcheson More Americans died on Sept. 17, 1862, at the Battle of Antietam, than any other day in history. By Rick Beard ...

Jones's book Allan Pinkerton offers a riveting account of a largely overlooked figure whose shadow still looms over modern ...

The evening ceremony was held at the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) plot sponsored by the William E. Carter American Legion ...

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

Juneteenth, the June 19th federal holiday that commemorates the end of America’s slavocracy and celebrates freedom for African Americans, comes this year amidst diminishing respect for the ...

One of the least-remembered heroes in Maine history is a man who “participated in many of the most severe battles” of the American Civil War, then returned home to become a commercial success ...

Object Details associated person Lincoln, Abraham Brady, Mathew B. maker Gardner, Alexander Location Currently not on view date made October 3, 1862 ID Number AF.32224 catalog number 32224 accession ...

Twin brothers John Middleton Clayton and William Henry Harrison Clayton were born on their father’s farm near Philadelphia in ...

Twin brothers John Middleton Clayton and William Henry Harrison Clayton were born on their father’s farm near Philadelphia in October 13, 1840. Their lives were defined like many men of that ...

Leading historians aim to restore and grow respect for enslaved people and their descendants on Juneteenth, commemorating the ...