American Civil War

What is Cold Harbor on Severance? History may hold the answer.

History & Culture

What is Cold Harbor on Severance? History may hold the answer.

What is Cold Harbor on Severance? History may hold the answer.

This secret Civil War sabotage mission was doomed from the start

History & Culture

This secret Civil War sabotage mission was doomed from the start

This secret Civil War sabotage mission was doomed from the start

10 incredible family adventures to try in Maine

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10 incredible family adventures to try in Maine

10 incredible family adventures to try in Maine

When America's first ladies brought séances to the White House

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When America's first ladies brought séances to the White House

When America's first ladies brought séances to the White House

Lincoln was killed before their eyes—then their own horror began

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Lincoln was killed before their eyes—then their own horror began

Lincoln was killed before their eyes—then their own horror began

People have hated tipping for almost as long as it has existed

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People have hated tipping for almost as long as it has existed

People have hated tipping for almost as long as it has existed

‘Almost heaven’? Why West Virginia is the place to go

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‘Almost heaven’? Why West Virginia is the place to go

‘Almost heaven’? Why West Virginia is the place to go

These Gettysburg maps reveal how Lee lost the fight

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These Gettysburg maps reveal how Lee lost the fight

These Gettysburg maps reveal how Lee lost the fight

This dish towel ended the Civil War

History & Culture

This dish towel ended the Civil War

This dish towel ended the Civil War

Why do we celebrate Memorial Day? A brief history of the holiday

History & Culture

Why do we celebrate Memorial Day? A brief history of the holiday

Why do we celebrate Memorial Day? A brief history of the holiday

The Civil War raged outside their homes. Explore their stories.

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The Civil War raged outside their homes. Explore their stories.

The Civil War raged outside their homes. Explore their stories.

How mail-in voting began on Civil War battlefields

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How mail-in voting began on Civil War battlefields

How mail-in voting began on Civil War battlefields

General Grant's surprising rise from cadet to commander

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General Grant's surprising rise from cadet to commander

General Grant's surprising rise from cadet to commander

Ellen Craft escaped slavery by disguising herself as a white man

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Race in America

Ellen Craft escaped slavery by disguising herself as a white man

Ellen Craft escaped slavery by disguising herself as a white man

The Underground Railroad

The Underground Railroad

The Underground Railroad

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