While her activities as a Civil War spy are less well known, her devotion to America and its promise of freedom endured ...

The Battle of Cold Harbor was the Confederacy’s last major Civil War victory. Does it offer any insight into the mysterious ...

A trunk filled with reproductions and models of Civil War-era items is giving middle school students here an opportunity to more deeply explore that time period.

During the Civil War, Confederates targeted free Black people in the North, kidnapping them to sell into slavery. After the ...

Crew on site in January collecting images for National Endowment for the Humanities project creating historic graffiti ...

Despite being little more than the answer to trivia questions today, Vaughn Meader was a pioneer who paved the way for ...

A private collection that features over 650 items focusing on African American history and culture including photographs, ...

The general’s campaign through the South is known for its brutality against civilians. For the enslaved who followed his army ...

Walk in another man's shoes takes on a whole new meaning with this very interesting and patriotic tale of compassion and ...

Women presenting as men — whether to escape the stifling construct of feminine life or to stay close to husbands or brothers ...

Free Things To Do in DC with Kids! Families in the DC area sure are lucky: From free museums and nature centers to amazing ...