William Faulkner famously wrote, "The past is never dead. It's not even past." That could describe some of the recent historical discourse on the presidential campaign trail. First came Republican ...

By Erin Flynn Jay for Spotlight PA This story first appeared in PA Local, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA taking a fresh, ...

This December, join Dr. Damian Shiels for a comprehensive three-week online course titled "Researching the American Civil War." Explore the remarkable stories of Irish bravery, sacrifice, and ...

Located about 10 miles north of I-70, Lexington's population is roughly the same as it was in the 1860s. The town's biggest tourist attraction is the Battle of Lexington state historic site, but ...

Annie’s public efforts made the invisible labor of so many women visible on a massive scale during a critical time in Iowa ...

When the Civil War erupted in 1861, no one on Long Island had a more personal stake in the outcome than its Black residents. Although free, they were keenly aware of the impact of slavery. Most were ...

A new visitor center for the Elmira Civil War Prison Camp will preserve history and expand education on the site known as 'Hellmira'.

WILMINGTON, N.C. -- One of the most important African American leaders of the late 1800s was born in North Carolina, but his accomplishments and influence vanished from history for 100 years. Abraham ...

Amid a bloody Civil War in which the freedom of millions of enslaved people likely hung in the balance, David Chippie, a Black cook already in his 40s, stepped forward to serve his country. The year ...

Monthaven, a hub for artists that sits just off West Main Street in Hendersonville, has a storied past.