Dr. Mary Edwards Walker is a figure of monumental historical importance, remembered not only as the only woman to receive the United States’ highest military award, the Medal of Honor, but also as a ...

When caught so far north in Illinois, an escaped slave was not returned to his owner, a trip of formidable length, but ...

O ver a century ago, President Woodrow Wilson established Veterans Day to honor “the heroism of those who died in the country’s service” after the First World War. Wilson proclaimed that the day, ...

16 x 13 in. (40.6 x 33 cm.) This painting was used on the Fleetwood Civil War Collectors Panel.; Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation The American Civil War ...

This place was the sight of the most important battle of the Civil War. In a three-day battle between Union and Confederate ...

A show at the New York Historical looks beyond the runway to stitch together an overview of practical women’s clothing.

The Battle of Bull Run, the first major clash in the Civil War, ended in a Confederate victory. It shattered illusions that ...

He had experience in Congress as both a representative and senator, and had been secretary of war under President Franklin ...

The Girl Scouts are moving their operations to a former bank building in western Henrico County.

Corporate sponsorship for American Experience is provided by Liberty Mutual Insurance and Carlisle Companies. Major funding ...

Smithfield Foods, one of the nation's largest meat processors, has agreed to pay $2 million to resolve allegations of child ...

Made up of soldiers from Wayne and Ontario counties, the 111th served with distinction in the Civil War, including the ...