As we celebrate our nation’s independence, many may be surprised to learn that a Revolutionary War battle took place in ...

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There is an exciting new addition on display at the National Museum of African-American History and Culture in Washington, ...

The 4th of July is a holiday that means national celebration. But what that looks like has changed through the decades. From ...

The now common phrase dates back to a 19th century ship captain whose American flag traveled the world The American flag got ...

On a sunny but crisp afternoon this spring, more visitors than you might think trekked on a weekday to Ball’s Bluff ...

Step inside America’s most beautiful historic mansions and explore architectural gems, lavish decor, and the legends behind ...

For Confederate Army scout with Powhatan ties, life after the Civil War was devoted to spreading the word of God—and to ...