Tubman's 1863 raid, which destroyed seven plantations along the Combahee River in South Carolina and freed 756 enslaved ...

Juneteenth, an annual holiday on June 19, celebrates the freedom of enslaved people following the Civil War. Although the ...

Smithfield, Virginia, is full of charm, with historic homes, scenic riverfront parks, quirky pig statues, local shops, and ...

Stories Untold" at Fort Point highlights the overlooked contributions of African Americans in California, from the Gold Rush ...

Whether oozing with extravagant opulence or dripping with Southern charm, these mansions and plantations are worthy of a ...

Age, declining interest and the internet spell end of Pomona Valley Genealogical Society, which was founded in 1955, ...

The Gibbes Museum of Art, a beacon for the arts in the American South since its establishment in 1858, announces the world ...

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Inside, exhibits chronicle the island’s unique distinction as the only U.S. location to have flown under eight different flags – Spanish, French, British, Patriots, Green Cross, Mexican, Confederate, ...

The beaches here exist in a parallel universe to Florida’s more famous shorelines – instead of high-rise shadows and competing radio stations, you’ll find wide expanses of golden sand where the ...

These day trips from Philadelphia offer something for everyone. Whether you're interested in history, shopping or want to ...

The CSS "Shenandoah" only learned of the Confederacy's defeat in the summer of 1865. That June, the cruiser's crew sank 24 ...