War artifacts are typically weapons and uniforms, but occasionally something so strange shows up, that even historians are at ...

Sailors assisted the young men on a ship at anchor in the river.

On July 3, 1863, the pivotal three-day Civil War Battle of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania ended in a major victory for the North as Confederate troops failed to breach Union positions during an assault ...

A ceremony to honor Jefferson County’s last Civil War veteran was held recently at the Brookville Cemetery, when a special ...

July 3 1775: Gen. George Washington took command of the Continental Army at Cambridge, Massachusetts. 1863: The pivotal three-day Civil War Battle of ...

On July 3, 1863, the Union army under the command of Gen. George Meade defeated Confederate forces commanded by Gen. Robert E ...

events this summer at Children of Gettysburg 1863®. Designed for families and youth, these hands-on programs run throughout July and August 2025, aiming to spark curiosity and promote learning during ...

Learn about the major world events and happenings, birthdays, and deaths that took place on July 03. Check what happened ...

The Battle of Gettysburg, considered to be one of the most important battles of the American Civil War, came to an end on ...

Wikimedia Commons/Unknown author The Lawrence Massacre Most people in Lawrence, Kansas woke up to gunfire on August 21, 1863.