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Walk through Alabama’s Civil Rights Trail, from Montgomery to Selma, and experience the landmarks that shaped America’s path ...
In the months since Trump's inauguration, the government has scrubbed and removed information about Black historical figures and other minorities from a number of its websites.
Step inside Virginia’s historic homes and discover spaces seemingly untouched by time, each preserving elegant details and ...
The Oregon Historical Society (OHS) is displaying a unique, historic flag for a limited time in honor of the Fourth of July.
Political violence poses an existential threat to our nation and our freedoms—but it’s not too late.
The Rising Sun Tavern, once owned by George Washington’s brother Charles, recreates the atmosphere of an 18th-century establishment where travelers would gather to eat, drink, and exchange news – ...
Civil War era came alive this weekend at the living history re-enactment at Fort Kearny State Historical Park.
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The Statue of Liberty, France's gift to the U.S., was originally viewed as a tribute to the end of slavery. But poet Emma ...
Ever stumbled upon a place so captivating it feels like you’ve wandered into the pages of a vintage storybook? That’s Fernandina Beach for you – a hidden treasure nestled on Amelia Island in Nassau ...
In 1865, Congress passes the 13th Amendment. The war ends, Lincoln is assassinated and the states ratify the amendment later ...
Every state has a capitol that houses its state legislature. Many are domed buildings similar to the US Capitol, but others ...