William Harvey Carney, born in slavery, was the hero of the Battle of Battery Wagner, fought in South Carolina in 1863.

In recognition for its role in the founding of the 35th state to join the Union, on June 20, 1863, members of the Ohio Valley ...

Discover West Virginia, the Mountain State, renowned for its stunning landscapes. Explore its vibrant capital, Charleston, ...

DES MOINES (AP) With seven descendants of Iowa Civil War soldiers standing at attention, a restored flag carried into the war by an Iowa regiment was placed on display at the Statehouse. Encased ...

If you drive down Market Street in Parkersburg you can’t help but notice the giant American flag flying high on the hill on ...

If you drive down Market Street in Parkersburg you can’t help but notice the giant American flag flying high on the hill on ...

Doubleday Field and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum may be the stars of Cooperstown's lineup, but the ...

William Carney didn’t just carry the flag at Fort Wagner—he hauled the soul of a nation on his back through a storm of lead, and never let it fall.

For two years, the armored infantry post honored Gen. Richard E. Cavazos, a Texas native and Medal of Honor winner. No longer ...

Wikimedia Commons/Taterian Belle Boyd, Civil War Spy Most teenage girls don’t shoot federal soldiers on the Fourth of July.

The menu at Monterey Pass Steakhouse, opening Aug. 1 in Rouzerville, includes three varieties of steak and a solid serving of ...