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Memorial Day began as way to honor Civil War dead
Today is Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, traces its roots to the aftermath of the Civil War. Communities across the United States-North and South, Black and White-began the tradition of decorating soldiers’ graves with flowers in springtime to honor those who died in the conflict[1][2].
Historian Jay Winik writes about the leadup to the outbreak of the Civil War in “1861: The Lost Peace.” The' Andrew DeMillo ...
In 'Behind the Lines', a powerful new documentary narrated by Annette Bening, selections from the Center for American War Letters are brought to life by stars including Laura Dern, Common and Michael ...
When it comes to historical fiction books about war, the options are endless. Whether you want to read about The Civil War, ...
The smell of campfires and gunpowder were in the air at Burton Century Village Museum and Historical Education Center’s Civil ...
Green Bluff’s Siemers Farm, known for strawberry and fall festivals, transformed into a Civil War battlefield this Memorial ...
In a first-of-its-kind ceremony in Westmoreland County Monday, dozens honored the final Union Civil War veteran buried in the ...
The cemetery housing the twelve Civil War heroes and their families was adopted by Vietnam veterans, who ensure the upkeep of ...
The Civil War Roundtable will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, June 2, at the Paul Sawyier Public Library. The speaker will be Dr. James C. Claypool who will discusses the ...
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