During our guided tour of Fort Sumter with the National Park Service, we discovered an original Civil War artillery shell still embedded in the fort’s brick wall. This powerful visual reminder of the ...

In 1950, Kim Il Sung, in North Korea, launched a civil war against the South. Millions of Koreans, Americans, and Chinese died, and nothing was accomplished, at least for North Korea.

Fort Hood was changed to Fort Cavazos in honor of Gen. Richard Cavazos, the Army’s first Hispanic four-star, who served in the Korean War and got the Distinguished Service Cross.

A historic Arlington landmark is finally getting the recognition—and the records—it deserves, thanks to a unique partnership ...

These Indiana towns have names that raise eyebrows and stories that go deep. Here's how 11 towns in the state got their ...

The Soldier and the Revolutionary War” opened June 7 on the Army’s 250th birthday. It has artifacts never before displayed ...

Thanks to Utah Cultural Site Stewardship, these men who played an important role in Utah history are getting a chance to take ...

If you ever thought about diving deep into the mysteries of the Gulf Coast, then ThunderOnTheGulf.com is the place you ...

From live battle reenactments to walking in the footsteps of troops and visiting historical markers, these destinations offer ...

Smithfield, Virginia, is full of charm, with historic homes, scenic riverfront parks, quirky pig statues, local shops, and the world’s oldest ham. Here are the best things to do on your next visit.

As the township marks its 250th anniversary this year, officials see an opportunity to both celebrate everything accomplished over the years and offer a chance to learn more about local history.

In 2007, the New Mexico Bureau of Reclamation exhumed the remains of dozens of Civil War-era soldiers from the ruins of Fort Craig. They had been left ... giving us a water “isotope map.” But matching ...