The Civil War began when the Confederates bombarded Union soldiers at Fort Sumter, South Carolina on April 12, 1861.

The small plaque that stands in Elm Park marks a major contribution that Worcester made in the fight against chattel slavery.

The American Civil War wasn't just a battle between states—it was a showcase of incredible military talent. From 1861 to 1865 ...

Charles H. Walker's family is committed to preserving and sharing his diary, which has entries from September 1861 through ...

More than 30 Vietnam air cavalry veterans visited a contemporary air cavalry unit at Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah, Ga.

Two years into the Civil War, black soldiers prepared ... wounded -- the highest percentage of a regiment killed in a single battle in the entire war. African American soldiers and white officers ...

Two years into the Civil War, black soldiers prepared ... wounded -- the highest percentage of a regiment killed in a single battle in the entire war. African American soldiers and white officers ...