During the U.S. Civil War, the Union Army expanded its reach to the west. The Union’s goal — finding resources to finance ...

After the Civil War, thousands of Americans poured into the Great Plains on a collision course with western Indian tribes.

Fort Sumter was the target of the first shots of the Civil War and once it was held by Confederate forces, represented a sizeable obstacle for escaped slaves. The NPS said at least three escapes ...

DELAWARE CITY. Delaware -- Nestled on Pea Patch Island is Fort Delaware, a historic Civil War-era site offering a unique blend of living history and ghostly intrigue. To get to the fort ...

In the event of a civil emergency, getting basic instructions and evacuation plans to the public is paramount and it’s the ...

Visit the Fort Morgan Library/Museum on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at noon to learn about “Medicine and Nursing in the American Civil War.” The Civil War began on April 12, 1861, and continued until ...