"Their actions forced the federal government through its military representatives to take a stand," Wiggins said. When Gen. Benjamin Butler refused to return the slaves and declared them contraband of ...

Calling it a bold step toward job creation, President Barack Obama is scheduled to sign a proclamation at the Oval Office today that will designate Virginia’s historic Fort Monroe, which has deep ...

During the Civil War, Fort Monroe served as the key staging ground for Northern campaigns against Norfolk, the Outer Banks of North Carolina and the Southern capital of Richmond. The Granger ...

PORTSMOUTH, Va (Reuters) - President Barack Obama created the first national monument of his presidency on Tuesday, signing a proclamation to preserve a former Army fort that was a safe haven for ...