The American Civil War (1861–1865) remains one of the most defining chapters in the nation’s past, forging our modern ...

Once the arsenal of the Confederacy and a manufacturer of shells during both World Wars, Tredegar ceased operations for good ...

More from Wes about the causes of the Civil War. What led to the outbreak of the bloodiest conflict in the history of North America? A common explanation is that the Civil War was fought over the ...

Women presenting as men — whether to escape the stifling construct of feminine life or to stay close to husbands or brothers ...

After President Donald Trump signed an executive order to change the meaning of the 14th Amendment to end “birthright ...

NHPR is honored to commemorate Black History Month with special programming reflecting on the African American experience.

Remembrances are happening January 31 and February 1, marking the 65th anniversary of the Greensboro sit-ins. The building ...

After initially prosecuting those who tried to overthrow an election, Presidents Grant and Hayes backed down—with ...

On Jan. 21, the Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War, Henry Casey Camp 92 Commander Kelly Hopkins donated on behalf of ...

Below is an abbreviated history of everyday objects purchased during the Civil War Era. It was shared by Historian James Ayers, and taken from a 1939 Catskill Mountain News.