Deborah Willis’ new book features more than 70 photos of African American soldiers who fought in the Civil War. The rare images show the soldiers in uniform. Some are black nurses or cooks. Photography was expensive during this time. Staged…
Each year on June 19, people around the United States celebrate Juneteenth. This holiday celebrates the end of slavery. President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863. But it did not take effect right away in the South. On…
President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863. That means New Year's Day of 2017 marked 154 years since its issuance. This important historical document was issued near the end of the Civil War. It helped the United States to…
Americans celebrated Memorial Day this year on Monday May 30. But do you know why we observe Memorial Day? After the Civil War, a group of veterans created a day to remember those who had served. They called it Decoration…
This fall, students in an American literature class at the California University of Pennsylvania have an unusual textbook — the actual journal of a Civil War soldier. George Phillips fought in the 102nd regiment of the Pennsylvania infantry. He wrote…
Sgt. Charles Schroeter received the Medal of Honor in 1869. He fought in the Civil War and in the Battle of Rocky Mesa, where he earned the military’s highest honor. He was one of the 400 missing Medal of Honor…
Did you know there is a US Flag Code? It was made in 1923, and it shows Americans how to treat their country’s flag. Some of the rules come from the Civil War. The rule to never let the flag…
Illinois remembered its contribution to the Civil War the weekend of July 11 during the Civil War Days event, held at the Lakewood Forest Preserve. Illinois sent the second-most troops of any state to fight with the Union. Forty-seven soldiers…