A new exhibit transports guests back to the Civil War era, taking a look at the role of the region's railroads during and ...

The most famous battle of the Civil War took place just outside of Gettysburg. Morning Edition stopped by the historic site to hear about the cautionary tale as the election cycle nears its end.

This historic survival meal was given to soldiers during the American Civil War, but its roots go much deeper than that.

Civil War surgeons learned fast. Here are a few of the MacGyver-like medical solutions that have had a lasting impact.

Civil War drummer boy Willie Johnston received the Medal of Honor on Sept. 16, 1863, two months after his 13th birthday.

Contemporary health providers stand-in as Civil War surgeons during a re-enactment at the Spangler Barn in Gettysburg, Pa., ...

Bishop Chester Thompson spoke to the Camden Noon Lion's Club last week about local history and the work the Zion Hill Summer ...

The soldiers are marching home, and with them the noble army of artists. There never was a war before of which the varying details, the striking and picturesque scenes, the sieges, charges, and ...

Civil War Sacrifice: Forgotten Farm Boy Was First Soldier Buried At Arlington William Christman, 19, saved his family’s farm and paid with his life.

A Civil War soldier who died over 100 years ago has finally received proper recognition, thanks to the dedicated efforts of two students and their teacher.

Austin tiptoed through the Civil War. The major battlefields lay hundreds of miles away. Much of the Texas capital's business was put on hold. Union and Confederate sympathizers skirmished in the ...