Confederate Lieutenant Henry S. Farley pulled the trigger of a large cannon at Fort Sumter at 4:30 a.m. on April 12, 1861. The shell flew upward through the dark sky over Charleston Harbor and burst ...

The Maryland Heritage Areas Authority has announced the results of its latest project grant round, with awards totaling more than $4.6 million across the state's thirteen certified Heritage Areas.

To celebrate the Fourth of July, the Village Voice takes a look at Frederick Douglass's powerful 1852 anti-slavery oration.

Erie County native Strong Vincent's heroism on July 2, 1863, at the Battle of Gettysburg is not where he first distinguished himself as a commander.

More than 160 years ago, cannons thundered and rifles cracked over the hills of Gettysburg. More than 40 miles to the south, ...

This wine trail in Maryland offers exquisite vineyard views, a tasty array of wines, and some historical charm.

Frederick, Maryland, played a vital role during the Civil War, serving as a key medical hub for wounded soldiers from the battles of Antietam, Gettysburg, and Monocacy. Join us as we uncover the ...

Owens had served in a Confederate Maryland military unit during the Civil War; the vandalism was found on July 3, 2020.