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.

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

The U.S. Supreme Court has issued decisions on the final six cases that were left on its docket for the summer, including ...

A list of 2025 Memorial Day events in the Washington County, Maryland, region.

The "Civil War Showcase" in Harper's Ferry, West Virginia, offers an immersive experience of the Civil War era. Visitors are greeted at a replica of John Brown's engine house and can explore ...

Toughness, determination, and resilience—all of these factors contributed to Harriet Tubman’s many successes on the Underground Railroad and her work during the Civil War.

Maryland is vulnerable to rising sea levels because of its nearly 3,200 miles of shoreline and extensive low-lying coastal land.

Maryland Public Televison’s ‘Chesapeake Collectibles’ returns with Barbie, Titanic, Civil War memorabilia Jason Fraley | jfraley@wtop.com January 8, 2024, 2:12 PM ...

Virginia’s Manassas National Battlefield Park, the location of two major battles in the American Civil War, is facing a grave threat with the greenlighting last week of a massive complex of data ...

Crampton’s Gap is also the site of Gathland State Park and a 19-century monument to war correspondents erected by Civil War journalist George Alfred Townsend, pen name “Gath,” who also ...

The Civil War ended in 1865, but for Minnesota and the one-time rebel state of Virginia, the battle continues over a prized battle flag.

Historian Raffi Andonian talks about the Battle of Antietam, a pivotal Maryland battle that changed the direction of the Civil War.