George Washington purchased land bounties near Cincinnati that were given to soldiers for their service in the American Revolution.

Anacostia Community Museum – Juneteenth Freedom Celebration (Saturday, June 21, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.) 1901 Fort Place SE, Washington, D.C.

By 1865, Fort Willard was southernmost of 68 forts and 93 batteries armed with over 800 cannons protecting Washington. A Civil War cannon manufactured by Steen at Fort Willard Park.

In a few days, the nation's capital will host its largest military parade in more than three decades. We look at some numbers behind the celebration and the key historical moments leading up to it.

For example, the Civil War will be represented by the Army’s 4th Infantry Division, based in Fort Carson, Colorado, with 60 soldiers wearing historical costumes and 400 in today’s uniforms.

A weekend getaway or a day trip from nearby Washington, D.C, Baltimore, MD, Richmond, VA, or Harrisburg, PA to Winchester, VA ...

There are 18 National Parks in Maryland as well as an additional 10 affiliated sites that partner with the National Park ...

A regional jet carrying 64 people collided in midair with a Black Hawk helicopter as the plane was approaching a runway at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night.

The Texas Civil War Museum located on Jim Wright Freeway in White Settlement closed its doors Thursday, after nearly 20 years in business. Chris Torres ctorres@star-telegram.com Since 2006, one of ...

The Fort Circle Parks were also acquired to interpret and preserve the Civil War Defenses of Washington, which created a ring of protection for the nation’s capital during the Civil War.

On April 12, after the new president ordered a fleet to bring supplies to Fort Sumter, South Carolina, the first shots of the Civil War were fired by Confederate forces.

Using red paint, the activist wrote, "Honor Them," and explained President Biden could honor Black Civil War soldiers by declaring a climate emergency. "We should honor them by carrying on their ...