There might not be a lot of mystery surrounding how the Civil War turned out when it ended in April 1865. In the simplest of oversimplified nutshells: * The Union defeated the Confederacy. * The ...

The story behind the "Old Glory" nickname for the American flag dates back to a 19th-century ship captain, who proudly ...

The Sons of Confederate Veterans allege the park’s changes to its Civil War history exhibits violate state law.

STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. (AP) — The Georgia chapter of a Confederacy group filed lawsuits this week against a state park with the ...

Upon observing the lack respect for the American flag by many young Americans, Former Secretary of Education William Bennett ...

Research published in 2010 found that even though the public was more likely to be bothered by protesters waving the Mexican flag than the U.S. flag, that difference was largely absent once you ...

A battle fought in Carthage more than a century ago, now memorialized by a historic monument in its downtown square.

T hem Duke boys are at it again, this time in the small town of Somerset, Kentucky. Townfolk recently saw the General Lee ...

Today is Friday, July 4, the 185th day of 2024. There are 180 days left in the year. This is Independence Day.

Flags are symbols of belonging that are intimately tied to our identity. They can bring us together, but they can also be weaponized to tear us apart.

Occurrences and actions from our past are often debated and used as a foundation upon which values, beliefs and future paths ...

Happy Independence Week, fellow Summerville readers! Between barbecue and fireworks, take time out for a good read. Enjoy the ...