In fact, the Confederate battle flag has a complex history that is often underappreciated by both its partisans and detractors, and its meaning has evolved in the years since the Civil War.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A long-lost Confederate flag, captured at the Battle of Gettysburg and among the rarest Civil War artifacts, sold for $468,000 at an Ohio auction house last month.

The origins of Memorial Day can be found in the hearts of grieving families after the Civil War. Casualties were felt in ...

It's a complex issue for the military, said Craig Warren, a Pennsylvania college professor who has authored two books on the Civil War. While the Confederate battle flag's origin is a "military ...

One might well wonder why an inland city was selected as the site of a Civil War naval museum. The answer is twofold.

He said flags for Civil War soldiers were important because they served not only as the nation's symbol, but also helped guide soldiers in battle. "It was precious and they defended it to the ...

Here are some upcoming programs at the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Park: ...

States that recognize Confederate Memorial Day in late April can be tied to Georgia ... battle re-enactments in historical costume. Church services. Displays of Civil War relics. Placing of flags ...

The story behind Thomas O’Dea's harrowing drawing of the Confederates' Andersonville Prison in Georgia. Memorial Day events will be held at the site this weekend.

States that recognize Confederate Memorial Day in late April can be tied to Georgia ... battle re-enactments in historical costume. Church services. Displays of Civil War relics. Placing of flags ...

The origins of Memorial Day can be found in the hearts of grieving families after the Civil War. Casualties were felt in ...

When it comes to historical fiction books about war, the options are endless. Whether you want to read about The Civil War, ...