Originally known as Decoration Day, it began as a way to honor Civil War soldiers. For many, Memorial Day means a cookout, a day at the beach or a surefire three-day weekend. It's widely considered ...

The Field of Flags is returning next month to Draper Memorial Park, according to an announcement from Citizens for Milford, a ...

Confederate Memorial Day is an official holiday in several states. Why is it celebrated, and where? Does New Jersey take part? Here's what to know.

Mississippi will celebrate Confederate Memorial Day soon. Only four states still honor the Civil War dead with a day off for public workers, though others still treat it as a holiday. The ...