Around 4:00 p.m., Union positions north and west of Gettysburg broke. Federal troops retreated through town to Cemetery Hill and Culp’s Hill, forming a fishhook-shaped line along Cemetery Ridge.

Arlington National Cemetery wasn’t always a cemetery at all. The land once belonged to the family of Confederate General ...

The Juneteenth flag will fly over some state capitols and city buildings on June 19. Here's what to know about the flag's ...

For many Americans, Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer — a time for backyard barbecues, sun-soaked ...

On May 26, 1900, the Geneva Daily Times told its readers the Union veterans would not parade on Memorial Day. The local ...

From Jefferson Davis at Valentine Museum to stalled bridge renaming, Virginia faces ongoing debates over history and progress ...

Richmond, who was Richmond’s 9th District City Councilman from 2017 until 2024. “S--- didn’t change when they came down.” ...

An upcoming major court hearing in Jacksonville could affect the longtime debate over Confederate monuments on city property.

The first Memorial Day tribute was created by newly freed Black Americans in 1865, though racists have tried to erase them ...

USA, — Memorial Day stands as America's most significant annual observance dedicated to honoring fallen military personnel.

The first national recognition of the day occurred in 1870 at Arlington National Cemetery, honoring both United States and ...

A Bold Act of Remembrance The first Memorial Day wasn’t created by Congress or a president—it was born from the determination ...