Civil War | Article John Washington On April 18, 1862, John Washington took advantage of his opportunity, crossed the Rappahannock River, and found freedom within Federal lines. For...
Civil War | Article Major James Horace Lacy During the Battle of Fredericksburg, Confederate General Robert E. Lee looked at Chatham and supposedly said in answer to James Horace Lacy, “[Major]...
Article The "Old Guard:" 3d U.S. Infantry The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment or "Old Guard" is the oldest regiment in the Regular United States Army. Today, it is best-known for its ceremonial...
Article "In a truly forlorn condition" This article discusses battles that were fought in the winter during the American Revolution, The War of 1812, and the Civil War.
Civil War | Article Horror and Heroism at the Slaughter Pen Farm Explore the actions of Union soldiers during the horrific engagement at Slaughter Pen Farm during the Battle of Fredericksburg in December 1862.
Civil War | Article The "Cottonbalers" Regiment: 7th U.S. Infantry The 7th United States Infantry Regiment possesses an illustrious history as one of the five oldest continuously serving regiments in the U.S. Army...
Article The 16th Infantry Regiment, United States Army In the Wheatfield at Gettysburg, Omaha Beach at Normandy, Ramadi and Fallujah in Iraq and a host of deadly places in between, the 16th Infantry...
Civil War | Article Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School Our Lady of Sorrows has contributed to battlefield preservation more than any school in the country, read their story.
Civil War | Article Fredericksburg History of the Battle of Fredericksburg by noted author and historian George Rable
Civil War | Article 10 Facts: Fredericksburg The Battle of Fredericksburg was arguably the largest battle of the war, and one of the most embarrassing Union defeats. The details of why the...
Civil War | Article Dr. Mary Edwards Walker: Surgeon, Feminist, Suffragist Learn about the life and legacy of Dr. Mary Walker, the only woman in the medical corps to receive the Medal of Honor.
Civil War | Article After the Battle: The Later Lives of Medal of Honor Recipients The post-war lives of Civil War Medal of Honor recipients and the sometimes circuitous routes they took to receiving our nation’s honor