John Washington
On April 18, 1862, John Washington took advantage of his opportunity, crossed the Rappahannock River, and found freedom within Federal lines. For...
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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]...
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...
"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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
Fredericksburg
History of the Battle of Fredericksburg by noted author and historian George Rable
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...
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.
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