Civil War | Biography Garrett A. Graveraet Born in approximately 1840 on the upper part of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula to Franco-Ottawa merchant-fur trader Henry Graveraet and his Ojibwe wife...
Civil War | Article Company K of the 1st Michigan Sharpshooters It was 1861 when Michigan’s legislature dismissed the idea of George Copway — a popular Methodist minister and Chippewa — to recruit a regiment of...
Civil War | Quiz How Well Do You Know the Battles of Gaines' Mill and Cold Harbor? How well do you know the battles of Gaines' Mill and Cold Harbor? Test your knowledge on these battles with our quiz!
Civil War | Article 10 Facts: Richmond, Virginia Settled by Native Americans, burned by the British, defended by Patriots, targeted by Civil War armies, and scene of struggles for African-American...
Civil War | Article John Patterson at the Wilderness An account of the brave actions of Medal of Honor recipient John Patterson during the Battle of the Wilderness in May 1864.
Article The Evolution and History of Staff Rides The military staff ride has long been a part of the training experience for professional American soldiers, and it was on the great battlefields of...
Article The "Detroit Light Guard:" 1225th Support Battalion The 1225th Support Battalion has served the city of Detroit since before Michigan was a state. Formed in 1830-1 as the Detroit City Guard, the unit...
Civil War | Article Cold Harbor Morning This page describes the morning of June 1, 1864, during the Battle of Cold Harbor.
Civil War | Article The 5th US Cavalry at Gaines's Mill By Daniel T. Davis Lines of infantry in gray and butternut doggedly advanced across the stream. “Our men, full of confidence, rush with irresistible...
Civil War | Article The “Gimlet” Regiment: 21st Infantry Since its creation in 1861, the 21st Infantry Regiment – the “Gimlet” regiment – has earned 56 wartime campaign streamers – a record matched by few...
Article The “Fighting Eagles” Regiment: 8th U.S. Infantry Colonel William J. Worth formed the 8th U.S. Infantry Regiment, nicknamed the “Fighting Eagles,” on July 5, 1838, in West Troy, New York. After...
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...