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Arkansas’ forgotten Revolutionary War battle and the epic charge that ended it
As we celebrate our nation’s independence, many may be surprised to learn that a Revolutionary War battle took place in ...
Grand Forks Herald1d
Minnesota won a Confederate battle flag from Virginia at Gettysburg. Here's why it won't give it back.
The Civil War ended in 1865, but for Minnesota and the one-time rebel state of Virginia, the battle continues over a prized ...
Loudoun Times1d
160 years later, what have we learned from America's Civil War?
On a sunny but crisp afternoon this spring, more visitors than you might think trekked on a weekday to Ball’s Bluff ...
Crooks and Liars2d
Battle Of Gettysburg Ends
On this day before our Independence day, The Battle of Gettysburg ended, signaling the end of the Civil War that took over 600,000 lives. The Battle of Gettysburg marked the turning point of the Civil ...
Worcester News3d
Worcester Civil War banners will put city on the map
Worcester was the site of both the war's opening skirmish (the Battle of Powick Bridge on September 23, 1642) and its final battle (the Battle of Worcester on September 3, 1651) while the county as a ...
How the weather impacted the Battle of Gettysburg 162 years ago today
The Battle of Gettysburg saw excessive heat and a severe thunderstorm, likely piling on the casualties to the biggest battle ...
Before Gettysburg, Strong Vincent and his brigade earned Civil War acclaim in Virginia
Erie County native Strong Vincent's heroism on July 2, 1863, at the Battle of Gettysburg is not where he first distinguished ...
The Evening Sun4d
Three days of history: July 4th weekend marks 162nd Battle of Gettysburg reenactments
This weekend, the 162nd anniversary of the history-changing Battle of Gettysburg will bring three days of history to the ...