Corrected: An earlier version of this story incorrectly described Diana Hess’s connection to the book, The Political Classroom. She is a co-author of the book. In addition, several of the photo ...

Sixth-grade teacher Denisha Streeter worries about confusing her students when she teaches history, especially when it comes to emotionally-charged topics such as the U.S. Civil War. “It’s almost like ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When Americans are asked to think about Civil War uniforms, two colors typically come immediately to mind: blue and gray. But at a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. WASHINGTON, Ark. (KTAL/KMSS) – Historic Washington State Park, in partnership with the Nevada County Depot Museum, is offering ...

Beginning this fall, Texas students will learn a fact that’s as true today as it was in 1861: Texas and the 10 other states that made up the Confederacy seceded from the Union over the issue of ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- This weekend offers a great review of the Civil War at the annual OH Civil War Show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 6-7 in Mansfield. The Richland County Fairgrounds, 750 N. Howe Road in ...

Oct. 15 is one of the most “barbarous” moments in American history, but it’s a day far too few Americans know. On this day in 1883, 137 years ago, in an 8-1 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that ...

EASTON — The Civil War was a transformative event in the history of the nation. Irrespective of region or state, few aspects of life remained unchanged by the events of 1861-1865. Despite the fact ...