The War of 1812, despite not even having a decent name, is, like, the best war ever. Not a ton of people died, an important principle (American sovereignty) was at stake, and the outcome was good ...

Insights Some generals went on to become President of the United States.  All of the generals became well-known because of ...

Looking now to “Old Rough and Ready” - Zachary TaylorPrior to becoming the twelfth president Taylor joined the military at ...

Here's Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Alan Taylor's account of the looting, from his book The Civil War of 1812: American Citizens ... identify with the military and conservative values ...

Wilcox Road is named for Amos Willcox, another militia veteran and local landowner. Unlike many members of the militia, Amos ...

Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) William Campbell. Courtesy of Kings Mountain National Park. He was a ...

The public is invited to remember and celebrate local Revolutionary War and War of 1812 veterans in the coming weeks.

On the evening of September 17, 1862, in the aftermath of the Battle of Antietam, Private Franklin Thompson of the Second Michigan Infantry Regiment walked among the wounded, the dying and the dead.

Oliver Grace Jr. was born in Ireland in 1785 and joined his father in Canada when he was 16 years old. By 1809 they had ...

The Soldiers and Sailors' Monument is Indianapolis' most iconic landmark. However, one part of the monument is in such bad ...

Burlington, Vermont, known for its breathtaking landscapes and vibrant cultural scene, offers visitors numerous unique experiences. While some spots in the ...

The movement toward independence of its North American colony irritated Britain sufficiently for it to attempt two wars (1775 ...