“The War of 1812” is an easy handle for students who struggle with dates. But the name is a misnomer that makes the conflict sound like a mere wisp of a war that began and ended the same year. In ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Kent Keyser was surprised to learn a historian at a Revolutionary War battle site knows the name of his ancestor, a private from Virginia who participated in a daring nighttime ...

In this book, the author, a Pulitzer Prize winning historian tells the story of a war that redefined North America. During the early nineteenth century, Britons and Americans renewed their struggle ...

The American Revolution -- The War of 1812 -- The Mexican War -- The Civil War -- Indian wars -- The wars of empire -- World War I -- World War II -- Cold Wars: Korea and Vietnam -- Iraq and ...

Decedents of War of 1812 veteran Tyler Keyes, Dean Bailey of Marion, left, Dee Bailey of Cresco, middle, and Scott Bailey of Cedar Rapids, stand together for a photo at his new headstone at the Center ...

Saturday, January 17, the County Genealogical Society will host a program featuring Brian Rhinehart, a professional ...