But for reasons unknown, up to 7 feet of riverbed has been scoured away, excavating parts of the 130-foot-long ship not seen ...

There’s something magical about stumbling into a place that feels like it’s been quietly perfect for centuries, just waiting for you to discover it. That’s Fredericksburg, Virginia – a historical gem ...

A ceremony to honor Jefferson County’s last Civil War veteran was held recently at the Brookville Cemetery, when a special ...

A ceremony to honor Jefferson County’s last Civil War veteran was held recently at the Brookville Cemetery, when a special ...

The descendants of one Civil War soldier attended the service at Saint Francis Catholic and Pine Grove cemeteries in ...

The Battle of Gettysburg, fought on the first three days of July in 1863, resulted in more than 51,000 total casualties (dead, wounded, missing, captured), including more than 7,000 dead, yet it began ...

Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park in Virginia launches its annual History at Sunset series on July 4th ...

On Dec. 13, 1862 at noon, the first elements of the Union grand army left the protection of Fredericksburg and started ascending Marye’s Heights.

Virginia has plenty of towns rich with American history, and this city, located between two major Eastern hubs, has a charming downtown and culinary scene.

THE BATTLE OF FREDERICKSBURG.; Full and Reliable Details from Our Special Correspondent. Share full article Dec. 17, 1862 The New York Times Archives ...

She explained that Union troops had occupied Fredericksburg during the summer of 1862. “They really know Fredericksburg.