Causes of the Mexican War

11 years ago

The Mexican-American War, lasting from 1846 – 1848, was one of America's shorter and less costly wars. The United States…

“Killed at Chickamauga”

11 years ago

  After the Battle of Chickamauga, one Union soldier, Sergeant William Miller of the 75th Indiana, wrote this in his diary:…

CSS David vs the USS New Ironsides

11 years ago

It was 150 years ago in one of the great dramatic naval fights of the Civil War, the little CSS…

George Washington on Sacrificing for the Cause

11 years ago

One great blot upon the history of the War for Independence is the constant squabbling between the American officers on…

Photo Gallery of Chickamauga Battlefield

11 years ago

You can view all the photos on our Google+ album. They were taken during the production of our Victory of the…

Battle of Chickamauga

11 years ago

Today is the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Chickamauga, the greatest Confederate victory in the west, during the Civil…

Interview with “Colonel” Bill Henderson

11 years ago

This past week "Colonel" Bill Henderson, World War II Marine veteran, passed away. He was interviewed for the documentary, League of…

John Brown’s Rifle

11 years ago

This Sharps rifle, one of two on display in the Smithsonian History Museum in Washington, DC, was carried by John…

Jackson’s Map of Chancellorsville

11 years ago

Jackson's map. Photo Credit. One of the greatest artifacts from the Battle of Chancellorsville is this rough map of the…

Gettysburg 150th – Pickett’s Charge

11 years ago

The most famous fighting from the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863 occurred in the climax of the battle, what is…

Weapons in the Governor’s Palace

11 years ago

Swords and pistols on the walls of the governor's palace in Williamsburg, VA. They showed the power and might of…