Some listeners were startled; a newspaper reporter later wrote that Lincoln’s speech “passed unnoticed by many”; another ...

On June 28, 1863, Robert E. Lee, Confederate General, dared to cross the border and invade Pennsylvania, a Union state. Lee hoped to force Lincoln into negotiations to end the war. Lincoln felt ...

Our appreciation and respect for Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address is enhanced by an awareness of the fascinating ...

Gen. Alexander Shaler was awarded the U.S. Army's highest honor for his valor in the Second Battle of Fredericksburg. He also fought at Gettysburg and Wilderness, where he was captured and later ...

Today, our Nation marks the 162nd anniversary of the Gettysburg Address, the brief yet immortal speech through which President Abraham Lincoln transformed ...

Famous for its defining role in the Battle of Gettysburg, this unassuming small town in Pennsylvania is a profound testament ...

In Salzburg, Austria, you could dine at St. Peter Stiftskulinarium -- the world's oldest restaurant frequented by Mozart and Columbus-- which has operated since 803. Meanwhile, head to Bianyifang in ...

A former resident of central Pennsylvania has earned a book award for his work documenting the Battle of Gettysburg. Ron Kirkwood was recently named the recipient of the Distinguished Book Award from ...

Plans are well underway for “Just South of Gettysburg,” an event to mark the 162nd anniversary of Corbit’s Charge — otherwise known as “The Battle of Westminster.” This year’s event is June 28 on the ...