Intended to defend Washington, D.C. from river approaches, Fort Washington was garrisoned by U.S. Marines during the Civil War. The current masonry structure, built in 1824, along with concrete ...

In the opening chapter of Kings and Generals' Civil War series, we explore the deep-rooted causes behind America’s bloodiest ...

A Civil War-era cannonball was discovered ... No injuries were reported, according to Boston.com. The Washington Examiner has reached out to the Fort Sumter National Historic Park for comment.

Once you’ve hit all the museums and the monuments and memorials that peak your interest, there are still a seemingly endless array of other things for history buffs to do in DC, which is ... of a ...

CHARLES CITY, Va. (AP) — Harrison Ruffin Tyler, the last living grandson of U.S. President John Tyler born 83 years after his ...

Most folks will tell you the Civil War began April ... without notifying Washington first. A Dec. 27 message from Anderson to Floyd confirmed he had “abandoned Fort Moultrie because I was ...

This museum and site within a 45-acre Alexandria park explores Civil War topics and provides ... RelatedThe Best Airbnbs in Washington, DC This Alexandria restaurant is one of the oldest ...