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History comes alive as Lincoln impersonators converge on Bardstown
2+ hour, 5+ min ago (305+ words) BARDSTOWN, Ky." The Association of Lincoln Presenters gathered dozens of impersonators for its annual conference. This year, they met in Bardstown to visit the National Civil War Battles of the Western Theater Museum. Robert Broski, an Abraham Lincoln impersonator, said,…...
It's Kinda Sad, But I Fear Most Adults Cannot Pass This Historical Quotes Quiz. ..
4+ hour, 5+ min ago (392+ words) Sorry, But Only True History Buffs Can Match The Quote To The Right Person Were you actually paying attention in history class? Want to get your very own quizzes and posts featured on Buzz Feed's homepage and app? Become a…...
10 Biggest Civil War Battles With Death Tolls You Can't Imagine
8+ hour, 20+ min ago (1381+ words) The biggest Civil War battles produced the most casualties, drew in the largest armies, or changed the direction of the war in a lasting way. In the American Civil War, size was not just about maps and troop counts. It…...
Ulysses S. Grant Closed the Trap. Robert E. Lee Named It a Tragedy.
11+ hour, 14+ min ago (239+ words) Civil War Memory Ulysses S. Grant Closed the Trap. Robert E. Lee Named It a Tragedy. How Appomattox became Lee's story when it should have been Grant's triumph. On the morning of April 10, 1865, the men of the Army of Northern Virginia read…...
Justin "JP" Plott: The harsh reality exposed by Appomattox
11+ hour, 24+ min ago (413+ words) 161 years ago yesterday, Robert E. Lee surrendered his Army of Northern Virginia to Ulysses S. Grant and the Union. Although the war technically lasted for months longer, this occasion effectively brought the Civil War to a close. The face of the South…...
Former Lynchburg editor's book chronicles former slaves' effort to craft their own destiny
14+ hour, 16+ min ago (762+ words) Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads have lost more jobs than any other metro area with more than 1 million people When Joe Stinnett retired in 2014 after nearly 35 years as a newspaper editor, his main priorities were to get out of the…...
This Day in Michigan History: Michigan troops engage in final skirmishes in Civil War
15+ hour, 23+ min ago (94+ words) LANSING, Mich. (WILX) -On April 9, 1865, the U. S. Civil War was coming to a close as Robert E. Lee surrendered at the Appomattox Court House. Michigan soldiers were still engaged in the final battles of the war as they closed in on Virginia....
Stark County Civil War Roundtable to meet April 16
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (137+ words) Canton Repository Stark County Civil War Roundtable to meet April 16 LAKE TWP. " The Stark County Civil War Roundtable will meet at 7 p. m. April 16 at the United Methodist Church, 3088 State St. NW. Ron Johnson will present a program on Confederate Gen. Nathan…...
A Whistle Stop in History " The Day Abraham Lincoln Came to Lawrenceburg
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (325+ words) Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 8: 09 AM By Cheryl Damon-Greiner, Eagle Country Reporter X @eagle993 Map of Lincoln's inaugural train trip - from Emergingcivilwar. com Lincoln's journey on the private 3-car train with his wife and sons was marked by sharp contrasts. In major cities…...
See prescribed fire burn at Little Round Top at Gettysburg Battlefield
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (24+ words) The Evening Sun See prescribed fire burn at Little Round Top at Gettysburg Battlefield...