Honoring a Civil War veteran who was lost to history
Researching her family history, Cheryl Wills found she was related to a former slave who served in the Civil War with the United States Colored Troops, which led her to a distant relative, a former plantation,
How Black Civil War Patriots Should Be Remembered This Veterans Day
O ver a century ago, President Woodrow Wilson established Veterans Day to honor “the heroism of those who died in the country’s service” after the First World War. Wilson proclaimed that the day, originally called “Armistice Day” to mark the end of that war,
Rockland Historical Society recovers Civil War general’s stolen sword
The silver sword gifted to Rockland native General Hiram Berry was stolen from a museum 40 years ago. The sword was though to be lost forever until a Civil War enthusiast found it at an auction in Cincinnati earlier this year. Brian Harden of the Rockland Historical Society learned of this auction and purchased the sword for 6000 dollars.
Detroit Historic Civil War Society honoring veterans
The Detroit Historic Civil War Society honored veterans at an observance ceremony at Elmwood Cemetery Monday, with a special emphasis on Civil War soldiers who fought in the 102nd U.S. Colored Troops.
Metro Detroiters of all ages honor veterans during ceremony in Downtown Detroit
In Downtown Detroit on Monday, people gathered to celebrate Veterans Day at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Building. Military servicemen and women from the past and present gathered for a very special Veterans Day ceremony.
St. Louis area Veterans Day events honor military members
As we come together to celebrate Veterans Day across the bistate, communities are honoring the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of our nation’s military heroes. Here’s a look at some events happening throughout the day,
Black Civil War soldier finally gets proper military burial — after star NYC journo family spends 15 years tracking down unmarked grave
Brave black Civil War soldier Sandy Wills was recently given a heartfelt military burial — after his ...
Museum brings Grand Army of the Republic back to life as actors portray Civil War veterans
The post-Civil War era was brought to life Saturday by actors portraying Grand Army of the Republic members. Union soldiers ...
The remains of 28 Civil War soldiers were found in a funeral home's storage. They've now been laid to rest.
The simple copper and cardboard urns gathering dust on shelves only had the name of each of the 28 soldiers — but nothing ...
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Remains of nearly 30 Civil War veterans found in a funeral home's storage are laid to rest
"It's amazing that they were still there and we found them," said Tom Keating, coordinator for the Missing In America Project ...
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My great-grandfather fought in the Civil War for $300 | Joe Crawford
Joe Crawford reflects on his great-grandfather's service in the Civil War, his sacrifice and the family's tradition of ...
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The Civil War Begins
He had experience in Congress as both a representative and senator, and had been secretary of war under President Franklin ...
Legion Post 77 in Chippewa Falls search for families of Civil War veterans with unmarked graves
It is a mission that members at the Legion Post 77 feel must be accomplished for three civil war veterans who may have been ...
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Honest Abe’s playlist at the next Civil War Roundtable
(Photo Provided by the Civil War Roundtable) Historian and musician Steve Ball will present “The Music of Abraham Lincoln ...
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Remains of Civil War veterans found in funeral home’s storage
PAWTUCKET, R.I. — For several decades, the cremated remains of more than two dozen American Civil War veterans languished ...
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Ohio Civil War soldiers honored at last for roles in ‘Great Locomotive Chase’
President Joseph R. Biden posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor to Union Army Soldiers Private Philip G. Shadrach and ...