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Severely injured soldiers without care, water or food were left on Civil War battlefields. Isabella Fogg was among those brave women volunteers who cared for them.

Learn little-known-facts about the War Between the States in these nonfiction books on the American Civil War.

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is an important historic landmark in American history. Pet friendly hotels welcome the canine and feline companions to travel along on vacation.

Many acres are protected at Virginia's Chancellorsville and Winchester battle sites and more is saved on the Minnesota prairie.

From Beijing to bordellos, from Henry VIII to Robert E. Lee, we gave our readers a choice of historical locations to visit. Take a look at the choices.

Scott Scroggins of Company A, 3rd Maine Regiment Volunteer Infantry, stood under the surgeon's tent explaining standard medical procedures during the Civil War.

Experience the romance of rail travel on historic trains powered by vintage steam locomotives and powerful diesel engines in central Pennsylvania.

Congressional action will help save additional battlefield sites as local groups move forward with plans to purchase land in Virginia and Tennessee.

Traveling with the kids is a sure-fire way to stay close and make long-lasting memories together. To make it even better, involve them every step of the way.

The life, times and works of this brilliant 19th century writer whose death remains an unsolved mystery to this very day

No road trip through Southeast Kentucky is complete without a few days in Berea, an artsy and very liberal southern gem.

Fall in Virginia with kids provides a wide mix of attractions and activities for families, whether you want to see fall foliage in the country or in an urban setting.

Georgia has many places that are slightly off the beaten paths of its main interstates of 85, 285 and 75. Here are a few of the roads one should explore.

Lineage societies such as the DUVCW preserve history and honor those who fought for their country.

From the hills of the Ozarks to a cotton farm in northeast Arkansas, these books take the reader into various parts of the Natural State.

From the healing waters of Eureka Springs to the shouts of "Woo Pig!" at the University of Arkansas, the northwest corner of Arkansas is a unique and exciting place.

There are many places thought to be haunted in the United States. Of the most haunted places in America, some cities have ghost tours that may reveal paranormal activity.

Hershey, Pennsylvania is a family friendly destination for chocolate lovers. Pet friendly hotels welcome the family dog or cat to stay in guest accommodations.

One of Britain's best loved entertainers and writers takes a trip around a country that he could very nearly have called home.

Prolific Civil War artist Alfred Waud sketched major battles from First Bull Run in 1861 to General Robert E. Lee's departure from Appomattox Court House in 1865.

Following Fort Sumter, four more Southern states left the Union. Afterward, both sides raised armies, and met for the first time at Manassas Junction.

Famous as the place where the American Civil War began in 1861, Fort Sumter saw much heavy fighting during the course of the war as part of the defenses of Charleston.

Beginning at its Visitor Center and extending to campsites, trails and water recreation, the Hobbs State Park in Benton County, Arkansas is a great, low cost destination.

Most people have heard of Arlington National Cemetery, but not so well known are the many other cemeteries and monuments that honor the veterans of many wars.

The Union defeat in the hard fought Battle of Wilson's Creek prevented them from driving the Southern forces out of Missouri in 1861.

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly was critically panned when released in the mid-60s as mindless, violent, and unbearable. Today, it is widely considered a classic.

The "Recommended by Duncan Hines" exhibit at the Kentucky Museum on WKU's campus, celebrates a giant in the food industry and one of the most notable Kentuckians.