Aug. 14—The simple headstone under a gnarled oak tree marks the resting place of a warrior who saw fierce battles in the American Civil War. Sometimes there's a small U.S. flag stuck in the ground ...

ROSEVILLE, Minn. — The simple headstone under a gnarled oak tree marks the resting place of a warrior who saw fierce battles in the American Civil War. Sometimes there’s a small U.S. flag stuck in the ...

PHILADELPHIA -- In his years as the trusted war horse of Gen. George Meade, Old Baldy fought for the Union in bloody battles from Antietam to Gettysburg. Well over a century later, he's in the middle ...

Back in the day, a horse was more than a ride. They were loyal companions who accompanied their masters to fight heroic ...

An estimated 72,000 horses and mules served at the Battle of Gettysburg, and this fascinating war documentary tells the story of the reliable steeds that played a crucial role in the Civil War.

Crow Island is a scrap of an island, three acres tucked into the farthest reaches of Middle Bay, not a half mile off the Brunswick peninsula called Simpson’s Point. To the swimmers who gather at the ...

in the ranks of cavalry. The greatest Illinois cavalryman of all was Benjamin Grierson, whose background offered no indication of his skill on horseback. Born of Irish descent in Pittsburgh in 1826, ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. STILWELL, Kan. — Kevin Lazarchic is more ...

HOLLAND, MI — History buffs, get ready for an eventful weekend going back in time to the Battle of Gettysburg in West Michigan. The 14th annual Van Raalte Farm Civil War Muster is set for Saturday, ...