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Nov 17, 2010 · The Carter House, Lotz House and Carnton Plantation still stand as witnesses to the five bloody hours of fighting in the Battle of Franklin, Tennessee, November 30, 1864.

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Dec 22, 2023 · Fortunately, there are many excellent battlefields that are historically significant, comprehensible, visitor friendly and (mostly) easy to reach. On the following pages are photos …

Jul 5, 2022 · Washington’s DuPont Historical Museum relates the history of the explosives factory, the company town and Puget Sound.

Dec 18, 2023 · This photograph, dated 1861, encapsulates many of the elements in place on the Ohio River side of Cairo that made it such a critical staging point for U.S. military interests in …

These lingering questions about historical events still provoke heated debate — and insatiable curiosity.

Jul 2, 2019 · Get off the tourist path and appreciate hidden spots that illuminate America's most significant battle.

Mar 21, 2023 · In his two-volume book series, “ In the Centennial Footsteps of the Great War, ” photographer and author Attila Szalay-Berzeviczy not only recreates famous battle scenes but …

Dec 12, 2019 · In addition to the Trumbull homestead and other historic sites open to the public, Redwood (the site of Lauzun’s headquarters) and William Williams’ home still grace the …