The American Civil War was defined not only by its political and moral issues, but by a series of brutal, high-casualty battles. These conflicts altered the nation’s history and landscape. Fought on ...

“We the People: Celebrating 250 Years” is a year-long look at what has shaped America and Virginia. Through July 4, 2026, 12 On Your Side is showcasing these moments in “On This Day” features and ...

The Civil War ripped apart nearly every bond Americans shared — classmates, friends, even family members found themselves on opposite sides of the conflict. One of the most unique feuds came in the ...

The first shot of the bloodiest battle of the Civil War was fired by a man from DuPage County. Lt. Marcellus E. Jones of the 8th Illinois Calvary was on patrol outside Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, ...

More than a century before streaming platforms and superhero cinematic universes, American filmmakers were already chasing scale, spectacle, the war film and national history. One of the boldest ...

JACKSON, MI – Step back in time to the 1800s at the annual Jackson Civil War Muster. The muster returns Saturday, Aug. 23 and Sunday, Aug. 24 at Cascades Falls Park, 1401 S. Brown St. Much like ...

Of the nearly 2.7 million servicemembers who joined the United States military to fight for the Union during the American Civil War, Major George Washington “G.W.” Rue had a unique claim to fame. The ...