On July 3, 1863, the Union army under the command of Gen. George Meade defeated Confederate forces commanded by Gen. Robert E ...

The Battle of Gettysburg, fought on the first three days of July in 1863, resulted in more than 51,000 total casualties (dead, wounded, missing, captured), including more than 7,000 dead, yet it began ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Gettysburg lacks major highways, so driving through town can be challenging, especially during the congested summer season. Visitors coming by car should plan to bring bikes ...

The Vicksburg National Military Park today stretches over 1800 acres worth of ravines, woods, and fields. The Vicksburg ...

1916: First day of the Battle of the Somme: the British Army suffers its worst day, losing 19,240 men. 1920: French tennis superstar Suzanne Lenglen beats Dorothea Chambers 6-3, 6-0 to win the ...

The Battle of Gettysburg saw excessive heat and a severe thunderstorm, likely piling on the casualties to the biggest battle ...

Erie County native Strong Vincent's heroism on July 2, 1863, at the Battle of Gettysburg is not where he first distinguished himself as a commander.

Travelers from around the globe visit Gettysburg to connect with history, despite concerns over federal budget cuts ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Gettysburg lacks major highways, so driving through town can be challenging, especially during the congested summer season. Visitors coming by car should plan to bring bikes ...

Attendees gathered at the Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center (SRMEC) Monday for a dinner and the official launch of ...

Historic images gallery The Historic images gallery with centralized access and online searchable database, enables us to bring together the image collections of multiple institutions. You can find ...