The 54th was promoted by Frederick Douglass, who gave a speech, “Men of Color, to Arms!” encouraging Black men to serve in the war. Two of Douglass’ own sons joined the regiment. In total, the 54th ...

These are the men of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment — the first all-Black battalion enlisted during the Civil War after the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863. A new mural, “Pride of the ...

Key Highlight: Fort Sumter is a must-see, especially for kids and history buffs. You probably remember Fort Sumter as the place where the first shot of the Civil War was fired back in 1861. Today ...

He is surrounded by reenactment Civil War soldiers of Massachusetts 54th Regiment, which was an all Black brigade. The group was part of a Juneteenth celebration, June 14, 2025.

FORT BRAGG — President Donald Trump will visit Fort Bragg on June 10 to commemorate the Army’s 250th birthday, according to news releases from the Army and the America 250 organizing committee.

Fort Johnson, previously renamed from Fort Polk, will revert to its original name. President Trump announced the reversal during a speech commemorating the U.S. Army's 250th birthday.

THOUGH, AND LET YOU KNOW IF ANYTHING DOES POP UP. TIME NOW IS 602. LOOKING AHEAD, IT IS GOING TO BE A BUSY DAY IN MILWAUKEE. THIS IS A LIVE LOOK OVER HENRY MAIER FESTIVAL PARK, WHERE DAY ONE OF ...

An Oak + Fort retail store is seen in downtown Vancouver on June 9, 2025. The Vancouver apparel company is seeking creditor protection amid tariff threats and a downturn in consumer spending.

Sumter County deputies and SLED are investigating a suspicious death after a body was found near Bell and McCoy roads outside Mayesville on Thursday.

The Man who Fired the First Gun on Fort Sumter Blows His Brains Out He Prefers Death to Living Under the Government of the United States. Share full article June 22, 1865 The New York Times Archives ...

The African Meeting House located in Boston's Beacon Hill area is facing some tough budget cuts, but a second grade class is trying to help save it.

SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. — Sumter County Council has approved a property tax increase aimed at improving early education by funding additional teaching assistants in select elementary school ...