South Carolina is one of only four states to observe the day as a state holiday, celebrating the lives of soldiers who fought to preserve slavery.

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According to “The History of the Great American Steam Piano” by Steven Espensheid, the first steamboat fitted with a calliope ...

In the six years since Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker took office, members of the Illinois General Assembly have run afoul of the law at a staggering pace, even for a body with a history of greed and ...

Laurel City Hall, opened on November 24, 1914, stands as a testament to the town’s prosperous past. Designed by architect Penn Jeffries Krouse, this Mediterranean classical style building is listed in ...

Tater tot hotpots, the Twin Cities, ice hockey, skyways and the Mayo Clinic are some of what Minnesota is known for.

Mount Rushmore, the Corn Palace, Crazy Horse Memorial and cowboy culture are some of what South Dakota is known for.

Mississippi honors those who fought for the Confederacy against the United States in the Civil War. Who tried to drop the ...

For hundreds of communities nationwide, plans to protect against natural disasters and climate change have been upended ...