The nation’s capital is a must-visit destination for those looking to immerse themselves in American history and pride.

That got me thinking that Thoreau should be the fourth instalment of my Historical Heroes series wherein I take admirable ...

"When you are an undocumented immigrant, celebrating the Fourth of July is to resist being defined by fear and panic." ...

Most pennies today have little value, but those from the early American colonies can sell for thousands of dollars. In 2010, ...

Donald Trump would be elated that his worst painting ever has been replaced at the Colorado state capital now. The painting ...

Abraham Lincoln — or at least the locomotive celebrating his memory — returned to Lincoln’s hometown of Springfield, Ill., ...

A presidential portrait with Donald Trump’s approval now hangs in the Colorado Capitol after his complaints got a previous ...

Harmonie State Park sits along the Wabash River, offering views that early settlers would still recognize today. The name “Harmonie” perfectly describes the feeling of peace that washes over you in ...

At age 5, Aquil Sudah first heard the “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” or as he prefers to call it, the Black National Anthem. The hymn, written by James Weldon Johnson and composed by J. Rosamond Johnson ...

Dorothy McClerren, 96, portrayed Mary Todd Lincoln in her daughter’s home to share her talents with Heartland Hospice workers ...

Once upon a time, the Prince of Wales came to you might say a magical place called The Mansion House hotel in Mount Carbon, ...

Nearby Lincoln Trail State Park provides opportunities for hiking, fishing, and camping for those who want to extend their visit and enjoy the natural beauty of east-central Illinois. The park’s lake ...