Memorial Day honors military members who lost their lives in service and culturally represents the unofficial start of summer ...

Originally known as Decoration Day, it began as a way to honor Civil War soldiers. For many, Memorial Day means a cookout, a ...

LOUIS – In a relentless rainstorm, a groundbreaking ceremony was held, attributing to the sacrifice of African American soldiers during the Civil ... absolutely no monument representing the ...

You probably remember Fort Sumter as the place where the first shot of the Civil War was fired ... about the fort's role in the war. Fort Sumter National Monument is perched on a small island ...

The Civil War between the United States ... The most notable and well-known by the American public are the monuments of Confederate war heroes that still dot cities and towns nationwide.

The brave service members from Lowell who gave their life defending the country since the American Civil War in 1861 were ...

After the Civil War ... speaking on Memorial Day, when Unionville formally celebrated its sesquicentennial with a giant party featuring locals, people from neighboring towns, American Legion ...

Memorial Day in 2025 will be observed in eastern Stark County with activities on May 26. Parades are planned in Alliance, Deerfield Township, East Canton and Marlboro Township. Programs to honor ...

Originally known as Decoration Day, it began as a way to honor Civil War ... Memorial Day with Veterans’ Day, but they’re completely different. “The holiday was created to honor the many ...