Fort Sumter holds a special significance in the course of US history. It was this relatively unassuming military post where the Civil War began in earnest. Today, it is a popular attraction and opens for visitors to explore. This article serves as...
The below story is from the book, On the Border With Mackenzie, by Captain R.G. Carter. These selected excerpts offer some fabulous insight into life at this period in American history. Boston, MA to Columbus, TX Columbus, TX to San Antonio, TX via...
Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Northern Early America Fort Dummer State Park 434 Old Guilford Road Brattleboro, VT 05301 Toll-Free: 800-299-3071 Summer: 802-254-2610 Winter: 802-885-8891 Season: Late May to...
Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Northern Early America Fort Pitt 101 Commonwealth Place Point State Park Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222 Phone: 412-281-9284 History Few places in America can rival the Point, a small area at...
Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Northern Early America The Wyoming Valley "massacre" was a military battle in the American Revolutionary War that took place in Pennsylvania's Wyoming Valley on July 3, 1778, in which more...
Part of our in-depth series exploring the Mountain Pacific Forts The following is from the book, Indian Wars, by Bill Yenne. On August 15, three companies of 9th Infantry under Major Robert Garnett and one company of the 4th Infantry Regiment under...
The below first-hand account is from the book, Captured by the Indians,
by Frederick Drimmer.
Capture
Torture
On The Trail
Escape
Part of our in-depth series exploring Southern Early American Forts Yellow Bluff Fort Historic State Park 12157 Heckscher Dr. Jacksonville, Florida 32226 Phone: 904-251-2324 Park Manager: Robert Joseph Yellow Bluff Fort served as an important...
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