The history of the development of women’s clubs arising out the aftermath of the Civil War as women stepped out of their domestic spheres towards self improvement.

The coronation day of Queen Victoria was greeted with the merry pealing of bells and the shouts of rejoicing people.

Transform history into reality! Both fun and educational, groups of all ages will enjoy the hands-on
learning experience created at Civil War Adventure Camp!

Fife and drum music, militia marching, and readings of the Declaration of Independence will be presented during both day and evening festivities at Old Sturbridge Village. During the day, visitors can also sign a giant …

An historic Colt 1862 Revolver that belonged to Lieutenant A. Sinclair of the Confederate States Navy, who served aboard the Alabama, the famous Civil War raider, for sale at Bonhams.

The Refreshment Saloon in the new Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center offers visitors a glimpse into the diet of the Civil War soldier and efforts by volunteers to supplement government-issue rations.
While Union troops fared much …

A rare picture of not only Mark Twain, the well-known rowdy and often bawdy humorist, but also Samuel Langhorne Clemens, the devoted husband and father is visible through the almost 200 items to be auctioned …

Founded in 1804 by Sir Joseph Banks and John Wedgwood, the aim was to collect plant information and encourage the improvement of horticultural practice. The Society was renamed the Royal Horticultural Society in 1861 after Prince Albert.