Below is an abbreviated history of everyday objects purchased during the Civil War Era. It was shared by Historian James Ayers, and taken from a 1939 Catskill Mountain News.

Reformers in the Republican Party, which dominated national politics in the 1860s and 1870s, had been calling for a ...

Women presenting as men — whether to escape the stifling construct of feminine life or to stay close to husbands or brothers ...

The American Civil War (1861–1865) remains one of the most defining chapters in the nation’s past, forging our modern identity through tumultuous battles and ...

In this video, Metal Detecting uncovers a BIG Silver coin spot for relic hunters unexpectedly the focus changes from finding union or confederate civil war relics to finding big silver coins. We ...

Kentucky's Secrets Dug Up! Join the History Seekers Team on an exhilarating journey as we delve into Kentucky's rich history, unearthing hidden treasures from the Civil War era.

Recipes from a time when Southern infrastructure was a long way from being restored, but families had to keep everyone fed.