In May 1781, General Nathanael Greene brought 1,000 Patriot troops to Ninety Six, South Carolina. His goal? Take back a town held by 550 Loyalists behind walls up to 17 feet high. Greene put Polish ...

When colleges shut their doors to women, Augusta Jane Chapin found another path. In 1864, she broke ground as one of ...

Wilkinson’s shady deals threatened to split Kentucky’s independence movement and pull the territory away from the United ...

Pocatello led attacks on wagon trains near Snake River in southern Idaho on August 9-10, 1862, killing ten white men. His ...

Hawaii passed the Masters and Servants Act on June 21, 1850, creating a system close to slavery. The law let plantations ...

In 1914, James Deering was a man with a clock ticking. The rich bachelor had pernicious anemia and needed sun to live. So he ...

If you’re considering Arkansas, turn back now. Seriously—unless you enjoy hidden waterfalls, barbecue that could start family feuds, and neighbors who treat you like kin five minutes after meeting you ...

Bath’s Maine Maritime Museum operates some of the state’s most unique lighthouse tours. In September, the Autumn Golden Hour Cruise becomes especially popular. These two-hour rides highlight multiple ...

The Cass Scenic Railroad offers one of the most classic fall experiences in the state. The ride takes you up Bald Knob, the ...

September in Virginia is ideal for exploring historic towns thanks to mild weather, fewer crowds, and vibrant fall scenery.