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Staunch Virginians pave the way for one of our country’s most important documents.

The lesser-known Presidio in San Diego is wroth a trip; visitors discover Californian history, architecture from the 18th century, and beautiful city views.

In ‘This Week in History,’ when the Confederacy fired upon Fort Sumter, Lincoln responded with a call to arms and a constitutionally explosive order.

The influential words of George Mason informed the Bill of Rights. His home, Gunston Hall, is indicative of the Georgian style of architecture.

Col. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain switched tactics just in time to turn the tide of the Civil War.

In this installment of ‘History off the Beaten Path’, we learn about a 19th-century ranch and the rancher who carved a living from the Mojave desert.

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a naval commander whose military bravery and leadership guided him to an illustrious career.

When national identity fractures and ideologies rise, historical nuance gets lost in the rubble.

As part of the series ‘When Character Counted,’ we learn President Reagan stood firm during his first crisis in office—a testament to his strength of character.