Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of Union veterans — the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) — established Decoration Day as a time for the ...

The holiday also evolved alongside baseball and the automobile, the five-day work week and summer vacation, according to the ...

Anne Frank's diary is a well-known account of this period in history. You can find out more about her in this Newsround story. For further information about Holocaust Memorial Day, visit their ...

Hirshhorn Kids at Home Unique hands-on projects inspired by your favorite ... this activity guide features stories of inventors from history and today. Inspiration Nation This 40-page activity guide ...

This year, Memorial Day falls on May 27. Labor Day recognizes the contributions of workers in this country and the history of labor in the US. This year, Labor Day falls on Sept. 2. Memorial Day ...

Memorial Day weekend might just be the opportunity ... to learning about the state's history at the Texas Capitol in central Austin. The Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake ...

One of the most influential shows in sports television history is the latest recipient of the Curt Gowdy Transformative Media ...

With it set to play host to the world's foremost sports competition once more here is a brief look back at its unique and rich history. In 2028, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum will become the ...

On Thursday, Columbia Memorial Space Center officials began the two-day process of moving the massive space shuttle model.

From trick-or-treating to carving jack-o'-lanterns, the history of Halloween is filled ... the Celtic festival thought to be the origin of modern-day Halloween, as well as the reason why black ...

Price: Adults from $57; kids from $44 (ages 3 to 11) Duration: 5 hours On this half-day tour ... National Memorial, including the USS Arizona Memorial. You'll also get a brief history lesson ...