Archeologists find musket balls from early Revolutionary War battleNearly 250 years ago, militiamen fired a barrage of musket balls toward retreating British troops, marking the first major Revolutionary War battles.By Michael Casey4 months ago
Black soldiers honored by name at Civil War battlefieldFlags were placed at the graves of 13 Black soldiers killed in an 1864 massacre at Ross Landing, Arkansas, buried as unknowns but recently identified.By Emily Wagster Pettus, The Associated Press9 months ago
Confederate memorial to be removed from Arlington National CemeteryA Confederate memorial is to be removed from Arlington National Cemetery in northern Virginia in the coming days, a cemetery official said.11 months ago
Meet Brian Newberry: National Park guide to Navy’s new football coachIn his first season as the Naval Academy’s head football coach, Brian Newberry led the Midshipmen to earn a 5-6 record ahead of the Army-Navy game.By Jonathan Lehrfeld12 months ago
Looking for a summer vacation spot? Try a lifetime National Park passThe new lifetime pass is part of the Alexander Lofgren Veterans in Parks Act, which passed in December 2021.By Zamone Perez17 months ago
Soldiers’ stolen 19th century marksmanship medals recoveredTwo dozen stolen 19th century medals earned by brothers who were world-class rifle shots have been returned to the National Park Service.19 months ago