Often overlooked, the French "Charleville" infantry musket was one of the most significant longarms of the 18th and 19th ...

Gordon Barlow’s new book “Virginia in the Revolutionary War” explains his decades-old artifact collection and the stories each item has.

By marking the bicentennial in 2026 rather than 2025, we are celebrating the signing of the Declaration of Independence on ...

When war broke out again in Europe on September 1, 1939, the Depression-era U.S. Army was only some 170,000 soldiers ...

NPCA staff members recommend visiting these eight national park sites to help understand the genesis of the United States.

Welcome to Ligonier, Pennsylvania – the mountain hamlet that time seems to have gently kissed rather than steamrolled. Tucked away in the verdant folds of the Laurel Highlands, this gem offers ...

That’s Ligonier, Pennsylvania for you – a mountain town that somehow remains both a hidden gem and an absolute bargain in today’s travel landscape. Nestled in the rolling foothills of the Laurel ...