Anyone who has ever watched the 1989 epic Glory is familiar with the heroic feats of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. And if, for some reason, you are reading this but haven’t seen the movie, ...

The 1989 film "Glory" was both an awesome movie and a (relatively) faithful depiction of the all-Black 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, culminating with the unit's stunning assault on Confederate ...

PITTSFIELD — A force of Union Army soldiers charge into the breach with bayonets fixed — expressions of courage, tenacity and determination reside on their faces. Viewers do not see the combatants on ...

Boston’s City Archeologist Joe Bagley is the author of "Boston’s Oldest Buildings and Where to Find Them." His work in documenting these buildings was featured in a video by Boston’s Preservation ...

"The exhibition was organized by the National Gallery of Art, Washington. Exhibition dates: National Gallery of Art, Washington, September 15, 2013-January 20, 2014; Massachusetts Historical Society, ...

William Carney heard a familiar voice roar, “Forward 54th!” Dashing up a steep slope with sand chafing his arms, legs, and neck, he saw a bullet-ridden flag flutter, beginning an agonizing plummet to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new comic book will feature the story of Sgt. William Carney, who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism in the Civil ...

The recruitment poster cries out from the wall. ‘Colored men, rally ’round the flag of freedom,’ it says, calling black men to volunteer as soldiers in the Civil War. The poster, which was most likely ...

Westside Legends, in partnership with Berkshire County NAACP, Rites of Passage and Empowerment program and Milltown Funding, seeks an artist or artist team to lead a three month painted mural project ...

Click to open image viewer. CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. A 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment ladder badge worn by an unknown veteran who served in Company A. The ...

Biplanes, Trains, and Super-Fast Ponies, Zip Codes, Stamps, and Ben Franklin Lessons from the Last Iranian Revolution The importance of the American flag, celebrated on this holiday, shines through in ...