Battle of Fort Wagner
On July 18, 1863, the 54th Massachusetts, an African-American infantry regiment during the American Civil War, and other units commanded by General Quincy A.
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Melvin Goldstein Photograph Collection
Melvin Goldstein was a medic with the United States Army from Army from 1946 to 1947. During his service, he was stationed in the Philippines. While he was there, he photographed World War Two battlefields in Corregidor and Manila.
Colonel Ray L.Trautman
Colonel Ray L. Trautman was Chief Army Librarian of the US Army during World War Two.
History This Week: Fire in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory
On Tuesday, March 25, it will be the 114th anniversary of the fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory.
St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick’s Day will be celebrated on Monday, March 17th. It is a celebration of Ireland’s patron saint who was a fifth century Christian missionary. In Ireland, St.
Happy Birthday Abraham Lincoln!
Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809 in Hardin County, Kentucky. His family moved to Indiana in 1816 and then to Illinois in 1830. He self taught himself the law and passed the Illinois bar to become a lawyer.
Resources for African American history and genealogy research
You don’t have to visit the library to do serious research into African American studies! Historic materials are being digitized and made available every year, so historians and genealogists can find new answers to old questions.
The Troubles: Bloody Sunday
The 52nd anniversary of Bloody Sunday is on Thursday, January 30th.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on Monday, January 15th. On this day, we celebrate the life and birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It is a day to remember and reflect on his work for the advancement of civil rights.
Heroes of the Hudson River
Frank and Kay Kendrick were long serving members of the United States Volunteer Life Saving Corps in Yonkers. This organization rescued people in the Hudson River that were drowning or in boating accidents.
Echoes of the Vietnam War
The 57th anniversary of the Tet Offensive will be on Thursday, January 30th.
The Gilded Gentleman: Jack the Ripper
The Gilded Gentleman history podcast takes listeners on a cultural and social journey into mansions, salons, dining rooms, libraries, and theaters including th