History

What Does Memorial Day Mean to You?

As we enjoy the beach, barbecue's, and family get togethers  this Memorial Day weekend, please take a moment to reflect on the meaning of...

John Brown at Harpers Ferry

Whether it’s because the National Park Service never has enough money to spend, or whether it chooses to spend it in the wrong places...

Gunnery Sergeant Fred William Stockham

The Medal of Honor is credited to New York, but Gunnery Sgt. Fred William Stockham is a Marine buried at Hollywood Cemetery in Union,...

Daniel Whitfield – Medal of Honor Recipient

Little is known about Daniel Whitfield, a Newark native who received his al Medal of Honor for bravery during the Civil War. There are numerous...

Color Guards, the American Flag, and Regimental Colors

In the wake of college students and pro-Palestinian groups tearing down the American flag and hoisting that of another country, and recently writing the...

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