Memorial Day's history begins after the Civil War. It became a federal holiday in 1971 and is marked with cemetery visits, parades and ceremonies.

Special programming will explore the holiday's history and honor those who died in military service with flag ceremonies and ...

South Carolina is one of only four states to observe the day as a state holiday, celebrating the lives of soldiers who fought ...

Mississippi celebrates Confederate Memorial Day as a state holiday on the last Monday of April. Only four states, including Mississippi, designate Confederate Memorial Day as a paid holiday for ...

Today is a day to remember lives lost and those impacted by the Lapu Lapu Day Festival. B.C. recently declared May 2 a ...

In this presentation, Historian and Curator Nick Sacco will discuss the origins of Memorial Day, how it was observed in the years after the Civil War, and Ulysses S. Grant’s participation in a ...

Confederate Memorial Day will be celebrated in multiple states ... are necessary for honoring and remembering this part of history. Some have even tried stopping such efforts in court.

Discover 10 firework crafts for kids perfect for patriotic holidays like the 4th of July! Fun, colorful, and great for fine ...

The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon honors the 168 lives lost ... 26,000 runners participated on Sunday, with 3,000 kids and seniors waiting to run later this week. Watkins expressed gratefulness ...