Tag: CIVIL WAR

Fort Rucker to officially undergo projected $1.5 million name change on April 10

South Alabama’s U.S. Army base Fort Rucker, named after Confederate officer Edmund Rucker, is undergoing a name change that will become official in April.

Today is the 159th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg

The Battle of Gettysburg was fought from July 1 to 3 1863. The Union victory was decisive turning point in the Civil War.

Today is Robert E. Lee Day

Today is an official state holiday. State offices and most schools will be closed in honor of the legendary Confederate General Robert...