Tag: ROBERT E LEE

Legislation moving Robert E. Lee state holiday to October fails in Senate committee

Legislation that would’ve changed a state holiday for Robert E. Lee from the third Monday in January to the second Monday in October didn’t garner enough support to pass out of a Senate committee on Wednesday.

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...