"The residents here, every day somebody is stopping to look at another person," Dobbins said. "They read those and they are interested in them and they ask questions." Her idea quickly took off as ...

Mississippi Rifle .54 caliber M1841 rifle, made under contract by Eli Whitney, 1849. This gun derives its nickname of the "Mississippi rifle" from the Mississippi Riflemen led by Jefferson Davis. Gift ...

Struggling as an independent country, the Republic of Texas sought to become part of the United States. Although many in ...

Communities across the city is coming together to honor veterans with parades and ceremonies for their service and sacrifice.

The towering sculptures and murals of Atlixco make the Puebla town a must-see destination for Day of the Dead. (Mireya ...

EAST CHICAGO — The vibrant colors, festive music and rich culture of the Mexican community were ... of the city’s annual Mexican Independence Day parade. The celebration included a festival ...

Today marks voters' last chance to weigh in on the historic presidential race and a host of other federal, state and local ...

As the second-largest state, Texas covers an extraordinary amount of the geographical area in the U.S., able to fit 15 of the smallest states together in its boundaries. Because of the size of ...

This vibrant scene reflects the blending of Indigenous, European and specifically Mexican customs that define Day of the Dead celebrations today ... observance during the colonial period. After ...

The Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation and the Mexican Consulate in Philadelphia held an unveiling of an El Dia De Los ...

Over the years, the tradition has been the focus of the Disney film Coco. A Day of the Dead parade in Mexico City was also ...

The holiday also happens to coincide directly with Catholic holidays All Saint's Day and All Soul’s Day. “I feel like this Mexican tradition ... candles, photos of the deceased, papel ...