CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Tenn. — During the Great Depression, the Cumberland Plateau was one of the places the federal government looked to jumpstart the nation's economy. With that designation came a new ...

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The city of Cumberland in Western Maryland was once the western-most point of the British Empire. In the 19 th century it was the second largest city in Maryland hosting three avenues of commercial ...

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The Cumberland Valley is rich in history. Step back in time as you explore unique attractions and historical sites tucked in Cumberland Valley’s quaint towns. Discover the stories of U.S. Army ...

CUMBERLAND — The eighth annual Cumberland Arts Goes to Market marks Indiana’s bicentennial with stations about Cumberland and state history. The event, set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m Aug. 20, will combine ...

A workshop on how to research historic properties will be held at the Cumberland County Historical Society, 21 N. Pitt St., Carlisle, from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 17. Those interested in attending this free ...

Draped in Spanish moss, inhabited by wild horses and home to descendants of both the Carnegies and the Candlers, Cumberland Island holds an almost mythological place in the minds of many Georgians.

Two museum projects are being planned for Fayetteville and Cumberland County, with coordinators and local leaders emphasizing that both will not “whitewash,” or omit history. The NC History Center on ...

When Cumberland Mayor Daniel McKee launched his campaign for lieutenant governor Nov. 13, he cited the town’s financial progress during his administrations. As evidence of his managerial capability, ...

Georgia Tech, led by legendary coach and trophy namesake John Heisman, humiliated Cumberland College 222-0 in the most lopsided college football game on record on this day in history, Oct. 7, 1916.