History

Celebrate 150 Years of the Chisholm Trail, From Texas to Kansas

Here’s a roundup of ways to commemorate the sesquicentennial of the Chisholm Trail and the colorful cattle-drive era of...

Blazing the Old Chisholm Trail

We celebrate the 150th anniversary of the famed Chisholm Trail by getting to know its historical namesake, Jesse Chisholm.

150th Anniversary of Nebraska Statehood

The country welcomed Nebraska to the union as the 37th state on March 1, 1867. We celebrate the Cornhusker...

Presidents’ Day: Reagan and Bush on Their Ranches

Check out several past C&I pieces on U.S. Presidents and first ladies in honor of Presidents’ Day 2017.

The Lost City of Igloo, South Dakota

Out among the rolling hills of Fall River County lie the traces of a once-bustling wartime melting pot.

California’s Iconic Tunnel Tree Toppled by Storm

The famous Pioneer Cabin Tree collapsed during California’s powerful storms this past weekend.

The Earth Is Weeping

The author of a new Indian Wars history gets lost in the past at the site of a crucial...

Blackfeet Leader Elouise Cobell Honored With Medal of Freedom

President Barack Obama will present the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former Blackfeet tribal community leader Elouise Cobell.