BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The “Oregon’s Landmark Legislation” exhibit is open through Sept. 6 at the Deschutes Historical Museum, 129 NW Idaho Avenue in downtown Bend. Oregon has repeatedly led the nation in creating, revising, and implementing laws that shape the quality of life for its citizens. Although Oregon’s innovationsRead More →
ST. MARY’S CHURCH, built in 1912 in Gaastra and moved to the grounds of the Iron County Historical Museum in 1989, was painted this summer. It has become a popular venue for vintage weddings. (Photo by Betsy Bloom/Daily News) CASPIAN – The Iron County Historical Museum in Caspian is oneRead More →
ARCADIA – “Help Wanted” could easily be a sign attached to the front door of the Arcadia Historical Museum in the village of Arcadia these days, as volunteers are needed to help keep the building open to the public this summer. Museum guides need even more help after the deathRead More →
Courtesy of Dave Neff, Carnegie Historical Museum Public Relations August 1, 2022 2:23 p.m. The Carnegie Historical Museum Board of Trustees met in the Carnegie Museum Meeting Room on July 28, 2022 with Mark Shafer, Joe Hunt, Therese Cummiskey, Kathy Tollenaere, Gloria Countryman, Lawrence Eyre, John Morrissey, Sheri Blough NeffRead More →
(Original caption) One year old, with some 200 members and doing well, was the world’s only Negro Country Club, the ‘Shady Rest’, in Westfield, New Jersey, as seen in this photo. Originally the country club was the Westridge Country Club. There was a nine-hole golf course and a spacious clubhouse.Read More →
The Orange County Historical Museum lets the community choose its next special exhibit. Community members can vote on one of five topics that will be on display at the museum from February 2023 to December 2023. “Feelin’ Alright: Medicine, Health, and Wellness in Orange County History” explores the medicines, foods,Read More →
Jon Romer hails from Albert Lea, a former music teacher and head of the voice department at Gustavus Adolphus College. He worked with the Ojibway residents of northern Minnesota and served as department chair at Lea College for three years. He also collects photos. “One of our top music studentsRead More →
A 1947 photo of the Cutchogue labor camp (Courtesy of the Southold Historical Society) The Southold Historical Museum is applying for a grant to build an exhibition on the ‘untold stories’ of 20th century immigrant farm workers in the town. Funds would also go toward weatherizing the barn at theRead More →
July 23—New faces are in place for the local presentation of Voices and Votes: Democracy in America, as the month-long project includes some highlights over the next few days, with a new exhibit beginning a six-week run today at the Aiken County Historical Museum and a free symposium scheduled todayRead More →
The Key Marco Cat is one of the finest pieces of pre-Columbian Native American art ever discovered in North America. COURTESY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY, SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION Marco Island is one of the most beautiful and popular tourist destinations in the Sunshine State. But it’s so much more. ForRead More →
You may have heard of the Palo Duro Canyon, the second largest canyon in the United States, which is located in the aptly named town of Canyon, a short distance outside of Amarillo. But Canyon has another claim to fame: it’s home to the state’s largest history museum. Located onRead More →
You may have heard of the Palo Duro Canyon, the second largest canyon in the United States, which is located in the aptly named town of Canyon, a short distance outside of Amarillo. But Canyon has another claim to fame: it’s home to the state’s largest history museum. Located onRead More →
You may have heard of the Palo Duro Canyon, the second largest canyon in the United States, which is located in the aptly named town of Canyon, a short distance outside of Amarillo. But Canyon has another claim to fame: it’s home to the state’s largest history museum. Located onRead More →
In 1896, Marco Island revealed one of the most important discoveries in the history of American archeology. Smithsonian anthropologist Frank Hamilton Cushing discovered the now famous Key Marco Cat and other 500-1,500 year old artifacts on Key Marco during the famous Pepper-Hearst Archaeological Expedition. These wood and plant fiber artifactsRead More →
Prince Charles got a glimpse of a historic building as he officially opened it to the public for the first time in its 900-year history. Some might have expected the Platinum Jubilee to be a busy time for the extended Royal Family and they have certainly been right so far!Read More →
Prince Charles got a glimpse of a historic building as he officially opened it to the public for the first time in its 900-year history. Some might have expected the Platinum Jubilee to be a busy time for the extended Royal Family and they have certainly been right so far!Read More →
On our first road trip together, my husband and I had “The Scones Incident”. “Could you offer me a large coffee?” he asked outside a Starbucks in Barstow. But when I got back to the car, I was only holding one cup. “Where’s my coffee?” ” he said. I heldRead More →
On our first road trip together, my husband and I had “The Scones Incident”. “Could you offer me a large coffee?” he asked outside a Starbucks in Barstow. But when I got back to the car, I was only holding one cup. “Where’s my coffee?” ” he said. I heldRead More →
Six months after the fire, commission members hope to build a replica of the house on the museum site, they said. They don’t know when it will start or how much it will cost, but they have appealed for donations of artifacts and other items closely related to the historyRead More →
The Puget Sound area is an integral part of Washington’s history, which became a territory in 1853 and a state in ’89. Among the highlights of the area is the DuPont Historical Museum, in the eponymous town once known for manufacturing explosives. What really strikes visitors to the museum isRead More →
LOWELL – The Shrine of St. Joseph the Worker is a sanctuary in the heart of the city for many. Located at 37 Lee Street, the origins of the sanctuary date back to 1868. The building had been a Unitarian church, but was vacant in 1868. The French-speaking factory workersRead More →
FREMONT —The always exciting Fremont Historical Museum, located at 8 Beede Road (across from the Fremont Safety Complex on Route 107), will be open for the 2022 season on Sundays, July 10, August 14, September 11 and October 9, beginning from 11 a.m. -3 p.m. Admission is always free. TheRead More →
The Louisiana Area Historical Museum at 304 Georgia in downtown Louisiana, Mo. | Photo courtesy of Brent Engel LOUISIANA, Mo. – As part of its “Mo Mo the Monster of Missouri” celebration weekend, the Louisiana Area Historical Museum, 304 Georgia, will offer extended hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Read More →
By PJ Glisson [email protected] Wakefield – Members of the Wakefield Historical Society Museum opened their doors on Tuesday with a quiet open house to kick off the summer season. Museum docent Bernie Ylkanen hosted the “Forchuly” event with his dog, Nisu, who was happy to meet new friends. Although trafficRead More →
The Miami County Historical Museum held its monthly board meeting on Tuesday, June 14 at the Paola Museum. The annual Art Guild Miniature Art exhibition will be held at the museum from June 27 to July 29. The exhibition will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museumRead More →
The Soo Line Historical Museum houses the largest collection of silverware in the world. WEYBURN: Weyburn has a real gem that few people know about, with the Charlie Wilson Silver Collection housed in the historic Soo Line Museum. The visit of the current Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, Russ Mirasty andRead More →
On June 24, 1972, Michigan’s first LGBTQ+ Pride celebration was held in Detroit as representatives from Metro Detroit, Ann Arbor, Lansing and other cities joined together through the Michigan Gay Coalition. On this historic day, participants marched on Woodward Avenue, rallied in speeches on Kennedy Square, danced at the UnitarianRead More →
As we celebrate our Independence Day this weekend, the Polk County Historical Museum wants to remind people of our county’s role in the American Revolution. In October 1780, the Overmountain Men from the encampment of Alexander’s Ford played a significant role in the defeat of British Loyalists at Kings Mountain,Read More →
On display now is a photograph of the 1924 Superior baseball team, RSHM 2012.014.0029. Back row: Frank Whitetree, right field; Bud Sutherland, short stop; Otto Winkler, pitcher; Dick Norris, first baseman; Gus Bertolina, director; Tom Lavery, center field; Ted Hiner, pitcher. Seated: Emil Droege, third base; Frank Mrak, utility; GuidoRead More →
A local resident of Mt. Pleasant is opening a historical museum. The Dog Town Museum shows what the area looked like before it actually became Mt. Pleasant. Cynthia Kilmer, the president of the museum, has always been interested in the Civil War period. She was a lawyer in the IsabellaRead More →
THIS ‘perfect little townhouse’ hit the market for €135,000 – and it’s nestled next to a historic church tower. Located in Neenagh as a small town in Tipperary, the two bed house has been beautifully renovated. 3 The townhouse is nestled next to a historic church towerCredit: Daft.ie 3 TheRead More →
Looking for a great place to take the kids? The Detroit Historical Museum is hosting a free family fun day on June 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you think history isn’t fun, then you haven’t been to the museum that brings Detroit’s history to life in innovativeRead More →
The Nevada County Historic Landmarks Commission is pleased to announce that on June 14, 2022, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors designated the site of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Nevada City as a Nevada County Historic Landmark, NEV 22-02. Located in the current residential area of 549 NorthRead More →
Travel back in time and visit the Midtown Cultural Center to explore the Detroit Historical Museum. The museum is offering FREE admission on Saturday, June 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Family Fun Day. If you think history isn’t fun, you haven’t been to the Detroit Historical Museum.Read More →
HARTFORD — A severe thunderstorm that tore through southwest Michigan earlier this week left the Van Buren County Historical Society reeling. The museum along the Red Arrow Freeway contains several unique exhibits, which suffered significant damage after high winds from the storm ripped off parts of the roof of theRead More →
Discover the unique history of the families who once lived in the homes and worked in the campus buildings of the Arlington Heights Historical Museum! Tours take place every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Meet at the Heritage Gallery, 110 W Fremont St., for a one-hour tour thatRead More →
Jersey City needed a museum much like the Hoboken Historical Museum – and there is finally one in its early stages. The Jersey City Historical Museum isn’t quite fully formed, but that’s by design – and the new museum has opened its doors to the local community by hosting openRead More →
Bill Whyte | Photo courtesy of Brent Engel LOUISIANA, Mo. — The Louisiana Area Historical Museum will host a concert by Montgomery County native and Nashville artist Bill Whyte at 7 p.m. Friday, July 1, at the Elks Lodge, 120 N. Fifth. The show will commemorate the Mo Mo crazeRead More →
CANYON, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Nestled on the campus of West Texas A&M University is one of the largest history museums in the state of Texas: the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum (PPHM). PPHM staff said the museum is filled with more than three million artifacts. “Everything from oil, to art, to cattle,Read More →
DES MOINES, IOWA – This Friday will be a final day to remember Al Bell in Iowa. Bell, a former WHO broadcaster turned world traveler, educator, filmmaker and artist known for traveling to schools in Iowa to showcase films he made. Bell wanted to be his own boss, to travelRead More →
A paranormal investigation at the Margate Historical Society picked up a voice identifying “Pat’s” handcuffs. By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY MARGATE – A group of paranormal investigators enter a museum… It sounds like a joke, but that’s how members of the Cape Atlantic Paranormal Research Society began their investigation into theRead More →
VERNON — The Vernon Historical Museum will open for the season on Sunday, June 12, from 2 to 4 p.m., with an ice cream social. Other events will follow. The event will feature music from Jack Arensmeyer and friends, and old-fashioned hand-cranked ice cream will be prepared and served duringRead More →
FREMONT —The always-exciting Fremont Historical Museum, located at 8 Beede Road (across from the Fremont Safety Complex on Route 107), will be open for the 2022 season on Sundays, June 12, July 10, August 14, September 11 and 9 october. from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is always free.Read More →
The Southold Historical Museum is pleased to offer the second episode of the Lighthouse Lecture Series at Horton Point Lighthouse, “Little-Known Aspects of Long Island Maritime History”. The Southold Historical Museum is pleased to offer the second installment of the Lighthouse Lecture Series at Horton Point Lighthouse, “Little-Known AspectsRead More →
Psst: The Manitoba Museum wants to hear from you. Founded in 1972, the much-vaunted emporium of historical fact and scientific enlightenment opens up the public’s voice to help strategize for its next 50 years and beyond, said Dorota Blumczynska, CEO of the museum. Until July 31, the museum is collectingRead More →
FREMONT —The always-exciting Fremont Historical Museum, located at 8 Beede Road (across from the Fremont Safety Complex on Route 107), will be open Sundays, June 12, July 10, August 14, September 11 and October 9, from from 11 a.m. 3 p.m. Admission is always free. The city of Fremont, whichRead More →
The Catoosa Historical Society hosts a special exhibit, CHEROKEE NATION: Portrait of a People, which is on loan from the Oklahoma Historical Society. The exhibit showcases the wide range of Cherokee life in Oklahoma today. Photographer and artist David Fitzgerald presents portraits depicting settings associated with traditional practices or theRead More →
June 1 – The Lewis County Historical Museum is hosting a Memorial Day event for the 80th anniversary of the Japanese American internment at 2 p.m. Saturday at the museum, 599 NW Front St., Chehalis. The event aims to honor local residents of Japanese descent who were forced to boardRead More →
The Catoosa Historical Society hosts a special exhibit, CHEROKEE NATION: Portrait of a People, which is on loan from the Oklahoma Historical Society. The exhibit showcases the wide range of Cherokee life in Oklahoma today. Photographer and artist David Fitzgerald presents portraits depicting settings associated with traditional practices or theRead More →
PLATTSMOUTH – The Cass County Historical Society Museum will receive additional financial support thanks to the thoughtfulness of a local resident. Cass County resident Steve Wehrbein donated $500 to the museum in a ceremony last week. The Plattsmouth Community Foundation Fund presented Wehrbein with the Citizen of the Year awardRead More →
A few years ago on my first visit to Nagpur, my city guide took me to what looked like an ordinary roundabout, the side walls collapsing and the place overgrown with weeds and all that the crows of the city left uneaten. I asked my guide, “What did I doRead More →
Residents of Brazoria County and area will be able to learn about a lesser-known chapter in Texas history. (Courtesy of Brazoria County Historical Museum) Residents of Brazoria County and area will be able to learn about a lesser-known chapter in Texas history. The Brazoria County Historical Museum will host “MarinesRead More →
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated and corrected. The Gregg County Historical Museum has approved four applications to the Texas Historical Commission for state recognition. Former Longview resident Allen McReynolds helped guide marker applications for Trinity Episcopal Church and the 201 Boy Scout Troop hut in Teague Park, asRead More →
KALAMAZOO, MI – The Alamo Township Historical Museum has closed for good. The Alamo Township Board of Trustees voted to close the museum due to high maintenance costs and low attendance. Artifacts from the museum, 8119 N. 6th St., have been auctioned online. “Over time, it wasn’t becoming a bigRead More →
The Superior Museum of History has found a new home. After its building in Asti Park literally burned down in the Marshall Fire, the museum will be rebuilt in the Grasso Bungalow in Grasso Park. Thirty-two historic properties in the original town of Superior burned in the Marshall Fire andRead More →
There will be hot weather in Old Town this summer at the Aiken County Historical Museum. The Summer HOT series is relaunched with three separate talks that showcase Aiken’s past. Sponsored by the Friends of the Aiken County Historical Museum, Summer HOT will feature an evening of food and drinkRead More →
Compiled by Colin Merry, Personal editor May 20, 2022 The Volunteer Open House at the Benzie Area Historical Museum has been postponed due to the quarantine of museum staff. Picture File BENZONIA – The Volunteer Open House event at the Benzie Area Historical Museum has been postponed due to theRead More →
This is a carousel. Use the Next and Previous buttons to navigate Historical Museum, 129 S. Stewart Ave., Big Rapids is open for the season with updated collections and new exhibits.”/>1of24 The Mecosta County Historical Museum, 129 S. Stewart Ave., Big Rapids is open for the season with updated collectionsRead More →
By Elisabeth Altamirano-Smith | Community column Eddie and Anginette Arrington, originally from Alabaster, moved to Chilton County a few years ago to get away from the “hustle and bustle” of booming city life. “We love this place,” Pastor Eddie said. “There were so many people in Alabaster. There are subdivisionsRead More →
BLACKFOOT — The Bingham County Historical Museum has reopened after a long hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In March 2020, Governor Brad Little declared a stay-at-home order due to the rapid increase in COVID-19 cases, forcing people from their workplaces and leaving many businesses suddenly vacant. “When they (museumRead More →
Susie Quiroz went swimming on Sunday afternoon over Memorial Day weekend in 2004 and hit her head, causing internal bleeding. She was flown to Tulsa where she underwent surgery and needed several liters of blood. “When she needed blood, he was there for her,” said father Wayne McCombs. McCombs, executiveRead More →
The St. Clair Historical Museum will present a presentation on Prohibition Stories, photos and interviews about local liquor, beer and bootlegging will highlight the St. Clair Historical Museum’s presentation entitled “Bluewater Prohibition; St. Clair River Area Liquor and Bootleg Stories” May 19-20 at the St. Clair Community Center. “Detroit isRead More →
The St. Clair Historical Museum will present a presentation on Prohibition Stories, photos and interviews about local liquor, beer and bootlegging will highlight the St. Clair Historical Museum’s presentation entitled “Bluewater Prohibition; St. Clair River Area Liquor and Bootlegging Stories” May 19-20 at the St. Clair Community Center. “Detroit isRead More →
Going beyond her usual donation, Irene Harris, a former school district teacher from Glen Cove City, made the decision this year to donate $5,000 to the North Shore Historical Museum. Thanks to his generosity, for the first time, general admission to the museum is free for the rest of theRead More →
May 12 – Susie Quiroz went swimming on Sunday afternoon over Memorial Day weekend in 2004 and hit her head, which caused internal bleeding. She was flown to Tulsa where she underwent surgery and needed several liters of blood. “When she needed blood, he was there for her,” said fatherRead More →
Going beyond her usual donation, Irene Harris, a former school district teacher from Glen Cove City, made the decision this year to donate $5,000 to the North Shore Historical Museum. Thanks to his generosity, for the first time, general admission to the museum is free for the rest of theRead More →
Going beyond her usual donation, Irene Harris, a former school district teacher from Glen Cove City, made the decision this year to donate $5,000 to the North Shore Historical Museum. Thanks to his generosity, for the first time, general admission to the museum is free for the rest of theRead More →
NEW | FEATURES | PREVIEWS | EVENTS originally published: 05/11/2022 (HOBOKEN, NJ) — Hoboken Historical Museum presents the return of the Hoboken Coffee Festival on Sunday, May 15 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Join them at an array of coffee and tea themed stalls in the Dockyard Passage asRead More →
FREMONT —The always-exciting Fremont Historical Museum, located at 8 Beede Road (across from the Fremont Safety Complex on Route 107), will be open for the 2022 season on Sundays, May 15, June 12, July 10, August 14, 11 September and October 9, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission isRead More →
Fredrick “Fred” Hampton was president of the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party. (wikipedia.org) The childhood home of Fred Hampton, Illinois, an iconic leader of the Black Panther Party who was shot and killed in a 1969 police raid on his Chicago apartment, has been designated a historic landmark.Read More →
CANYON, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – The Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum has announced that “Objects of Enchantment,” a fairy tale-themed exhibit is now open from May 2022 through August 2023 in the Harrington Gallery. PPHM said the exhibit will examine the theme of light versus dark in commonly displayed fairy tales and shareRead More →
On the eve of Mother’s Day, the living room of the historic Banta House served as the setting for the Mommy and Me Tea event hosted by the Arlington Heights Historical Museum on Saturday. Tea, punch and light sandwiches were served during the 1.5-hour event, which included coloring, a scavengerRead More →
The Miami County Historical Museum held its monthly board meeting at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12 at the museum. The annual Art Guild Miniature Art Exhibition will be held at the museum from June 27 to July 29. It will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. MondayRead More →
NEW | FEATURES | PREVIEWS | EVENTS originally published: 05/04/2022 (HOBOKEN, NJ) — Hoboken Historical Museum presents the recent work of the master painter from Hoboken Lou Carbone in an exhibition called “COVID”. The exhibition runs from Saturday May 7 to Sunday July 3 in the upper gallery. It consistsRead More →
NEW | FEATURES | PREVIEWS | EVENTS originally published: 05/04/2022 (HOBOKEN, NJ) — Hoboken Historical Museum presents the recent work of the master painter from Hoboken Lou Carbone in an exhibition called “COVID”. The exhibition runs from Saturday May 7 to Sunday July 3 in the upper gallery. It consistsRead More →
It’s your last chance to see this excellent exhibition of oil paintings by Lockwood de Forest this weekend. Dedicated to Kathleen and Oswald Da Ros and mainly drawn from their collection, light the way shows the great forerunner of the Santa Barbara school of outdoor painting at the height ofRead More →
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A new exhibit dedicated to the history and culture of Italian Americans in Fresno County is now open to the public. Over 150 people attended a groundbreaking ceremony over the weekend. It commemorated the completion of the first phase of the Italian Heritage exhibit at theRead More →
(WXYZ) – A new exhibit opening at the Detroit Historical Museum pays tribute to architect Albert Kahn, who designed some of Detroit’s most famous buildings. “Albert Kahn: Innovation and Influence on 20th Century Architecture” tells his story through artifacts and architectural models. It is open until July 3 in theRead More →
When reopening for the 2022 season in early April, visitors to the Derby Historical Museum may have noticed some changes around the building. Along with a revamp and minor updates to existing exhibits at the museum, a new exhibit was installed in late March/early April showcasing the paintings of theRead More →
The Deschutes Historical Museum will open an exhibit on the town of Maxville, Oregon and its lumber history on April 28. The exhibit coincides with the production of “From Maxville to Vanport” at the Tower Theater on April 27, and is a postponed project from 2020. Timber Culture is aRead More →
by BOTWC staff Posted: April 25, 2022 President Fred Hampton’s childhood home has now been granted historic landmark status, The ChicagoTribune reports. President Fred Hampton was a legendary leader of the Black Panther Party who was murdered by Chicago police as he slept in his home in the early morningRead More →
Iconic civil rights and leader of the Black Panther Party by Fred Hampton childhood home in Illinois has been designated a historic landmark. According to WGNorganizers of the Save The Hampton House initiative, led by Hampton’s son and mother, announced that the Maywood Village Board had voted to recognize theRead More →
This is part of a larger effort to preserve the history of the Black Panther Party! President Fred Hampton’s childhood home has now been granted historic landmark status, The ChicagoTribune reports. President Fred Hampton was a legendary leader of the Black Panther Party who was murdered by Chicago police asRead More →
The childhood home of Fred Hampton, Illinois, an iconic leader of the Black Panther Party who was shot and killed in a 1969 police raid on his Chicago apartment, has been designated a historic landmark. In a press release, organizers of the Save The Hampton House initiative, led by Hampton’sRead More →
MAYWOOD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois childhood home of Fred Hampton, an iconic Black Panther Party leader who was shot and killed in a 1969 police raid on his Chicago apartment, has been designated historical monument. In a press release, organizers of the Save The Hampton House initiative, led byRead More →
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The childhood home of Fred Hampton, an iconic Black Panther Party leader who was shot and killed in a 1969 police raid on his Chicago apartment, has been designated a historic landmark. In a press release, organizers of the Save The Hampton House initiative, led by Hampton’s son and hisRead More →
Interested in Oregon’s small town lumber history? The Deschutes Historical Museum is opening an exhibit you might like. The Maxville Lumber Culture Exhibit, which opens April 28, takes a closer look at the history of the lumber community in the town of Maxville, Oregon (350 miles northeast of Bend). ARead More →
MAYWOOD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois childhood home of Fred Hampton, an iconic Black Panther Party leader who was shot and killed in a 1969 police raid on his Chicago apartment, has been designated historical monument. In a press release, organizers of the Save The Hampton House initiative, led byRead More →
MAYWOOD, Ill. — The childhood home of Fred Hampton, Illinois, an iconic leader of the Black Panther Party who was shot and killed in a 1969 police raid on his Chicago apartment, has been designated a historic landmark. In a press release, organizers of the Save The Hampton House initiative,Read More →
Fred Hampton’s Maywood home receives historic landmark status The childhood home of late Black Panther Party chairman Fred Hampton is officially a historic landmark after Maywood Village Council voted unanimously to approve the designation on Tuesday night. MAYWOOD, Ill. – The childhood home of late Black Panther Party chairman FredRead More →
IIf you need a place to hold a wedding, reunion or any other gathering, the City of Rainier now has a new – and an old – location to consider. It’s the Rainier School and Evangelical Lutheran Church of Zion. The City of Rainier has refurbished this 1896 church intoRead More →
This tour begins with a welcome by a guide in Spanish costume with early California songs playing in the background. Your guide, a local expert, will accompany the group on the Trolley Ride Through History, explaining the route, sharing the cultural history of the city and pointing out interesting downtownRead More →
April 12, 2022 by Resie Waechter The Gulf Beaches Historical Museum has new hours — and needs more volunteers. Gulf Beaches Historical Museum The Gulf Beaches Historical Museum is open and recently extended its hours. Voted #6 of Trip Advisor’s 20 things to do in St. Pete Beach, the GulfRead More →
NH Chronicle: The Summersworth Historical Museum Take to heart the history of their city Updated: 8:00 PM EDT April 12, 2022 Hide transcript View Transcript TO PATRIOT THE CITY THEY LOVE. ♪ AUDREY: THE YEAR WAS 1893, THE TOWN OF GREAT FALLS, NEW HAMPSHIRE WAS ABOUT TO BE INCORPORATED ASRead More →
WASHINGTON, Connecticut – The Gunn Historical Museum will present the Zoom guest lecture “Lake Waramaug and the Generations of People Who Made It Their Own” with Christine Adams on April 18 at 6:30 p.m. The Lake Waramaug Association and the Lake Waramaug Working Group are conference sponsors. Registration is requiredRead More →
Cllr Mitchelson with the view of Brampton Mote One councilor spoke of the benefits of refurbishing a historic landmark in his neighborhood. Councilor of Brampton and Fellside for Carlisle City Council Mike Mitchelson said the Brampton Mote, also known as Brampton Castle, needs renovations to make it more accessible, suchRead More →
NEWS | CHARACTERISTICS | PREVIEWS | EVENTS originally published: 04/06/2022 (HOBOKEN, NJ) – New Jersey poetry is as varied as the cities and towns that make up our state. While New York City dominates the world of arts and literature, New Jerseyans work very hard just to be heard. JoinRead More →
The Polk County Historical Association has announced that its next event is for local authors who live or resided in Polk County. The intent is to better promote and educate residents about our “not-so-famous Polk County Writers.” Sometimes our neighbors are published authors and we are not aware of it.Read More →
It would be on April 9, 1975, that the Summersworth Historical Society would hold its first meeting. Little did they know that nearly 50 years later, what they started that day would become a legacy of Hilltop City and its long and industrious history. The society originated from the ideaRead More →
Chicago Grandstand Fred Hampton, iconic chairman of the Black Panther Party, who was shot and killed in a 1969 police raid on his Chicago apartment in the Illinois childhood home, has been designated a historic landmark. Hampton was only 21 years old. According to the Associated Press, in a pressRead More →