by Dave Baker Crickets… the most common sound heard today on what was once owned by the Smoky Hollow Coal Company. Unless it’s evening, in which case the silence is punctuated by the hum of late-season cicadas. The sounds of William Burt’s restaurant are no longer heard, having faded inRead More →

ARCADIA — When the late director of the Arcadia-area historical museum, Lyle Matteson, passed away recently, the museum’s board knew they had big shoes to fill with his replacement. The museum made great strides under Matteson’s tenure, so the board wanted someone with the same passion for the area’s historyRead More →

EAST OTTO – The East Otto Historical Museum will be open Sundays in September from 1-3 p.m. or by appointment at (716) 257-0654. The artifacts in the museum tell the stories of people and businesses that were once part of East Otto. They include photos of people andRead More →

“We’re here at the Milton Historical Society, and it’s a very interesting building — a great piece of adaptive reuse and beautiful museum work,” said Steve Perkins, executive director of the Vermont Historical Society. “We will be joined by Jim Ballard, member of the Historical Society who will tell usRead More →

AURORA – Updates are being completed on the Aurora Historical Society Museum and Main Street grounds in Aurora. Dean and Adele Bowden of Webster City donated $15,000 to the Aurora Historical Society to demolish an aging old dwelling on property adjacent to the museum to the south. The site hadRead More →

Published: 08/12/2022 18:35:17 Modified: 08/12/2022 18:32:03 HATFIELD – With time running out to secure storage space for much of the historic Hatfield Museum collection, including furniture from Smith College founder Sophia Smith, city officials are moving forward with a plan to consolidate items into a mixed-use building on Elm Street.Read More →

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 →

Posted on August 2, 2022 | 3:18 p.m. A Fiesta shawl and posters are displayed during Project Fiesta! (Julia McHugh) With the return of Santa Barbara Old Spanish Days Fiesta in 2022, Project Fiesta!, the Santa Barbara Historical Museum‘s annual exhibit that celebrates the traditions of the citywide celebration. DueRead 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 →

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 →

July 26—Jon Romer is from Albert Lea, a former music teacher and head of the voice department at Gustavus Adolphus College. He worked with the Ojibwe people in northern Minnesota and was a department chair at Lea College for three years. He also collects photos. “One of our top musicRead 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 →

Worcester celebrates its 300th anniversary this year, and a new exhibit at the Worcester Historical Museum takes a look at the city’s history. “We All Got History…Worcester at 300” looks at some of the people, places and things that make Worcester “The Heart of the Commonwealth”. There are historical andRead 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 →

Google Arts & Culture allows you to virtually visit more than 2000 museums, archives and galleries from more than 80 countries around the world that have decided to share their history, art and culture in collaboration with the Google Cultural Institute.As of International Museum Day, May 18, 2022, theRead More →

ALAMANCE COUNTY, NC (WGHP) – A woman was arrested in Alamance County last week and charged with defrauding the Alamance County Historical Museum, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. of Alamance County. Don’t miss the latest breaking news with push alerts on the FOX8 mobile app. OnRead More →

Worthington Park Quilcene 151 Columbia Street WestQuilcene, WA 98376 Event date Friday, August 12, 2022 Event time 17:00 – 20:00 Cost / donation 5 tickets: $20/members $18 – 21 and over Contact Cleone Telling,[email protected] Website https://www.WorthingtonParkQuilcene.org 13th Annual Quilcene Historical Museum Tasting Gala Join us at Worthington Park Quilcene forRead More →

Kids Craft Day at the Clarence Smit Museum was back on Tuesday. Thirty-eight young locals aged 5 to 10 enjoyed a morning of arts and crafts, a scavenger hunt and a free lunch. In addition, they were able to explore the local museum with their parents. The last Kids CraftRead 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 →

The spectacular natural beauty of Santa Barbara is showcased with Take a hike, save the worldan exhibit at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum inspired and designed to inspire visitors to enjoy the trails and public lands of Santa Barbara County and participate in the important work needed to protect them.Read More →

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND — History may pass, but remembering and understanding it is not free. Island officials revealed on Thursday the awarding of a $1.5 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration for the construction of the South Padre Island Historical Museum. The city hasRead More →

GREGG COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) – The Gregg County Historical Museum presents the Magic of Mardi Gras exhibit for the first time ever. It will be open from July 12 to September 17. It was important for the museum to bring culture to East Texas because the executive director of theRead 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 →

Jim Belushi and Dan Aykroyd will perform at the Joliet Area Historical Museum. Inaugural hosts of the Blues Brothers Con Blues Brothers return to Joliet Old Jail for the weekend festival August 19-20 / photo courtesy of the Joliet Historic Area Museum The Joliet Area Historical Museum will host aRead 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 →

(Clarinda) – The Nodaway Valley Historical Museum is gearing up for a fundraiser focused on the history of marriage. Next month, on July 9, the museum is hosting its “Brides Remembered” Vintage Wedding Dress Luncheon. Historic wedding dresses and even tuxedos will be on display for visitors to admire. DuringRead 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 →

For the first time, the Historical Museum of the County of Vigo presents one of its rotating exhibitions in person and virtually. The 360-degree presentation of “Vice & Virtue” is made possible by Indiana State University graduate Angela LoCoco, who created the exhibit as part of a final project forRead 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 →

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 →

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 →

HAMMOND – The Hammond Historical Museum will host its 4th annual Scottish Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 9 on the museum grounds. Since the 2018 festival was such a success for the celebration of the bicentenary of the first Scottish settlers in Hammond, it wasRead 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 →

NNA | Updated: June 12, 2022 9:38 p.m. STI Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan]Jun 12 (ANI): State Minister for External Affairs Meenakashi Lekhi visited the “Kyrgyz State Historical Museum” in Bishkek together with Culture Minister Azamat Zhamankulov.“Nice visit to the Kyrgyz State Historical Museum in Bishkek with Culture Minister Azamat Zhamankulov,” Lekhi saidRead 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 →

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 →

Hayden Historical Museum summer hours will be in effect until after Labor Day. The museum will be open on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Civic groups, clubs, Sunday School classes, and other organizations and families are welcome to arrange toursRead 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 →

With summer comes the opening of the Sturgis Historical Museum at the depot. The season kicks off this weekend with special public opening hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Regular summer hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday;Read 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 →

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 →

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 →