Black and white photographic print, taken from the southwest side of Woodward Avenue, looking towards the Woodward Avenue entrance of the JL Hudson Company department store in 1941. A large Christmas sign is affixed outside from the department store and presents holiday ornaments; the sign reads, “A Merry Christmas andRead More →
Recall Detroit’s nostalgic past this season, with a trip back in time to the JL Hudson Company. The Detroit Historical Museum opens its latest exhibit, Hudson’s Holidays, on Thursday. Founded in 1881, JL Hudson’s has been a city staple for decades. After a decline in activity in the mid-1900s, theRead More →
The Detroit Historical Museum’s “Hudson’s Holiday” exhibit showcases the toys and decor that made vacations magical at Hudson’s. // Courtesy of the Detroit Historical Museum Our summary of the latest news from Detroit and Michigan metro companies as well as announcements from government agencies, including updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.Read More →
COLOMA – North Berrien’s second annual pumpkin carving competition, hosted by the North Berrien Historical Museum, encouraged creative carvers to purchase squash from one of three local businesses – Jollay Orchards, Silverstone Gardens and Watervliet Fruit Exchange – and get them ready for Halloween. A dozen participants submitted images ofRead More →
The German Historical Museum in Berlin received a collection of 15,000 pieces of Holocaust-era ephemera and artifacts from Wolfgang Haney, who died in 2017 at the age of 93. Haney was born to a Catholic father and a Jewish mother in 1924 in Berlin. Following the Nuremberg Laws of 1935,Read More →
Hello, Dunedin! It’s Thursday, so let’s start with everything you need to know about Dunedin today. First of all, the weather forecast for the day: A shower. High: 77 Low: 69. Here are the best stories today in Dunedin: Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine will be available everywhere Pinellas County for children agedRead More →
The city of Dearborn is proud to be home to many prestigious cultural institutions, and one of them – the Dearborn Historical Museum – is recognized as such through grants from two organizations, Michigan Humanities and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. “We really feel like we’ve generated positiveRead More →
The USS KIDD Veterans Museum is ready to welcome Arkansas fans visiting Baton Rouge for the Battle for the Golden Boot football game. Visit the authentically restored USS KIDD National Historic Landmark, a WWII destroyer, and enjoy intricate models and historical artifacts at the Shore Museum. Also discover the travelingRead More →
President Roosevelt and Winston Churchill at the Atlantic Conference, August 10, 1941. Source: Imperial War Museum The Max G. Creech Selma Historical Museum will host a Veterans Day program on Sunday November 14, 2021 at 2 p.m.. The event is called “1941: a year that changed the world”. The discussionRead More →
Drake was knighted by the Queen aboard the Golden Hind, and he later became mayor of Plymouth. As English vice-admiral he helped lead the attack on the Spanish Armada in 1588. State Historic Landmark status came as a delayed sequel to the 2012 designation of a National Historic Landmark thatRead More →
The 37th Annual Vaquero Gala, Show and Sale will take place at the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum and Parks-Janeway Car House in downtown Santa Ynez from Friday November 12 through Sunday November 14. The annual event, which honors the unique culture of California’s vaquero – the cowboy – isRead More →
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Protocol signed for the restoration of the historic Church of Saint-Eusthatios The Mayor of the Metropolitan Municipality of Kayseri, Dr Memduh Büyükkılıç and the Mayor of İncesu, Mustafa İlmek, signed a protocol for the restoration of the historic Saint Eusthatios Church in the district as part of the works ofRead More →
The Freeborn County Historical Museum, Library and Village will host “Hooded Minnesota History: The KKK in 1920s Minnesota” with Nancy Vaillancourt at 7 p.m. Thursday at the museum, 1031 Bridge Ave. to Albert Lea. This event is $ 5 for non-members and free for members. Nancy Vaillancourt is a historianRead More →
The Kuhns Memorial Blacksmith Shop, a showcase of craftsmanship passed from pages of Oelwein history, received a much appreciated gift this week from Tim and Denise Wilson. The local couple donated cladding and other building materials to the Historical Society Museum of the Oelwein Region to repair / renovate theRead More →
DUNEDIN – The first Presbyterian church has stood the test of time and basks in its rich history. These are, in a nutshell, some of the comments expressed by the city commissioners on October 21 on the importance of the church to the community before provisionally approving a designation ofRead More →
GRAVETTE – Amanda Price attended the Oct. 11 meeting of the Gravette Historical Museum Commission and donated an official tally book dated 1943. The score book completed an item already in the museum’s collection, a chalked bulldog with the inscription “Relic of the trip to State Tourney of Jonesboro 1940”.Read More →
Bad credit: what you need to know What is a bad credit personal loan? A credit loan is a Personal loan for borrowers with low credit scores. These loans have fixed rates and are repaid in fixed monthly installments. They are generally not backed by collateral – they are notRead More →
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By Daniel Warn / [email protected] The Rainier Historical Zion Church recently received the finishing touches of a decade-long restoration effort the Town of Rainier has undertaken on the site. The building, located at 209, rue Olympia, received its coveted exterior lighting two weeks ago, as well as interior surveillance cameras.Read More →
GRAVETTE – Amanda Price attended the October 11 meeting of the Gravette Historical Museum Commission and donated an official dashboard dated 1943. The dashboard completed an item already in the museum’s collection, a chalk bulldog with the inscription “Relic of the Journey to State Tourney of Jonesboro 1940.” Amanda isRead More →
In Sauk County, in the western part of Wisconsin, is a lake steeped in history and tales. Located in Baraboo, Wisconsin, Devil’s Lake is a state park that welcomes approximately three million people each year. Occupying 27,000 acres of land, Devil’s Lake State Park contains a variety of trails goingRead More →
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Content of the article On October 20, a grant was awarded to the Nampa & District Museum, giving the green light to a project to convert a historic church in Nampa. Content of the article “We are very excited!” said Carson Murphy, director of the museum. “I want to startRead More →
Posted on October 23, 2021 | 11:02 The Bellosguardo Foundation is pleased to announce the first exhibition of works of art by Huguette Clark since 1929 at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum from early February to May 2022. As beneficiary of Clark’s estate, the Bellosguardo Foundation received an extensive collectionRead More →
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CORK from Ireland, November 3, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the world leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has been awarded the Terra Carta label. The Terra Carta Seal is a clear indication that businesses must work together to create a sustainable future for allRead More →
LOWELL, Michigan – The Lowell Area Historical Museum is looking to renew the mileage during the November election. The museum displays pieces of the city’s history dating back to 1848. Officials say that by voting yes, it allows them to recount the parts not yet written. “Lowell has an amazingRead More →
Last Saturday, members of the Board of Trustees of the Jasper County Historical Museum opened the doors to the museum on Main Street in Courthouse Square in Jasper. The museum had been closed for a year and a half after the director resigned for health reasons in January 2020, thenRead More →
ALVIN, Texas (KTRK) – The Nolan Ryan Center, which served on the Alvin Community College campus for two decades, contained many artifacts from Nolan Ryan’s early days, his playing career, and his post-retirement life. . The installation moved its content to the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in Waco inRead More →
HISTORICAL VILLAGE Opening of the new pavilion in December. The Sanibel Historical and Village Museum has a full schedule of events coming up this season. There will be a special exhibition, “Trees, chronologies and special memories”, with holiday decorations and timelines describing each building’s past, including interesting little-known facts. ThereRead More →
Lincoln County Historical Museum’s new exhibit will chronicle the patriotism of Japanese Americans during World War II Lincoln County Historical Museum executives needed little time to wrap up a quick $75,000 fundraiser to add an exhibit about Japanese American families in the county. Hershey’s John Frels donated the last $300Read More →
Tractors… large tractors, small tractors, tractors of all sizes will be on display at the San Joaquin County Tractor Fest; a fun event filled with tractors from all over the region. Tractor Fest will be held on Saturday, October 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the San JoaquinRead More →
“I said, ‘Yeah, I should,’” Griffin said. “Then another of our volunteers said the same thing, unrelated to each other. “ Support local journalism Your subscription makes our report possible. {{featured_button_text}} He called Kay, who “was really excited about it and wanted Roy Yanagida to talk to me.” The museumRead More →
HISTORICAL MUSEUM The Sanibel Historical and Village Museum will reopen to visitors for the season on October 19. Highlights this season include two Twilight Talks and the annual fundraising gala, which this year will have a film premiere on February 22 at The Community House on Sanibel. The feature film,Read More →
In 2019, the Centerville Historical Museum hosted a ‘ghost tour’ along Main Street to see some of the village’s historic buildings notorious for containing hauntings or resident spirits. The October march was born from an idea of museum administrator Deborah Del Negro, and the event was a great success. ThisRead More →
A project that would bring $ 32 million in industrial development to Elgin will also bulldoze a house designated as a Kane County Historic Landmark if approved by Elgin City Council. The project would be located in what was an unincorporated area between Elgin and Sleepy Hollow, just north ofRead More →
After 30 years, longtime Southold resident Peggy Murphy is retiring from her position as chair of the Southold Historical Museum Youth Education Committee. (Credit: Brianne Ledda) After more than 30 years, longtime Southold resident Peggy Murphy is retiring from the youth education program at the Southold Historical Museum. Ms. MurphyRead More →
As of October 1, the Powell River Historical Museum and Archives has implemented a moratorium on new acquisitions of artifacts for a period of one year. This temporary suspension of artifact collecting is necessary for museum staff to begin an inventory of their current artifact collection, process previously uncatalogued collections,Read More →
LITTLETON, NH – The Littleton Area Historical Society will be hosting the 14th Annual Cemetery Walk on Sunday, October 10 at Glenwood Cemetery on West Main Street in Littleton, at 3 p.m., 3:15 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Several residents of Glenwood Cemetery will treat visitors with stories about their livesRead More →
The Virginia Department of Historic Resources has announced the designation of Liberty University’s Mead’s Tavern as a State Historic Landmark. The circa 1763 building in Campbell County, as well as the Royster C. Parr House in Amherst County, joined six other sites added to the Virginia Landmarks Register this month,Read More →
Catherine Wessling: Louisville Historical Museum: a necessity, not a pleasure I was disappointed to hear members of Louisville City Council and Mayor Stolzmann discourage investing in improvements to a City of Louisville facility, our Louisville Historical Museum, at a recent council meeting. The hardworking Museum staff have dramatically improved theRead More →
CLINTON – The steeple and bell of the former New Hope Lutheran Church will soon leave their long-standing home at North Fourth Street and Fourth Avenue North. City Council authorized the sale of 401-405 N. Fourth St. to Matt Lyons for $ 7,500 in August. Lyon plans to create apartmentsRead More →
HAYDEN – Hayden Historical Museum hours are 4-5:30 p.m. Monday and 4-8 p.m. Wednesday. These hours are in effect until Memorial Day. Tours can also be arranged by calling 812-592-8445, messaging on Facebook, or emailing [email protected] Organizations and civic groups are especially welcome to visit our facilities. PPE supplies areRead More →
IRONTON, OH (WOWK) – Last week we told you a story about the rescue of the oldest black church in Ironton, Ohio. After more details in development, we now have an updated report. The historic black church in peril at Ironton After speaking with the Mayor of Ironton about theRead More →
NOLENSVILLE, Tennessee (WKRN) – The Nolensville Police Department is investigating the vandalism of the Nolensville Historical Museum on Monday evening. For decades, the museum preserved small pieces of history, but it only took a few minutes for some hard work to be destroyed. “What a mess, what a mess toRead More →
Historians strive to make our current selves make meaningful connections to our past in a way that we can both identify with and learn from. This can be achieved by attending the Makers of Modern Mebane Reception scheduled for Thursday, September 23 at 5:30 p.m. at the Mebane Arts Center.Read More →
The year 2020 marked the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which guaranteed women’s suffrage. Through advocacy such as Abigail Scott Duniway’s work at Hailey in the late 1800s, Idaho was the fourth state to grant women the right to vote. This Thursday, September 23 at 6 p.m., the WilliamRead More →
Timmins – Timmins is developing a register of properties of historic significance. In partnership with its municipal heritage committee and the Timmins Museum, it is looking for homeowners who want to submit their homes or businesses as possible sites. In addition to the log home, located on Wilson Avenue nearRead More →
VERSAILLES, Ohio (WDTN) – A historic Darke County church that closed over 100 years ago is reopening them this weekend. A homecoming service and an open house celebration will take place at Saint-Pierre Lutheran Church in Versailles on Sunday, September 19 at 2:30 p.m. The church is considered the oldestRead More →
BOCA RATON – More than a month has passed since the Boca Raton Historical and Museum Society turned to city council and applied for an unexpected grant of nearly $ 600,000 to cover major renovations to the building. On Monday, after much debate, the board reached a consensus to goRead More →
The works of a Longview native will be highlighted during this weekend’s 21st Annual Longview Monuments Tour, which benefits the Gregg County Historical Museum. BW Crain Jr., born in 1914, traveled a path from Longview at the University of Texas at Austin to Harvard University, where he earned degrees inRead More →
The men and women from the pages of Sturgis history will come to life on September 18 and October 16 at Oak Lawn Cemetery. Members of Sturgis Civic Players will present 12 “Notable Firsts in Sturgis History”. The idea for the cemetery walking tour originated with the Sturgis Historical Society,Read More →
Caleb Buchanek has carefully studied the 400 feet of track that makes up the annual Loblolly Model Train Exhibit at the Gregg County Historical Museum. On several occasions it has circled the 8ft by 42ft platform supporting seven individual tracks that meander in and out of small towns and countrysideRead More →
September 8, 2021 The Franklin Historical Museum is honored to welcome Franklin native Paul Faenza as the presenter of our second Sunday Lecture Series, Sunday, September 12 at 1:15 p.m. Anyone old enough to remember can recall their whereabouts when they heard about the events of September 11, 2001. RetiredRead More →
A small blue-tailed salamander darted along the cobblestones on the path leading to the ruins of the Episkopi Church in Sikinos, not being intimidated by our presence. Like a magical elf guarding a sacred shrine, he took us directly to the entrance to the fenced site of the Roman-era mausoleumRead More →
“We are Quincy,” the village slogan, is posted around town and on road signs. At the Quincy Historical Museum at 10 E. Jefferson St., “We are Quincy” permeates everything. The museum exists to tell the story of Quincy from the 1800s to the present day. Housed in a brick churchRead More →
The church was built in 1910 by Emanuel Jensen, a carpenter from View, Washington The North Clark Historical Museum will be the site of a 110 + 1 anniversary celebration of the United Brethren Church building on September 25, 2021 with an open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Read More →
Display of historical maps at the Orcas Island Historical Museum September 1, 2021 1:30 a.m. by Antoinette Botsford with Minor Lile Special for Sonar How to get to Orcas Island? How did early explorers find their way before they even knew what there was to find? The Orcas Island HistoricalRead More →
by Antoinette Botsford with Minor Lile Special sounder How to get to the island of Orcas? How did the early explorers find their way before they even knew what was there? The Orcas Island Historical Society‘s new exhibit “Mapping Orcas: The Way Home” features an extraordinary collection of maps, manyRead More →
Paul Sweeney once wrote: “You know you’ve read a good book when you turn the last page and you kinda feel like you’ve lost a friend. “ On that note, the Naval and Historical Museum of Vallejo, along with many partners, have done their best to help many children findRead More →
A new show examining how some of the Nazi’s favorite visual artists were able to successfully continue their work in post-war Germany is set to open in Berlin this week. “Gifted God. The Favorite Artists of National Socialism in the Federal Republic ”opens Friday at the German Historical Museum. ItRead More →
The board of trustees of the Miami County Historical Museum met on Tuesday August 10 at the Paola Museum. Nine members were present representing the townships of Miami County. The Heartland Art Guild’s annual miniature art exhibit at the museum was a great success. Paintings from all over the worldRead More →
Over the past 35 years, the city of Louisville has gone through many changes. New businesses, restaurants and developments have been created over time. But inside the Louisville Historical Museum, time seems to have stood still. Upon entering the main building, the visitor is immediately transported to the origins ofRead More →
According to the calculations of the National Expropriation Agency, the expropriation of the villa “Sarajet”, one of the last historic monuments in Tirana, will cost around 4.8 million dollars. The request for expropriation was filed on August 19. The Municipality of Tirana has announced that the building will be transformedRead More →
Potential buyers would be forgiven for entering 1412, market street in Galveston, only to have my mouth wide open in surprise. The lovingly restored Victorian is both a time capsule and contemporary comfort. From its large hardwoods to its inlaid ceilings, this house is a magnificent grande dame. It isRead More →
The Powell River Historical Museum and Archives will consider changing its name. In a press release, the museum said it is committed to improving relations in a spirit of reconciliation and expressed appreciation for the opportunity to live and learn in this land. “Before we begin the discussion of aRead More →
The mission of the San Juan Historical Society and Museum for the past 60 years has been to share and interpret the history of the peoples of San Juan Island. One way to do this is to preserve historic photographs of the island community. In recent years, more than 4,000Read More →
BELLA VISTA – A portrait of CA Linebarger Sr., who was one of the three Linebarger brothers who founded the Bella Vista Summer Resort in 1917, was recently donated to the museum by one of his granddaughters, Ann Linebarger Boyd. The oil painting was done by Millard Krisman (1922-2013) fromRead More →
GRAVETTE – The Gravette Historical Museum will sponsor the Gravette Day 2021 car, truck and bike show today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the former property of the bus barn on the corner of Fourth Avenue SE and Charlotte Street SE Registration begins at 11 a.m. Rather thanRead More →
The latest exhibition at the Marco Island Historical Museum (MIHM), Creation of the house: illustration by Jessica Osceola, reflects the experience of the artist who grew up in the Seminole Indian village of his great-grandmother in Collier County. The exhibition is open now October 9, 2021. Self-portrait of Jessica Osceola.Read More →
After two years at 209 E. Main St. in Union, the Franklin County Historical Society is looking for a new home. “We were fortunate to have this place for two years,” said historical society president Lynn Wagner. “It’s a great place. Wednesday, August 4 will be the last day theRead More →
GALENA, Kan. (KSNF) – Officials at the Galena Historical and Mining Museum are asking the public for help in identifying photos taken in the 1940s. The museum said it wasn’t often that they received quality images from the past. “And then from those I took pictures, then I enlarged theRead More →
The city of Detroit was filled with some of Hollywood’s finest actors in the Aretha Franklin biopic during a special event at the Detroit Historical Museum on Sunday (August 1). A grand unveiling of the Queen of Soul’s handprints at Legends Plaza was the main topic of conversation at theRead More →
GALENE, Kans. – The managers of a museum in the region ask the public for help with identification. It is not often that a museum receives images of this quality from the past, in this case from the 1940s. “And then from those, I took pictures, then I enlarged theRead More →
Kurt Cobain’s childhood home in Aberdeen, Washington has been approved as a Historic Landmark in Washington State. Through Rolling stone, “Last week, the Washington State Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation announced that the one-and-a-half-storey house in Aberdeen, where Cobain lived from 1968 to 1984, had been officially approved toRead More →
CHICAGO – Last week marked what would have been Emmett Till’s 80th birthdaye birthday if he hadn’t been killed by a group of white men in Mississippi in 1955. The 14-year-old black teenager was murdered after being accused of whistling a white woman in a grocery store. The crime shockedRead More →
FRANKLIN – The 97-year-old Davis Thayer Elementary School and its generations of students and teachers are at the center of the Franklin Historical Museum’s latest exhibit. Davis Thayer, on West Central Street, opened as a high school in 1925 as the city’s middle and high schools were overcrowded. Only 15Read More →
Ellen Bell, President of the Irvine Historical Society The Irvine Historical Museum has reopened to the public, and although it is Irvine’s oldest structure, visitors will notice its brand new look. “Last year’s downtime gave us an opportunity,” says docent Mary Susa. “It allowed us to look at our exhibitsRead More →
Kurt Cobain’s childhood home has officially become a historical monument. The late Nirvana frontman – who died by suicide aged 27 in 1994 – grew up on the modest estate in Aberdeen, Washington, where he lived between 1968 and 1984. And the Washington Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation hasRead More →
Detroit – The stars of Aretha Franklin’s new biopic “Respect” joined family members to honor the life of the music icon at the Detroit Historical Museum on Sunday. The Detroit Historical Museum unveiled Franklin’s handprints in Legends Plaza, making her the 31st person included. Franklin’s handprints, which were created duringRead More →
Kurt Cobain’s childhood home has officially become a historical monument. The late Nirvana frontman – who died by suicide aged 27 in 1994 – grew up on the modest estate in Aberdeen, Washington, where he lived between 1968 and 1984. And the Washington Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation hasRead More →
The self-portrait of the rocker “Smells Like Teen Spirit” playing his beloved guitar includes the words: “I don’t know how to play and I don’t care! “ And it’s signed: “Kurdt Kobain Rock Star (sic).” The unique item far exceeded its estimated value of $ 10,000 (£ 7,000) when itRead More →
“Our goal is to make the house a tribute project to Kurt’s youth and career, with museum details” Posted Jul 30, 2021 Kurt Cobain’s childhood home in Aberdeen, WA, has officially become a historic landmark. The Washington Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation has approved the listing of singer Nirvana’sRead More →
Photo: Kevin Mazur Archive 1 / WireImage Last week, the Washington State Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation announced that the one-and-a-half-storey house in Aberdeen, where Kurt Cobain lived from 1968 to 1984, had been officially approved for inclusion in its “Heritage Register” of buildings of cultural significance. Current homeRead More →
MIAMI (WSVN) – Fire crews battled fierce flames at a century-old home in Miami’s Shenandoah neighborhood that has been designated a historic landmark, and for community members, the damage it sustained really touched the home. . City of Miami Fire Rescue Units responded to the scene of the fire nearRead More →
By Steven Nguyen Located between Lonsdale St and Jones Lane, the site of great historical and archaeological significance has been brought back to life for Melburnians to see at Wesley Place. At the end of June, developer at Wesley Place Charter Hall Group unveiled an interactive tour of its WesleyRead More →
Leevy’s Funeral Home is booming after more than 90 years in business. The family-owned business is located on the corner of downtown Taylor and Gregg Streets, near Columbia’s historic Waverly district and nearly a mile northeast of the Statehouse, since 1928, first as a station- service, then as a morgue.Read More →
You can call it the return of Porter Putnam. An exhibit of Royal Porter Putnam’s belongings is once again on display at the Porterville Historical Museum. The exhibition is visible when the museum opens, including today, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday. Putnam’s personal belongings also went toRead More →
Ferris, a small town in Ellis County, is a 4.6 square mile community located just 20 miles south of downtown Dallas. Colonization of the area began in the early 1870s. On September 28, 1874, a local family ceded approximately 100 acres of land to four trustees for the establishment ofRead More →
The Elk City Wagon Road Celebration is an annual event taking place this year July 17-18 in Clearwater. This is the year of the 30th anniversary of Wagon Road Days. Activities include a parade, quilts and vendors show, lunch, raffles, historical presentation, old-fashioned gospel hour, and a variety musical showRead More →
This year and last year, the Mebane Historical Museum was forced to cancel the ever-popular July 4th Parade, but the Mebanites have a variety of museum-hosted events to look forward to later this summer and to the fall. The Mebane Historical Museum closed in March 2020 and reopened later lastRead More →
The Hamtramck Historical Museum is sure to bring back memories for visitors. Christopher Betleja, from Warren, donated several objects to the Hamtramck Historical Museum. Betleja grew up in Hamtramck and volunteers at the museum. Photo by Patricia O’Blenes Advertising WARREN / HAMTRAMCK – Entering the Hamtramck Historical Museum is likeRead More →
Many people who live in Skagit County know the name Hugo Helmer because of Hugo Helmer Music. But who was the man behind the name? The Skagit Historical Museum is holding a unique exhibit about this local man who created music and keepsakes for children in the area. From SwedenRead More →
Cayce’s Historical Museum closed for two hours on Wednesday to welcome a special guest. Erik Hastings, known to most as Erik the Travel Guy, visited the museum to film an episode of his show Beyond your backyard. The Educational Travel Series features Hastings, which educates viewers about history, culture, food,Read More →
[Sun Gazette Newspapers provides content to, but otherwise is unaffiliated with, InsideNoVa or Rappahannock Media LLC.] After reopening its museum to the public on the country’s 245th birthday, leaders of the Arlington Historical Society are now planning to complete a complete renovation and reinvent the facility in time for the country’sRead More →
JERSEY CITY, NJ – Jersey City’s Journal Square could win another museum – this one containing pieces of the city’s history and in a building with a history of its own. The Apple Tree House, located at 298 Academy Street, will be the new museum housing pieces of Jersey CityRead More →
All of these guys have the ability – with the right amount of marketing and promotions – to turn a small town museum like Wagoner’s museum into a national treasure. Furnas, who works for Halsey, said the museum’s flair, coupled with its exclusive exhibits of musical and historical content, isRead More →
Artist Sean Cleary with his two daughters and his wife in front of the new sign. (Credit: Brianne Ledda) The Southold Historical Society officially reopened to the public on Thursday, with an in-person celebration at the Ann Currie-Bell House that featured a new name and logo. The organization – nowRead More →