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 →
The Pinal County Historical Museum (PCHS) is transforming into a destination spot this summer. For June and July, the museum will offer new summer hours, according to a press release. The museum and the shop will be open Wednesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by appointment;Read 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 →
NEW | FEATURES | PREVIEWS | EVENTS originally published: 04/21/2022 (HOBOKEN, NJ) — Hoboken Historical Museum will celebrate the release of “And Then I Started Reading Books: Recollections of Maria Peggy Diaz” – the 36th book in their Hoboken Oral History Project – on Sunday, April 24 at 4:00 p.m.Read 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 →
Photo by Jason Varney Stay in a historical monument Celebrate Women’s History Month in March with a stay at Philadelphia’s new Guild House Hotel. This 1855 townhouse and National Historic Landmark was once owned by a 19th-century working women’s advocacy and support group known as the New Century Guild, whoseRead More →
Photo by Jason Varney Stay in a historical monument Celebrate Women’s History Month in March with a stay at Philadelphia’s new Guild House Hotel. This 1855 townhouse and National Historic Landmark was once owned by a 19th-century working women’s advocacy and support group known as the New Century Guild, whoseRead More →
At a special general meeting of museum and archive members, there was only one dissenting vote for the name change. The Powell River Historical Museum and Archives Association will henceforth be known as the qathet Museum and Archives Society. At a special general meeting of museum and archive members, heldRead More →
LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) — The Gregg County Historical Museum held its annual Dalton Days event on Saturday, and with it, the annual Wild West Show. The festival began Saturday morning with the first of four live re-enactments of the city’s infamous bank robbery, which originally took place on May 23,Read More →
NEWS | CHARACTERISTICS | PREVIEWS | EVENTS originally published: 03/31/2022 (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 Nevada County Historic Landmarks Commission is pleased to announce that on March 22, 2022, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors designated the county’s newest historic landmark NEV 22-01 to commemorate Chinese workers who played a essential role in the construction of the narrow gauge railway. The Nevada County NarrowRead More →
Get ready for a throwback to the 70s, in all their platform shoes and bubble font. The Chelsea Area Historical Museum is mounting an exhibit on this iconic decade and would like to borrow your relics and treasures. “Our exhibit will cover the 1960s to 1990s, but we are planningRead More →
The accomplishments of four Black women veterans were celebrated March 6 at the DuPage County Historical Museum in observance of Black History Month and Women’s History Month. DuPage County Board Member Greg Hart and State Representative Terra Costa Howard were on hand for the program, “Recognizing the Trailblazers: The ConfidentRead More →
BENICIA – Over the past few months, the Benicia Historical Museum has been working alongside Benicia Fire Volunteer Firemen Inc. to acquire the Benicia Fire Museum’s collection, physical assets, and more. Museums are not often acquired and the two organizations are aware that these are bold and unprecedented actions. “ItRead More →
On Sunday, the Orange County Historical Museum will add a children’s gallery for children ages 3-7. The gallery will be called Kids’ Space and is expected to be a permanent addition to the top floor of the museum. The space will feature five different stations, each allowing children to connectRead More →
GREENVILLE – It’s always exciting when students can venture outside the classroom to enjoy hands-on learning. Local third-grade students visiting the Flat River Historical Museum recently heard about the “Three Sisters” foods (corn, beans, and squash) and discovered that grinding corn with rocks to provide food for a Native AmericanRead More →
KILGORE — The congregation of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Kilgore recently celebrated the 70th anniversary of the installation of a historic pipe organ in the church. The Aeolian-Skinner organ, Opus 1175, was installed at St. Luke’s in 1952 and was built and finished by organist and specialist RoyRead More →
It is an understatement to say that the past few years have been difficult and difficult to predict. Between the constant shifts from in-person to virtual events, the wearing of masks, health issues and social distancing, the past few years have not been easy – especially for museum volunteers. Fortunately,Read More →
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LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – During a visit to the Mullen Museum, we had the pleasure of chatting with Frank Harding, a member of the century-old historical society. Harding is a local rancher, a longtime resident of the Mullen area, and he just celebrated his 100th birthday. He is very proudRead More →
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. – The Williamstown Historical Museum presents a free lecture and panel discussion on the history of the Williamstown Grange and Grange Hall on Saturday, March 26 at 11 a.m. in the Community Hall of the Milne Public Library. Alex Carlisle, owner of Grange Hall onRead More →
The number of photographs documenting Templeton’s story is scarce and the organization is seeking help – The Templeton Historical Museum Society has launched a campaign to collect and preserve copies of old photographs of Templeton. The newly purchased equipment will be used to store and display the museum’s photographic archiveRead More →
The Wheaton Park District recently received a $750,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to pursue a project to stabilize the masonry and rebuild the gutters of the DuPage County Historical Museum building. The historic 1891 building, located at 102 E. Wesley St. in Wheaton, originally housed theRead More →
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WHEATON – The District of Wheaton Park recently received a $750,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to pursue a project to stabilize the masonry and reconstruct the gutters of the DuPage County Historical Museum building in Wheaton . The historic 1891 building originally housed the Adams MemorialRead More →
Redemption Rock Brewing Co. and the Worcester Historical Museum are joining forces to celebrate the town’s 300th anniversary and other significant events this year. The brewery and museum announced on Monday that they are collaborating on three special-edition beers they will release on historic dates throughout the year. The firstRead More →
O’Connor’s works defined the Southern Gothic genre, and as a writer with a disability in the 1960s, Flannery O’Connor left an important legacy. Living just a few miles from Central State Hospital – the world’s largest psychiatric facility and an institution with a long history of abuse and malpractice –Read More →
Michigan’s Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame may have finally found its forever home within the walls of the Bay County Historical Museum. The museum, 321 Washington Ave., hosts the Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame as a permanent, living, interactive exhibit. Curator and board member GaryRead More →
TAUNTON – Jean Luc Barkard, “companion dog” at the Old Colony History Museum in Taunton, now knows that being a companion dog is no different from being a house dog, and the job is just as simple: eating treats, attracting attention, making new friends, sniffing around dozing during down time.Read More →
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Are you a young person with something to say? Then enter the slam poetry contest presented by Speak Up & Speak Out from 2-5 p.m. on April 10 at the Joliet Area Historical Museum, located at 204 N. Ottawa St. in Joliet. Two prizes of $500 will be awarded. SpeakRead More →
Hello Boulder! Let’s find out what’s happening in Boulder to launch this Monday, March 14. Monday’s weather: Quite sunny. High: 53 Low: 35. Are you a local owner or trader? We can help you effortlessly deliver effective ads that reach Boulder customers. Click here to find out more. Here areRead More →
Veteran disc jockey and recording artist Billy Parker, whose face and voice are instantly recognizable to hundreds of thousands of Oklahomans, will visit the JM Davis Arms & Historical Museum on Saturday, March 19. He will be signing copies of his new autobiography, “THANK YOU – THANK YOU SO MUCH”Read More →
Over the past five years, I have attempted to reflect Women’s History Month by researching the lives of some of the “lesser known” women of Manistee’s past – women whose names were not not as locally known as people like the Ramsdells or the Filers are today. As the museumRead More →
The Dundee Township Historical Museum will open for the new season at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 13. There is no planned program but the new exhibitions are a program in themselves. Guides will be on hand to explain Dundee’s Windows to the World to visitors. A third floor windowRead More →
The Tulare County Museum has earned the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation, awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards The Tulare County Museum has earned the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation, awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). CAC certification demonstratesRead More →
Over the past five years, I have attempted to reflect Women’s History Month by researching the lives of some of the “lesser known” women of Manistee’s past – women whose names were not not as locally known as people like the Ramsdells or the Filers are today. As the museumRead More →
MULBERRY – Decades ago, near the old railway station and present-day phosphate museum, there was a large mulberry tree that gave the town its name – a tree that locals knew was the site of many lynchings. “Back when the rowdy miners here were doing justice to themselves, they usedRead More →
CANYON, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – The Panhandle Plains Historical Museum has been a Texas staple since opening its doors in 1933. Located on the West Texas A&M campus in Canyon, PPHM is hard to miss. “We are now a facility that spans a block of Canyon, Texas, and has nearly threeRead More →
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (KRQE) – This is one of the oldest community centers in Albuquerque. Today, the city strives to preserve its historical significance. The Community Center was built between 1941 and 1942. If the walls of the Barelas Community Center could talk, they would have many stories to tell. ARead More →
Take a look inside this 144-year-old heavenly church that has been transformed into a stunning home with a VERY stylish modern extension Stunning restored 1878 church with stylish contemporary extension is now on the market The incredible unique home is in the small Tasmanian town of Perth, a ten-minute driveRead More →
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GREGG COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) – The journey to freedom is one of the themes of a month of ongoing programs and exhibits at a historical museum in East Texas, and that freedom is now tied to what is currently happening in Ukraine. A program for Black History Month at theRead More →
The Reflector The Clark County Historical Museum will continue its “(Her) Story: Rebel Women of Clark County” series on Thursday, March 3. During the presentation, April Buzby will tell the stories of “two extraordinary women,” Elizabeth Jane Herrington Irwin and Mary Ellen Bates, who served in World War I andRead More →
By Shawn Personke The Chelsea Area Historical Museum will reopen on March 5, 2022, from noon to 3 p.m., with a “Bring a Friend Sneak Peek” event. Guides will welcome visitors throughout the museum and show and share the stories of Chelsea’s families, buildings and businesses. A new exhibit –Read More →
Samuel C. Still III and Ocean City resident and historian Loretta Harris stand in front of the exhibit, which features notable members of the South Jersey Still family. By MADDY VITALE A new exhibit at the Ocean City Historical Museum celebrates an African-American South Jersey family and their life-saving impactRead More →
Johnny Curtis, far left, donated a Korean War installation to the Macon County Historical Museum on Main Street in Franklin and was joined by fellow Vietnam veterans Rick Norton, Rick Stough , Ron Norton and Gary Shields. Deena C. Bouknight – Contributing Writer The new Korean War exhibit at theRead More →
Aspects and relics of the Greek War of Independence bring the most historic moments of modern Greece “to life” before the eyes of its visitors. The National Historical Museum, indissolubly linked to the modern course of the country, was organized by the Historical and Ethnological Society of Greece on MarchRead More →
Join Linda Ostrand and Orange County Historical Museum for a cooking demonstration on Thursday, February 24, from 7-8 p.m. EST. A trained historical interpreter, chef Linda Ostrand will demonstrate 17th-century open-hearth cooking with recipes that use ingredients available during the winter months. This program will take place virtually. Ostrand wasRead More →
BARTOW, Fla. — In one of downtown’s finest buildings, you’ll find the Polk County Historical Museum. The white building, silver rotunda and clock on top are a focal point of downtown Bartow. Inside, you can take a trip through Polk County history. You can browse the exhibits and read allRead More →
By The Staff of The Chronicle A volunteer position to represent County Commissioners on the Lewis County Historical Museum Board is open to applicants. The Lewis County Historical Museum offers collections, exhibits, preservation efforts, public programs, and volunteer opportunities to highlight an appreciation for the area’s past. “The Historical MuseumRead More →
Today’s Google doodle is a picture of the Russian State Historical Museum, one of the oldest and most revered Russian collections of Russian culture and history. It commemorates the 150th anniversary of the museum celebrated on Wednesday. The doodle was created by Russian and Muscovite guest artist Tom Vagner. “IRead More →
Boulder City Council agreed last week to designate the Atrium building as a historic landmark. The building, located on 13th Street and Canyon Boulevard next to the Boulder Bandshell, is city-owned and was built in 1969. Historic Boulder applied for historic landmark designation in 2015, but was put on holdRead More →
Boulder City Council agreed last week to designate the Atrium building as a historic landmark. The building, located on 13th Street and Canyon Boulevard next to the Boulder Bandshell, is city-owned and was built in 1969. Historic Boulder applied for historic landmark designation in 2015, but was put on holdRead More →
Since 1983, the city of Micanopy has retained much of its history in its historical museum. With limited space, museum volunteers hope to educate more people about the rich cultural impact Micanopy has had on Alachua County. Local museums in North Central Florida have struggled to stay afloat since theRead More →
Sunshine and Rainbows Floral ShowThe Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens opens its flower display inspired by Sunshine and Rainbows 15 minutes ago Shoe trends this yearPittsburgh Today Live’s Daisy Jade chats with a Macy’s stylist about the latest shoe trends to spice up your outfit 19 minutes ago Mother accusedRead More →
The 1971 “Black Thursday” protest aimed at improving conditions for black people at the University of Florida will be part of the focus of a new exhibit at the Matheson Historical Museum. Titled “We’re Fated of Asking: Black Thursday and Civil Rights at the University of Florida” was researched andRead More →
BALTIMORE — The old black-and-white photo taken in the 1930s shows dozens of children crammed side by side on a raised outdoor platform that served as a bathhouse. The youngsters’ arms are raised skyward and they are drenched by five showerheads placed directly above them. Their clothes – mostly bloomersRead More →
The Tri-Cities Historical Museum looks forward to the new year and the new schedule of exhibits that will come with it. The exhibits cover a wide range of topics, so there is something for everyone. As part of our work on the Hezekiah Smith Marker in Ferrysburg, we have decidedRead More →
It wasn’t as shocking as Dave Kujan’s moment in 1995’s “The Usual Suspects,” but for years Melinda McCrary had an eye-opening experience involving a cup of coffee. While working for eight years as executive director of the Richmond Museum of History and Culture, McCrary stared at her mug which cameRead More →
According to the San Francisco Latino Historical Society, the Casa Sanchez building in San Francisco’s Mission District should receive historic landmark status for its contributions to the city and its Latino community. The designation will mark one of the first Latino-owned buildings listed for the honor, said Anne Cervantes, architectRead More →
Stories of local African American families to share Published: January 27, 2022, 6:02 a.m. In 2012, the NAACP Vancouver Chapter sponsored the research and writing of a book, “First Families of Vancouver’s African American Community,” which told these stories. (Courtesy picture) Melissa Williams Photo One of Vancouver’s many claims toRead More →
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AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) – The Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum (PPHM) is opening a new STEAM Lab learning center. STEAM stands for: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. The purpose of the lab is to provide an engaging and interactive learning environment for students of all levels and ages. Stephanie Price, PPHMRead More →
By MARY CAROLE MCCAULEY, The Baltimore Sun BALTIMORE (AP) — The old black-and-white photo taken in the 1930s shows dozens of children crammed side by side on a raised outdoor platform that served as a bathhouse. The youngsters’ arms are raised skyward and they are drenched by five showerheads placedRead More →
What are the odds of your luck prevailing at this year’s “Casino Night,” presented by the DuPage County Historical Museum Foundation? Take your chance and find out on March 11 when this annual Las Vegas-style fundraising event is held for the first time at Arrowhead Golf Club in Wheaton. ThereRead More →
The old black and white photo taken in the 1930s shows dozens of children crammed side by side on a raised outdoor platform that served as a bathhouse. The youngsters’ arms are raised skyward and they are drenched by five showerheads placed directly above them. Their clothes – mostly bloomersRead More →
Major Edward Leonard In May 1973, Winlock hosted a local hero with Christmas in May. Major Edward (Ed) Leonard served in the Vietnam War and was also a prisoner of war (POW) for 4 years and 8 months. Today, the Winlock Historical Museum was fortunate to receive and display manyRead More →
Major Edward Leonard In May 1973, Winlock welcomed a hero from his hometown with Christmas in May. Major Edward (Ed) Leonard fought in the Vietnam War and was also a POW for 4 years and 8 months. Today, the Winlock Historical Museum was fortunate to receive and display many articles,Read More →
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum will offer “free admission Sundays” to the public from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. every Sunday in 2022, as well as free street parking on weekends. The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum is located in downtown Wichita at 204 S Main St,Read More →
The Board of Trustees of the Warren County Historical Museum, Inc. is moving forward with plans to convert the former Warren County Jail to 201 E. Macon St., Warrenton, after county commissioners approved a lease-purchase agreement earlier this month. On December 6, the Warren County Board of Commissioners approved aRead More →
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AMARILLO, TX (KFDA) – The Panhandle Plains Historical Museum is joining the “Museums for All” program to reduce admission rates for low-income families so they can learn more about our local history. Being the largest history museum in the state, spanning over 285,000 square feet and housing over two millionRead More →
WORCESTER, Mass. – Everyone has a story made up of places and people who help them come to life, but not everyone leaves the pieces behind for someone else to put them together. “(Bernard Leonard) wanted people to know he existed,” said Robert Stacy, site manager at the Worcester HistoricalRead More →
Ethiopian troops recapture historic Lalibela from Tigray rebels ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopian National Defense Forces [ENDF] announced the recapture of the historic town of Lalibela, in the ongoing attack on the Tigray Defense Forces [TDF], which reduced advances to the south as a strategy to survive operations. State media haveRead More →
DETROIT (WXYZ) – Visit the Detroit Historical Museum on Sunday in December and get free admission! The free general admission offer is in honor of the museum’s new Hudson’s Holidays exhibit. It is visible until January 30, 2022. Say the word “Hudson’s” and most Detroiters will be able to tellRead More →
Did you discover any dull knives a few weeks ago while making your holiday dinner? Don’t let that happen for your next vacation! Gather these knives, scissors, and tools and bring them to a Sharpening by Dave event at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum on the second Sunday of eachRead More →
By Jen Olson | on December 08, 2021 By Dolores Cullen New red paint and Christmas decorations make the museum an inviting place to visit. Members of the historical society include, front row from left: Mary Elinor Kennedy, Barb Jackson and Lucille Fitzsenry. Back: Connie Stille and Linda Tilton. MaryRead More →
Museum members Kenneth Cooper and Babs Stefano, left, receive a check from Bubble Mania event chair Joseph Orazi and committee members Cynda Hollenbaugh and Maria Marinelli. (Photo courtesy of OCBOR) The Ocean City Board of Realtors has raised over $2,000 for the Ocean City HistoricalRead More →