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 →
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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
“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 →
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 →
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 →
HATFIELD – Growing up in the early 19th century, Smith College founder Sophia Smith, like other young girls of her time, learned needlework, cross-stitching the names of her parents and children. siblings, and their dates of birth, on a piece of cloth. The heirloom of the family sampler, made aroundRead More →
BUYERS have been urged to express their interest quickly, as the last eight houses will soon be vacated in a popular rural development. The award-winning Dundas Estates will release its last eight homes in its Pace Hill development in Milnathort, Perth and Kinross, a short drive from Lochleven Castle whichRead More →
This summer, sisters Tami Hensel and Vallaurie “Val” Crawford are sharing the job of director of the Hubbard County Historical Museum. Located on the lower levels of the historic courthouse, the museum opened on May 4 and is open to the public from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday throughRead More →
The effects of COVID last year have resulted in reduced traffic at the Derby Historical Museum. But board members and a host of volunteers have used the time to make changes and improvements to the facility and exhibits – all with the aim of improving the visitor experience. Some longRead More →
By Victoria Stewart / For The Chronicle Tucked away in the inner city of Winlock town and guarded by an oversized rooster with bright eyes, the red and white facade of the 1914 Winlock Fire Hall and Prison now houses a well-displayed collection of history by Winlock. But this isRead More →
Standing in the lobby of Linger Hall, adorned with 131 years of memorabilia from St. John’s Military School, Doug Randolph proudly pointed to a large mural. “My office was right there,” said the retired teacher, coach, athletic director and principal of the former private school. Its proud history can beRead More →
MISHAWAKA – A year from now, downtown Mishawaka could have a new place where the city’s history comes to life for visitors. A dream to compile and display all that is Mishawaka is slowly coming true. A glance at the Sheetrock on the walls of the 121 S. Main St.Read More →
Face masks have become a part of everyday life since COVID-19 swept the world. Some people see them as a shield of protection, others as a daily nuisance, but Bob Foster {director of the Hoboken Historical Museum} sees them as a sign of the times, a historical symbol in theRead More →
The Sturgis Au Dépôt Historical Museum will be open this weekend from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday and from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Masks will be compulsory for visitors and volunteers. When winter hours started at the end of September, the museum’s partners weren’t expecting toRead More →
The Historical Museum of Antioch, managed and managed by the Historical Society of Antioch, has been part of the landscape of Antioch since the opening of the museum in the 1970s. Their mission, as stated on their website, is to “preserve, protect and present the history of Antioch”. Located inRead More →
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The 1929 edition of the Bedford High School yearbook features a photograph of what was then a brand new building. For more than 90 years, the brick structure with Greek columns sat on top of a hill at the corner of Longwood Avenue and Peaks Street, occupying a prominent placeRead More →
LAKEWOOD – They’ve been talking about it and pushing for it for decades. Now, the historical museum that once seemed like an impossible dream actually exists, and no one is more surprised – and thrilled – than the dedicated group of current and past residents of Lakewood who made itRead More →