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 →
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 →
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 →
November 22, 2021: By Ryan Klinker – Office of Communications and Public Engagement UPDATE: On November 17, Liberty was informed that Mead’s Tavern is now officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Mead’s Tavern has been added to the Virginia Landmarks Register (VLR) by the Virginia Department ofRead 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 →
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 →
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – On a hot June day, we are greeted by volunteer Richard Aitken at the gate of the Railroad Historical Museum in Grant Beach Park. Tucked away behind the water park, it’s hard to miss four train cars parked nearby. “They’re going to find a story ofRead More →
The Prince Albert Historical Museum. Herald File Photo The Prince Albert Historical Museum has relaunched an ancient campaign to help future generations understand the COVID-19 outbreak. Last year, the museum launched a call for applications from students, encouraging them to submit their views on what it’s like to love duringRead More →
The Prince Albert Historical Museum. Herald file photo The Prince Albert Historical Museum has relaunched an old campaign to help future generations understand the COVID-19 epidemic. Last year, the museum called for applications from students, encouraging them to submit their views on what it’s like to love during a pandemic.Read More →
The DuPage County Historical Museum Foundation is pleased to welcome Philip Buchanan from Naperville, Susan Benjamin from Carol Stream and Daniel Wagner from Wheaton to its volunteer board. • Philip Buchanan’s passion for historic preservation led him to a career as a project manager for exhibition companies that focus onRead More →
Photo by Lynnette Hoffman – Winlock Historical Museum Roy Richards has spent his life putting together pieces of history in Winlock. He LOVED the community and was adored by many. In 2008, Roy and his wife Linda opened a museum called “Renegade Rooster” just outside of the small town, toRead More →
By Jennifer Corr After the North Shore Historical Museum closed in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, members of the museum’s board have been looking for a way to help residents continue to learn about the history of the area. They created an alternative to in-person experiences with “pop-up tours”.Read More →
The smokehouse dates from the 1800s and shows how people preserved food. The Cayce Historical Museum is preparing to open its smokehouse exhibit in a building that has been around since the 1800s. The museum, located next to Cayce Town Hall, houses artifacts collected over hundreds of years, telling theRead More →
Content of the article Lac Ste. Anne Historical Society (LSAHS) is seeking assistance with the relocation and preservation of the Anglican Church in Sangudo. Content of the article Judy Rhese of LSAHS, who also attended the church before it closed, said the structure was built in 1924 by the congregationRead More →
FAYETTEVILLE, NY – Before Don Palumbo embarked on a complete renovation of the Fayetteville landmark – The Palmer Homestead – he considered what could be preserved in the house and what could not. “Literally everything had to be touched up or redone,” he said. “But we were able to keepRead More →