September 2021

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) - Connie's Mexico Cafe has been part of the Air Capitol landscape for over 50 years. Cici Garcia said his family's restaurant is in the heart of the north and it all started with an unexpected suggestion.…

Just before 2 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, a giant yellow crane lifted a cabin into the air and placed it in its original home on the Leland River. This was the third cabin to be moved and repaired…

The Cumberland County Historical Society plans to host its first gala presented by Bobby Rahal Automotive Group on October 9.Inspired by the 2021 exhibit, "A Woman's Place: The Changing Role of Women in Cumberland County," the historic…

Hershey History Center Lisa Maloy has an affinity for locomotives. As a volunteer with the Hershey History Center, the popular historical society of the Township of Derry, she relishes the opportunity to put her passion…

Historic moments don't often happen on a particular schedule or with much fanfare. Often times, great moments happen quietly and unexpectedly. It was one of those times when a quiet widow, Pearl Oldfield, became the first woman to…

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) - Few towns in Minnesota can say they have a 27-foot-tall statue watching them. Hermann the German is hard to miss, but he's only part of New Ulm's “tasteful” heritage. READ MORE:…

One of 10 interpretive historic signs was recently installed at the River Valley Ranch in Carbondale as part of the RVR History Trail project.River Valley Ranch / Courtesy Photo!-->…

Peachtree City will host its first Hispanic Heritage Festival on October 10, 2021 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. It will be held at Drake Field-155 Willowbend Rd, Peachtree City, GA. It will be a free community event.…

It's the Halloween party everyone's talking about, and the fear of missing out is unreal. Backlot Entertainment Venue, located in Braun's Concert Cove, hosts the Rockin 'Halloween Haunt Fest, also known as Buffalo's Biggest Halloween…

The Brown County Historical Society would like to thank everyone who attended the 2021 Annual Heritage…

When triple-digit temperatures hit the Pacific Northwest this summer, the emergency room at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle was ill-prepared. Doctors have rushed to treat illnesses made worse by heat among the homeless,…

(Lauren Schatzman | Daily Trojan Horse) September 15 to October 15 is Latinx Heritage Month, a time when the 33 countries of Latin America are celebrated for their rich culture and contributions to society. However, the pan-ethnic…

ALBANY - Four historic rehabilitation projects in the GLOW region are expected to share $ 173,005 in…

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More commonly known in town as Fert, Faust went to Visit Brainerd on Tuesday afternoon under the impression he was going to be a tour guide for an Illinois family reunion group. Instead, he was taken aback by…

CAMPBELL, Ohio (WKBN) - One of the beauties of Hispanic culture is all the traditional foods and desserts that come with it. Here in the valley is a bakery that serves many of these desserts made from scratch.…

By Linda DillmanEditor-in-chief Messenger photo by Linda DillmanCanal Winchester High School English teacher Seth Bixler, left, and social studies teacher Todd Sautters, right, helped unveil a historic marker that now sits on…

The 36th annual Sunrise Kiwanis Manteca Pumpkin Fair which takes place downtown on Saturday and Sunday is more than just a street fair. The event - started nearly half a century ago by growers in the area to draw attention to the local…

There is no doubt that the number of racial and ethnic populations in cities, counties and states across the country is a factor in many government programs and grants, and in long-term planning. It's…

PLYMOUTH NOTCH, Vermont. At 'This Place in History' we are in Plymouth Notch, Vermont with the Executive Director of the Vermont Historical Society Steve Perkins. “We're going to talk about Achsa Sprague, who…

A famous sculptor will join the virtual programming of the Johnny Cash Heritage Festival 09/27/2021 JONESBORO - Kevin Kresse, an Arkansas painter and sculptor chosen to design and create the statue of world-renowned!-->!-->…

The 150th anniversary exhibit was unveiled on Friday, September 24 when the establishment reopened during Brainerd History Week, an event that has lasted for 150 years. RELATED: Paul…

Julian Temple made two documentaries on the Kinks. The first one, Imaginary Man, stars the oldest of the Davies brothers, the group's main songwriter, Ray. The second, Kinkdom Come on, focuses on Dave: less known, less celebrated, but…

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) - Saturday is the 17th Annual Museum Day hosted by Smithsonian Magazine, and some local history buffs are attending. The Panama City Publishing Company Museum on Beck Avenue and the Historical Society's…

Tom Yablonsky, a relentless promoter of downtown Cleveland and historic preservation to give it a future, has announced plans to retire in November from his trio of downtown roles.The move also resulted in a consolidation of staff roles…

HUNTSVILLE - The date had been set and the plans had been made, but Covid-19 had other ideas. For the second year in a row, the Scott County Heritage Festival will not be taking place. Festival organizers made the decision on Friday to…

Part of the exhibition at the State Historical Museum. (Photo by the State Historical Society.) The State Historical Society of Iowa will mark the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with a ringing ceremony outside the State Capitol in…

Contributory Photo • A scene from last year's bell ringing ceremony. From staff reports The Franklin State Chapter of the National Society of the Girls of the American Revolution will host the eighth annual Constitution…

TAYLOR COUNTY — The Taylor County Historical and Genealogical Society History Basket winner has been announced, and the company said it is grateful to everyone who attended the event. Ann Mayle was the lucky…

HELL'S KITCHEN, NY - A battle to preserve what remains of a beloved art deco-style lobby in a Hell's Kitchen apartment building is set to resume this week, months after the building's owner began ripping off historic elements.The…

Save this date! The Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts (UICA) will celebrate the grand opening of its new location inside the historic Woodbridge N. Ferris building on the campus of Kendall College of Art and Design at…

Kristopher King, executive director of the Preservation Society of Charleston, resigned his post last…

NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio - After successfully dipping his toe into other in-person events outside the Farmer's Market a few weeks ago with a car show, the Olmsted Historical Society will host its first antiques and craft deal from 10 a.m. to 4…