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Activists recount ‘red fear’ trauma and new concerns
There was a fear of speaking to strangers, harassment from the FBI, public exposure and shame by the local media.
William Dere, an activist from the San Francisco Bay Area, recalled how his family and many other…
Tri Cities Civil War Roundtable Welcomes Gordon Rhea | Sunday Stories
The Tri Cities Civil War Roundtable will welcome nationally renowned historian Gordon Rhea to Kingsport on…
A Leif festival for fall | News, Sports, Jobs
The organizers of the LEIF ERIKSON FALL FESTIVAL - left to right, Carol Sundstrom, John Sundstrom and Nancy Sundstrom - decorate the park in Norway for the annual event this weekend. Activities start at…
The Buffalo History Museum will receive $ 144,500 in ARP funding
BUFFALO, NY - The Buffalo History Museum receives more than $ 144,000 thanks to the US bailout.
The money will help protect jobs and support the museum's programs.
âI have had the opportunity to visit the Buffalo History…
City cleans up environmental contamination from historic train stations
October 4, 2021 at 4:45 p.m.
On Saturday, Mayor Tim Keller and a group of city leaders provided an update on the historic cleanup of train stations from environmental contamination on the…
Lehman College hosts shows, concerts and cultural activities throughout October
By SÃLE MOLONEY
Lehman CollegePhoto by Ruth Yesenia Pazmino
Lehman College hosts a number of performances, concerts and cultural activities throughout the year. Events are open to the public and admission is free,…
PCHS hosts a successful fall rally
EATON - The Preble County Historical Society held their annual fall gathering from Saturday September 25 through Sunday September 26.
While the fall gathering was only due to start on Saturday, the festivities began on Friday with two…
Kennebunkport Renaissance man honored at 105
It would be difficult - indeed, impossible - to dispute Peter Whalon's description of his friend Frank Handlen as a "Renaissance man."
During his 105 years, Handlen was a gifted shipyard worker, carpenter and artist who donated dozens of…
Much More Than Chocolate: Hershey History Center tells a story of the Township of Derry stretching…
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…
Hospitals grapple with climate change as sick flood and fire patients crowd emergency rooms
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,…
Hero of History Honored: Fert Faust is Outstanding Citizen of the Year 2021
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…
Pumpkin fun in Manteca this weekend
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…
Downtown Cleveland Alliance to reorganize its operations
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…
UICA celebrates inauguration on KCAD campus
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…
Here are the fall attractions that open in September
With September upon us, it's time for the weather to start cooling off and for the fun fall activities the whole family looks forward to throughout the year. Dawson County is packed with fall attractions, and several of the county's most…
New YA novel explores faith, feminism – and astronomy – in early Mormonism
Professor SUU's new book, âBeyond the Mapped Stars,â is out this week.(Al Hartmann | The Salt Lake Tribune) In this file photo, the moon glides toward the total eclipse as it looms over the canyon wall…
Native News Weekly (8/22/2021): In Brief DC
WASHINGTON - Every week, Native News Online brings you the latest news and movements from Washington, DC Exciting news arrived on Monday when Native American voting rights of 2021 and Thursday when President Joe Biden appointed…
How does Danbury balance growth with historical and cultural character?
DANBURY - The city has a myriad of historic properties which add to its character.The challenge, officials said, is how to use these properties to support the city's future as Danbury grows.
âDanbury's growth…
Historic American Church Prepared to Integrate Ties to Slavery | Religion
The great contradiction of the Old North Church in Boston is that a site essential to the nation's freedom…
Retired teacher sheds light on city’s history with new book
When Jeff Gruber set out to document Libby's story, he thought the project might take him a few months. Today, after 17 years of cataloging, research and!-->!-->!-->…
Broadband Breakfast Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. ET – A Call for a Digital Equity…
Our Broadband Breakfast Live Online events take place every Wednesday at noon ET. You can watch the event of August 11, 2021 on this page. You can also PARTICIPATE in the current Broadband Breakfast Live Online event.…
The camp plants native plants at the Hoquarton Historical Interpretation Center | Community
A Bay City Arts Center (BCAC) horticultural and landscaping camp planted native plants on Tuesday, August 3…
The legacy of residential schools
Recent News from British Columbia: The remains of 215 Indigenous students were found in an old school in Kamloops. In fact, researchers have located over 1,400 unregistered graves in former Indian…
SCVNews.com | Today in the history of SCV (July 21)
1952 -A 7.5 magnitude earthquake in Kern County devastated Tehachapi. The damage spread from San Diego to Las Vegas The Los Angeles County Public Health Department on Tuesday confirmed five new deaths and 1,821 new cases…
UT has hired a consultant for up to $ 1.1 million to renovate the damaged image of the song…
The consultant, Brad Deutser, is listed as chairman of the committee responsible for chronicling the full story of "The Eyes".
(The Texas Tribune) As outrage swirled among students at the University of Texas at…
Smithfield Historical Society Hosts Open House, Farmers Market House | News, Sports, Jobs
EVENT NOMINATIONS - Visitors to the Smithfield Historical Society Open House on July 10 were, left to right, Linda Kovach, President; musician Rose Angelica; Jodee Verhovec, treasurer; and member…
APPEARANCE OF THE GUESTS: From historical society to historic Geneva – The name changes but…
A great change has happened to the Société historique de Genève.…
The Fitchburg Historical Society honors two of its own – Sentinel and Enterprise
FITCHBURG - Two residents of the city were recently honored by the Massachusetts Historical Alliance for their accomplishments in local history and their outstanding contributions to the research and understanding of history within their…
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The auction "The art of friendship" is launched
PENDLETON - Works of art produced as part of "The Art of Friendship," a collaboration…
Residents voice concerns about diversity, city officials say
Citizens gathered at Kendall-Perkins Park to voice concerns over the handling of issues in the Baptist Town neighborhood to government officials on Tuesday evening.
A common concern throughout the meeting was the lack of knowledge in…
Clinton County Historical Association to produce suffrage-themed series of events
Monday July 12, 2021Clinton County Historical Association to produce suffrage-themed series of events The Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA) received a special grant of $ 15,000 from the Champlain Valley National Heritage…
History teaches us what our next step should be
TOKYO - The reviews are all malicious fabrications.This is not a remark made recently. This is part of a statement issued by Adolf Hitler's administration in Germany on March 27, 1933, in response to criticism of the violence and…
Report: Healthcare Mergers and Acquisitions Move Towards Regional Partnerships
M&A activity in the healthcare sector is shifting from buying small independent hospitals to regional partnerships between healthcare systems, according to a new report by health consultancy firm Kaufman Hall.
In the second quarter…
How the Memphis Museum of Science and History used the pandemic to launch its strategic plan –…
The executive director of the Museum of Science and History in Memphis found the pandemic shutdown to be a blessing in disguise, as it allowed staff to look into a rebranding and revitalization, including a new…
Examining First Ladies Beyond a “One-Dimensional Lens”
This association is still relevant for a nation that has long viewed its first ladies as cultural icons before political figures. Jackie Kennedy, Gutin notes, was a staple of fashion magazines during her tenure as first lady.
"And…
Historical marker dedicated to Montopolis at the cemetery linked to the old plantation, community of…
The new historic monument for the cemetery was unveiled by the Montopolis Community Development Corporation on June 18. (Ben Thompson / Community Impact Newspaper)
Community members gathered in Montopolis on June 18 to celebrate the…
Employees need work spaces where they can be vulnerable
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, increased focus on racial injustice, political unrest, and environmental issues like the climate crisis, employees have largely had to bury their anxieties, show courage, show up for work and perform as usual…
COVID impact continues for CIT Transportation as Test Iowa site closes
CIT Signature Transportation garage doors opened for COVID-19 testing in Ames for the last time on Wednesday, as tests statewide hit their lowest number. Test Iowa announced on June 16 that the program, which had tested 644,000 people in…
Boy Scouts Offer Victims of Sexual Abuse Landmark $ 850 Million Settlement
The Boy Scouts of America more than doubled its initial offer of compensation for sexually abused Boy Scouts Thursday night to $ 850 million, preparing for a landmark settlement in the organization's bankruptcy proceedings. youth. I…
The Palestinian narrative, too rarely heard, is one of loss and injustice: Ziad Tayeh
ROCKY RIVER, Ohio - For too long, American politicians, media organizations, and therefore most citizens, have accepted Israel's account of the so-called Palestine-Israel conflict. Americans are constantly fed the same tired stories with…
LEESHA FAULKNER: Timeless folk music gives insight into history | Chroniclers
Folk music tells us stories about places and people in time, giving us a glimpse into history.…
The Fourth of July celebrations at the White House throughout history
President Joe Biden will host first responders, military personnel, essential workers and their families for a barbecue and fireworks display on the White House lawn this July 4, revisiting traditional celebrations hosted by predecessors…