Historical Society

(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio) Making history, collecting history, reinventing history… if it has to do with history, then it's on the list for the New Brighton Historical Society. Mike Spratt joined Matt Drzik on the May 6!-->!-->…

When the Chinese Historical Society museum opened in San Francisco's Chinatown in late April for the first time in two years, it caused a stir. The museum has reopened with a powerful exhibit on the life of Chinatown's…

The Williamsburgh Historical Society hosted journalist and author Claudia Smith Brinson on April 30 to speak as part of the Smithsonian's traveling exhibit, Voices and Votes – Democracy in America, which…

This May 7 open house event will feature performances by the Congressional Gunfighters of America, a professional stunt troupe! The re-enactment group is dedicated to preserving old western history, specializing in live entertainment.…

MEDICATION TAKE BACK EVENT: The Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District has partnered with the Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse to host a…

Editor's Note: This story is part of Southwest Michigan Second Wave's On the Ground Battle Creek series.Historically speaking, that's exactly what the leaders of the Battle Creek Regional History Museum, the Town Historical Society and the…

WADENA — A collection of Rex McDonald Studio photographs was transferred to the archives of the Wadena County Historical Society in March. The images were created over several decades by Rex McDonald, Sandford R. McDonald, Don…

The children's book author will host a story time event on April 30 at Flower Hill Promenade Come join Millicent as she experiences weird and wonderful adventures, making new friends along the way. “Weird Millicent” author…

Photo by Correspondent / Sean Barron Laurie Fox, president of the Poland Township Historical Society, stands next to the…

To honor their commitment to Pleasanton, Bob Williams and Charles Huff have been named the 2022 recipients of the Ed Kinney Community Patriot Awards.Named in memory of former Pleasanton Mayor Ed Kinney, the Community Patriot Awards are…

Series of dynamic initiatives throughout the year to create a deeper sense of belonging For 90 years, the Greenwich Historical Society has represented Greenwich at its…

Photo submitted Evelyn Thorndike is shown stirring her hot maple syrup and a plate of crackers and pickles at the Vallley Historical Society Maple Sugar Party.…

The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum is celebrating its first half-century with a new temporary exhibit and two Town Hall Tea Time events at its newly renovated space in Historic City Hall at 71 N. Federal Highway (33432). For more…

Across Stanly County, the arrival of spring brings an explosion of floral landscapes and the return of outdoor living. To celebrate the beauty and rich history of Albemarle and Stanly County, the Stanly County…

After a two-year hiatus forced by the pandemic, Saratoga's Blossom Festival returned on Saturday in full swing. Hundreds of people came to the Heritage Orchard in Saratoga to celebrate Saratoga's history, its farming roots and the community…

POUND — Three weeks after beginning fundraising, the Pound Historical Society has doubled its goal for the…

Patty Curley of West Medford, left, and her sister, Patty (Curley) McEachen of Holden, seated with “Tuck” Walsh, were among those who greeted him after his March 29 presentation at a meeting of the Hudson Historical Society.…

Gerald Ford was made President of the United States via the 25th Amendment, pardoned Richard Nixon, a disgraced president after his resignation, and then lost to Jimmy Carter when they ran for the seat in 1976. Along with many…

New London - Phyllis "Lisa" Clarke Wright Perrin, 90, of Glenwood Avenue, New London, died on Sunday afternoon at her home. She is survived by her son Gilbert P. Wright Jr. and his wife Andrea Kaplan Wright of Wyncote, Pennsylvania; his…

Public hearing Monday Silver Creek Village Council will hold a public hearing on the draft budget and regular council meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 4. The meeting…

SALAMANCA ã Common Council members voted unanimously Wednesday to lease the former Salamanca Savings and…

KEARNEY – The longtime Buffalo County Stampede in Kearney will soon have a new home.After being operated by the Buffalo County Historical Society's Trails and Rails Museum for 14 years, fundraising will be taken over by the…

SAULT STE. MARY — For the past 40 years, the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society has sought to teach Michigan residents about the history of the lakes around them.The society was founded in the 1970s with the goal of telling the…

Union County, NJ - March 23, 2022 - Oral history has become a popular way to preserve personal experiences, family heirlooms, and community heritage. Now, Union County residents can learn how to create their own oral histories, thanks to…

The history of the Crane House & Historic YWCA located at 110 Orange Road in Montclair, is a subtle and overlooked Montclair landmark, and one of great depth. The story of this house spans the span of American history: from slavery…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cfri5KRqr_Q The Beltrami County Historical Society and the Bemidji Public Library are currently hosting a series of shows exploring the history and culture of the Anishinaabe powwow. From speakers to…

Travel represents the freedom to move around without care or worry. But in Jim Crow times, traveling was risky if you were black. the green papera guide for African American travelers, helped them navigate to welcoming…

NEW BERN, NC (WNCT) - The story of New Bern is a remarkable story of strength and resilience. Neither hurricanes nor pandemics can erase this history. The New Bern Historical Society will celebrate the endurance of New Bern's…

The theme of the gala is the 1950s March 12, 2022 11:38 p.m. Job : March 12, 2022 11:38 p.m. LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - Community members show off their…

The fate of the historic menhaden net spool on the Lewes Historical Society campus could be determined at the Monday, March 14 meeting of the mayor and council. City officials are considering an ordinance to change the city code regarding…

Did you know that during the Civil War, over 8,000 Union infantry soldiers camped at Indian Springs waiting…

By Krissy Turner DUBOIS — Over the next few months, the DuBois Area Historical Society is hosting a series of events that will center around DuBois' 150th birthday. The first is a luncheon taking…

BENZONIA — Railroad and car ferry enthusiast Andy Bolander will be presenting on maritime safety at the upcoming Benzonia Academy lecture series.The presentation is scheduled for 4 p.m. on March 10 on Zoom. A link to the presentation is…

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GIRARD – Robert P. Ryzner, 79, of Girard, died on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at…

The Lewes Historical Society Board of Trustees has announced its new leadership for 2022, its 60th anniversary year, as Peter Keeble is installed as Board Chair. Keeble will help guide and support the society's work to promote the…

MLK Day at Alamogordo: Mayor's Proclamation and Senator's StatementMLK Day in Alamogordo: Mayor's Proclamation and Senator's StatementNicole MaxwellWochitConverting Dudley School — one of the oldest structures in Alamogordo, New Mexico —…

President of the Delaware County Historical Society and Delaware County Historian Karen Vincent hosted a presentation in honor of celebrating African American women in…

In a city with as much history as Sonoma, what role should an official city historian play? That was the question last week that occupied the Sonoma City Council, as members debated whether an individual or larger entity could…

BRYSON CITY, NC — If you love trains and mountain scenery, it's time to book your ticket for this spring's…

Mae Ciechanski was one of the founders of the Soldotna Historical Society and Museum. Twenty years ago, she donated her husband's old cabin to the society. But for a long time the hut…

BRYSON CITY — On Saturday, April 30, the Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society and Museum will sponsor…

TUCSON, Arizona - Arizona's state history begins in 1848.With the end of the Mexican-American War, America acquired part of the lands that would constitute the territory of New Mexico.About half of this territory was part of what would…

WARREN — The Trumbull County Historical Society, Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership, Trumbull County Landbank, and the city have launched Warren Razed, a project to…

Between the Civil War and the Vietnam War, the town of Archer was a railroad town. It housed several passenger and freight depots from the late 19th century and well into the 20th century. Only one depot remains, which…

Scarsdale Historical Society and Scarsdale Library look back at Black history in Scarsdale Wednesday 09 February 2022 18:32 Last updated: Wednesday, February 9, 2022 6:42 PM…

RICHMOND — Who knew a pond could provide 166 pages of history? The publication this year of “The Gem of…

Columbus Area Historical SocietyReuben Damm, president, and Phyllis Callahan, secretary, announced that they would not be seeking re-election to the Columbus School Board. Damm has served the board of directors as president since the…

The Southgate Mansion (Carneal House) in 1938 (Photo courtesy www.nkyviews.com) Slamming doors. The lights turn on and off. An unexplained cold breeze. Could paranormal phenomena be involved in these historic Covington…

This is the second in a two-part series about a key figure in East Lyme history.Celeste Bush, an East Lyme native who spent three years in Virginia building an educational facility during the post-Civil War era, spent much of the rest!-->…

GREENWICH, CT - The Greenwich Historical Society will host a curator's lecture and gallery tour to delve into the context of the recently acquired painting titled "The Red Mill, Cos Cob," by artist Childe Hassam. The event will take place…

The City of Martinsville recently issued a proclamation thanking the Sons of the Revolution for preserving Fraunces Tavern at 54 Pearl St., New York, NY.Recognizing a New York City Tavern from the town of Martinsville, over…

The Swiss Community Historical Society (SCHS) is reconfiguring the Schumacher farm bank barn to reflect the original location of the entrances on the upper floor. The doors will be painted but their design and materials can be better…

KINSLEY – Great Bend native Robert (Bob) Button posthumously received the 2022 Faye Anderson Award Jan. 23 from the Wet/Dry Routes Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail Association at their meeting in Kinsley. His son Robert (Roann) Button…

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Historical Society said it was thrilled to announce the launch of its Museum Collections Portal on Tuesday (museumcollection.ohs.org) — a public online database highlighting the incredible…

BRAINERD - The historic Brainerd Water Tower is among recipients of a total of $6,193,687 in cultural heritage grants from the Minnesota Historical Society.Significant grants, made possible by the Legacy Amendment's Arts and…

It's Winter Carnival time, and while many of us will be enjoying the fun of the outdoors, others might be happy to stand in front of the fire and enjoy Carnival vicariously through the pages of books. . In fiction, award-winning novelist…

HOWLAND — The Howland Zoning Board of Appeals has approved the waiver that allows the Howland Historical Society to move the historic "Yellow House" from State Route 46 to a…

By Randy Gonzales Special for Hays Daily News This is the home, sweet home of the Ellis County Historical Society. ECHS has its new business office since the beginning of the new year. After being forced to close…

As a focal point for 2022, the Pejepscot Historic Center in Brunswick seeks to explore the stories, challenges and opportunities that have driven more than 300 years of immigration to Maine's mid-coast south region. The theme of…

Sherwood, Martha Stone SCHODACK Martha Stone Sherwood of East Greenbush, Schodack passed away peacefully at Albany Medical Center on January 13, 2022. She was predeceased by her parents, Dr. Winfield S. Stone and Margaret Work Stone of…

America's two greatest magicians: Harry Houdini, standing, and Harry Kellar, of Yonkers, seated By Mary Hoar, President Emeritus, Yonkers Historical Society, 2004 Key to History recipient and President of the…

ATL. HIGHLANDS - The Atlantic Highlands Historical Society will receive a chair dating from the early 19e century, a gift from the descendant of one of the most esteemed and revered families in local history. Marie (Leonard)…

East. Reading time: 2 minutesA century ago, in a special full-page illustrated story published on November 5, 1922, Allentown's morning call proclaimed Coopersburg "the city of possibilities". But 100 years earlier it was not known…

Senior Mayor Jim Paine told us that discussions will continue on how to redevelop this space. SUPERIOR, Wisconsin - The two buildings that burned to the ground were staples of Superior's waterfront, providing…

The 12-member Broad Top Area Coal Miners Historical Society Inc. recently held its annual reorganization…

Hello, Smithtown! It's me, Diane Witek, let's start this Sunday. Here's what's happening in Smithtown today. First of all, the weather forecast for the day: Cloudy, a little rain; Benign. High: 50, low: 27. Rent this space: Are you a a…

Sentry photo of BRADLEY KREITZER Clifford Walters, second from right, receives a proclamation in honor of his preservation of the Hoopes School in the Township of Derry. Pictured with Walters, left to…

These are anecdotes 6:30 pm at the Litchfield Eagles Club, 389 CSAH 34. This live hosted event features…

PORT TOWNSEND - Hundreds of soup samples, four types of live music and lots of light: it's First Night, returning this New Years Eve in downtown Port Townsend. The nonprofit Production Alliance is orchestrating the festival,…

"All the people we have loved and lost are still with us, in the house we call history." –Graham Masterton Are you interested in local history? Do you have any stories that need to be preserved and shared? The Tillamook…

Marga Lincoln for the independent record It is not too late for this very important date.Are you looking for “Real Montana”…

Strumming in the new year Ellis Paul and his entire group, along with several special guests, will be welcoming the New Year on January 1 at Longfellow Square in Portland. Contribution / Tim Rice Exhibitions / Galleries David Petit,…

The city's Historic Preservation Commission has looked into the possibility of creating an advisory…

The South Dakota State Historical Society announces that applications for the first round of the 2022 Deadwood Fund grant program are due February 1, 2022, for work starting no earlier than May 1, 2022. Grant forms are available…

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WELLSVILLE - On October 13, the Wellsville Historical Society transferred ownership of Ascension Church, a historic part of the village in need of rehabilitation, to the new…

ANDERSON - Trees, trains, dollhouses and a wide variety of reading materials greeted those who walked…

LIMA - Given that she lost her mother to a house fire at the age of 13, Rochele White can relate to children whose parents are absent or deceased.This is one of the reasons she created Rochele's Nursing Resources and founded the…

TACOMA, Wash - For 25 years, the Washington State History Museum has brought together families, friends and train enthusiasts with its annual Model Train Festival. Area train clubs bring their expansive amenities into the museum and set…

Breakfast With Santa and Mrs. Claus has returned to his place for…

MONROE, CT - Arianna Bruno walked out of the historic Meeting House on Barn Hill Road with a box containing a snowman holding a globe after shopping at the Monroe Historical Society Christmas Fair on Saturday morning.…

Sebring BOE to meet The Sebring School Board will hold a special meeting at 7 a.m. Monday in the boardroom of the Administrative Office to terminate the employment of Ryan Jones as…

The Illinois State Historical Society recently recognized the Madison County Historical Society (MCHS) as…

The Glenwood Springs Historical Society Frontier Museum flies a 50th anniversary celebration banner on November 30.Rich Allen / Freelance Post Latino culture has been a!-->…

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Stephen J. Courdin, mid-back, is pictured in 1885, before becoming mayor in 1888. Other members of his family, including his uncle, David William Courdin, and Stephen's wife? ? s, Marie Cairus, both born in Italy, are pictured.…

FALLBROOK - The holidays are just around the corner and it's quite evident with preparations well underway for the Fallbrook Historical Society's Christmas Open House on Sunday, December 5 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. This year's theme is 'A…

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The Dakota County Historical Society (DCHS) is seeking new members for its Board of Trustees for the 2022…

The Iberia African American Historical Society (IAAHS) unveiled the Howe Institute's historical marker on Saturday.This new marker recognizes the Howe Institute which was established in 1888 to educate blacks in New Iberia and surrounding…

Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Lynda Ozan released a…

DANVILLE, Ky. (LEX 18) - Danville's history is rich in firsts, and the community strives to keep it alive.The past is etched in stone in several downtown buildings. The foundations of the old building have signs left in the brick, like…

MAURY THOMPSON Special for The Post-Star Development of the new museum at Dr Joseph Warren's Visitors' House in Queensbury is progressing, with a target to open…

Willmar, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, statutory holidays, $ 3 for adults 12 and under and Kandiyohi County Historical Society members admitted free, 320-235- 1881, located at Business…

The Halifax County Historical Society is making a last ditch effort to include all World War I veterans in…

The Columbus Historical Society saved a historic Columbus fire station.Engine House No. 6, located at 540 West Broad Street, was purchased by the CHS from the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority. The CHS plans to use the building as a…

Federal Prohibition Officers, Izzy Einstein and Mo Smith By Mary Hoar, President Emeritus, Yonkers Historical Society, 2004 Key to History Recipient and President UNtermyer Performing Arts Council Monday, November…

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5b1RlXlgMOI By Miriam Raftery November 1, 2021 (El Cajon) - East County Magazine interviewed Rick Hall, president of the El Cajon Historical Society, via Zoom last week regarding the Society's efforts to…

David Mundstock at a street side voter registration table interviewed by television media in 1971. The historian's records will be on display at the Berkeley Historical Society next month. Credit: Jim Yudelson Love it or hate it,…

On Sunday, November 7, the Dundee Township Historical Society will host its 2021 Historic Sites Program and plaque presentation, "Around the Corner Plaquing" at 2 pm. After the 2020 hiatus, the Historical Society…

This post expresses the views and opinions of the authors and not necessarily those of the management or staff of The Sun Times News.Lakehurst Borough Historical Society Museum Come visit the Lakehurst Historical Society Museum…

MIDDLEPORT - The pioneering and historic Meigs County Society hosted the Meigs County Commissioners at their regular session on Thursday, October 21. The meeting was held at the Museum, formerly located on Butternut Street in Pomeroy,…

Now is the time to welcome the new members of our Morning Mug Club - brought to you by Holland Farms Bakery & Deli.…

After 18 months of work, the Center County Historical Society released its Encyclopedia of Center County…

You can help West Seattle's past continue to look to the future by supporting the Seattle Southwest Historical Societyannual fundraiser. Here is the!-->!-->!-->…

Whately has a new Facebook page WHATELY - The city is using a new Facebook page to distribute more information about meetings and other events in Whately.The page can be found by searching "City of Whately, Massachusetts" on Facebook. The…

Since 1999, Edgecomb Historical Society has focused on the past, but now it's on the future. The company is grappling with fiscal and physical challenges. Membership has declined dramatically since the start of the pandemic, and the…

Fun harvest event for the whole family! Bring the family to the 2nd Annual Weston Historical Society, “Jack O'Lantern Stroll,” Sunday, October 24 from 2 to 5 pm…

The Bremer County Historical Society's first Cruising Thru History fundraising event, held on Sunday,…

The South Boston Garden Club, the Halifax County Historical Society and the City of South Boston invite…

Pine Hill Cemetery is not hard to miss.Surrounded by the 22-acre Oak Ridge Cemetery near the corner of Hill…

Carpinteria Valley Historical Society has launched its annual membership campaign, inviting residents to…

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After nearly two tumultuous years, Warner's Main Street has a new ray of hope, despite the challenges local businesses have faced.Over the weekend, the Economic Development Committee unveiled a huge 50-by-12-foot mural in front of City…

The Library of Virginia, in cooperation with the Greene County File and the Greene County Historical Society, is making progress in converting microfilm records from previous editions into a searchable online database. To date, no such…

At the Bradford County Historical Society Annual Meeting on October 4, 2021, Society President Henry G.…

MASON, Mich. (WILX) - This year, the Mason Area Historical Society Homes Tour will feature seven properties in the Mason Area. The visit will take place on Saturday October 9 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Tickets are $ 15 per person and can…