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The city delegation sailed to Spain 98 years ago
At the end of July 1924, 98 years ago, delegates from Florida (mostly from St. Augustine) arrived in Spain. They would participate in the first event in decades to come of exchanging gifts and souvenirs between Saint Augustine and Avilés,…
YouthBuild students lend their talents to Cheney Mansion in Jerseyville
JERSEYVILLE — Students in Lewis and Clark Community College's YouthBuild program have filled a need for raised garden beds at Cheney Mansion, home of the Jersey County Historical Society.The garden beds and surrounding fence, which have…
Historic 140-year-old house demolished in old town Murrieta – Press Enterprise
At nearly 140 years old, the Lakeman House in the old town of Murrieta was a relic of the region diverse history.
But after Murrieta City Council approved a demolition permit a year ago, the historic home on the corner of Juniper St. and…
The Delaware museum that flies the Confederate flag split over financial support
Two southern Delaware governments are divided on whether to provide funding to the Georgetown Historical Societyan organization that has previously been denied state funding because it allows a Confederate flag to fly on its property in…
‘History on Tap’ features the Underground Railroad in central New York
July 22, 2022The upcoming “History on Tap” will feature four speakers on the subject of the Underground Railroad in New York's central Lake Ontario region. The event will also include an update on the status of the!-->…
House built circa 1842 added to Nutley’s historic register
The house at 401 Passaic Ave. seen in the 1950s.
An international monument in a township park and a mid-19th century house have been added to Nutley's list of municipal historic landmarks.
Nutley's planning board voted on July 6 to give…
Bay Village Honors Citizen of the Year and Project of the Year
BAY VILLAGE, Ohio – The Bay Village Community Council presented this year's Citizen of the Year and Project of the Year awards Saturday, July 16. All Bay residents were invited to participate.The council boasts that it is “where Bay's…
State Historical Society of Missouri Releases Free Online Genealogy Series – Newstalk KZRG
COLOMBIA, Missouri - The State Historical Society of Missouri has released a series of 12 workshop videos aimed at teaching basic genealogy skills.
Hosted by Bill Eddleman, professional genealogist and associate director of the…
Faith that ‘the law works’: Historical society honors Finney’s life and career |…
Claflin University
The life and legacy of Chief Justice Ernest A. Finney, former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of South Carolina, was honored by the South…
Crystal City teenager helps revive historical society, museum | Local News
The Crystal City Historical Society, which had been dormant for several months, has come back to life and…
New Museum Exhibit Honors Late Husband of Councilwoman | Lifestyles
The Linden Mills Historical Society and Museum has a new attraction, and it's an attraction very close to…
World’s Greatest Sniper Program
World's Greatest Sniper ProgramFREMONT — Sandusky County Historical Society Vice President Jim Weaver will present a program on the Fremont man who was once known as the world's greatest sniper at 2 p.m. July 10 at the Museum of Historical…
Celebrate New Richland at the next festival – Albert Lea Tribune
New Richland Farm & City Days has something for everyone and runs from Friday to Sunday.
Events kick off with potato gratin and root beer floats at 4:30 p.m.
At 6:00 p.m., RAD Zoo will be at the city park.
Friday…
🌱Three Village Daily: TVHS lecture series + shell painting at the ECML
Good morning everyone. It's me, Debora Whitehead, your Three Village Daily host - back in your inbox with all the things to print on what's happening in town these days. Keep scrolling for the scoop... First, today's weather forecast:…
History and art on display from July 15 to 17 at Remus Heritage Days 2022 in downtown Remus
REMUS — The Remus Area Historical Society will host "History and Art" from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., July 16 at the Remus Museum, during Remus Heritage Days 2022.“Stop at the Remus Museum to see an old railroad exhibit and watch the film/slideshow…
The Boxford Historical Society replaces the Holyoke-French House palisade
BOXFORD - A homeowner knows all too well how ongoing and costly routine upkeep and maintenance to preserve his home is. The historic 1760 Holyoke-French House, recognized as one of New England's earliest Greek Revival settlements, listed…
Monroe County Museum Deputy Director Talks Flag Day
JJ Przewozniak, Deputy Director of the Monroe County Museum, presented “Why do we celebrate Flag Day? " Thursday afternoon. The virtual program was offered by Monroe County Community College.For an hour, Przewozniak, who joined the museum…
Kern Life: SHAFTER: Embracing Kern County History and Culture | Bakersfield life
Much of Shafter's charm is how it has embraced its history, according to Bob Meadows, the town's director of…
Mural of 2 Medal of Honor recipients in northern Michigan town to be moved
LUDINGTON, MI - A large mural honoring the two Medal of Honor recipients from a northern Michigan town will be moved to a new home, the Mason County Press Reports.The Mason County Historical Society plans to move the "Medal of Honor…
Two detectives from a small-town historical society have found two paintings stolen 50 years ago.…
Exactly 50 years and one day after the looting of thieves Historic Huguenot Street in New Paltz, New York, the FBI has returned a pair of historic paintings to the upstate New York institution, where they will finally be unveiled…
Viets sisters were the keepers of history | News, Sports, Jobs
Photo courtesy of the Trumbull County Historical Society Wilhelmein Viets, left, and her sister, Vivian "Vera" Viets, recorded much of Cortland's history via audio tape in…
Historical Society Book Discussion Held – Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch
Connie C. Krupa, left, and Brenda Edwards-Wade proved to be "fan favorites" in their renditions of Mount Vernon Love Story, a popular book about the…
The Camarillo Museum inaugurates an expansion project
Time flies and so do the people who preserve the history of the Camarillo area. The Pleasant Valley Historical Society will open the expansion of its Camarillo Museum on June 26, paving the way for more exhibits, tours, and events that help…
Experts debate the historic significance of the Carmel Valley Mall – Monterey Herald
CARMEL VALLEY — If he's alive today, Olof Dahlstrand might be a bit offended knowing that the fate of improvements to a Carmel Valley mall comes down to whether he was an architect good enough to do his job. be considered historically…
Flagler County at the Crossroads: Community or Concrete Jungle?
by: Ed Siarkowicz
President, Flagler County Historical Society
I first moved to Florida in 1992. Royal Palm Beach was a small community nestled in the woods and swamps between bustling West Palm Beach and a place…
The Recorder – North Quabbin Notebook: June 9, 2022
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Bottle drive to raise funds for library renovations ORANGE — A bottle and a can will take place Saturday, June 11 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the…
Michigan Historical Society Announces Winners of UP History Awards | WJMN
LANSING, Mich. (WJMN) — The Historical Society of Michigan has announced the winners of its 2022 Upper Peninsula History Awards.
Each year, the Michigan Historical Society awards two UP-based awards: the Charles Follo Award for…
Cambridge’s Caribbean connection runs deep
The tradition of bottle trees such as the "Forgotten Souls of Tory Row" installation was brought to the Caribbean and the southern United States by slaves and passed down from generation to generation. (Photo: Cambridge History)
"Forgotten…
Highlights of the Lake Ontario Underground Railroad Lecture Series June 11 – Oswego County Today
Pictured is the Oswego Public Library. The Oswego Public Library was founded in 1853 by noted abolitionist Gerrit Smith who stipulated that it "excludes no one on account of race, achievement, or condition." Photo courtesy of Oswego…
Fabulous Flora Blooms on WSHPHS Tour: Larchmont Chronicle
CO-PRESIDENTS OF THE GARDEN TOUR (left to right) Jane Gilman and Jolin Crofts with silent auction co-chair June Bilgore. (Co-Chair Joanne Osinoff is not pictured). Photo by Richard Battaglia
A…
Heritage Days are back with roast pig, live music
By Patrick Lynn
Heritage Days returns to Plover, and this time the event is bigger than ever and just in time for Father's Day.
After a two-year COVID-related hiatus, the Portage Co. Historical Society is bringing back one of its…
Dunn County Historical Society Receives 2021 Nonprofit of the Year Award | Dunn County News
MENOMONIE — The Greater Menomonie Area Chamber of Commerce recognized the Dunn County Historical Society as the 2021 Nonprofit of the Year at its 83rd annual banquet.DCHS shared the nomination with notable local…
Simpson County Historic Center Expansion
FRANKLIN, Ky. (WBKO) — Following their appearance on the Discovery Plus show "Alien Endgame," the Simpson County Historical Society hopes to expand and feature more county and area exhibits. Beginning in a small room in the old jail, the…
PCSB BANK HISTORICAL SOMERS & SOMERS SOCIETY COMMEMORATES NATIONAL PRESERVATION MONTH
In commemoration of National Preservation Month in May, PCSB Bank Somers supported the local preservation efforts of the Somers Historical Society by purchasing a limited-edition giclee print titled…
Free Exhibit Celebrates 50 Years of Special Olympics Oregon
The traveling exhibit is open to the public at the Oregon Historical Society over the weekend.
PORTLAND, Ore. - An exhibition at Oregon Historical Society celebrates 50 years of using sports training and competition to…
Erie County Library HistErie Week offers programs, tours and admissions
A walking tour of Erie's New Jerusalem neighborhood, a rare glimpse into the Blasco Library Vault and programs on Revolutionary War espionage, an 1812 African American sailor and Erie's notorious murders are among the free events during the…
Give a good brush to history
PRAIRIE GROVE - One of the projects undertaken by the Prairie Grove Historical Society is to care for the headstones in the historic section of Prairie Grove Cemetery.
The local historical society sponsored a preservation project at the…
Students enjoy history lessons at Allison Deaver House | Community
Sophomores from Pisgah Forest Elementary spent time at the Allison…
Dixon City Council to consider process to name Town Center Square – The Vacaville Reporter
The new square in downtown Dixon was officially opened on May 4, bringing a stage show, picnic tables, lawn and an all-encompassing community gathering place to what was a gravel lot for several decades. .
What this new plaza doesn't have…
Marathon County Historical Society Celebrates Preservation Month with Weekend of Events
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - May is Conservation Month in Wisconsin.To mark the month, the Marathon County Historical Society is hosting several events to help people relive the past.Jane Janke and Kathy Volkmann with the Historical Society…
Is Seymour the home of the burger? Find out on the show “Messy History”
SEYMOUR – Smile Charlie's Burgeryou are on a new Discovery+ series, "Messy History of American Cooking".The city hosted a video team in 2021 burger party to give them a taste of how Charlie Nagreen created this beloved American…
Mike Spratt talks about the New Brighton 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!-->!-->…
SF Chinatown museum reopens with a punch and a kick – NBC Bay Area
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…
Williamsburgh Historical Society hosts speaker in conjunction with exhibit
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…
Peña Adobe Historical Society Celebrates “Western Day at Adobe”! –
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.…
Waste District, ASAP collects prescription drugs | News, Sports, Jobs
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…
What happens when three Guardians of Battle Creek history form a partnership together? Museum
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 County Historical Society Receives Rex McDonald Studio Photography Donation – Wadena…
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…
Upcoming Local Events – Del Mar Times
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…
History, culture and the park energize Polish women | News, Sports, Jobs
Photo by Correspondent / Sean Barron Laurie Fox, president of the Poland Township Historical Society, stands next to the…
Williams and Huff named 2022 Community Patriots | News
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…
The Greenwich Historical Society celebrates its 90th anniversary with a festive celebration
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…
The Valley Historical Society organizes a maple sugar festival | News, Sports, Jobs
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.…
Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum Celebrates Half Century with New Exhibit and Tea Time Events
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…
Hall House and Richfield Gardens on benefit tour – The Stanly News & Press
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…
Saratoga Blossom Festival returns after 2-year pandemic hiatus – The Mercury News
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…
Another step in the wall: PHS sign project exceeds fundraising goal | News
POUND — Three weeks after beginning fundraising, the Pound Historical Society has doubled its goal for the…
Thomas ‘Tuck’ Walsh remembers history of Tuck’s gas station
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.…
Wait. Gerald Ford lived in Oak Park? Yes. Just a minute
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…
Phyllis Perrin Obituary (2022) – New London, CT
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…
Community notebook | News, Sports, Jobs
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…
City Council Approves Lease of S&L Building to Historical Society | Archives
SALAMANCA ã Common Council members voted unanimously Wednesday to lease the former Salamanca Savings and…
Kearney Family YMCA takes over Buffalo County Stampede | Local News
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…
“Their story is worth telling:” The Great Lakes Shipwreck Society tells the story…
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…
Learn to Create a Personal Oral History – Union County, New Jersey
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…
A visit to The Crane House + historic YWCA in Montclair
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…
Presentation of the pow-wow “They dance” in Bemidji
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…
New exhibit explores the history and dangers of America’s ‘dark journey’
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…
Heritage Homes Tour returns to New Bern
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…
Waterfront’s Cargill Hall Hosts ‘Remember When’ Gala to Support La Crosse County…
The theme of the gala is the 1950s
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LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - Community members show off their…
Lewes to review museum order on March 14
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…
Learn about the Civil War in Butts County at the Butts County Historical Society Meeting | News
Did you know that during the Civil War, over 8,000 Union infantry soldiers camped at Indian Springs waiting…
Historical Society events will focus on DuBois’ 150th birthday – GantNews.com
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…
What do you know about maritime security? Benzie’s landmark series aims for help
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…
Robert P. Ryzner 1942-2022 | News, Sports, Jobs
GIRARD – Robert P. Ryzner, 79, of Girard, died on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at…
Lewes Historical Society Announces New Board Leadership
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…
Dudley School has potential as Alamogordo’s new community center
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 —…
Celebrating African American Women’s History in Muncie
President of the Delaware County Historical Society and Delaware County Historian Karen Vincent hosted a presentation in honor of celebrating African American women in…
Should Sonoma reinstate a city historian?
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…
All Aboard: Tickets On Sale Now for Spring Rail Tour | Sunday stories
BRYSON CITY, NC — If you love trains and mountain scenery, it's time to book your ticket for this spring's…
The Ciechanski Hut is a piece of Soldotna Farm history
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…
Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society and Museum Sponsors Spring Excursion | Community
BRYSON CITY — On Saturday, April 30, the Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society and Museum will sponsor…
Arizona celebrates 110th anniversary of statehood
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…
Society, the land bank records the history of demolished houses | News, Sports, Jobs
WARREN — The Trumbull County Historical Society, Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership, Trumbull County Landbank, and the city have launched Warren Razed, a project to…
Archer Historical Society president hopes to reopen museum after years of closure
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
Scarsdale Historical Society and Scarsdale Library look back at Black history in Scarsdale
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Ruth Bass: Memories and history run deep in Richmond Pond and a new book chronicles it all |…
RICHMOND — Who knew a pond could provide 166 pages of history? The publication this year of “The Gem of…
HISTORY OF COLUMBUS | Regional News
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…
Behringer-Crawford’s February 9 NKY Story Hour Will Examine Ghost Stories and Urban Legends
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…
The Day – Local story: Celeste Bush has put East Lyme schools on the right track
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!-->…
The Greenwich Historical Society will host an event on Cos Cob painting
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…
Martinsville Recognizes New York’s Oldest Standing Structure With Proclamation | Local News
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 historic barn takes a step back in time
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…
Bob Button honored by the Trail Association
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…
Oregon Historical Society Launches New Online Museum Collections Portal
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…
Aitkin, Brainerd, and Little Falls Get Historical Society Grants – Brainerd Dispatch
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…
Thrillers Inspired by St. Paul’s Winter Carnival and Lots of Words About Its History –…
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…
Yellow House gets the green light | News, Sports, Jobs
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…
The Historical Society finds new offices
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…
Brunswick Historic Center to Explore Immigration to the South Midcoast in 2022
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…
Martha Sherwood Obituary (2022) – Schodack, NY
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…
On this day in Yonkers history…
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…
The museum will receive an antique chair on Sunday January 16
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)…
What did the district of Coopersburg look like in 1922?
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…
Warehouse buildings destroyed by fire as part of “Superior’s 1890s boom era”
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…
Society members reorganize for 2022 | Local
The 12-member Broad Top Area Coal Miners Historical Society Inc. recently held its annual reorganization…
🌱 Smithtown Daily: A New Look at the Gilgo Beach Murders + S urge 2.0
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…
Commissioners pass 2022 county budget | News, Sports, Jobs
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…
A&E Calendar: For the best in local entertainment | Local
These are anecdotes 6:30 pm at the Litchfield Eagles Club, 389 CSAH 34. This live hosted event features…
First Night returns to downtown Port Townsend
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,…
Tillamook County Historical Society looks to the future – Tillamook County Pioneer
"All the people we have loved and lost are still with us, in the house we call history." âGraham Masterton
Are you interested in local history? Do you have any stories that need to be preserved and shared? The Tillamook…
Give A Piece Of Real Montana With Montana Books | Local
Marga Lincoln for the independent record
It is not too late for this very important date.Are you looking for âReal Montanaâ…
Arts calendar: Dec. 24 Jan 1
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,…
Historic Preservation Commission can form a group of volunteers | News
The city's Historic Preservation Commission has looked into the possibility of creating an advisory…
State Historical Society announces Spring Deadwood Fund grant applications
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…
Caribou Sector From our files – Week of December 15, 2021
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Decorate the tree - - Abby Small, a preschooler at Teague Park Elementary School in Caribou, looks at the evergreen tree in the lobby of!-->!-->…
Wellsville Community Foundation takes ownership of historic church | News, Sports, Jobs
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…
Historical Society’s BookFest Returns with Holiday Shopping Event | Local news
ANDERSON - Trees, trains, dollhouses and a wide variety of reading materials greeted those who walked…