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The new home of the Columbus Historical Society is a 19th century fire station in Franklinton
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…
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 business development.
Shafter was incorporated in 1938, but its roots actually run deeper.
Shafter traces its beginnings to…
Templeton Historical Museum celebrates the city’s history • Paso Robles Press
Founder’s Day was held on Saturday, November 19 on Main Street
TEMPLETON — The Templeton Historical Society celebrated the city’s history on Saturday, November 19 at the Templeton Museum on Main Street.
Templeton’s Founder’s Day is marked…
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 Cultural…
Mount Holly clashes with Historical Society over potential move
Mount Holly wants to move its museum out of the main downtown stretch, but some members of the Historical Society believe that a move would cause the museum to close.
The Mount Holly Historical Society Museum, currently located at 131 S.…
Tallman House Tree Believed To Be Alive Since Lincoln Visit Loses Some Limbs | Jefferson County…
JANESVILLE – One of the largest, oldest, and arguably most historic oak trees in Janesville is losing limbs, and the Rock County Historical Society is trying to figure out why and how to save the tree.
Officials said that during a…
Historical exhibition to commemorate the hostage crisis in Iran | New
Hermitage Historical Society Treasurer Rod McAdams sorts photos from the hostage crisis in Iran, which will be part of a presentation about the event from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on October 17 at Stewart House, 5465 E. State…
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 reopened its museum, thanks in part to teenage Clayton Loughary’s recent interest in the group.
Loughary, a 16-year-old student at…
🌱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:…
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…
Greene County Museum Open House, History Discussions at County Fair | Raccoon Valley Radio
(left to right): Chuck Offenburger and Jerry Roberts. Photo courtesy of Greene Co Historical Society
The Greene County Historical Society invites everyone to the museum and to participate in its annual event at the Greene County…
Breakfast With Santa and Mrs. Claus returns to the Schoolhouse Arts and History Center | New
Breakfast With Santa and Mrs. Claus has returned to his place for 2021.
“It’s so good to have everyone here,†said Bill Haberthur, secretary of the Bethel Park Historical Society, at the Dec. 4 event. “Last year we had to do…
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 for the rain to calm down to cross the Ocmulgee River? Did you know another 5,000 Union troopers rode east of Indian Springs,…
New Chazen exhibit highlights UW’s history of discrimination The Badger Herald
The University of Wisconsin Public History Project unveiled its “Sifting and Reckoning: UW-Madison’s History of Exclusion and Resistance” exhibit Monday at the Chazen Museum of Art.
The exhibit focuses on the stories of people who have…
Pittsylvania Historical Society Urges County to Invest in New Director for Museums and Historic…
“They are in good hands, but other places are not,” said Sonja Ingram, associate director of field preservation services for Preservation Virginia, a statewide historic preservation group. .
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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 place at noon on March 19 at Christ…
Historic “Wicked Wilmington” speech to take place on October 12
Delaware historian Kevin McGonegal will present a live online discussion on his new book, “Wicked Wilmington, Delaware,†at 5 pm Tuesday, October 12, hosted by the Lewes Public Library, the Delaware Historical Society and…
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 through the doors of the Madison County Historical Society and Museum on Saturday morning.
The Historical Society’s annual Holiday…
The new historical museum contains the vast history of the small town on the middle coast
A new historic museum across from a beloved beach has opened on Maine’s mid-coast.
The Lincolnville Historical Society has spent the past two years renovating an old schoolhouse, transforming it into a space for the city’s archives and a…
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 Washingtons by Mary Higgins Clark.
At the June meeting of the Lunenburg County…
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 Historical Society will host…
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 a train ride on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. It’s a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and enjoy the beauty of spring…
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…
History in the market | News, Sports, Jobs
The William F. Gieske house located at 601, rue Lyon Ouest was put on the market. The house is one of two Marshall buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
MARSHALL – A…
Murder Mystery Dinner to be hosted by the Herkimer County Historical Society
Now is the time to welcome the new members of our Morning Mug Club – brought to you by Holland Farms Bakery & Deli.
Coming on Saturday, November 6, join members of the Herkimer County Historical Society for an evening of mystery,…
“The murals are like covered bridges, people come out to see them”
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…
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…
New Iberia Adds Historic Marker for Howe Institute
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…
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 properties?…
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…
The Recorder – New Salem Resident Presents North Prescott History
NEW SALEM – Standing among the trees outside Gate 20 of Quabbin Reservoir, it’s hard to imagine that there were once two general stores and a church just a few feet away occupying land now covered in forest.
New Salem resident Don…
Dudley School has potential as Alamogordo’s new community center
MLK Day at Alamogordo: Mayor’s Proclamation and Senator’s Statement
MLK Day in Alamogordo: Mayor’s Proclamation and Senator’s Statement
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Converting Dudley School — one of the oldest structures in Alamogordo,…
Historical society to discover leather | News, Sports, Jobs
OHIO LEATHERWORKS: The Vienna Historical Society will feature speaker Ray O’Neill on the Ohio Leatherworks Company of Girard at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Vienna United Methodist Church Hall. It will…
The Mason History Society hosts a home visit
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…
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 now houses the…
West Side Rag ”A tribute to the life and legacy of RBG comes to the New-York Historical Society;…
Posted on October 3, 2021 at 10:34 am by Carol Tannenhauser
Photographs by Lisa Radla.
By Lisa Radla
A traveling exhibition from the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg,…
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 beauty and…
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…
Heritage Days are back in force from September 10 to 12 | Local News
BELOIT – After a decade of various low-key releases, Beloit Heritage Days will be back and in full swing with a wide range of activities and programming over the weekend of September 10-12.
“The public will have their first…
Conservative college curriculum takes hold in South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, SD (AP) — Days before middle school professor Shaun Nielsen was to join a task force to develop South Dakota’s social studies standards, he received a large package in the mail.
Sent from Hillsdale, Michigan, home to a…
Always more to find for Shingle Dig Team
The Warwick Historical Society’s “Shingle House,” located at 9 Forester Ave., is the oldest house in the village of Warwick. The first property acquired by the Historical Society in 1915, it serves as the flagship house in the group of…
Cumberland County Historical Society to Hold Inaugural Gala October 9 | La Sentinelle: News
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…
Museums and Tourism in Pueblo to Receive Support from ARPA Funds
(PUEBLO, Colo.) – On Tuesday, the Pueblo City Council passed several ordinances to provide American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to three local museums as part of the ongoing $36.4 million allocation. received by the city of Pueblo.…
Taber Museum Receives Henry Mussina’s “Mural Painting” on Long-Term Loan | News, Sports, Jobs
The Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society recently received a mural depicting World War II from the Williamsport chapter of the Forty and Eight Club. The painting…
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…
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…
Olmsted Historical Society Hosts Frostville Museum’s First Antiques and Craft Show on…
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.…
The future of the Edgecomb Historical Society is uncertain
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…
Sanborn Historical Society Plans To Move Museum From School House | Local News
The Sanborn Area Historical Society has an ongoing project to move its school house museum to a new site, with the City of Lewiston providing support.
During last week’s business session, Lewiston City Council approved $130,000 of its…
October 17, 2022 – Alive and healthy
SEZ FUB OLAF: A thought of the playwright Arthur Miller, born on this date in 1915, “All that we are is at every moment alive in us.”
HEALTHY CHOICES – The Independent Health Foundation continues to offer free health screenings,…
Remembering Mike Davis, Hurricane Sandy and Other News
Happy Friday! It’s been another busy week in the news, so AThe editors of have put together a few assorted articles that you may have missed. For those living in the Northeast, this weekend, as you’ve probably heard, marks the 10th…
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…
West Seattle Blog… | Southwest Seattle Historical Society Invites You to Online Friendship Auction
You can help West Seattle’s past continue to look to the future by supporting the Seattle Southwest Historical Societyannual fundraiser. Here is the announcement:
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Ninety Six asks about the factory site project; volunteers beautify the city | New
NINETY SIX – The Ninety Six government could push ahead with plans to renovate the former Ninety Six Cotton Mill office building, while city volunteers have made great strides in improving the appearance of the city center.
At…
A New Look at Berkeley’s Battles of the 1970s Against Police, Marijuana, and Apartheid
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,…
The Montana Historical Society provides education for all ages
Visitors of all ages are encouraged to learn more about the Treasure State at the MHS Museum and Research Center in Helena.
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Woolly mammoth tusks, a bison jumping diorama, and a fascinating collection of…
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 Orange Recycling Center/Transfer…
Rehoboth Beach to host Piping Out Boardwalk parade on September 6
Rehoboth Beach’s historic tradition of going out in the summer on Labor Day with a merry musical parade on the boardwalk is again led by the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society and Museum.
Partygoers with musical instruments of all…
South Dakota State News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 3, 2022
CONTACT: Jeff Mammenga, Media Coordinator, 605-773-6000, [email protected]
‘Fighting the Good War’ State Historical Society History Conference ends March 15
PIERRE, SD—The South Dakota…
🌱 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:…
St. Mary’s Confirmation students clear headstones at Oak Knoll Cemetery north of Willmar…
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— Julie Neubauer of Lake Lillian, wrote a history of the Willmar Regional Treatment Center for the Kandiyohi County Historical Society newsletter. The last part of his research focused on what happened to all the people…
New Award Highlights Historic Places in New Bern
New Bern is a city rich in history with more than 50 places listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
A few names included on the list are Baxter Clock, Cedar Street Recreation Center, Slover-Bradham House, Centennial Methodist…
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 better serve…
CWHS students embrace local history
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…
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 digitize the County Landbank’s…
Local News: Monett Historical Museum Opens New Exhibition (11/27/21)
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.…
The Township of Dundee Historical Society is hosting a plaque program on November 7
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 will award plaques to…
Bristol Press – CT Historical Society presenter to play Jordan Freeman on next program
PLAINVILLE — A presenter from the Connecticut Historical Society comes to the Plainville Public Library Nov. 17 to share the story of Jordan Freeman, a liberated black man who fought in the Revolutionary War.
The program, “Jordan Freeman:…
‘A Century of American Motorcycles’ promises to be a historic journey through time at…
Cleveland, Ohio – Historical Society of the Western ReserveThe last exhibition of her literally started roaming the exhibition space on Monday. That’s because workers have started unloading and preparing “A Century of American…
The Recorder – South County Notebook: October 23, 2021
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…
From the “swamp” to the international complex
With its manicured neighborhoods and glistening shoreline, Newport Beach is also home to interesting and accomplished personalities, past and present. Thanks to its founders with a vision to see the wealth and productivity the city is…
Kenilworth Historical Society celebrates Book Lover’s Day – Union News Daily
Karen DeMaio, Kenilworth Historical Society Board Member and Historical Performer, filmed at the Oswald J. Nitschke House, presents “That Book Woman†as part of the society’s “Keeping History Strong†virtual series.
KENILWORTH,…
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 objects…
Halifax County Historical Society to Honor World War I Veterans | Local News
The Halifax County Historical Society is making a last ditch effort to include all World War I veterans in their next publication.
To date, over 1,000 have been documented. The company encourages community members to share the…
Wandering Around Washington: Historical Society Calls for Reuse and Preservation of Confederate…
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Abingdon City Manager Jimmy Morani may have said “no” to moving Confederate memorials from the Washington County Courthouse to city property.…
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…
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 the heart of a Linden councilman.
The museum now houses a collection of 160 Michigan license plates. They were all donated by…
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 increase…
Who was Nancy Drew? MP Historical Society on the case
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Nancy Drew presenter of the Susan Becker program.
The Mount Prospect Historical Society will feature a show about America’s favorite fictional teenage detective: Nancy Drew.
Join expert…
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…
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…
Rush III due to the reunion of the Historical Society | New
Almost all of the seniors who grew up in the Lawton area have fond memories of Craterville Park north of Cache and Thursday Frank Rush III relives those memories with anyone who wants to listen.
Rush will be the special guest…
Society members reorganize for 2022 | Local
The 12-member Broad Top Area Coal Miners Historical Society Inc. recently held its annual reorganization session, at which board members and officers were elected for 2022. The session ended. held in the Township of Wood municipal…
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 committee or volunteer assistance for the group.
CHP Secretary Les Barber, noting President John Sampen’s idea, said: “I think…
Father-daughter masons take part in school-turned-museum in Leverett
LEVERETT – Decades ago, when children were still studying at Moore’s Corner School, Richard Carey was among the pupils who made their way to the North Leverett Road site every day.
For his granddaughter Gina Lombardi, who grew up in a…
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…
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 SHSMO Cape…
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…
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 general questions with a free answer posted weekly on Facebook. Winners can win free beer and gift certificates. For more…
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…
Human Rights Campaign Supports Minneapolis Councilor Andrea Jenkins for Re-election
In 2017, Councilor Jenkins became the first openly transgender black woman elected to public office in the United States. Councilor Jenkins represents Minneapolis 8th Ward, which includes George Floyd Square.
Last year, Councilor…
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 Americans,…
BWAHS recognizes Heritage Day winners
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Mindy Pyle, president of the Big Walnut Area Historical Society, presents a certificate to Bill Kavage during Heritage Day in Sunbury.…
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 and…
Saturday Quaker Day festivities in Richmond Saturday | News, Sports, Jobs
AND THE WINNER IS… – The Richmond Community Historical Society‘s August meeting included not only finalizing plans for the annual Quaker Day festivities scheduled for Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., but also drawing a Richmond…
Photos: Androscoggin Historical Society exhibits native artifacts
Auburn’s Betty Carolin, right, tries out a replica flint drill Monday afternoon as Beverly Robbins, director of the Androscoggin Historical Society, stabilizes a piece of wood during an Indigenous Peoples Day exhibit in the Knight House…
On this day in Yonkers history …
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 8November 8, 1911:…
Nobles County Historical Society plans week-long celebration for Heritage Center grand opening…
WORTHINGTON — After years of renovation and restoration, the Nobles County Heritage Center — formerly known as the Armory — is ready for a celebration, and its grand opening and 100-year gala are scheduled for 4-7 p.m. on Saturday,…
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 called Loxahatchee, which…
Elizabeth Martineau and Stephanie Yeamans address Rotary Club on Los Alamos Historical…
Elizabeth Martineau, Executive Director of the Historical Society of Los Alamos at the August 17 meeting of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos. Photo by Linda Hull
Stephanie Yeamans, registrar of the Los Alamos Historical Society,…
After BAR Investigation, GLBT Historical Society YouTube Channel Restored :: Bay Area Reporter
Within 24 hours of being contacted by the Bay Area Reporter, Google restored the GLBT Historical Society’s Youtube channel which was suddenly taken down last month with little explanation other than an alleged violation of sexually…
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 “Real Montana†gifts to put under the tree and you haven’t found the right idea?
The Montana…
Zone memories: Fireworks prohibited on the Upper Mississippi refuge
Fireworks disturb wildlife with their light explosions and noise, and the waste they create can be hazardous to wildlife and fish. For example, sudden lights and sounds are often perceived as a threat by nesting bald eagles and…
Speak Up: Georgetown Historical Society Funding Still Under Review
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City funding earmarked for the Georgetown Historical Society may be in question, amid opposition to a Civil War Confederate symbol that continues to fly the grounds of the Nutter D.…
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 Kearney…
Wisconsin Historical Society Releases COVID-19 Posters
MADISON, Wisconsin – Almost two years after COVID-19 began to disrupt our world, we are still not back to normal.
But sooner or later this pandemic, like any other historic event, will be in the rearview mirror, said Dave Desimone,…
Harrowing History Season 2: An unexpected story lurks in Bordentown
The Bordentown Historical Society’s Harrowing History performance is set to return for season two, starting September 18, 2021.
Following the sold-out success of the True Crimes show’s first season, the Year two effort features…
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 most famous native…
“Scarboro 85”, others receive excellence awards from the ET Historical Society
The East Tennessee Historical Society’s annual Achievement Awards were presented at the organization’s awards ceremony June 7 at the Museum of East Tennessee History in Knoxville. Several Anderson County initiatives were among the 41…
Historical Society is organizing a membership campaign | New
Carpinteria Valley Historical Society has launched its annual membership campaign, inviting residents to investigate the fascinating history of Carpinteria by visiting the local historical museum and becoming a full card member.
The…
What did the district of Coopersburg look like in 1922?
East. Reading time: 2 minutes
A 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…
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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SC Historical Society Announces “What’s In Your Attic” Traveling Series | Local
CHARLESTON — The South Carolina Historical Society (SCHS) has received a grant from the South Carolina State Historical Records Advisory Board to bring its popular “What’s In Your Attic” program to cities across the state from September…
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 Loan Building at 125 Main St. to the Salamanca Area Historical Society.
The 10-year lease between the city and the historic group…
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.
SINCLAIRVILLE — The Valley…
Sharlet alongside the Tory Hill series lineup
Posted: 06/08/21 08:39:03 AM
Literary journalist and producer of a Netflix series, Jeff Sharlet, will present at The Tory Hill Authors Series on August 21. Sharlet is an award-winning literary journalist and author of seven…
Some of Record’s archives will be available online | New
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…
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 was closed to the public, due to concerns…
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…
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 biggest…