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EDWARDSVILLE – “In Our Own Backyard: SIUE Investigations of the Gehring Site”, featuring anthropology professor Julie Zimmermann, is the latest Madison County Historical Society (MCHS) video in its online lecture series. The Southern…

Carlton E. Stickney, 78, of Brookdale, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 28, 2022 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington from complications resulting from a fall the previous evening.(Funeral home) BROOKDALE, New…

Important event day calendar concept The auction “The art of friendship” is launched PENDLETON – Works of art produced as part of “The Art of Friendship,” a collaboration between Pendleton Best Buddies Citizens and Pendleton Artists…

Times Observer file photo The Warren County Historical Society is launching a fundraiser for the Wilder Museum, an 80-year-old structure in need of major brick repair. Preserving history…

The first book in the 9/11 series is “Doorway to Freedom: The Story of David Kaufmann,†by William Ramsey and Betty Srier. Michelle Setlik will lead the program. Heritage Hour is a new monthly series that will feature resources…

Monday July 12, 2021 Clinton 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…

The lives, hopes, achievements, adventures and trials of six Highland County area historical figures were personified in dramatic tales on Tuesday as part of the Highland County Historical Society’s annual ghost walk held at Hillsboro…

MADERA – A new stone, perched on an embankment above Crooked Sewer Road, marks Henderson Cemetery – a small burial site with a rich history. Volunteer warden Tom Stodart celebrated the installation of the stone and the new…

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

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 performers, this exhibit highlights the many…

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…

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 poodle skirts and retro outfits in support of the La Crosse County Historical…

The Illinois State Historical Society recently recognized the Madison County Historical Society (MCHS) as the Illinois Centennial Organization. The Centennial Awards certificate states that the MCHS “has contributed to the civic and…

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 Highway 71 North…

“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 County…

Pine Hill Cemetery is not hard to miss. Surrounded by the 22-acre Oak Ridge Cemetery near the corner of Hill Street and Line Avenue in southern Inverness, the 1.8-acre burial place of 322 known people has tried to remain noticed…

The Bremer County Historical Society’s first Cruising Thru History fundraising event, held on Sunday, September 26, was a success. Participants arrived from Denver, Tripoli, Plainfield, Shell Rock, Fredericksburg, Cedar Falls and…

The Brown County Historical Society would like to thank everyone who attended the 2021 Annual Heritage Days. Brown County Historical Society would like to thank all the vendors who graciously participated, the G&C Children’s…

Nearly five years in the making, the Plaza of Honor at Fort Croghan Grounds and Museum is complete, except for approximately 200 bricks awaiting names. A brick honoring a family member, business, church, or…

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 its main campus at the…

While going out with her dog, “Persi”, Pam Holen decided to take a walk in the grounds of the Flavel House Museum. The master gardener, agitated by months of cabin fever during the coronavirus pandemic, was overwhelmed by the…

The 150th anniversary exhibit was unveiled on Friday, September 24 when the establishment reopened during Brainerd History Week, an event that has lasted for 150 years. RELATED: Paul Bunyan Flapjack Festival Ended (Not) Easy “I was…

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 storage and resale space…

President of the Delaware County Historical Society and Delaware County Historian Karen Vincent hosted a presentation in honor of celebrating African American women in Muncie history on February 22. Other speakers in the presentation were…

The South Boston Garden Club, the Halifax County Historical Society and the City of South Boston invite residents to a community reception from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on November 7 at the historic Halifax Damask Mills Tower on Railroad…

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 in 2026, when the region and country celebrate the 250th…

Marie Félicité Saint-Vrain TCHS News: The Taos County Historical Society announces the return of its monthly public programs starting at 2 p.m. on August 7 at Kit Carson Electric Cooperative Conference Room at 118 Cruz Alta Road in…

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 right, Mifflin County…

Two projects currently in planning at the Beltrami County Historical Society are looking to the old Bemidji High School yearbooks for information. We, Cecelia McKeig and Sue Bruns, are working on the history of Bemidji High School,…

DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) – The Dubuque County Historical Society (DCHS) has received a challenge grant of $ 270,000 to carry out major renovations to the Mathias Ham House. The grant comes from the Jeffris Foundation and requires DCHS to…

After 18 months of work, the Center County Historical Society released its Encyclopedia of Center County History and Culture online on October 3 in hopes of educating the local community. The virtual encyclopedia is a source of…

At the Bradford County Historical Society Annual Meeting on October 4, 2021, Society President Henry G. Farley opened the program by introducing the Society’s Trustees: Buddy Crockett, Athens Township; Wm. Alan Shaw, Towanda; Mary…

MIDDLETOWN – Washington Street Cemetery is filled with tombstones dating back centuries, including several engraved with the names of Black Civil War soldiers. Local historians believe that the cemetery and the entire Beman Triangle area…

Ahead of the 200th anniversary of Marsh House, a pre-war home in LaFayette, Georgia, the house museum’s board of trustees sets out a strategic plan to preserve the historic cultural site and educate the community about its importance.…

– Milwaukee County Historical Society designates buildings of historical, architectural or cultural significance to the county Posted: October 20, 2021 at 8:57 AM EDT|Update: 33 minutes ago MILWAUKEE, 20 October 2021 / PRNewswire /!-->!-->…

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…

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…

No global pandemic could deter the Eureka Heritage Society from presenting its annual awards to those who have worked to preserve the city’s remarkable historic architecture. Here are the company’s 2021 winners: • The Lifetime…

DURHAM – A group of Greene County residents are suing after Durham City Council voted against requiring an extended environmental review for a series of planned homes in a forest. Cornwallville Residents for Rural Preservation (CRRP)…

(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…

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,…

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Heritage Commission has awarded $ 380,000 in grants to 31 organizations statewide. The grants will help fund a variety of projects, including preservation and access to collections, research, oral!-->!-->…

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 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…

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 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?…

Romaine “Betsy” LaRue (Bollinger) Burnhauser, 92, died Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Lutheran Home in Topton, Topton, Pa., Formerly of Germansville. Beloved wife of the late James D. Burnhauser, who passed away on January 19, 2017.…

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…

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…

The LeFlore County Historical Society commemorated the acceptance of the Lowrey Hotel building into the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) with a special plaque presentation Tuesday during the monthly luncheon at the museum.…

Post-Star Staff Report FORT EDWARD — May is Preservation Month, and the Washington County Historical Society has scheduled a series of lectures on cemetery restoration as part of the Cronkite Lecture Series. Every Thursday…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The excitement of youthful exuberance and the novelty of a newly established history museum flourish these days along Main Street in Prairie Grove. “We opened on April 17,†said Molly Hutchins, the 19-year-old museum director, in a…

ROBERT “BOB” CAMERON will officially retire as Director of Columbus Chapel and Boal Mansion in Boalsburg on April 1, leaving behind a legacy of growth and preservation. BOALSBURG – As a child, Robert “Bob” Cameron worked with his mother to…

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…

A Grand County Historical Association representative teaches a girl how to make a rag rug as part of children’s activities for Art in the Park on Saturday, September 3, 2021 at Polhamus Park in Granby.Amy Golden/Sky-Hi News The Grand!-->…

The members of the Caseville Historical Society held their monthly meeting on Thursday, December 16, 2021 starting at 10 a.m. There were 11 members present. President Janet Ekel opened the meeting with an oath of allegiance. She…

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…

– Movers and Shakers, White County’s professional networking group, meets every Thursday at IU Health White Memorial Hospital, Hibner Conference Room, at 8 a.m. – Chair Exercise Classes – Presbyterian Church, 104 N. Illinois St.,…

RICE MAYLON TFW Special The excitement of youthful exuberance and the novelty of a newly established history museum flourish these days along Main Street in Prairie Grove. Mollie Hutchins of Prairie Grove is the volunteer manager…

The Dakota County Historical Society (DCHS) is seeking new members for its Board of Trustees for the 2022 calendar year. Interested community members can contact the Lawshe Museum at 651-552-7548 to ask questions, or they can…

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, which…

Phyllis Jean Hunt Rose February 6, 1937 – August 8, 2021 84-year-old Phyllis Jean Hunt Rose now resides in Heaven, in streets of pure…