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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…

The LeFlore County Historical Society commemorated the acceptance of the Lowrey Hotel building into the…

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…

A historic building in downtown Lethbridge is at the center of community debate after city council took steps to possibly sell it last month. The Bowman Building, built in 1912, stood empty for seven years, but is being considered as a…

Post-Star Staff Report FORT EDWARD — May is Preservation Month, and the Washington County Historical Society has scheduled a series of lectures on cemetery…

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…

- Movers and Shakers, White County's professional networking group, meets every Thursday at IU Health White…

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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JEFFERSON PARK — A Far Northwest Side group wants a historic church that held its last mass last year to be given historic status to save it from potential demolition. Our Lady of Victory, 5212 W. Agatite Ave., closed her parish as part of…

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

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…

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…

Guest column by John V. Smith Carter G. Woodson is known today as "the father of black history" and is credited with laying the foundation for the widespread adoption of black studies in American schools. When Woodson…

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…

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…

Film is a powerful storytelling platform. And Aspen Film manifests its medium – and its mission – to bring…

For the editor; This week has been difficult for the Société historique de Sangerville. We learned a few days ago that the select committee voted unanimously to eliminate the traditional request for SHS funding…

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…

MARINE – Being a village with a population of around 900 people has its challenges.For Mayor Kelly Tracy, the Marine community is not one of those obstacles, but rather a blessing. Last week when snow blanketed the area, Tracy…

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…

STATEN ISLAND, NY – The Staten Island Museum celebrates black history throughout the month of February, partnering with community organizations and individuals and offering intriguing programs for adults and children.On tap will be a Black…

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!-->…

STONE—The Yankton Post Office in Yankton recently received a matching historic preservation grant from the…

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…

A new Schuylkill Haven town clock will soon be a reality. The old clock dates back to the early 1990s and broke down in 2018, leaving the borough unsure whether to repair or replace it. Following a push from residents and borough agencies,…

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…

BURLINGTON — Don Vande Sand lived in a world of dusty archives and forgotten documents that collectively tell the story of a city.…

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…

Global warming is real! I am in my sixties. I challenge anyone my age to say that this winter has been like our childhood. If a person does not accept their own lived experience…

Nearly five decades of volunteer service to the city by three people was recognized by the Jacksonville City Council on January 4. Carolyn Kingsnorth was named the City's 2020 Person 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…

The price of the new Montana Heritage Center currently under construction in Helena has risen from $ 52.7…

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…

Frederick Griswold Humphrey II (known as "Fred"), 95, died peacefully of natural causes in Brattleboro, VT on January 5, 2022. Fred was born on the family dairy farm in Canton Center, CT on October 28, 1926 , to Genevieve Stockwell…

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 welcomed…

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…

PARMA, Ohio - The new year is a time to come away with a new slate. Many people make resolutions, some of which can be difficult to keep.Why not consider something useful that will help a local group? One such opportunity is the historic…

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…

GREENDALE, WI - From a new restaurant and the preservation of a Greendale original, to coyotes and new plans for Southridge, Greendale has seen a lot in 2021. Here are some of the takeaways from the year. Greendale teacher can't wait to…

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…

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. Born…

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,…

HARTFORD (AP) - A Connecticut appeals court ruled on Friday that a local historical society cannot try to impose its conservation rules on a congregational church that dates back to 1700 and is located in the famous city of!-->!-->…

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

President Cathy Jo Littleton Wahl opened the Jacksonville Rotary Club's December 10 meeting at noon at Hamilton's home.The pledge of allegiance was recited. The group sang "America". Cathy Jo Littleton Wahl gave the Reflection.…

By Afea TuckerThe World Association of Philadelphia recognized six local leaders for their global impact and contributions to the city's global stature at the 7th annual Globy Awards on Monday. According to Executive!--Ad>…

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…

TOWER - The Tower-Sudan Historical Society (TSHS) has just received a Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage grant of $ 285,618 for the rehabilitation of the exterior of the historic fire…

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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…

By JOSEPH S. PETE, The TimesMICHIGAN CITY, Indiana (AP) - Over a century ago, city dwellers grew tired of staring at the burnt down hull of the SS Muskegon, which had been abandoned in the Michigan City Marina.So they dragged it into Lake…

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…

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) filed…

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…

The Dickinson Historic Preservation Commission has designated Dickinson State University's historic campus - the Hill - as the historic Dickinson Normal School district, marking it as the city's premier historic…

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

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!-->!-->…

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…

CAMEO, Colo. (KREX) - The pioneer monument was set in stone decades ago. The Elks Club of Grand Junction built the monument in 1931 to honor the pioneers of western Colorado - who have built homes, schools, and more since the…

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

On November 3, Melba Rilott passed away in her sleep. She has been a very active member in various…

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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Ellen elizabeth bergmanEllen Elizabeth (Fahrbach) Bergman, 69, died at her home in Genoa, Ohio on November 20, 2021, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.Ellen was born in Fremont, Ohio on September 27, 1952, to Wesley and Gloria…

The sprawling White House in the Second Creek area of…

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…

MADERA - A new stone, perched on an embankment above Crooked Sewer Road, marks Henderson Cemetery - a small…

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…

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…

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,…

Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Lynda Ozan released a…

Hudson Park, at Cedar Street and Spence Avenue in Tempe, was built in 1960. It is named in honor of Estmer (EW) Hudson, an Arizona pioneer who was instrumental in the development of Arizona's agricultural resources, particularly the…

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,…

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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,…