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It would be difficult – indeed, impossible – to dispute Peter Whalon’s description of his friend Frank Handlen as a “Renaissance man.” During his 105 years, Handlen was a gifted shipyard worker, carpenter and artist who donated dozens…

For many years, Russia has fabricated a set of false narratives that its ecosystem of disinformation and propaganda constantly injects into the global information environment. These narratives act as a blueprint, which allows the Kremlin…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Excitement is in the air as the Tokyo Olympics kick off. With so many Maryland natives competing, there are plenty of athletes to cheer on. But more than a century ago, a Baltimore resident was part of the first international…

This association is still relevant for a nation that has long viewed its first ladies as cultural icons before political figures. Jackie Kennedy, Gutin notes, was a staple of fashion magazines during her tenure as first lady. “And…

TOKYO – The reviews are all malicious fabrications. This is not a remark made recently. This is part of a statement issued by Adolf Hitler’s administration in Germany on March 27, 1933, in response to criticism of the violence and…

The Brenham Heritage Museum is launching a new series of bi-monthly lunchtime lectures. The museum says it will bring experts on subjects of history and culture to Brenham for live appearances. Six speakers are featured in the…

The Society of the Guard of Honor, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a nonprofit committed to preserving the history of the tomb, will host a month of celebrations across the country to mark the centenary of the tomb. The organization is…

By Jerry Klinger Jerry klinger LONDON – Sir Arnold Wesker’s simple rectangular blue and white historic plaque at a school in Hackney, London, evokes a familiar London identity. The plaque, although of a different design, is easily…

March 8 marks International Women’s Day, a global celebration of women’s contributions to modern society. But today’s feminists would be remiss not to celebrate the central role of liberalism in advancing women’s rights. Initially,…

A historic ship docked at Ramsgate next to the country’s largest Wetherspoon pub before crucial restoration work. The Medway Queen, which saved 7,000 men from Dunkirk during World War II, is due to undergo a £ 30,000 renovation at!-->…

North Mankato, Minnesota (January 28, 2022) – The Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration, a veteran expert and thought leader in the virtual learning space, today launched a set of virtual and interactive real-world expeditions…

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…

By James Anderson and Sam Metz, Associated Press On the eve of the 80th anniversary of the forced internment of 120,000 Japanese Americans at the start of World War II, Republican US Senator Mike Lee of Utah is being criticized for…

From Australia’s Great Barrier Reef to the city of Budapest and the aquatic wonderland of Venice, several magnificent sites are at risk of losing their precious UNESCO World Heritage status due to environmental damage, excessive…

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…

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…

DENVER (AP) — On the eve of the 80th anniversary of the forced internment of 120,000 Japanese Americans at the start of World War II, Republican U.S. Senator Mike Lee of Utah is being criticized for delaying the establishment of a National…

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…

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…

joe tennis David Crigger | Washington County News Abingdon City Manager Jimmy Morani may have said “no” to moving Confederate memorials from the Washington County Courthouse to city property.…

Content Warning: Mentions of racially motivated crimes and violence The University of Michigan kicked off its celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month on Monday night with keynote speaker Dr. Sy Stokes, a former…

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…

Hershey History Center Lisa Maloy has an affinity for locomotives. As a volunteer with the Hershey History Center, the popular historical society of the Township of Derry, she relishes the opportunity to put her passion to work.…

ABOVE PHOTO: Kira Duke, education specialist at the Center for Historic Preservation at Middle Tennessee State University, holds a Library of Congress digital collection photo of Tennessee women working on a “Vengeance” dive bomber…

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:…

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,…

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…