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HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESS RELEASEThe Los Alamos Historical Society joins the long list of local nonprofits, along with the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos, in the search for a new leader. Elizabeth Martineau will step down as…

For the popular Netflix series, Seibel had to hunt through the titular city for unique and rare pieces to help make the show shine. Having worked on the final two episodes of another location-focused show—sex and the city- she is an expert…

A 139-year-old abandoned building in downtown San Antonio was on track to earn historic designation. Still, the historic building suffered critical damage when a fire engulfed the structure on the night of Wednesday, February 23. The San…

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Oakland will close Black History Month with the return of the in-person Black Joy Parade this Sunday, February 27.…

How to bring the story to life? The Geneva Museum of Art and History decided the best way was to bring in a stranger, inviting renowned art historian Jean-Hubert Martin to take a fresh look at its collection.…

(Editor's note: This article and photos originally appeared in Volume 13, Number 5, February 16, 1979, of The Sugarloaf & Rangeley Lakes Irregular and are reproduced here in their entirety. ©The Original Irregular) STRATTON - The…

After weeks of vocal opposition from conservationists, the city of San Antonio has deferred seeking approval to remove several heritage trees in Brackenridge Park. City officials announced via press release on Tuesday that they…

A program offers a solution to Utah's lack of affordable housing.(Rachel Rydalch | The Salt Lake Tribune) Christina Oliver, Director of Housing and Community Development for Workforce Services, shares some remarks about apartments in Aspen…

Jamie Wood often picks up horseshoe pieces while digging in his garden - a reminder of his Canterbury home's rich history as the original blacksmith's residence. After years of research, Wood has put together a comprehensive 11-page…

After a weekend that saw Storm Eunice cross the UK and more bad weather as Storm Franklin brings high winds and flooding, museums and heritage attractions have been forced to close. Among them is the Royal Navy Submarine…

Story: Founded in 1798 by James Campbell, Jamestown was incorporated as…

DECATUR – Decatur firefighters responded to a major structure fire early Sunday evening in what neighbors described as an abandoned home in the 200 block of North Monroe Street.Smoke and flames could be seen pouring from…

OLEAN — Despite pleas from members of the Olean Teachers Association, students and community members, the…

Virginia (Din) Obrecht Dulworth March 21, 1928 - February 15, 2022 Lexington, Kentucky - Virginia (Din) Obrecht Dulworth passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on February 15, 2022. Born Virginia Puckett Obrecht, Jr., on March 21, 1928,…

The Office of Student Life and Diversity is hosting an exhibit during…

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BOYLE HEIGHTS, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — The owner of the Sears building in Boyle Heights has a drastic plan for a rebrand.The historic building dates back to the 1920s and has become a staple of Olympic Boulevard for the community. It closed…

Service providers have urged the city to hire more workers to help move people out of shelters or public spaces and into permanent housing more quickly. Michael Appleton/Mayor's Office of PhotographyOn Friday, Mayor Eric Adams…

I like destinations that surprise. And although I've been to many beach towns on the east and west coast of Florida, this was my first visit to Florida's Treasure Coast. And it certainly won't be my last. Locals call it “Florida's…

UI's Natural History Museum has reintroduced "Art & Write Night," a program that invites artists and writers into the space to use the museum as inspiration. Upon returning after COVID-19 related cancellations, Art & Write Night…

The Alamo. The Gunter Hotel. The Brazen Monkey. These are just the names of a handful of buildings in San Antonio listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The latter is a popular bar on the St. Mary's Strip with a facade…

Downtown Investors plans to demolish the house at 26 Wallace Street for parking. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.) By JOHN T. WARD Members of the Red Bank Historic Preservation Commission split Wednesday night over its next steps…

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Jeff GarretsonFebruary 16, 2022 From seeds to be sown this spring in the garden to piles of books and movies, the Salina Public Library continues to serve patrons with a mix of new and traditional choices to discover. Library manager…

Julie Ashton takes history to the streets.As director of the Washington County Museum, Ashton knows the importance of preserving history for future generations.This may mean adapting to current times.So the Fort Calhoun…

There are several benefits to owning. You don't have noisy neighbors above or below you like you might live in an apartment. Plus, if the day comes when you decide to sell for whatever reason, you'll ideally get some of that money back…

RICHMOND, Va. – “Stronger communities. A Better Bargain” — a coalition of unions collectively representing thousands of working families across Virginia — today condemned Republicans for pass an invoice of the House of Delegates that…

Jhe first sign for Peloton employees about to be laid off came when they couldn't log into certain work-related apps. A few hours later, on a Tuesday morning last week, thousands of people learned that they had indeed…

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Florida. – The Goldsboro Museum says it celebrates Black History Month every day of the year and this month it plans to highlight some of the stories that can be found in its catalog."It's the day the Ku Kux Klan kicked…

There was a lot at stake last night at Super Bowl LVI, and not just for the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals. The Huntington California Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens have teamed up with the Cincinnati Art Museum…

There are many reasons why CBC fans voted Steveston as the best neighborhood in Metro Vancouver in 2020.The fishing pier, cool breezes from the Fraser River, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery, Garry Point Park, and a very walkable, small-town…

By Reuven Blau and Farah Javed, THE CITYFebruary 13, 2022 The most chilling story of the city's oldest library is a story of bureaucratic red tape delaying the installation of fire alarms for over a decade and counting. Find out what's…

BLACKSBURG — Much of it is spiritualized in a well-aged two-story house that sits almost inconspicuously in a neighborhood just east of downtown.Nearly two centuries old, the structure guarded by a white picket fence at 107…

Seattle Pinball Museum. (Photo by Alabastro Photography) I arrived a little late for the start of Seattle Museums Month, which lasted the whole month of February. Participating museums around Seattle and surrounding communities offer…

When a heart attack killed Oscar Martin Carter in 1928, newspapers marked the millionaire's passing with statements of his wonderment.Financial assistant. Banker. City builder. Gold digger. Inventor. Dakota Cattle King. Texas Money…

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NORTH FORK, NY - Now is the time to start thinking about the next chapter of Plum Island.So said longtime Plum Island preservation advocates, discussing the issue during a virtual environmental roundtable hosted by New York State Senator…

Details: PKF O'Connor Davies, a Top 50 company based in New York, has acquired Simon, Tapper,…

In its first round of 2022 grants, Preservation Austin awarded a total of $27,500 to five projects, including the Roberts Clinic in East Austin, Cisco's Restaurant Bakery and Bar, and the 1940 Luther Hall Building. The nonprofit…

Venice is once again mired in protests, this time against plans by the organization behind the Venice Biennale to further occupy the city-owned historic Arsenale. Hundreds of demonstrators gathered last Sunday at the Arsenale for…

Credit: Shutterstock/kavram Recently, Conservation Minister Kiritapu Allan described…

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Veteran's Memorial Hall and Museum in downtown Rockford is undergoing renovations.The building, located at 211 N. Main St. in downtown Rockford, opened to the public on June 3, 1903, when former President…

The Henry Ford has announced that it has joined Museums for All, a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), and administered by the Association of Children's Museums (ACM), to encourage people from…

Operation Donate: The Voorheesville Public Library will be accepting donations of personal care items from February 1 through the end of the month. Some examples of items needed are: shampoo, conditioner, shaving cream, disposable razors,…

A Brunswick home so old it even predates the name 'Brunswick' was…

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington state House and Senate Democrats on Tuesday unveiled a 16-year, $16 billion transportation revenue package that is being spent on a variety of projects ranging from construction from new hybrid electric…

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Civil rights leader Malcolm X called many Michigan communities home in his lifetime — Lansing, Mason and Flint, to name a few. However, it was the house he lived in just outside of Detroit in Inkster that recently received historic…

On Friday, the Republican National Committee officially declared the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, which left at least five people dead and around 140 injured, to be "legitimate political speech." In a two-page…

HAVE YOU WAITED FOR THAT PERFECT FARMETTE TO HAPPEN? IN A LARGE AREA ON 5 ACRES OR MORE? LOOK NO FURTHER! Zoned Ag This 4 bedroom, 2 bath home has plenty of room to raise your family and have fun! Kitchen…

Stennis-Williams, author of three children's story books, said she did a lot of research for the exhibit, which runs until February 22. She also received assistance from the National Medical Association and other museums.Her grandmother,…

STANTON — The story of St. Joseph's Carmelite Monastery is a classic tale of the Old West, where the priests were about as hardy as anyone.Led by Father Anastase Peters, six members of the Brothers of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount…

POMPEII, Italy—A thin band of smoke rises from the cone of Mount Vesuvius, a subtle warning that this supervolcano is still very much alive. A few miles up the flanks of the ancient ruins of Pompeii, a group of 55 experts wearing white…

Master a new cooking crazeSometimes our cooking skills need a brush up, especially when new techniques and dishes gain popularity. Use the time indoors to master current trends like making the perfect charcuterie platter, fancy hot…

The National Museum of the Latin American, a new Smithsonian institution, is at least a decade away from opening. For now, he has no budget. No building. No collection. But it now has its first permanent director, Jorge Zamanillo."I'm…

North Carolina's generally mild climate is perfect for year-round outdoor activities. Complete with mountain views and a coastal…

The elegant and imposing Wright Opera House has been a mainstay of downtown Ouray for over a century.…

Officially recognized by the United States government in 1976, Black History Month is a national commemoration of the notable contributions Black Americans have made to United States history. Each February, museums, universities and…

DURHAM, NC (WTVD) -- The Carolina Theater in Durham turns 96 on Wednesday.The theater opened on February 2, 1926 as Durham Auditorium and has hosted many different community events. It was the only theater in Durham to admit African…

By BOBBIE GREEN Progress Experts move the historic Mesquite Relief Society house, in one piece, to a new location across the street as members of the Hughes family, who once resided in the old house, monitor the process. PHOTO BY BOBBIE…

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Craig Howell TRAVELING EXHIBITION — “Crossroads: Change in Rural America” is a traveling exhibition presented in Weirton in cooperation with the Museums on Main Street program of the Smithsonian Institute…

The recent announcement that the Chattanooga Read House Hotel had reached its 150th year of operation inspired this story. Mention has been made of several world-class personalities who had spent at least one night there - perhaps…

Each February, National Black History Month serves as both a celebration and a powerful reminder that black history is American history, black culture is American culture, and black stories are essential to America's continuing…

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MEDIA - The Delaware County Department of Records and Archives and the National Garden Clubs, Inc. Blue Star Memorial Highway Program is seeking information regarding two Blue Star markers purchased on February 18, 1948 for the media. The…

SAGINAW, MI — Several new exhibits are coming to two Saginaw County art museums in February, Black History Month.Art and history buffs, be sure to check them out while they're here:Saginaw Art MuseumThree new exhibits open at the Saginaw…

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Parks Canada administers one of the finest and largest systems of natural and cultural heritage places in the world. National historic sites reflect Canada's rich and varied heritage and provide Canadians with the opportunity to learn…

Members only event! Don't miss Chester Arnold's artist studio tour live via Zoom from his Sonoma County studio! Thursday February 17, 2022 at 12 noon! Learn more about the artist by clicking here. The retrospective exhibition…

The crumbling medieval fortress of Barnard Castle saw record numbers of visitors last year after gaining notoriety as Dominic Cummings' destination during a lockdown mission to test his eyesight.Visitors to the 12th century castle on the…

Biden promises 'rigorous' search for Breyer's successorPresident wants Senate to 'act quickly' on nomineeWASHINGTON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - President Joe Biden said on Thursday he plans to name a black woman by the end of February to replace…

NATCHEZ — Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson recommended Tuesday that the council of aldermen hire a former Natchez town planner on an interim basis to fill the same position, which was vacated recently by Riccardo Giani. Philip…

STAMFORD — Fast-casual restaurant group Fresh&co has announced plans to open its first Connecticut location this year at the downtown Atlantic Station complex.It will occupy 2,860 square feet in the east tower of Atlantic Station at 355…

Hogan Associates announced on Wednesday the sale, on January 21, 2022, of The Chart House Inn at 16 Clarke Street in Newport, RI, a historic 9-room inn located adjacent to Washington Square. The property sold…

Old Mutual Securities (OMSEC), a unit of Old Mutual Zimbabwe Limited, says players in the real estate sector that can adapt and provide properties that can meet the specialist needs of growing sectors of the economy are expected to…

1 / 4 A rendering of the planned playground for Washington Park in Western New York. 2 / 4 West New York's plan for Washington Park. 3 / 4 Weigand Park renovation plans are planned for the coming year. 4 / 4…

The historic Blackhouse at the Highland Folk Museum.A new series of virtual tours around the historic buildings of the Highland Folk Museum has just been launched.The Newtonmore attraction has created a series of 360-degree digital tours!-->…