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Museum of Pell City brings all into the stories of America
46+ min ago (100+ words) The Anniston Star The Museum of Pell City is housed on the second floor of the Pell City Municipal Complex at 1000 Bruce Etheredge Parkway. Opening a new exhibit aligned with the celebration of America's 250th anniversary, the Museum of Pell City…...
Hometown History: Last living Deer Island residents share story
3+ hour, 9+ min ago (361+ words) What is now a great place to kayak, fish, or anchor your boat was once home to a small community of people. For this month's edition of Hometown History, WXXV's Megan Fayard sits down with two of the last living…...
Emeline's story resonates in history of Britain and the Commonwealth
7+ hour, 42+ min ago (357+ words) Friday, 19th June " By Dan Carrier WHEN Emeline Mead reached 30, she had a big decision to make. She lived in the town of Waitabit in Jamaica: the eldest of five children, her family raised goats and chickens to sell. Her father…...
Archaeologists Found What May Be a Wooden 'Prototype' of Stonehenge, Predating the Famous Stone Monument by 500 Years
1+ hour, 20+ min ago (827+ words) Two vanished posts suggest ancient Britons tracked solstices before Stonehenge rose. Before Stonehenge became Stonehenge, with its giant monoliths and midsummer crowds, people may have watched the sun rise from a prototype stage nearby. The site seems to have been…...
Nearly 100-year-old Yarmouth signs sell for 35k at Ontario auction
9+ hour, 6+ min ago (570+ words) A one-of-a-kind historical artifact from Yarmouth sold at an auction for much more than you might expect. The set of six tin signs, which are nearly 100 years old and were made to advertise a pharmacy along the road, went for…...
Italy returns seven ancient artefacts to Pakistan in cultural heritage cooperation
13+ hour, 24+ min ago (362+ words) Summary The antiquities were recovered by Italy's Guardia di Finanza and formally handed over to Pakistan's Consulate General in Milan ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Pakistan has received seven ancient artefacts recovered by Italian authorities, marking another milestone in cultural cooperation and…...
WVU History Center exhibit explores West Virginia history on state's 163rd birthday
4+ hour, 13+ min ago (902+ words) MORGANTOWN, W. Va. " The West Virginia & Regional History Center hosted an exhibit Thursday at the West Virginia University Downtown Library to educate the public on West Virginia history as a celebration for the Mountain State's 163rd birthday. "West Virginia Day is a…...
Courthouse Museum to open America 250
5+ hour, 42+ min ago (178+ words) The Merced County Courthouse Museum will open the "America 250 " Merced County" exhibit on Thursday, June 25, at 5 p. m." This exhibit commemorates the U. S. Bisesquicentennial, celebrating a remarkable journey from 1776 to 2026, and offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of U. S. history, California's evolution, and…...
Rare Iowa Artifacts on Display at Smithsonian America 250 Exhibit
4+ hour, 32+ min ago (193+ words) 1430 KASI (Washington, D. C.) -- A new exhibit now on display at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History commemorating America's 250th anniversary includes a rare Iowa artifact. The "From These Lands: Sharing Our Natural and Cultural History" exhibit includes over 600 rare objects from…...
Hagerstown rallies in support of Doleman Black History Museum as part of city's Juneteenth celebration - AOL
15+ hour, 48+ min ago (240+ words) HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) " Planning is well underway for Hagerstown's Juneteenth observances over the next few days, fulfilling the dream for a Black heritage museum in the city. Back in 1974, Marguerite Doleman and her husband made presentations at North Hagerstown…...