Feb. 16, 2026
Searchers find wreck of luxury steamer lost in Lake Michigan
Shipwreck World team locates Lac La Belle, a luxury steamer that sank in a late 19th century gale.
Feb. 16, 2026
Grand Reception Marks Gen. Washington's 294th Birthday In Bucks Co.
A large crowd turned out on Sunday to celebrate General Washington's Birthday at Washington Crossing Historic Park.
Feb. 16, 2026
What's Open and Closed on Presidents' Day 2026
A guide to holiday hours for banks, schools, government offices, mail, and more
Feb. 16, 2026
Cajun Culture Celebrates 50 Years of Welcoming Diversity
The Great Acadian Awakening festival highlights Acadiana's history of embracing immigrants.
Feb. 16, 2026
Washington University Acquires Reynold Brown Collection
Dowd Illustration Research Archive adds trove of works by renowned commercial artist
Feb. 16, 2026
Forgotten teacher's grave becomes Jewish pilgrimage site
Strangers visit Rochester tombstone, lighting candles and whispering prayers, nearly a century after his passing.
Feb. 16, 2026
25 years after its renovation, JCPenney building torn down
The landmark building on Carrington's Main Street was demolished last week.
Feb. 15, 2026
Trove of WWII Love Letters Discovered in Nashville Home
The letters by William Raymond Whittaker and Jane Dean offer an intimate look at a couple's courtship during wartime.
Feb. 15, 2026
WWII Love Letters Detail Couple's Courtship and Marriage
Intimate letters between Army soldier William Raymond Whittaker and wife Jane Dean Whittaker now on display at Nashville Public Library
Feb. 15, 2026
Central Moravian Church Celebrates 275 Years with Lenten Dinners & Programs
The historic Old Chapel in Bethlehem, PA, marks a major milestone for the Moravian Church Settlements.
Feb. 15, 2026
Today in History: February 15, 2026
From the USS Maine explosion to the Sandy Hook settlement, key events that happened on this date.
Feb. 15, 2026
Presidents' Day Closures Announced Across San Diego
Most government offices, schools, and banks will be closed on Monday for the federal holiday.
Feb. 15, 2026
Presidents' Day Notice to Readers
The Garden Island newspaper will not be delivered by mail on Monday, February 16th.
Feb. 15, 2026
Rocky Mountain Railroad Club Helps Found Colorado Railroad Museum
The club's decades-long efforts to preserve Colorado's railroad history culminate in a merger with the museum in 2025.
Feb. 15, 2026
Michiganders Celebrate Polish Heritage in Detroit Ahead of Fat Tuesday
Paczki parties at local distilleries and breweries draw crowds for paczki-flavored drinks, food, and Polish cultural festivities.
Feb. 15, 2026
Rare L&N Railroad Photos Showcase Louisville's Railroading Past
New photo feature dives into the history of the Louisville & Nashville Railroad, spotlighting the city's infrastructure and workers.
Feb. 15, 2026
Morgan City's Krewe of Hephaestus celebrates 2026 ball
The annual Mardi Gras celebration featured a royal court with a king and queen.
Feb. 15, 2026
New Exhibit Highlights Tulsa's First 'Skyscraper'
320 South Boston Building display offers historical look at iconic structure
Feb. 15, 2026
Pinellas County's Heritage Village Celebrates 50 Years with Oral History Program
Residents invited to share their stories about living, working, and playing in Pinellas
Feb. 14, 2026
National Park Changes Spark Concerns Over Preservation
Staffing cuts and policy shifts at the National Park Service raise questions about the future of America's public lands.
