Historical

Apr. 2, 2026

Beloved Walcott Veteran Jervis Wolden Dies at 100

Wolden served in WWII and was a lifelong member of the Walcott community.

Apr. 2, 2026

Historic Shaker Heights Home with Speakeasy Lists for $1.295M

The century-old property features a hidden underground bar and other unique architectural details.

Apr. 2, 2026

Farmersville to Host Annual Collin County Preservation Celebration

The 19th annual event will spotlight the town's deep historical roots and ongoing commitment to preserving its heritage.

Apr. 2, 2026

Fort Myers Beach historian Fran Santini dies at 94

The Estero Island Historic Society will honor the founding member and local treasure at a memorial event.

Apr. 2, 2026

Firefighters Contain Blaze at Historic Detroit College Building

No injuries reported as crews battle fire on 11th floor of Maccabees Building owned by Wayne State University.

Apr. 2, 2026

Socorro Celebrates Centuries-Old Folk Dance Traditions

Annual community event invites all to experience New Mexico's cultural heritage.

Apr. 2, 2026

Freeman Junior College and Academy Close After Over a Century

Declining enrollment and community divisions over Mennonite affiliation led to the closure of the long-running educational institutions.

Apr. 2, 2026

Volunteers Keep Koreshan State Park's History Alive in Estero

Behind-the-scenes volunteers help preserve the park's historic buildings, trails, and riverfront setting.

Apr. 2, 2026

Barberton Students Celebrate History Through Art and Storytelling

Intermediate school students create portraits and soundscapes to document their community's past and present.

Apr. 2, 2026

Historic Gettysburg Adams County Announces 2026 Event Lineup

Community organization prepares for busy spring and summer season.

Apr. 2, 2026

Milford Revamps Historic Downtown with New Development

City manager to unveil plans for housing, restaurants, and retail at upcoming town meeting.

Apr. 1, 2026

100-Year-Old Iwo Jima Veteran Honored at Disneyland Decades Later

Charles Cram witnessed the iconic flag raising and was recognized at the park's daily Flag Retreat ceremony.

Apr. 1, 2026

Marksville, Louisiana Celebrates 66 Years of Easter Egg Battles

The annual tradition of an Easter Sunday egg battle has continued in the small Louisiana town since 1956.

Apr. 1, 2026

Vanderbilt Family's Private Breakers Rooms Open to Public

The third-floor apartments of the iconic Newport mansion are now accessible for the first time.

Apr. 1, 2026

The Storied Vanderbilt Family Tree Spans Generations

From the Commodore to Anderson Cooper, the Vanderbilts have left an indelible mark on American history.

Apr. 1, 2026

PBS Documentary Explores Thoreau's Enduring Radicalism

New film examines the lasting impact of the 19th century philosopher's nonconformist ideals.

Apr. 1, 2026

The Rise and Fall of Furr's, the Beloved Buffet Chain of Boomers

The classic American buffet restaurant that captured the nostalgia of simpler times closed its last location in 2021 after decades of ups and downs.

Apr. 1, 2026

Civil War Nurses Fought for Recognition

Women who served and sacrificed during the war faced an uphill battle to be remembered.

Apr. 1, 2026

Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Nears Completion

North Dakota's new tribute to the 26th president set to open on Independence Day

Apr. 1, 2026

Final Gargoyle Returned to Kentucky Cathedral Modeled After Notre Dame

The two-year, $8 million restoration project has revived the 125-year-old cathedral's Gothic facade.