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Feb. 16, 2026

The Met Cloisters: A Medieval Jewel Box in Manhattan

The only American museum dedicated exclusively to Medieval art and architecture

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

Today in History: February 15, 2026

From the USS Maine explosion to the Sandy Hook settlement, key events that happened on this date.

Feb. 13, 2026

Hidden Underground Railroad Passage Discovered at Manhattan's Merchant's House Museum

The 19th-century home-turned-museum reveals a secret 15-foot passageway that was used to conceal enslaved people seeking freedom.

Feb. 13, 2026

Rochester City Offices Closed for Presidents Day

Administrative buildings, libraries, and services will have modified hours on the federal holiday.

Feb. 13, 2026

Historic Manhattan Mansion Reveals Underground Railroad Site

Preservationists uncover hidden room and tunnel at Merchant's House Museum.

Feb. 12, 2026

New York Irish Center Honored with Street Co-Naming

Long Island City intersection named 'New York Irish Center Place' to commemorate the center's 21-year history and impact on the community.

Feb. 12, 2026

Rochester Community Asked to Help Finish War on Terror Monument

The memorial honors 34 local service members who lost their lives during the war on terror.

Feb. 12, 2026

Seaford Middle School Hosts Holocaust Education Program

Sixth-graders learn history and lessons of the Holocaust from director of education at Nassau County's Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center.

Feb. 12, 2026

Love Story of Revolutionary War Figures Tallmadge and Floyd Endures

Benjamin Tallmadge and Mary Floyd's marriage overcame the turmoil of the American Revolution

Feb. 12, 2026

Greek Language Day Celebrated at New York Consulate

Interactive event highlights Greek language's global impact and importance for Greek-American youth

Feb. 12, 2026

Hidden Underground Railroad Passage Found in NYC Museum

Archaeologists uncover safe house hideaway in Manhattan's Merchant's House Museum

Feb. 12, 2026

A Guide to JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy's New York City Hangouts

From The Odeon to Indochine, here are some of the New York spots where the famous couple spent their time.

Feb. 12, 2026

Tracing John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy's New York City Haunts

A look back at the couple's favorite restaurants, bars, and shops in 1990s Manhattan.

Feb. 12, 2026

Trove of 200 WWII Love Letters Discovered in Nashville Home

Intimate correspondence between a couple's wartime courtship now on display at the Nashville Public Library.

Feb. 11, 2026

Central Bridge Farms celebrates 100 years in operation

The New York State Agricultural Society recognized the farm's century-long history and commitment to the community.

Feb. 11, 2026

Secret Underground Railroad Hideaway Discovered in NYC Museum

The Merchant's House Museum uncovers a hidden passageway that was used to shelter enslaved people fleeing the South.

Feb. 11, 2026

WWII Soldier's Love Letters to Sweetheart Reveal Wartime Romance

Intimate correspondence between William Raymond Whittaker and Jane Dean sheds light on their courtship and marriage during World War II.

Feb. 11, 2026

New York City Celebrates 400th Anniversary

Times project looks to the future of the iconic city