On July 1, 1863, advancing Confederate forces clashed with Union troops just outside Gettysburg, sparking a pivotal three-day battle that … More
Tag: historic places
Where New York Begins – the South Street Seaport Museum
History abounds in New York City and one of the places where the past truly comes alive is “where New … More
Beauty and Sustainability at Pennsylvania’s Chanticleer Garden
Romantic, inventive, bold: Chanticleer Garden is known as all of these and more, earning recognition as one of the country’s … More
Carnegie and Libraries: ‘Palaces for the People’ and Essential, Trusted Community Resources
Carnegie Corporation of New York has launched a new mapping tool based on primary sources and archival materials for people … More
Andover Bookstore Creates Welcoming Community, a “Third Space”
When you walk into the Andover Bookstore, you’d expect to hear a shopkeeper’s bell affixed to the top of the … More
From Prison to Creative Hub: Virginia’s Workhouse Arts Center
What could be done with a closed, multi-building prison in the southern part of suburban Fairfax County, 25 miles from … More
Exploring Art and Innovation at the Bally Foundation
The Bally Foundation has been at the center of cutting-edge artistic innovation since its founding in 2006, fostering creativity and … More
A New York Treasure Turns 100: The Morgan Library & Museum
Three Gutenberg Bibles, the only surviving manuscript of Milton’s Paradise Lost, Thoreau’s journals, 1,500 Old Master drawings: financier John Pierpont … More
Discover the Hidden Gems of Grand County: A Cultural Journey Beyond Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado is synonymous with outdoor activities, drawing adventurers year-round. From skiing in the winter to hiking, mountain biking, rafting, and … More
San Francisco’s Literary Oasis: City Lights Bookstore and the Beat Museum
In the heart of San Francisco, where echoes of the “Summer of Love” and the enduring hippie spirit still resonate, … More
