Gardens are sanctuaries, places of healing, and reflect a gardener’s care, even within an urban environment. New Yorkers and visitors … More
Tag: historic places
Women of Gettysburg are Memorialized at the Shriver House, the Jennie Wade House, Evergreen Cemetery and the new Beyond the Battle Museum
On July 1, 1863, advancing Confederate forces clashed with Union troops just outside Gettysburg, sparking a pivotal three-day battle that … More
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
