At first glance, it seems impossible that a place as grand as Yerkes (rhymes with turkeys) Observatory came close to … More
Tag: historic places
Revolutionary War Buildings & Museums in New York City Today
In 1776, while America’s founding fathers were in Philadelphia signing the Declaration of Independence, colonial forces in New York were … More
Historic Artists’ Homes & Studios Welcomes New Members
Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios (HAHS), a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, recently welcomed 13 new member … More
Saint Peter’s Church: An “Oasis of Silence,” Design, Art and Spirituality
Midtown Manhattan is undoubtably one of the main global business centers, with the de rigueur massive skyline of such centers … More
Plimoth Patuxet: an Open Air Museum Preserving America’s Heritage
It’s 1627, and John Alden is building a hearth in his one-room home at the still-young village of Plymouth in … More
The New York Public Library Goes All In on America’s 250th
What does a 127-year-old institution do when the country it calls home turns 250? If you’re the New York Public … More
Bard of Democracy: The Walt Whitman Birthplace Museum on Long Island
During April’s National Poetry Month programs and America’s 250th anniversary, the life and work of Walt Whitman, the self-proclaimed “Bard … More
Preserving Heritage – The Amana Colonies in Iowa
They weren’t called towns. They weren’t called villages. They were called colonies. They are the Amana Colonies, seven settlements created … More
Party Like It’s 1776! America 250, Colonial Williamsburg 100
Want to party like it’s 1776? No better place to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on … More
The Roycroft Campus: Stepping Into the Soul of the American Arts & Crafts Movement
In the charming village of East Aurora, New York, just 20 miles southeast of Buffalo, lies a cultural treasure that … More
