It’s called Airing of the Quilts. That sounds like part of a vigorous spring house cleaning. It’s not. Quilts are … More
Tag: history
Dinosaurs, Reptiles, and More: Edelman Fossil Park & Museum Opens in New Jersey
Tucked behind a Lowe’s home center in southern New Jersey, a former quarry pit seems an unlikely spot for a … More
Historic Artists’ Homes & Studios Celebrates 25th Year with 19 New Members!
Historic Artists’ Homes & Studios (HAHS), a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, announced 19 new Affiliate Members … More
From Rescue to Renewal: The Yiddish Book Center in Amherst, MA
In 1980, a young graduate student made his first, seemingly quixotic trip to collect from people the books he needed … More
The Museum of the City of New York: Required Viewing for Visitors and New Yorkers Alike
Consider it New York City’s attic. The Museum of the City of New York houses and warehouses some 750,000 items … More
The Bard for All: DC’s Folger Shakespeare Library Reopens
In June 2024, the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC, celebrated its reopening after an $80.5 million renovation and expansion … More
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum: Land Acknowledgement In Built Form
The desert city of Palm Springs is renowned for the mid-century modern architecture that blossomed there as the area became … More
Center for Brooklyn History: Sharing the Borough’s Stories
Reopened in September 2023 after a three-year renovation and reinvention, the Center for Brooklyn History (CBH) aims to serve Brooklynites … More
The New Louis Armstrong Center in Queens Celebrates Opening & Collection
As spring turned to summer in June of 2023, it was a great day on 107th Street in Corona, Queens. … More
Bringing History Alive at the Museum of the American Revolution
Making American history relevant to people can be a challenge even in places like Philadelphia that have a wealth of … More
