Making American history relevant to people can be a challenge even in places like Philadelphia that have a wealth of … More
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A New Grant Program from the National Trust for Historic Preservation Highlights Where Women Made History in the Studio, Focus on Programming for Young Students
Just in time for Women History Month, the National Trust for Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the establishment of … More
Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) Opens to Fantastic Fanfare
What do Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Mariah Carey and Perry Como all have in common? Well, their images and associated … More
Illuminating the Past and Present at New York’s Center for Jewish History
In its building on West 16th Street in New York City, the Center for Jewish History provides a home for … More
Adirondack Experience: A Museum Exploring Life and Nature in the Adirondacks
Presenting the history of a region that includes northern New York’s vast Adirondack Park, The Adirondack Experience: The Museum on … More
New Hampshire’s Black Heritage Trail
Slavery in Colonial America was not confined to the southern plantations. New England ports were the northern tip of the … More
Harriet Beecher Stowe Center: Interpreting the Past, Inspiring the Present
Photo by Julian Parker-Burns, courtesy of Harriet Beecher Stowe Center. A woman had to be brave to take on the … More
Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios at the National Trust for Historic Preservation is Growing & Thriving
Side of Culture had the good fortune this January to speak with Valerie Balint, Senior Program Manager of the Historic … More
The Chinese American Museum of Washington D.C.
Washington D.C. may be a relatively small city, but its museum count continues to grow. The newest — still in … More
Exploring a Musician’s World at Mendelssohn House in Leipzig
In a German city renowned for music and musical history sites, Mendelssohn Haus (Mendelssohn House) uses original artifacts and modern … More
