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Around the Goose Pond

Goose Pond, which first served as Keene’s reservoir nearly two centuries ago, continues to stand as a living monument to local history. Spanning more than a thousand acres, it remains a cherished environmental haven for the community and a reminder of the city’s deep roots.

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 Around the Goose Pond
Chicago Tribune: A thousand years later, the Bayeux Tapestry returns to Britain

After nearly a thousand years, the Bayeux Tapestry is crossing the channel once again. This historic artifact—linked to William the Conqueror and Harold Godwinson—promises to draw new interest in the events that shaped both England and France.

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Sculptor shares progress update on Monument to a Miracle

As the United States marks its 250th year, a sculptor in Loveland, Colorado, advances the “Monument to a Miracle,” capturing a celebrated moment in American history. The connection to Lake Placid underscores how traditions and triumphs continue to shape the legacy of an entire nation.

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 Sculptor shares progress update on Monument to a Miracle
Fundraising campaign launched to restore Salmon Arm’s first permanent municipal building (Salmon Arm)

Salmon Arm’s first permanent municipal hall is about to get a new lease on life. The Shuswap Community Foundation has launched a fundraising campaign to preserve one of the city’s oldest heritage structures, calling on community support to make their vision a reality.

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Esoteric Technologies and Hidden Cities with Cultivate Elevate

Our world remains mysterious, with echoes of forgotten civilizations and technologies still stirring questions today. From tales of hidden cities to suggestions of old energy systems, the past may hold unexpected answers for modern life.

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 Esoteric Technologies and Hidden Cities with Cultivate Elevate
Moorer, Brown cemeteries added to historic register

Two historic cemeteries in Forest Home have joined the Alabama Historic Cemetery Register, honoring the Moorer and Brown families’ longstanding stewardship of these ancestral grounds. This recognition highlights the deep local heritage and the care given to family burial sites over roughly two centuries.

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 Moorer, Brown cemeteries added to historic register
America’s First Turnpike Helped Shape Agricultural Expansion

Built more than two centuries ago, the Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike set a precedent for economic and agricultural expansion in the United States. Today, its legacy endures as a testament to the country’s early efforts in creating efficient transportation routes for farmers and commerce.

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 America’s First Turnpike Helped Shape Agricultural Expansion
Inside the archive preserving Black history: The Amistad Research Center sails to 60 years

For 60 years, the Amistad Research Center has stood at the forefront of preserving African American and ethnic minority archival collections. Despite location shifts, administrative challenges, and changing protection methods, this non-profit institution continues to champion the significance of these invaluable records.

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 Inside the archive preserving Black history: The Amistad Research Center sails to 60 years
LOOKING BACK: 1214 Washington St.

Since the 1860s, 1214 Washington Street has served as a hub for local businesses in downtown Vicksburg. Today, it stands as a crucial piece of the city’s historic tapestry, drawing preservation efforts to maintain its role for future generations.

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 LOOKING BACK: 1214 Washington St.
‘250: Celebrating America’ highlights stories of service, community and hope

Philadelphia’s Independence Hall sets the stage for “250: Celebrating America,” a special exploring stories of service, community, and hope. Alisyn Camerota hosts this commemorative look at the nation’s 250-year legacy, broadcast from the same hall where the founding documents were once signed.

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Municipal roundup: Historical society seeking county’s oldest residential building

A countywide search is underway to identify Lawrence County’s oldest residential building. The Lawrence County Historical Society hopes that the discovery will deepen public appreciation for the region’s storied past.

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 Municipal roundup: Historical society seeking county’s oldest residential building
Students bring Juneteenth history to life through art at Levi Jordan Plantation

Students at Levi Jordan Plantation commemorate Juneteenth through art, reflecting on a defining moment in American history. Their work reveals the importance of education in preserving and celebrating cultural milestones, though more details remain behind a paywall.

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 Students bring Juneteenth history to life through art at Levi Jordan Plantation
Firefighters deal with fire at historic hall and former hotel in Todmorden

A derelict historic hall and once-thriving hotel in Todmorden faced a devastating fire overnight. Firefighters arrived promptly, containing the blaze at the neglected property and highlighting the challenges of safeguarding local heritage sites.

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 Firefighters deal with fire at historic hall and former hotel in Todmorden
Historic marker honors legacy of Longview Cannibals baseball team

More than a century after they first took the field, the Longview Cannibals’ historic run is now permanently recognized with a new marker, honoring their lasting impact on East Texas baseball. The Gregg County Historical Commission and Gregg County Historical Museum collaborated to acknowledge the team’s 44-year legacy.

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 Historic marker honors legacy of Longview Cannibals baseball team
Op-Ed: A Republic, If We Can Keep It

A family porch reading led to the discovery of WWII gasoline rationing, prompting reflections on our nation’s founding ideals. Through this personal story, the op-ed shows how small glimpses of the past can inspire broader conversations about maintaining a strong republic.

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 Op-Ed: A Republic, If We Can Keep It
My father, a WWII refugee, would no longer recognize our country

He was the fixer of broken appliances and the slayer of pesky spiders, but that was just the start. As a World War II refugee, he embodied the spirit of service, bringing Christmas trees to disadvantaged families through Chicago’s Christmas Ship. Now, one can only wonder if he would still recognize the country he once embraced.

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 My father, a WWII refugee, would no longer recognize our country
Marion County Genealogical and Historical Society

The Marion County Genealogical and Historical Society will meet on June 22 at Kell Baptist Church to explore the church’s roots and elect new officers. Community members are encouraged to attend and learn more about their local heritage.

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 Marion County Genealogical and Historical Society
It Caught My Eye: Crow’s Nests, Not Trails

Once set to showcase the hiking trails of Shawnee National Forest, an author’s upcoming book has shifted to spotlight lesser-known fire lookouts. From Melcher Hill to Unity, these “crow’s nests” offer a new lens on an often-overlooked aspect of the region’s environmental and historical heritage.

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 It Caught My Eye: Crow’s Nests, Not Trails
From the Morgue: How a 100-year-old home vanished for The Missourian’s 1951 expansion

In 1951, an aging brick house on Lorimier Street disappeared to accommodate The Missourian’s expansion. Though more than a century old, it became a footnote in local history when its demolition reverberated through the memories of those who once lived there.

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 From the Morgue: How a 100-year-old home vanished for The Missourian’s 1951 expansion
Local History: Lange Cemetery book

An unusual record book from the small Charles Lange Cemetery in Randol Township has shed new light on early 1900s burials in Cape Girardeau County. Along with detailing local burial practices, the documents reveal information about an unmarked grave, sparking renewed interest in area history.

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 Local History: Lange Cemetery book
Captured on Film: Trinity Lutheran pupils play outside Trinity Hall

A historic photograph captures Trinity Lutheran pupils playing outside Trinity Hall, a 1903 brick home purchased by Trinity Church. Although the building was razed in 1967 to expand the school, its legacy lives on through this timeless glimpse of student life.

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 Captured on Film: Trinity Lutheran pupils play outside Trinity Hall
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