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The following press release was written by by Lisa S. Cleveland, Kentucky Historical Society. The Kentucky Historical Society is offering research fellowships to encourage and promote research on all aspects of Kentucky history. The application deadline for 2009 is April Continue reading Kentucky Historical Society Seeking Research Fellowship Applicants
A new book about the graveyard at the church was launched this week by the Newtownabbey branch of the North of Ireland Family History Society. ‘The Hidden Graveyard’ brings to a conclusion years of meticulous research and information gathering. Praise Continue reading Book Published on the Graveyard of the Carnmoney Parish Church, Newtownabbey, UK
As I was writing the headline for this blog, I had to wonder at what point I might have to start referring to the “depression.” I shudder to think of all the devastation that will surely come about as the Continue reading The Ohio Historical Society Feels the Recession Pinch
The following press release was written by Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages staff: ALMA, QUEBEC–(Marketwire – March 31, 2009) – On behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, the Continue reading The Government of Canada Supports the Societe d’Histoire du Lac-Saint-Jean
Hendersonville NC – The WNC Historical Association will present its Outstanding Achievement Award to Dr. George A. Jones at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Henderson County Genealogical and Historical Society’s monthly meeting at 400 N. Main St. in Hendersonville. WNCHA Continue reading Dr. George A. Jones to Receive the Outstanding Achievement Award From the Western North Carolina Historical Assn.
LAKE HELEN [Florida] – With more than 120 years under its belt, Lake Helen has a rich history. Aside from the 71 historic buildings that comprise the city’s historic district, though, much of its past has been tucked away in Continue reading The Lake Helen Historical Society Museum Opens
The following news release was written by Minnesota Historical Society staff: A project to restore fragile Civil War battle flags in the Minnesota Historical Society’s collection has been selected to receive funding from the Save America’s Treasures program, which is Continue reading Rare Civil War & Spanish-American War Battle Flags to Be Restored at the Minnesota Historical Society
For the last two years, Florence, Alabama residents have been working to gain historic recognition for the Florence City Cemetery. Now, members of the Florence Heritage Preservation Inc. have been informed that the cemetery has been added to the Alabama Continue reading Alabama’s Florence City Cemetery Makes the Alabama Historic Cemetery Register
The Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. is currently hosting a new forensic anthropology exhibit – Written in Bone: Forensic Files of the 17th-Century Chesapeake. The exhibit is made up of skeletal remains – human bones Continue reading Written in Bone: Forensic Files of the Seventeenth-Century Chesapeake
PIERRE– The South Dakota State Historical Society is seeking donations of written materials that convey state history. The State Archives, which is in the Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre, collects such documents. State Archivist Chelle Somsen says examples include letters, Continue reading The South Dakota State Historical Society Seeking Documents
The following excerpt is from an extensive article about a memorial service held for the late Napa Valley historian, Kathy Kernberger. At a Sunday memorial in the Fireside Room at St. Helena’s Seventh-day Adventist Church, Kathleen (Kathy) Kernberger, who succumbed Continue reading Memorial Held for Napa Valley Historian, Kathy Kernberger
James Avery Smith will receive the Conch Shell Award for his work relating to Amherst, Massachusetts history in a special ceremony this next Friday. The following excerpt is from an interesting article by Phyllis Lehrer in the February 6, 2009 Continue reading James Avery Smith to Receive Award for Work in Amherst History
Margery Freas, 84, died at a Florida hospital Monday from injuries she suffered in a crash on Friday. She helped the York County Heritage Trust launch an oral history program in the early 1990s. Freas offered the trust numerous historical Continue reading York County, Pennsylvania, Historian – Margery Freas, Dies From Injuries Sustained in an Auto Crash
On January 16, 2009, Elizabeth Heath was presented with a plaque of appreciation for her many years of voluntary service to Ward County. Heath is a 50-year resident of Monahans, Texas and founder of the Ward County Archives in the Continue reading Volunteer Elizabeth Heath Retires – Leaving a Ward County, Texas Historical Legacy
MALTA [Illinois] — Robert F. Cardine, 81, of Malta, passed away Thursday, Jan. 22, at St. Anthony’s Medical Center in Rockford. He was born Dec. 7, 1927 in Aurora, the son of Joseph F. and Mary (Kasparek) Cardine… In 1988, Continue reading Robert F. Cardine, of Malta, Illinois, Passes at 81