Public History, Heritage & Memory

1+ hour, 39+ min ago   (89+ words) News September 21, 2026 A massive cache of Viking silver and Anglo-Saxon heirlooms reveals the complex political landscape of ninth-century Britain Digs & Discoveries July/August 2023 Digs & Discoveries January/February 2023 Tuning in to the sounds of the ancient world Hoards of lavish gold…...

4+ hour, 55+ min ago   (291+ words) walterborolive.com Bank of the Lowcountry helps preserve Colleton County History Colleton County is populated by numerous oak trees. One of the largest is located at the Colleton County Library on Hampton Street, with an estimated age of approximately 300 years;…...

57+ min ago   (187+ words) littlerock.af.mil A newspaper clipping is displayed at the Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony of Titan II 374-7 in Damascus, Arkansas, Sept. 18, 2026. The event reflected the community’s continued commitment to preserving the history of Launch Complex 374-7 and honoring the Airmen whose…...

1+ hour, 19+ min ago   (696+ words) ‘Exploring the history, traditions and stories behind the food that brings us together.’ FRANKLIN — The Williamson County Public Library System (WCPLS) is inviting residents to help shape the future of library services by participating in a community survey for its…...

1+ hour, 34+ min ago   (441+ words) Fredericksburg Free Press Museum of Culpeper History, partners to dedicate new marker to the Manahoac Indians The Museum of Culpeper History will unveil a new marker this weekend dedicated to the Manaoac Indians, the indigenous tribe that once occupied territory…...

1+ hour, 46+ min ago   (811+ words) The Rev. Kimberly Detherage, pastor of St. Mark African Methodist Episcopal Church, at mic, calls to memorialize a historic Elmhurst burial ground for formerly enslaved people. “They achieved their freedom in their earthly life, but in death, their memories have…...

14+ hour, 3+ min ago   (312+ words) The wooden houses of the former departmental quarter were deemed unfit for habitation and are being demolished for new commercial construction. The district newspaper Nash Krai reported on the start of the demolition of the wooden two-story building at 5 Mickiewicza…...

9+ hour, 6+ min ago   (70+ words) The enigmatic Kailasa Temple at the Ellora Caves in Maharashtra, India has fascinated researchers for centuries. As the world’s largest monolithic structure, it is without doubt one of the most breathtaking sites on the planet. Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi, ISKCON…...

2+ hour, 45+ min ago   (557+ words) Ancient Chinese musical instruments from tombs dating back more than 2,000 years will go on display in the United States this November. The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) in Phoenix will open Unearthed Musical Masterpieces from the Southern Kingdoms of Ancient China on…...

6+ hour, 3+ min ago   (300+ words) The South Carolina Federation of Museums recently presented the 2026 Award of Achievement to the SRS Museum for its SRS @ 75 Traveling Exhibition. Recently, members of the South Carolina Federation of Museums gathered in Aiken for the organization’s annual conference, “Witness to…...