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A rare collection of annotated Massachusetts newspapers from the Revolutionary War era is going home. The collection, one of four such volumes, was sold Thursday morning at the James D. Julia Auction House for $345,000. The winning bidder, participating by telephone, was the Massachusetts Historical Society.
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The Benton County Historical Society and Museum, in consultation with the appropriate Indian tribes, has determined that the cultural items meet the definition of objects of cultural patrimony and repatriation to the Indian tribe stated below may occur if no additional claimants come forward. Representatives of any Indian tribe that believes itself to be culturally affiliated with the cultural items may contact the Benton County Historical Society and Museum.
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Activities at the Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society Museum on Friday highlight local events scheduled to mark Veterans Day. The museum at 25 Nottingham Court has planned a family-friendly program from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will include displays of historical weapons, uniforms and awards from the museum's collection, as well as Civil War artifacts and actors dressed in uniforms and clothing from the era.
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Anyone doubting the validity of that old adage about a picture being worth a thousand words might want to talk with Brian Charlton and Mark Pawelec of the Donora Historical Society. We have well over a thousand of these, maybe as many as 2,000, and they speak volumes about the history of the community," Pawelec said. "They are such a valuable link to the past.
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Sussex County Historical Society SUSSEX -- Retired Colonel Porcher Taylor, Ph.D. was the featured speaker at the Sussex County Historical Society meeting on Sunday, January 11, 2009, at the Sussex County Judicial Center. Dr. Taylor is a life member of TAI (Tuskegee Airmen Inc.) and organizer of the Colonel Howard Baugh Chapter in Petersburg. His informative history and portrayal of the Tuskegee Airmen was an inspiring presentation to the members and visitors.
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The Historical Society of Western Virginia has amassed a huge collection of objects over the decades -- photographs, letters, spoons, plates, hats, bottles, newspaper clippings, flags, furniture, and so on, all representing some piece of the region's story. What many don't know is that it's possible to browse through much of this collection with a click of a computer mouse.
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CURRITUCK COUNTY | The Currituck County Historical Society is offering an exhibit of 19th-century photographs of Long Point in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal, known as the Coinjock Canal . The exhibit, displayed in the meeting room of the Currituck Public Library in Barco, will continue through September.
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MECHANIC FALLS -- An authentic, hands-on ghost hunting experience is coming to Mechanic Falls on a full moon. The Mechanic Falls Historical Society in association with Everything Paranormal of New England will show how a paranormal investigation is done from 5 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, March 19, at the Mechanic Falls Historical Society, 64 Elm St. The actual investigation will start at 6 p.m. Renee Alling and her troupe of investigators will guide, teach and show how a paranormal investigation is carried out. This will be a serious investigation to discover things beyond the norm. Alling and her paranormal group have visited the society's building several times last year and have come across unusual occurrences. Alling will give a synopsis of her group's findings before the night's ...
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The Benton County Historical Society and Museum (BCHS), in consultation with the appropriate Indian tribes, has determined that the cultural items meet the definition of sacred objects and repatriation to the Indian tribe stated below may occur if no additional claimants come forward. Representatives of any Indian tribe that believes itself to be culturally affiliated with the cultural items may contact the Benton County Historical Society and Museum.
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More often than you may think, a chance telephone call to verify information can turn out to be a most interesting and educational experience. Take, for example, my call last week to the telephone number listed for the Historical Society of the Town of Hancock, 422-3080.
