History - Archaeology Events - Museums

Presented by Sulphur Springs Museum and Heritage Center: Grand Opening of Smithsonian exhibition, exploring American democracy from revolution to civil rights and beyond. Presentations by youth arts groups Community Stepping Stones and Battleground Poets, elected off ..

This event, offered free of charge, explores the impacts of Settler Colonialism, the devastation and the resilience of the Wampanoag people, in the aftermath of King Philip's War. King Philip's War, 1675-1676, remains little known in the telling of American histor ..

This event offered in partnership by Fairfax County Park Authority, Archaeology and Collections Branch; Friends of Fairfax Archaeology; and Gunston Hall. 9:30 a.m. Welcome 9:45 a.m. Jasper Ridge (44WR506) and Beyond: A New/Old Contribution ot the "Flint Run Pal ..

FXBG Torch Club meets Wed, 2/28@5:30 PM @ The Alpine Chef for local history featuring: Adventure, Romance, and Mystery! About our Presentation: Join us to hear Peter Hanson Michael speak on "The Great Explorer," who was born into a royal Swiss Roman Catholic family ..

Please join the Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum for our 9th Annual Community Luncheon and Volunteer Awards Ceremony! Learn how we are progressing towards our "Big Move" and how you might help! Learn about our new exhibition including a virtual walk through of our ..

Join us at the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum on Sunday, Feb. 25, for the opening of an exclusive exhibition featuring photographs of America’s iconic wild horses. Learn about the history and plight of wild horses in the West from Neda DeMayo, founder ..

Celebrate Cultural Diversity in Denton, Texas. The national theme for Black History Month is "African Americans and the Arts". Come enjoy the exploration of the triumphs of Africans/African Americans in our history while enjoying snippets of culture such as music, po ..

Join us for the 4th Arizona Genealogy Day on Saturday, February 24, 2024! This is a free, virtual event on Zoom. Speakers include Leslie Carney ("More than Just a Mark: Livestock Branding"), Special Introduction by Arizona Secretary of State, Adrian Fontes about h ..

Black History Month in Victoria. Elizabeth May, Green Party of Canada Leader and MP for Saanich-Gulf Islands, will speak about her Environmental Racism Bill, and invited guest Dr. Lisa Gunderson will speak from her experience as a black politician. A Black Class Acti ..

MLK Day commemorates the birthday of American civil rights leader Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and celebrates his life, achievements and legacy. Locally, we'll come together in honor of the theme: "Living the Dream: It Starts With Me - Spreading Hope, Courag ..

MLK Day commemorates the birthday of American civil rights leader Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and celebrates his life, achievements and legacy. Locally, we'll come together in honor of the theme: "Living the Dream: It Starts With Me - Spreading Hope, Courag ..

Join the Yale Peabody Museum, CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, and the New Haven Museum for the 28th Annual Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy of Social and Environmental Justice with two days of free events open to all. Generousl ..

One of the most profound and lasting impacts that the late Gene Harris had on the Boise Community was his presence at local jam sessions. Gene could be found down at the venues such as the Idanha and the Grove Hotel each night where he would invite local students and ..

A great morning out for collectors and history buffs. Our collectors fair features the South of England's best military antiques dealers. Sindlesham Court is easy to get to with plenty of parking and is just a 15 minute walk from Winnersh train station. Light refr ..

The Tate House Museum is hosting a Colonial Christmas Open House on Saturday,December 16 from 12:00 noon to 4:00 PM with Christmas-themed interpretations of Tate House from 12:00 to 3:00 PM. NEW this year, music played on a beautiful historic reproduction harpsichord ..

What is Canada's place in the global refugee crisis? This vivid, haunting and myth-busting exhibition at the Museum of Vancouver shows Canada's mixed record in welcoming refugees, mixing stories of optimism and success and accounts of shattered lives and fear. Cat ..

This holiday season, be inspired by The Saint John’s Bible. The first hand-lettered, hand-bound and hand-illuminated Bible to be created in 500 years, this one-of-a-kind masterpiece has something for everyone who turns its pages. A traveling edition will be on dis ..

Join us for a candlelight open house at historic Meadow Garden. Hear live music and stroll through the period rooms as you learn about the holiday traditions of the 18th century and celebrate the home's history of women in preservation. URLs: Instagram: https:/ ..

The Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum is hosting a fundraiser and community event which we hope will become an annual event. The Festival of Trees is sponsored by the Heritage Museum and other businesses/organizations and individuals from the community. Funds from the ..

There will be presenters and frameless candles, as we honor the lives of those lost in late October. V Category: Community | Local / Community ..

There is a lot happening this holiday season at Montclair History Center! Kick off the most wonderful time of the year during Museum Store Sunday on November 26th at the Nathaniel Crane House from 12:00PM to 3:00PM. With different items that are Montclair and New Je ..

Suffolk has a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world. Celebrating stories of arrival, community, and different cultures, this exhibition explores historical and contemporary experiences of migration to Suffolk from the end of World War Two up to tod ..

LEARN MORE ABOUT ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S TIES TO IDAHO AND THE IMPACT EVEN TODAY OF THE GETTYSBURG ADDRESS AND THREE OTHER FAMOUS LINCOLN SPEECHES IN AN ARTIFACT-RICH ENVIRONMENT Category: Community | History ..

Program of Honor Presentation of the Colors Company B, 71st Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, Sons of Veterans Reserve Capt. Mark Stevens, Commanding Invocation Tony Pasillas, Chaplain Col. Edward D. Baker Camp No. 6, Sons of Union Veterans o ..

The Civil War formed the basis for the origin of the Medal of Honor, America's highest military decoration, established in 1861. The award recognizes distinguished acts of valor by American service men and women. Acts of valor were numerous at the turning point of th ..

This Veterans Day, honor the military service of Native American, Alaska Native Veterans, and Native Hawaiian at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian. A presentation of the Colors by the Kiowa Black Leggings Warrior Society will precede a wreath-l ..

Presented by the New York State Archives Partnership Trust, this signature award of distinction acknowledges an individual's outstanding contributions as a national figure to advance the understanding and uses of history within our society. The event will be held on ..

Step back in time and experience the First World War like never before as we unveil a mesmerizing collection of 3D photographs captured by daring commercial photographers who risked it all to document the war's harrowing reality. Through a captivating 3D projectio ..

The Britannia Mine Museum is commemorating “100 Years of Mill No. 3” with a feature exhibit inside the Machine Shop that will run until the end of September. Designated as a National Historic Site, the 20-storey Mill No. 3 building was an architectural feat of engine ..