Current Local History News Today
Local history farms take visitors backChickens of a breed that hasn't been common on Illinois farms for half a century, running loose on a gravel driveway. Unpainted wood on buildings erected before we took California away from Mexico . Watching a woman in Depression-era garb cooking supper on a wood-burning stove. Seeing a farmer dressed for the era of President Polk shoveling manure and grinding feed. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:15:48 -0700
Scouting Our Story: Local history book of the Boy Scouts of America“Scouting Our Story,” a history of the Boy Scouts of America, Mid-America Council is now available to purchase. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:01:33 -0700
Local Company Restores 'Skybus' CarThe people mover known as "Skybus" made history in South Park 45 years ago. Now, one of the surviving cars is enjoying a rebirth. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:44:28 -0700
Native American History Explored In DiscussionLocal historian Chris Pagliuco will give a presentation on Connecticut's Native American past at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:12:58 -0700
Historian brings Conshohocken stories to lifeJack Coll probably won’t get rich composing local history books. No matter, the Conshohocken man reasons: “The important thing is making sure the history survives.” Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:41:15 -0700
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