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This overlooked Ohio town began April 7, 1788 as the Northwest Territory’s first capital
12+ hour, 12+ min ago (728+ words) Marietta began on April 7, 1788, when it became the first permanent American settlement in the Northwest Territory and the territory’s first government seat. It sits where the Ohio and Muskingum rivers meet, about 11.2 miles northeast of Parkersburg, West Virginia. But it…...
This week in West Virginia history: September 13 to 19
14+ hour, 7+ min ago (999+ words) The breast cancer support group WVU Medicine St. Joseph's Hospital started last October has become a monthly fixture in Salvati Hall, meeting the third Thursday of every month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The gatherings are open to all patients and survivors. Read…...
Heritage Days at Beckman Mill highlights history
15+ hour, 21+ min ago (362+ words) Eunice Daer folds a quilt she had on display at Heritage Sunday in Beckman Mill Park. Heritage Sunday was part of the Heritage Days events held in the Beloit area this weekend. Joel Pond portrayed a Civil War era surgeon…...
Prestonsburg’s Battle of Middle Creek events set to get underway Sept. 11
20+ hour, 48+ min ago (360+ words) Reenactments and remembrance services will be held in Prestonsburg as part of Middle Creek National Battlefield's annual fall events, running from Sept. 11 to Sept. 13. The first day of events on Sept. 11 will include guided tours for regional schools, as well…...
Jim Crow once had a presence in Colorado | Bob Loevy
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (735+ words) Was there ever a Colorado city that required racial segregation by law? The answer is “Yes.” The Black Racial Equity Study Commission, led by Colorado Senate President James Coleman, has learned the small city of Fruita had laws forbidding Black…...
This Week In History: Abraham Lincoln speaks at Ohio Statehouse in 1859
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (27+ words) The Columbus Dispatch This Week In History: Abraham Lincoln speaks at Ohio Statehouse in 1859...
PA State Historic Preservation Office to host virtual Archaeology Month talks
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (188+ words) (WJET/WFXP) — A free research lecture series on Pennsylvania history will be available throughout October. The Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office will celebrate Archaeology Month with a series of webinars from experts throughout October. Speakers will highlight projects that explore…...
Carnifex Ferry: Remembering the battle that led to West Virginia's statehood
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (44+ words) Thursday marks the 165th anniversary of a Civil War battle in Nicholas County that helped pave the way for West Virginia statehood. Thursday marks the 165th anniversary of a Civil War battle in Nicholas County that helped pave the way for West…...
Fox 5 Field Trip: National Museum of Civil War Medicine
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (30+ words) FOX 5 DC Brad Stone, Volunteer and Author for the National Museum of Civil War Medicine joins Good Day DC....
Unearthing Pennsylvania's Revolutionary Past: Free Virtual Archaeology
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (369+ words) Seminars All October Philly Bite Magazine Unearthing Pennsylvania's Revolutionary Past - Previous Article 10+ Ways to Celebrate America’s 250th in Philadelphia This Fall and Winter - Next Article Old Original Nick's Roast Beef Brings Iconic Sandwiches to Life! Casino Pop-Up From the neglected grounds…...