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Gainesville Depot Recognized by Florida Trust for Historic Preservation, Inc.

Registration Deadline for Vendors Specializing in Preservation-Related Products and Services is May 31

A new organization supporting the owners of historic homes is founded

Historical Society Hosts Reception for Donor R.H. Fanders and Displays Fanders Collection

Following a £6.3m refurbishment Queen Mary's art-deco grade II Great Hall has been restored to its former glory. Offering flexible facilities for up to 770 guests the venue is now available for hire!

A model train exhibit and information on membersihp inside the plaza arts building in downtown carrollton

Metro Atlanta's only public antebellum garden benefited from a generous grant which enabled the restoration of the West Garden of Barrington Hall.

Railroad & Transportation Festival – Boonton Sunday, September 16, 2012 - 10 am - 5 pm Sponsored by the United Railroad Historical Society of NJ, Inc. dba New Jersey Railroad Museum (Restoration Facility)

Lyn A. Fox Fine Pueblo Pottery announces Small: Pueblo Food Bowls & Jars 1860s to 1930 to open August 8th, 2012. Curated by Owner, Lyn A. Fox, Small focuses on pieces that, while smaller in stature, are big on warmth and impact.

TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, recognizes The National Hotel’s consistent top ratings from travelers, by awarding it the Certificate of Excellence, making it earn “a place among the very best,” according TripAdvisor.

Historic find to be auctioned at www.PickersPalace.com July 2nd at 4:30pm

Brave souls who need more than the regular Ghost Tour to achieve their chills and thrills now have the opportunity to investigate the paranormal aspect of Port Arthur in an exciting new late night, adults-only Paranormal Investigation Experience.

Through the hard work of Wright-Ryan Construction, one of Maine’s most historic orphanages, on the National Register of Historic Places, has been given new life and provides the aging population of Maine a safe place to call home.

Roswell, Georgia's Barrington Hall will feature an exhibit on Gullah culture and heritage during Black History Month throughout the month of February.

Fresh from being named Tasmania’s Best Major Tourism Attraction at the recent Tasmanian Tourism Awards, the Port Arthur Historic Site has received more plaudits.

Michigan business digitally recreates historic buildings, creating images that have not been seen for over 100 years.

The School Sisters of St. Francis have announced successful completion of a two-year, $2 million campaign to repair and restore the roof of St. Joseph Chapel, the religious community’s 94-year-old architectural and historical Milwaukee landmark.

A children's holiday event at this historic home in Roswell features a 75-minute workshop with Mrs. Claus. Children will write Santa letters, decorate cookies, enjoy story-telling and finish up with a visit from a special postman! Dec. 17; 10 & 12

The SCHF promises this race will be one of the biggest. This event welcomes hundreds to the City of Vicksburg and will serve as a wonderful family event. It will take place on October 8th at 8:00am and begins at the Old Mississippi River Bridge.

MVmedia releases Griots: A Sword and Soul Anthology, the first speculative anthology dedicated to Sword and Soul.

Gainesville Depot Recognized by Florida Trust for Historic Preservation, Inc.

Registration Deadline for Vendors Specializing in Preservation-Related Products and Services is May 31

A new organization supporting the owners of historic homes is founded

Historical Society Hosts Reception for Donor R.H. Fanders and Displays Fanders Collection

WHAT: The historic railroad cottages that were moved to the Springs Preserve in 2006 to avoid destruction will now be transported via truck 1/2 mile within the Preserve to their final home during phase one of the restoration of the structures.

Following a £6.3m refurbishment Queen Mary's art-deco grade II Great Hall has been restored to its former glory. Offering flexible facilities for up to 770 guests the venue is now available for hire!

In conjunction with May's National Preservation Month, Sansin – the only wood protection company focused exclusively on eco-friendly, “water-borne” interior and exterior stains – offers historic home renovation tips for do-it-yourselfers.

A campaign to produce an evening to honour Shakespeare with a supper to celebrate his life and works

Dalet Gallery is pleased to present upcoming exhibition featuring photography by Susan Bank, Ilya Genin and Ron Tarver. Three artists present their vision of Havana, one of the most intriguing cities in the world.

A model train exhibit and information on membersihp inside the plaza arts building in downtown carrollton

Metro Atlanta's only public antebellum garden benefited from a generous grant which enabled the restoration of the West Garden of Barrington Hall.

Thoughts of Vermont often evoke images of maple syrup, covered bridges, country inns, ski resorts and fall foliage, but the Green Mountain State has so much more to explore.

Oregon, Washington, and Alaska offer many interesting opportunities for history buffs. Nostalgic wanderers find plenty of opportunities to wander through aging lighthouses and along waterfronts that have been busily chugging for centuries.

History is alive in the Northeast where many elegant old homes have been transformed into comfortable inns that are now stylish historic getaways.

Rose Hill Mansion will launch it's very own Wine Wednesday October 3rd from 6pm-8pm.

Railroad & Transportation Festival – Boonton Sunday, September 16, 2012 - 10 am - 5 pm Sponsored by the United Railroad Historical Society of NJ, Inc. dba New Jersey Railroad Museum (Restoration Facility)

From scenic mountains and breathtaking natural wonders to romantic wineries and towns full of history, explore all that Virginia has to offer by staying in one of these historic inns.

Lyn A. Fox Fine Pueblo Pottery announces Small: Pueblo Food Bowls & Jars 1860s to 1930 to open August 8th, 2012. Curated by Owner, Lyn A. Fox, Small focuses on pieces that, while smaller in stature, are big on warmth and impact.

TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, recognizes The National Hotel’s consistent top ratings from travelers, by awarding it the Certificate of Excellence, making it earn “a place among the very best,” according TripAdvisor.

Historic find to be auctioned at www.PickersPalace.com July 2nd at 4:30pm

San Fernando Valley paranormal group Valley Investigators of the Paranormal to host exclusive limited investigation of the iconic Los Angeles Silent Theatre

Tour five home gardens in Beverly Hills as well as the historic estate of Virginia Robinson, heir to Robinson Department stores.

New Orleans, Lousiana– Cedar Grove Tchoupitoulas Plantation is rich in history and beauty and is a destination for the bride- and groom-to-be.

The Boonton Township Historical Society will hold a spring art show and fundraiser to benefit the restoration of the Kincaid Farm house which dates from 1785. Saturday, March 30th,10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Sunday, April 1st,11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Anjila K. Olsen writes and performs as Alice the Cook to educate others on the food and cooking techniques of the Renaissance era.

Links between the Port Arthur Historic Site and a major World Heritage-listed treasure in western China are being strengthened this month, with a visit to the convict-era site by three Chinese guiding staff.

In downtown Kennebunk the historic Park Street School has sat vacant for years.

Brave souls who need more than the regular Ghost Tour to achieve their chills and thrills now have the opportunity to investigate the paranormal aspect of Port Arthur in an exciting new late night, adults-only Paranormal Investigation Experience.

Retired Army Flight Officer Terry Bailey was surprised by the large turnout Feb. 18 as people waited to meet one of the original Tuskegee Airmen, the nation’s first black military pilots. His visit was on the last day of the "Rise Above" exhibit.

Lennar, a leading national homebuilder that has been aggressively expanding in the Charlotte market over the past few years, has given one of Union County’s most popular and historic communities an updated touch.

Through the hard work of Wright-Ryan Construction, one of Maine’s most historic orphanages, on the National Register of Historic Places, has been given new life and provides the aging population of Maine a safe place to call home.

An exciting new interactive visitor experience at the Cascades Female Factory Historic Site is bringing the extraordinary story of the women and children who were incarcerated at the now World Heritage-listed site to life for visitors.

French Camp Historic District announces that renovations to the Main House at the Bed and Breakfast Inn are complete and are taking online reservations to plan a vacation to the French Camp, Mississippi historic location.

Join us for a discussion on how to achieve high quality contemporary design in historic contexts.

Roswell, Georgia's Barrington Hall will feature an exhibit on Gullah culture and heritage during Black History Month throughout the month of February.

Volunteer-run and not-for-profit notloB Folk Concerts enters its fifth year of presenting local and touring old-time, traditional and revival folk, Celtic, bluegrass and blues artists to audiences in the greater Boston area.

Are you looking for a wonderful spot to enjoy a picnic on Christmas Day? Tasmania’s leading cultural heritage tourist attraction, the Port Arthur Historic Site, will be open from 9.00am until 3.30pm on December 25.

Tasmania's Minister for Heritage, Brian Wightman MP, today officially opened the new jetty on the Isle of the Dead at Port Arthur, facilitating access for around 23,000 visitors who tour the island each year.

Fresh from being named Tasmania’s Best Major Tourism Attraction at the recent Tasmanian Tourism Awards, the Port Arthur Historic Site has received more plaudits.

Michigan business digitally recreates historic buildings, creating images that have not been seen for over 100 years.

The School Sisters of St. Francis have announced successful completion of a two-year, $2 million campaign to repair and restore the roof of St. Joseph Chapel, the religious community’s 94-year-old architectural and historical Milwaukee landmark.

Experience America’s Grandest Victorian Neighborhood to Kick-Off the Holidays

The North Carolina Society of the national United Daughters of 1812 has made two donations to the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources to support a symposium next summer focusing on North Carolina’s role in the War of 1812.

Raw Space Galley is a one-of-a-kind 7500 square foot facility located in the bustling Castleberry Hills district.

The Cleydael home is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Over 75,000 tourists have visited it while retracing John Wilkes Booth's escape. On Friday, October 7, the historic home will be auctioned by Motley’s Auction & Realty Group.

A children's holiday event at this historic home in Roswell features a 75-minute workshop with Mrs. Claus. Children will write Santa letters, decorate cookies, enjoy story-telling and finish up with a visit from a special postman! Dec. 17; 10 & 12

The Port Arthur Historic Site offering FREE ENTRY for kids accompanied by the family (2 adults and up to six children under 18) on Saturdays from 24 September to 17 December.

The SCHF promises this race will be one of the biggest. This event welcomes hundreds to the City of Vicksburg and will serve as a wonderful family event. It will take place on October 8th at 8:00am and begins at the Old Mississippi River Bridge.

MVmedia releases Griots: A Sword and Soul Anthology, the first speculative anthology dedicated to Sword and Soul.

The recent rehabilitation of Linfield College's historic library led to the selection of radiant ceiling panels for both heating and cooling — one of only four such systems in Oregon.